OT - Update on me

Some of you knew my personal life was in an upheaval, of sorts... well today I moved out of my boyfriends' house and into my daughters' temporarily.

It was a culmination of a bunch of little things, and one big thing.  I'm not going to resort to blame here, but it was a mutual break up, but it didn't make it any easier, nonetheless.

I've been offered a position in VA (not far from Gina in Ashburn) which I have accepted.  It comes with a hefty raise, but then I'll need it for the cost of living out there. :)

I need to get back on track as I'd like to lose the 5-10 lbs I've put on.  This is a good time to change my life back around, start exercising, get back into my vitamin and protein regime.  I definitely have been slacking lately and can feel it in my energy level (or lack of).

I do get to spend some great quality time with my granddaughter before I leave.  Not sure of the exact dates I'll be moving out, but it will be mid-March(ish) sometime. 

I have had a pretty tremendous year this past year with a LOT of life changes, which I think I took most of them in stride pretty good.  I'll have some more coming up soon with learning this new job, moving and getting established in a new location. 

I promise I'll do better with getting on the board...  this has been the main reason I've been successful with my WLS.  Now I need to heed my own advice and "get back on track".

Thanks to all that have checked up on me - your thoughts are definitely cherished and appreciated!

I'm sorry you are going through so much but it sounds like you are making positive changes in your life.  And lucky you, you get to live near Gina.
I'm sorry, too, that it didn't work out with your boyfriend but I just think that means there is someone even better for you out there.

Thanks Tazz!  I won't be looking for anyone soon... too much going on in my life and need to get that all settled down first - but hopefully you're right!

Ashburn? That's not so close any more but you'll be about half way between me and the Premium Outlet Mall. lol  

Keep a job open for me. I can't wait for you to get here. :)

--gina
 

Yea, the office is in Ashburn.  I'm looking all over out there for places to live, so it may still be close to you.  Seems the good places get snatched up rather quickly, so being 3 weeks away from being able to make any decisions, it makes it a little difficult.  It will happen though!

Heck - I even looked at Leesburg a little!  That would be quite a drive though on the days I have to go into DC... plus I found the prices aren't any better out there.

turn the page and congrats on the new job and move.  Hope it will be all positive for you.

Change is hard but it sounds like you made the best decision for YOU. This next year you can focus on you and continuing on this greatr journey you started 4 years ago. You have done amazing and I look forward to your posts.

Good luck with apartment hunting....

~~Jennifer

I've missed you!!!!

I have missed you too!!

Sorry things didn't work out for you and your BF.  Enjoy your time with your granddaughter!!

You can get the 5-10 pounds off.  I bet it won't take you long once you get into a routine.  Glad you are coming back to us here.  You are a valuable asset to our board.

You have had a lot of changes this last year.  DH and I are going to be in Mechanicsville around March 18th - March 22nd.  Hoping we can get a time to meet up with Gina.  I was hoping you would be around also.  I have to talk with my BIL & SIL and see what plans they have already made for us seeing nieces and nephews while we are there.  I know we have to go to Charlottesville one day.  I'll let you know just in case it is possible.  Sounds like you will be right in the middle of moving though.

Good luck and remember we are here for you!!

Linda

 Oh Jody!  I am sending you the biggest of hugs. I've missed seeing you around here and was grateful for the positive thoughts you sent me during my plastics.  

Upheaval can wreak havoc on us so please be careful. I wish you were here so we could spend all day walking and talking.  You can get these pounds off and it will be so much easier without the relationship stressors.

Being recently unemployed after 18 years on that job, I have nothing but time on my hands.  If you want someone to listen, or an encouraging word, send me a PM with your email or phone number.

Biggest hugs Jody!