Oh goodness BC! It’s past spring here in central Texas. We’re into early summer. It was nearly 90F today. Everyone running about in shorts and sandals.

It's what?

Yooly - I can't imagine!

I left my lovely Ontario spring - with flowers in the garden! - for a cold, wet snow and windy, easy coast.

It's okay though - my sunshine is right here ☀️

BCLadybug888 wrote: »

Is soggy not used in the States?? Basically means wet, as in penetratively! Here on the 'wet' coast of Canada we understand soggy lol 😆

Hmmm.... my sweet co-provincial BC Lady Bug... I wonder on which coast THIS sunny place is located!


TBH, I was mostly complaining that Ms Bella should not be trying to pull the sogginess card on more deserving individuals!!!

Hi Larie, Bella & BC LadyBug!
Weatherwise - not sunny at all here & defo a bit wet - expecting a Storm Kathleen to visit this weekend!
Such a tiny country, poles apart with weather! Need some sun!
What a lovely pic of the grandson Laurie - he has grown! what a cutie
Bella- can sympathise with feelings re MIL😂- though mine has had to go into a nursing home now as was unworkable at home - kept escaping & causing havoc in the community!!

Decided to revisit the early posts for their sage advice following another night of insomnia ( a joyful side effect of high dose steriods 🙄) They are great! Fortunately, & unfotunately, there’s so much that resonates & I’ve enjoyed reading them - mostly again with “new eyes”, but many for the first time too!

I also love the humour interspaced with advice based on support & friendships you have all made.

Still loads to read & links to find again, but a post that particularly resonated in the early hours …& as the scales looms, was one stating the following: -

“I think the main thing that separates this time from all of my past fails is that I believe this time I figured me out. The mechanics of weight loss are really simple. I eat less than I burn. Managing myself is where I failed and it did take a little creativity to put together a plan that works for me but I think I got it right”.

I’m off sick from work at moment, as recovering from treatment & whilst not being at work is starting to “do my head in”, it is giving ME some head space to think about my health, my weight loss so far & grapple with how much further I have to go.

Not easy having to be a Larger Loser is it?

Yeah, so spot on …. managing myself….my biggest ask… need to get this right.

PS Oops rambling & tired & have a telephone appointment with boss re when I’m “Fit to Return” later today ….. bit anxious as I know I am definitely not recovered enough yet, but well aware of how things must be at work for my colleagues.

Oh yes Pav, I so agree & this is part of the managing me; getting this right. Too many times I’ve put others before myself. Has not done me any favours, and I’m sure led to further, later sick time when I’ve gone back too early.

Hi @BCLadybug888 - I do see this & tbf meeting went well & am now feeling supported - from past experiences, with managers have not often felt that, with poor results for my physical, & yes, my emotional health.
So this is progress in me managing me!
Just to say “ thank you” BC & Pav though - wise words.

You two are killing me! 🤣