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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

I have been doing lots of things for the first time in a long time lately.

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I wore a bikini yesterday for the first time in my life - in my backyard / alone / for my eyes only (anyone else would have runaway screaming "My eyes! My Eyes!!".) I strongly resemble a shar pei right now, but it sure was nice having to wait for that huge skirted swimsuit I have worn in the past to dry before I came in the house!

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This is awesome. If I ever wear a bikini it will also be the first time (except for one time I wore one at home in the wooded backyard by myself to work on my tan many, many years ago).

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I recently signed up for a Life and Tone class. I have never worked out in public... so that has been new. I'm enjoying it for the most part, lol.

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I signed on as a volunteer facilitator for a new, weekly book club for people with developmental disabilities. We had our first meeting this morning. This is going to be an excellent experience for the participants.

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I just bought my first bikini too! Granted, it's high waisted because I've got some loose skin that I don't like to look at, but still! I'm breaking it in tomorrow, and hoping I don't want to crawl into a hole once I'm out in public!

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I wore a bikini yesterday for the first time in my life - in my backyard / alone / for my eyes only (anyone else would have runaway screaming "My eyes! My Eyes!!".) I strongly resemble a shar pei right now, but it sure was nice having to wait for that huge skirted swimsuit I have worn in the past to dry before I came in the house!

Shar Peis are damn cute! [emoji2]

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I signed on as a volunteer facilitator for a new, weekly book club for people with developmental disabilities. We had our first meeting this morning. This is going to be an excellent experience for the participants.

Love it!

I'd love to hear about what books you are going to read.

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I went hiking!! I went to the Smoky Mountains and climbed Clingmans Dome. That may not sound like a lot .... But 5 years ago I tried this hike and I could not do it.... I didn't even make it 1/10th of the way up the trail before I had to stop and give up. I remember leaving disappointed. Well this year I did it!!! Made the climb... Saw the dome for the first time..... I felt like crying tears of joy!! post-262792-14656600715525_thumb.jpg

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This is awesome. If I ever wear a bikini it will also be the first time (except for one time I wore one at home in the wooded backyard by myself to work on my tan many, many years ago).

Just remember, ISG----it has to be an "itsy bitsy, teeny, weeny, yellow, polka dotted bikini". You've earned it! :)

For me?

After my skin surgery, I am going zip lining with my daughters. I still can't believe that they have talked me into thinking that zip lining is my "reward" for my WLS journey. I begin to think there's "shenanigans" afloat! But, I'm looking forward to the adventure of it with my grown daughters.

PS: Did I mention that I am terrified of heights? Oh my...

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This is awesome. If I ever wear a bikini it will also be the first time (except for one time I wore one at home in the wooded backyard by myself to work on my tan many, many years ago).

Just remember, ISG----it has to be an "itsy bitsy, teeny, weeny, yellow, polka dotted bikini". You've earned it! :)

For me?

After my skin surgery, I am going zip lining with my daughters. I still can't believe that they have talked me into thinking that zip lining is my "reward" for my WLS journey. I begin to think there's "shenanigans" afloat! But, I'm looking forward to the adventure of it with my grown daughters.

PS: Did I mention that I am terrified of heights? Oh my...

I want to go zip lining after I lose more weight!

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Come along with us! We are just a wee bit away, though. :)

Maybe if you went with my daughters, I could slip away to the finish line and just say that I did it!!!

Did I mention that I am terrified of heights?? Whose idea was this anyway? I'll have to check my will.....

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I went hiking!! I went to the Smoky Mountains and climbed Clingmans Dome. That may not sound like a lot .... But 5 years ago I tried this hike and I could not do it.... I didn't even make it 1/10th of the way up the trail before I had to stop and give up. I remember leaving disappointed. Well this year I did it!!! Made the climb... Saw the dome for the first time..... I felt like crying tears of joy!! attachicon.gif IMAG0570.jpg

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I personally know how hard that climb is! I thought I would die on that trek. That was several years ago at close to 300 pounds wearing stupid shoes. Congratulations!!!!

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@@ttdish You'll look fantastic - so flaunt it!

I did it!!!

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