This isn't the end. It's the beginning

One Step At A Time

 

One Step At A Time - Christmas

 

One Step At A Time - Christmas Eve

 

One Step At A Time

Just Start Somewhere

How dare my body betray me. Something that belongs to me, from within me, is rebelling against me. I made the decision to stop my treatment for my rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis due to all the unbearable side effects. I knew there would be a recurrence of the pain at some point and I prayed it would not get as bad as it was 2 years ago. I am having joint pain again (ankles and wrists are the worst) leg cramps, and some abdominal discomfort. 

Over the last 2 years I have gained back 30 pounds of the 57 pounds I previously lost. I have made the decision to rejoin the gym and start my healthy eating once again. It is going to be a hard upward battle with my body betraying me at every turn but I have to do this and work through the pain. I am hoping once I start dropping the weight again my pain levels will improve. I am doing this for my health and I must be realistic about what my current body can do. Start small, realize the success, and then move onto more changes. All of the little changes add up and hopefully the impossible becomes doable.

Dinner and The Nutcraker with the Girls

 Dinner at La Chapala's and The Nutcraker at The Smith Center.  Fun was had by all!!

George Strait, Chris Stapleton, and Little Big Town

 

Hiking with Birds

 

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

 I have wanted to come to this for years and this year, I finally bought the ticket.  The performers were so talented. The laser lights were amazing. The story line was moving. Such a wonderful evening!

Barry Manilow Girls Night

Amazing Night out with Ann and Chelsea!  We ate dinner at Fresco Italiano.  Great Food not so great service.  For the prices they charge you would think the wait staff would be more attentive to their guest.

 After dinner we did a little gambling and then went to see Barry Manilow who is back home at the Westgate in Las Vegas! Amazing show as always!  Was Chelsea's first time and I am happy to repo rt Barry has a new fan!

Happy Halloween!!

 Boo-tiful Wishes For a Haunting Halloween!!

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you a sparkling 4th of July, filled with family, food, fun, and fireworks. Please have fun, don’t blow yourself up and DRINK WATER. It’s a hot one today!

Quiet Darkness

Here I sit in the quiet darkness of the night, awake as always, as you are sleeping. Our lives go on, oceans apart, hours separating us. Still, somehow, we connect, just like now, when I feel you in my heart and soul.

You may be far away, but you are still right by my side, my strength, my heart, that voice that moves me forward. How can I ever describe what my heart feels at this moment? There are not words that can capture such a feeling, but then we need no words.

This bond is ours, no matter where life may lead us.

Keepin it Cool in the Pool

Just Wear The Damn Swimsuit. You are your own worst enemy. No ONE cares if you have belly rolls, cottage cheese thighs, and stretch marks.  Literally NO ONE.  Get out there and live your summer loudly and proudly. You are beautiful just the way you are!

Give me a Break

Taking a break from my busy day of laundry and  housework while jamming out to my favorite 80s music.

Amazing Day, Amazing Guy

In the heart of Vancouver’s downtown, Stanley Park is 400 hectares of unmatched beauty, full of everything you could want in a park, and filled with some of the prettiest views you could imagine.

Rainy Day at Stanley Park