After a prolonged absence from writing here on my blog, I have found that some people actually miss me. I have understandably been busy rearranging my new life here in Ohio with my family and friends. It has been a good break for me. We got through out first holiday season without Lance, albeit with a few snags here and there, but for the most part it was a happy holiday for all.
I have been updating my status and pics mostly on Facebook, and just find it a bit draining to do updates all the time since I would rather be engaged in living...but writing a blog is also a nice outlet for me.
Let me quickly bring you up to speed on the high points:
- I was accepted into the Masters Program for Special Education at Ursuline College. It is an accelerated 15 month program beginning at the end of May. My awesome parents will be assuming care of the kids during the week while I am consumed with studies. I will have them on weekends.
- Working very part time as a substitute teacher..work trickles in. However, I have now cut my teeth in both middle school and high school. Bring it on!
- The kids are both well adjusted to being here and loved their first real winter with snow. We went skating, sledding and they built forts and snowmen.
- We now have 2 hamsters and a goldfish to add to our pet count..along with good old Ginger Dog..who we brought with us from California. I still trip over her daily.
- I have discovered the strange and interesting world of meeting friends on the internet. And by friends, I mean, um, well, men. I am not ready to have a relationship yet, God knows..my life is far too busy and have alot to take care of emotionally and just getting back to the business of being me. But hey, going out once in awhile for coffee or drinks is not so bad. I am very careful and always meet in public and have learned the safety tricks so no worries. I have actually met some very nice men and become friends with them if they live too far to meet. And...there are plenty of MARRIED men (ahem) certainly trying their best to get to me. It has been a real eye opener.....
- Rekindled old friendships and made new ones. Those have been a big help.
- Joined a gym but am a little off track at the moment. Motivated to stay healthy for my babies...oh yes, and being single and overweight is not too cool either.
- My confidence level has been, for the most part, restored. I still think I am such a strong personality I may never end up finding a long term companion to grow old with....but maybe someday down the road I will meet a truly STRONG, confident man who really loves my strength.
3 comments:
Missed you. But glad I can check up on you on Facebook. Get me motivated would ya. After losing 50 pounds from 158 down to 104. I never thought I would have a problem. Now at 120-25 and still look like crap. (thats what radiation does to you) But now all my weight gain is going to my butt, thighs and stomach. Gaaaaa. So, I have to start working out and getting healthy. But I hate....... exercise. who knew the old fat cells were just waiting to fill back up.
Hey Miss Candy! Sorry to hear you're a lightweight (lol) and those darn fat cells sure are a pain in the butt...literally! Kisses to you!
its about damn time! LOL (insert the funny here!) I have been checking in since October and here you R once again!
I knew your confidence would return...and you would find the strong Mama you have always been! wooohooo!!! looking forward to more... adventures... stories from school (good grief...no way in hell you would catch me in a classroom..! )and more YOU!
xoxoxoxo
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