Scale

Everyone always says its the little things and there are a 1000 profound quotes on it. But let me tell you when you have been in love with someone since you were 18, and have raised 2 kids; Let me tell you its the little things, you know when you are right. Remember that pesky scale, lets just say it no longer has a home here in our household AND my loving husband had to say I was right. Of course it was all good natured and we now trade jokes wether a new one will make the other one weigh more but I was right the old one was in fact broken!

I really don’t need a scale that works to tell me I am not completely happy with my body. There are so many reasons why but at the top of the list is the extra spare tire that seems to have taken residence around my middle. I am pretty creative with clothes to keep it hidden. But it is there. When I am in the shower, dancing around trying to decide what to wear because I don’t like any of my clothes because of this new body shape. I could blame my age, hormones, fact is I am lazy and don’t exercise like I should. All of these are partly to blame. So is allowing myself to binge eat in middle of night and grab a Dr. Pepper instead of climbing into bed at a reasonable time and spending quality time with the man who loves me and accepts my spare tire and all. I think I know how to burn some extra calories. No matter what size you are, loving who you are is the most stylish thing of all.

Harvey Remembered

A year ago the city I have lived in my entire life experienced the worst natural disaster that will haunt many for the rest of their lives. Hurricane Harvey will be one that generations years from now will read about. In all of the heart ache some beauty was experienced. I personally watched so many from all walks of life; no matter race, religion, or financial means came together as a community even from across the country. I have been thinking more about this as I see the posts for the one year anniversary. As I was donating time to help in an way I could. I was also given the opportunity to talk with an old friend who I had been estranged with. As I said, Harvey brought on many things. It felt so good to really talk and listen to what each other had to say. Even though a year later we don’t spend time together, I will always be grateful that we had that time. A part of me, will always miss having her around. Some people always stick with you, but she could not have been a better friend when I needed her in my life. Kind of like great style it never really goes away.

Wherever you are in your memories in the year anniversary with Hurricane Harvey, I hope you can see something beautiful too.

New Chapter

Recently, my husband and I had the ceremonial drive to drop our youngest son at college. For weeks we have been hearing how exciting for you, a new chapter! You are empty nesters! I have also been cheering on my siblings, as they have been taking on some new adventures in their new life. So naturally that means, I am supposed to be doing something new. After all, we are in a new chapter.
Someone forgot to tell the scale, as when I got on it, it seems to keep staying the same. Reminder to self - go to the restroom first. Maybe the 0.2 pounds won't have to be reflected.
Here is what reality has reminded me and maybe my little sister. (is she getting smarter than me?) Things don't have to change across the board in all areas of life. It is good to sit, be still and enjoy. Because of that simple act, it hit me like being hit like a pie in the freaking face! It is time to take some of my ideas that have been sitting on a shelf for way too long and dust the dust off.  Take them down and get busy. With that, I am really getting started on this blog that I created so many years ago. It is almost embarrassing to admit. That is me for you. I will over analyze and do for others all day long. But if you want to know all the different sides of me and learn some fun things along the way, stay tuned. I might just surprise you!