I feel GOOD! How do you feel?

I do!

 

I feel like I look good today. Since I’ve been working out more my body feels good because a) my joints have been moving instead of sitting unused and b) I guess the endorphin high is really real.

 

I feel like I’ve turned a corner with my pre-teenage daughter. She acts like she can tolerate me now. The younger one is going into the moody blues but we’ve found ways to connect. This summer I’ve been reading the first Harry Potter to her and we’ve been having a blast getting through it. And we’re both Project Runway freaks so that’s been fun too.

 

I feel like things are going well at work. I’ve been stepping up and taking leadership and it has been paying off.

 

I feel like the blog is going well. I don’t post as often as I did in the BF “heyday" but I feel like I connect with a lot of folks and am able to help in my small way.

 

I am loving writing the Miranda blog. It’s so much fun!

 

So life for me is really good right now. I like the mental space I’m in.

 

If you feel good too, I wanna hear about it! If you don’t feel good I understand that as well. Perhaps you can reflect on some of the positives that exist even in the midst of your frustrations.

It’s Friday. Let’s be happy!!!

I feel good too
First of all I feel good that I still have a job.
Secondly, I feel good about my body and I plan to resume my morning workouts on Monday as my life is returning to normal-vacation over.
Thirdly, my teenage children who seemed to have lost their minds are beginning to show some signs that I have tried to raise them right. Less talking back, less of the "my bag" responses, and less of the "I didn't hear you say that."
Fourthly, my husband and I still have a great relationship, our friendship is intact, and it's no longer us against them (kids).
Fifthly, we joined a new center of worship as a family after a long year search.
Finally, I feel good about me being able to appreciate the wellness and not so good things in my life. The uncomfortable things only come to make me stronger and doesn't last always.

 I feel awesome! I love the way I look and feel. I wake up with an air of excitement for each day and what it may bring. If obstacles come my way, I look for ways to overcome them. My creative juices are flowing. I am at peace with myself and happy being single and unencumbered by "drama". I have compassion toward my fellow man and woman. I look for the best in others and try to inspire and encourage. The best of all: Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and I am not ashamed to proclaim it no matter what anyone says or believes. I have convictions and stand firm in who I am. The possibilities are endless...

I feel content, and that is a good feeling. Yes, I want to lose 15 more pounds. Yes, I'd love for my husband to get a promotion and make more money. Yes, I cannot wait for us to be able to move back to Texas in a little less than 2 year when his contract with the Army is up. There are so many things that I "would like"...but I'm also perfectly happy right where I am.

I feel awesome know I DO still have the will power to lose weight and work out even after a 10 month break being pregnant and all of that. It really has proven to me that I didn't just go on a diet when I had my RNY, I actually changed my life for good, and I am beyond proud of that. If I never lost another pound or got into a size 6, after a week or so of being a little pissy, I know I could be perfectly happy.

I feel GREAT, knowing how wonderful my daughter is doing. Her doctor was really impressed with her development at her 2 month check up, and I will proudly take credit for getting her to where she is. I know I'm a good mom, and I'd take knowing that over anything, any day.

I am so incredibly happy to be married to my honest to goodness best friend. I'm so proud of both of us for the successful adults we have come. We have come a long way in almost 6 years, from high school sweethearts to adults with a baby. I know it will only keep getting better.

So in short. I'm perfectly content.

honestly, I feel kinda blah today, and I shouldn't because it's Friday.

1) My BFF didn't get the job here yesterday. She basically got called in for an interview only to be told that they already filled the position. She's bummed and I'm bummed, so bummer.
2)I havn't lost any weight in like 5 weeks. I've been doing Zumba and jogging my butt off, but still nothing.
3)Going to work is kinda depressing, knowing that our office is closing and I'm no longer going to have a job pretty soon. Yay for the recession! >

I suppose on a positive note
1)It rained for the first time in 6 months yesterday which was a miracle. Many of our lakes are like at 1% capacity or less. so um, YAY!
2)It is Friday, so I can sleep in tomorrow.

I love that you're feeling good, Nikki... you give so much back to so many people that it does my heart good for you to be happy where you are right now!

So not only are you a great source of info here, you're a responsible and trustworthy employee, a therapist of sorts, and an engaged, dedicated mother. There's so much there for which you should be proud...

The happiest of Fridays to you, too!


tori

I feel FABULOUS today.
I am wearing an XL, instead of a 3X or 4X.
I have a new friend who seems to really be interested in Norma, not what she can do for him
My 10 yr old and I have been hanging out all week, just chillin, like a staycation.
My body is flabby, but what he hell, next year she will be all tight agaim
I am happy to know that even tho the recession has people on the edge, I myself have stepped away from the edge.
I have a new phone which I love
And lastly, I have found amazing ways to save money and still live fabulously.
Thanks Nik, sometimes we need to put things in perspective.
You are awesome
We are all awesome

YOU GO GIRL!!!

You guys are all awesome, especially you, Nik!  Thanks to all of you.  I am happy that I have surgery coming up two weeks from Monday, and I think it can't come a moment too soon.  I'm happy I'm facing up to the negative impact of carrying so much weight (I've spent my life saying I'm unbelievably healthy for a fat person and I'm just now starting to acknowledge that I have sleep apnea which keeps me tired all day, joints which ache, etc.)  But I'm starting a journey this monday (on the pre op diet) which should help with all that, and I'm glad to be able to.  I'm looking forward to what life will bring instead of just hoping it doesn't bowl me over.  I have a job I love, which I genuinely feel contributes to the good of society (I'm an associate dean at a large university), I have a husband who loves me and a beautiful home, all four grandchildren are healthy after some bumps and bruises over the past couple of years.  Life is really good, and I absolutely believe that facing life with a thankful heart is very important.  Attitude is so important.  Thanks for reminding us, Nik!

Debbie

Attitude IS important - and you have a great one!