October 4, 2009

Busy week.

I had other plans, but they were interrupted by the things around me. It ain't my fault! LOL
We had our 1st annual "Drop your pants" weight loss support meeting Thursday evening. I went very well.
Dr Brader showed up and ran the show after we all made fool of ourselves.
I didn't take any pictures because I was too wrapped up in other things. I don't think anyone else did either.
For my Blogger friends:
The Bariatric clinic now has a Facebook presence. Get over there and become a fan please. And please spread the word. This is a great way for those of us who have been through the surgery can offer help to those that are waiting or looking into it.
So, today, I spent a very nice afternoon in a tent helping people sign up for a door prize after going through the Bariatric clinic. They had their open house.
They served food, had dance lessons, answered questions, taught people about healthy eating, and so much more.
I would estimate the crowd at about 400 overall. The folks poured in and kept coming all day.
I got to eat some peanuts, two small "kabobs", with two bottles of water in between. I am full.
I got a neat blue T shirt, and an "ask me how" button for my efforts. Well worth it.
Tomorrow is the support group steering committee meeting. My evenings are full this week.
I did get out yesterday and managed to investigate a new PA system for my soon to be part time job of playing my guitar and singing again.
It is a small system that only weight 35 pounds complete and packs into a wheeled bag for moving and storage. It still has plenty of power and sounds very good, at least in the store. I have read many more good reviews than bad ones. I will have to sell some of my present equipment in order to pay for it, but that's OK.
I am moving forward. That's what I want to do.

October 1, 2009

MIlestones and tears

I don't know what is going to happen tonight.
Will I laugh or cry?
You see, tonight is the "Drop your pants" weight loss support group meeting.
I will show up wearing my best suit from before my weight loss surgery, and drop it on the floor after modeling it. Of course, I hope to see many others who will do the same thing.
And also, I will be wearing my new clothes underneath, so it won't be that traumatic for the audience.
I haven't given this much thought until now. I am usually a ham and have no problems getting up in front of people, but I think this might be different.
I just tried the suit on and felt the stirring of emotions I haven't felt for a long time.
I never got to wear it when it was new. I never had the occasion. I bought it so I could play weddings as a DJ since I didn't like Tuxes. But, I never got to wear it.
So now, I have an expensive suit that is a clown outfit.
I am so glad it is a clown outfit and not the only dress suit that I can fit into.
I'll let you know what happens tonight.