It's been a while

Seven months ago I had a huge loss in my family... I didn't realize how much it affected me but I have come to terms that it was bigger than I thought. My aunt suddenly passed away from arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). She was my second mom and mourning her has been a process I'm still going through. I'm so blessed to have so many good memories so most of my tears are tears of joy when reminiscing the times we had. 

So how has this affected me... I've slowed down my weight loss journey. I've developed great habits so it hasn't been a complete loss. I'm still under 200 lbs so that's great news. I'm still involved with the beachbody community as a Emerald coach and I'm truly grateful for them. The past seven months have been a whirlwind of ups & downs full of emotions and triumphs. 

February: My Aunt passed away

March: I celebrated my 35th birthday

April: Started online dating

May: MY SON GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL!!!

June: Stopped online dating (met someone great)

July: Went to Maui

August: Celebrated my son & dads b-day

September: I have a boyfriend who I love

In March I got to hang out with my cousin in Arizona while watching pre-season baseball. It was a great 35th celebration discussing what our life has brought to us in the past 35 years (we are the same age). April I thought it would be a good idea to get back out there, you know DATE... oh my. So many stories from dates where I had to pay for the dinner to men offering to pay $1000 a week to getting stood up to letting guys know you're just not interested. May brought so many emotions. I was so happy and proud of my sons accomplishment, but in a weird way a little bummed that he was ending a chapter in his life. I was a roller coaster of emotions and was day to day in the last weeks til his graduation. Ultimately I had an infinite smile knowing he did this completely on his own with the help of his small support system. I told my son after he graduated that I would start dating (it's funny when you put things out in the universe how things happen). Almost 2 weeks after his graduation I met a wonderful man. I also went to Summit in Las Vegas which was pretty amazing to meet so many like minded people. July my friends and I went to Maui for the 4th of July weekend, five days was not long enough, but I feel so blessed to have people in my life who I can travel with. August went by too fast with the celebration of my son & dads birthday. Steve and I did tons of house searching to find the perfect location and house. Then he put in a bid for his dream home. August is also when I realized I love what I do as a behavior therapist, but unfortunately it's not stable or reliable. September my beau bought a house and made it official to be a couple (it's facebook official). 

So with all of these events happening in the past 7 months. I have decided to make some goals for the next 99 days. That's 100 days til the new year.... I'm excited!