I recently changed the name of my blog. I formerly called this space “Shrinking Violet,” but then I realized that nothing about me is shrinking away anymore. I had RNY on 6/9/2008 after being obese for most of my life. Over the course of the first two years, I lost 180 pounds and have maintained 175 pounds lost. In my third year, I began realizing that I was underestimating what I can accomplish in this new body. This blog is my journal about finding the new normal. The new normal must involve… Sparkling.
Diamonds sparkle, but they were formed over time and through melting after intense heat or pressure of crystallized carbon atoms. But not all carbon atoms are guaranteed to become diamonds. I’d rather be a diamond, reflecting the light, than just a lump of coal to be burned up… It’s a work in progress…
Hi.
You did not list me in the list of loves.
*weeps*
I wondered what the heck was going on. I thought to myself, “Geesh, how many blogs does a girl need?” I love you.
Identity crisis? LOL
I am scheduled for a panniculectomy on August 8th and I would love to see your pictures. I have been searching on line for before and after and most of them seem to be of tt which I will probably never have done because of cost. I love your website. some of the recipes look yummy and I think I may try them. Congrats on your weight loss.