What's on your Photo Friday menu RNYers?

What an incredible transformation!! Glad you had a great holiday.

I love some of the bright patterns on the lularoe leggings and I have friends that swear by them; I'm holding a grudge though because they never had sizes that fit me when I was large (even though they supposedly had plus sizes) so I haven't tried any of them now that I could fit into them. It's stupid, I know!

Edited to add - what books did you get? I am always interested in what books people are reading.

Incredible! Looking great!

Hello my RnY friends! Happy Friday!

Janet, thanks for launching the thread. Your transformation is simply amazing! Plus that elf costume is just way too cute!

I was doing fine yesterday until the person who whom I've been having a conflict asked if I'd read the letter she'd put into the Christmas gift she gave me. I hadn't yet looked at the gift bag she'd handed me, and told her that, but figured when she asked that it was churlish not to do so at that point, so I opened the bag up. Inside was a battered, used hair dryer (I bought !myself a new one a couple of months ago, but I guess she didn't know that), plus a new pair of sports-style gloves that looked like they were designed for a man, or actually for her - she is an extreme tomboy who completely avoids even the faintest hint of girliness. I'm pretty much the opposite. There was also a generic Christmas card which she had signed. Additionally, in a sealed envelope, there was a letter. In it, she once again detailed all of the ways in which she believes I am bad, and all of the ways in which she is amazing and virtuous. It was insane. This woman is my housemate - I rent her bottom floor from her, she lives in the top floor. At this point I am convinced that she has a personality disorder. I mean - who does that? Who would ever find it even remotely appropriate to put such an unkind and nasty thing in somebody else's Christmas gift?

Anyway, it really spoiled my mood, and upset me, which of course was her intent. My lease is almost up and I can't wait to move. She really is unwell, but I neither want nor need to be the recipient of such viciousness.

I had bought her a Christmas ornament (a blown glass black lab) a couple of months ago, before she started ranting. I had given it to her, but did not get anything else for her once she started behaving towards me with such hostility. I have done absolutely nothing to warrant her behavior towards me. I can't wait to move!

Anyway, I found that to be very, very bizarre, from out of left field, and quite upsetting. At night, although I'd already had all of my calories for the day and didn't need more protein, I kept eating, and just guessing at the damage, rather than ensuring that my caloric estimates were accurate by weighing my bits and bites. I was so keyed up and so nervous and upset, but didn't somehow connect my overeating to her Christmas letter. Finally I realized that I was compulsively overeating because I was upset over her astonishing lack of boundaries, crazy negativity and her flat out mind-blowing rudeness. And I had a major talk with myself about not allowing anybody else's bad behavior to derail me from taking good care of myself - ever - no matter what. So, today I am just concentrating on my work, and on calmness, on prayer, on being whole and well, on keeping steadily and smoothly on with my diet plan, and on finding another, better place to live! I will not do a house share again, that's for sure.

Until I move, I will strictly limit my interactions with her. I will stay politely remote if she initiates, but nothing whatsoever beyond that. I truly want nothing to do with her. Aren't people strange sometimes? Clearly, she can't help herself - but for my par t, I can stay away, and never again make assumptions about her goodwill or Christmas spirit.

Luckily and somewhat amazingly, I weighed in at 132 this morning - I'm actually down a pound. Whew!

QOTD: I hadn't worn slacks in at least 10 years, and hadn't worn jeans since I was last in the 130s, long ago. Now I love them! Yesterday I wore them with fabulous over-the-knee black suede boots with chunky high heels. I am in size 2s and 4s and XS or XXS. that in itself is astounding! Just mindblowing! Fat or thin, black has been the predominant color in my closet for at least the past 35 years - I was, after all, in the NY tri-state area. I still love black, but I have other beautiful colors in there as well. I'm wearing tons of heels now that I couldn't wear when I was SMO, and gorgeous tall boots. Pencil skirts, fitted cashmere, etc.! In general I am finding clothing to be a joy. I always have worn jewelry, and makeup.

First: several mugs of tea

B: Trader Joe's turkey meatloaf, cheese

L: more of the above

D: tuna

Have a wonderful day, my friends!

I wish you were here so you could pick up my jaw from the floor! I just cannot believe someone can be so awful. I hope you can continue to keep your head help high and not let her get you down.

Thank you Kelly. I am going to just focus on getting a nice new place, and insulate myself from being surprised by her again. It won't be long before I leave, thank goodness!

I am sorry you had to deal with that; some people just don't know how to behave. Good luck with your house hunting; I hope you find a place that makes you feel serene.

Thanks, Jen. All will be well. Thankfully, I don't have to be here much longer!

So sorry you had to go through that!

Thanks, me too lol! In time it'll make a good story!

WOW, I'm so sorry you've had to deal with this from your landlord and house mate. Hopefully you are not entirely at her mercy and can keep your distance until you are able to move! I wish you the best of luck finding a new place of your own. I will keep you in my prayers for peace, Cara.

BTW - who give someone a used hair dryer as a Christmas gift?