Well, today is the first day of school in Jacksonville, Florida. Public schools and the University of North Florida (where I work) all returned to the grind. I guess, I need to return to being a good girl and follow the rules better. Since my accident, I have had so many problems and some of them have been hard to deal with. I have found comfort in public enemy #1 - SWEETS. Yep, if it fits, it gets eaten. I have been lucky and only put on a pound or two - but playtime and the pity party is over. I have to get back to the "new me" the one who won't eat junk. My exercise has been limited to none for now so everything I eat becomes even more important. I must admit, my Dr., Dr. Cywes is actually sympathetic (big surprise to me) and has really been in my corner and helping me through this very though time.

Now, that I am back to regular school hours (in pain, but back) I can really concentrate on me and what goes in the old "pie hole". Somewhere in the back of my mixed up brain is my willpower and what I will need to get through this. I have not even been on this site in almost 2 weeks - talk about withdrawal. I told one of the students today that I really miss exercise and getting all sweaty. HAHA, that sounded so funny coming out of me, but it is true. I hope that I will be able to return to some form of exercise very soon. A year ago I would never have said such a thing..That was over 100 pounds ago though..Soooooo

Florida is great this time of year..hot and steamy in the AM - hot and wet in the PM and Muggy at night - awh ! you have to love it. In fact right now it is raining so hard, I can't see across the street. I feel for those who are suffering without rain - want some of ours? PLEASE????

Well, guys, that about it for now the lightning is getting bad and I really don't need to add that to my list of pains. Have a great week to my LB buddies. Stay true to yourselves..we made a big step in our life and we have to keep up the good work.

Melinda in Florida

Short/Chunky and looking good in a short skirt ! hahahahahahaha