Okay - so my sister tagged me for this - so figured that I would participate. Partly so she won't bug me about it and partly because she is one of a very few people who actually read this!!!
Four new things that I have learned or experienced in the last four years:
1. Becoming a Tee Tee - twice. For those of you who don't know what the hell that is....it means Auntie - at least it does to my nephew. If becoming a parent is half as wonderful as becoming an aunt - man, I can't wait!! I have the most wonderful and amazing nephew and the most beautiful and precious niece. I remember being so worried that I could never love Masyn like I do Kaelen - but man was I wrong! There is so much love to share I think I even have room to become a Tee Tee for a 3rd time! But I guess that isn't up to me!
2. I am brave. I never thought I had it in myself to do something alone. Taking this new job in Vancouver - leaving all those I love so dearly behind - knowing really nobody here at all - is something I never ever thought I could ever do! But look at me now! Sure, I do get lonely, but so far - no regrets. As I sit here typing this, looking out my window into the night, I still feel nothing but excitement.
3. 30's are the new 20's. I can not believe how much I love being in my 30's!! I am enjoying it so much it is unreal. I can't say that I really loved my 20's at all. I think I was still trying to find myself - and still am to some extent. But I guess I feel so much better about who I am and where I am going. I am having so much fun right now - and feel so happy that I have lots of my 30's left to experience. WOW! Can it get any better?? I guess that would be 40.......
4. I got thin!! One of my greatest accomplishments not only in the last 4 years, but of my life! I took control of my out of control problem and got me some skinny. Overall, from the beginning, I lost just over 60 lbs. I went from a size 18 to a size 10. I can't say that I am completely satisfied with where I am at - but getting much better at loving myself and my body - just the way it is! I can say that I am almost there - and can't wait to get there!
Four things that I want to try and do in the next 4 years:
1. Love myself to death! Although I have come such a long ways when it comes to my self esteem - I still feel that I have a ways to go. For some reason, I have always suffered from a lack of it - and am excited when I find pieces of it just lying around. This is something that I really want to work on so in 4 years time the person that I love most in this world is ME!!
2. Start a family? Yes, it is still a question - not a definate statement. I think that I want to have children, but there is still a small part of me that is not so sure that I could make that ultimate sacrifice. But if I DO decide to go down that road, I sure hope it will be within the next 4 years.
3. Be a better friend. There are certain things that you should never let slide in your lifetime and being a fabulous friend is one of those things. I have to admit that I can be a very lazy communicater (um, can you tell from how often I blog??). Now that I have moved away - I need to boost that effort ten fold. I want to call more, write more, listen better and visit well! Even if all my friends are busy with their lives too - I want to make sure that I put in the best effort as I possibly can! I don't want to miss a thing.
4. Make friends with Gym. Yes, it is spelled right. Nope, it is not a person. It is exactly what it is - the gym (I hear these 2 words in a low menacing voice!!). I am so not a gym person. People who know me well will agree that I detest this place. I hate going here more than an enema. But I want to love it. I want to be one of those people that can't live without it. I want to get myself healthy and make this place a staple in my life. Right now it is like forcing a child to eat beans. I have to force myself to go, telling myself that one day I will love this place! It is my new mantra....I love the gym. I love the gym. I love the gym. NOT.
Now is the time when I am supposed to tag four people. Well......um......I don't know 4 blogging people.....only 2 and my sister already tagged me! So I will tag the one remaining blogging person that I know!
So Breanne - your turn!!!!
2 comments:
Not only did you make me laugh with some of your dialogue, but I also started shining with pride. I am so very proud of you Christie. More than I think you will really ever know.
I found you thru allie's blog...Good for you losing 60lbs. How did you do it? I lost 54 lbs doing weight watchers but have put 10 back on...but am already taking it off....Keep up the good work and nice meeting you.
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