I went to my meeting Saturday morning and after lot of debate in my head about buying the new points counter for the new plan they have started, I decided I was going to buy it. I was waiting in line to get weighed in and counter in hand and I went to Mrs. Linda and she said, "don't buy that yet". With a confused look on my face I put it back. Then she said we need to talk after the meeting today and I said OK. I started tell her how I had a rough week, I ate like shit, didn't work out and was mentally preparing for a gain this week. She said don't worry lets just see, so I stepped on the scale and sure enough I gained 1.4 LBS, damn it!! I was prepared for that though and so it wasn't as bad. So this week its on like Donkey Kong!!! My goal is to try harder and lose that 1.4 and a little extra.
My life is at this point is starting to get a little more stressful. I am moving to Portland, OR in just a little over 2 weeks, my parents are coming for a visit (which I can't wait for), but I will be leaving while they are here, of course the holidays are here and I am finding myself not much in the spirit this year. These are all stressful things and each have more things I am starting to stress about so I am having some trouble with my focus. This past week was proof of that.
Well, after the meeting I went to see Mrs. Linda and she took me out in the hall and said she was very proud of me and she was going to miss me and she handed me this green bag that had purple and blue tissue paper sticking out and she said she wanted to help me and wanted me to keep up the good work in Portland. She gave me a hug and said Merry Christmas and for me to open it when I got home. She almost made me cry it was very sweet. When I got home I opened it and damn her, and her sweet"ness". She put in there:
The points plus measuring spoons
The new cookbook
The basic new member kit
The points counter
and an extremely sweet card.
I was very surprised when I go home and opened all this stuff. I couldn't believe she did that. We have exchanged email and phone numbers so we will be staying in touch after I move.
I hope I can find a meeting there that makes me feel as welcome and as comfortable as the one here has.
That was very touching...I love Miss Linda too...what a great friend you have there. I am thankful that you had and will continue to someone like that in your life...Don't worry about the stress...me too. It's been hard to get motivated to decorate. Dad put the tree up for me and I still say I am going to put ornaments on it...I may put up winter village...Dad said next year we are decorating big time! But, with us heading there to see you all, my efforts have been focused on AK. I'm starting to pack on Saturday. I love you and thanks for the touching blog...it brought tears to my eyes...see you soon!
ReplyDeleteOh April, Your blog today really started my waterworks! I'm so thankful that you have Miss Linda. It plain to see Miss Linda trully cares for you. I know she couldn't do something like this for everyone that leaves. She's your Alaska Angel and you have touched her life as well.
ReplyDeleteAs for the stress! Things always has a way of working out. Your going on a new adventure. Enjoy the ride:)
The Christmas spirt will hit you and the rest of the bunch after you have your mom & dad there. That's really what the meaning of Christmas is all about. Celebrating the birth of Jesus and being with people you love. I wish I could be with you all. I love you.