The Wheels on the Bus Go .... R & R

Yes, they do/did and that bus just keeps on a rollin'. Yesterday, we pulled outta the station at -43. Today, we left with -44!!! That's right. Another pound of another person G O N E!!!!

Can't figure it out, but I don't have to. I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do! I think it bulks my desire to be the best since I have opened this journey to THE WORLD on this blog site! But, it has also helped me tremendously. When I share thoughts about this, I get to see me in person, on here.

Is it exciting, you betcha it is! More clothes await, silently, as they hang lifeless in the closet. I've almost started talking to 'em. I want to wear them as much as they want to escape that drab closet!! lololol

There are some things I've experienced in life that I wish I could have 'do overs' on now that I'm thinner and getting in better shape, healthwise, every day. One of those special events that comes to mind would be the week at Harvard in July, 1999.

The district forced me to go to a week long Graduate Level course on Performance Assessment! I did not want to venture there at all, but the VOICE of HISD spoke (Carolyn Clapp) and off I went on a jet plane, extender belt buckled!!

Upon arrival, I checked into the dorm where I was assigned, huffed and puffed to get myself and my luggage to the room and collapse! You see, back then I was struggling for air. Not as severe as the last year, but I had to take my time doing stuff!

Once I arrived, however, I was in complete awe. All I could do was think every day, "I pahked my cah in Havahd Yahd"!!!! Me, at Harvard and walking the grounds where some powerful dates in history took place! I sat one afternoon under the branches of a gorgeous (hundreds of years) old oak tree. She sprawled deep and wide. As I read my novel and listened to the sounds of students playing out on the Intramural Fields, I happened to glance up and see a Historical Sign.

I strolled over to the sign and begin to read...it was where George Washington accepted surrender from the enemy and it became one of histories great pieces of ground. Whoa! I was in awe then. Sitting where battles raged, men died, blood was shed and surrender was the victory!

It was an exciting piece of life for me. Each day as I entered the grand lecture hall, I smiled. I had fought to avoid this place and suddenly, I was pleased to be there. During our one day off, a group of us went to Boston and walked the 'red line'. I enjoyed, but I huffed and puffed. Did I care? Nah. I had become a master of disguise by then and no one could really detect me and any difficulties.

Those days are gone now. I have air, energy deluxe (again) and stay on the move. I have my house back in order...clean as a whistle and everything cleaned up and put away. It's all got a place and it's all in it's place, AGAIN!

You see this lap band step is bringing life back to me. Gotta luv it!!

And, I DO!!! Do something good for yourself today! Take a stroll, read a good novel, have a nice cup of coffee or offer a random act of kindness to someone at a store!

Empower YOU through positive self talk...there is no one more important in this world than YOU! Take care and play fair!!