It's been since July 12th that I've posted on this blog and I don't have a whole lot to say even today. But, I thought it was a good idea to get back to writing (typing) down my feelings because it's been beneficial in the past in my weight loss efforts. There are a lot of changes occuring in my life right now. My 18 year old daughter has moved out. My 22 year-old son is in the process of moving out, also. The last month has been very strained with him in the house. His attitude...well, it freakin' sucks! I ended up having to tell him to move out...which is in the best interest of both of us.
Well, here's the clincher. I've waited 22 years to get my kids grown and out of my house. I've been a single mother of 2 kids for 21 years....keeping a roof over our heads, food on the table (I mean...if we actually ate at the table), and the lights on. I've scraped every month for 21 years to take care of us while working a billion hours at low-paying jobs. And...we made it!
But, now....the cost of living is getting so high that I've decided that it's best for me to move in to another house with a room-mate. So, here I am...nearly 47 years old, kids raised and out on their own, and I'm now moving in with someone else and giving up my life-long dream to run naked through my house! LOL. Such irony.
It really will be for the best I think. I expect to be able to (after all these years of robbing Peter to pay Paul) have the things I need and still have money to put aside each month. I'm excited about that and am looking forward to feeling that relief in my budget.
My new roomie is cool. We've been friends for about 2 years, I guess. She works full-time and is a nursing school student ... and is my age. I think it will be great and I'll still have plenty of alone time....so I hope.
Oh....and I've taken off 16 lbs. I'm losing at a rate of less than a pound a week but am currently hovering around 316 lbs. and feel like a total blimp. I'm not really applying myself like I should to my weight-loss efforts but at least it's still coming off. I'm trying to make better food choices. Binging is still a huge struggle.
I gotta go. Just taking a break from packing and thinking it might be a good time to sit down and write a little bit.
Welcome back. I was just wondering about you last night. :) Congratulations on the loss. Any loss is a good one, if you ask me, and 16 pounds is a great one!
ReplyDeleteWill your daughter be living near you? Going to school? MOving in with someone?
And the 22 year old? Yeah. It's time. I remember having to tell one of my sons to leave...on several different "I'll just stay temporarily" occasions, as a matte of fact...for both of ur sakes. There is a point beyond which I cannot go in regards to disrespect. Uh-hmm. Sorry this is YOUR blog. :}
Hugs, from one mother of sons to another.
Deb