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Happy Friday, Buddies!!  It’s raining outside and it’s cold - and to me, it’s perfect weather here today for Denver. I absolutely love it.  ;-)  At least I won’t have to spend money to keep the grass watered today.

So I’m downstairs working out for a few minutes with my favorite work-out buddy, co-worker and partner in crime (LOL~)  D’Nae.  We like to go down to our work out room every morning (which is small, but good enough!) and encourage each other in our weight loss journey.  Well, if truth be told, she inspires me a heck of a lot more than I inspire her. And every morning we like to check in with one another, report our progress, and notice the difference in our bodies together, and talk about the different methods we have of sheding off the pounds.  Anyhow, as we were finishing up, and getting ready to leave this morning, three of our other friendly co-workers come in for their work out. And they all look at me and say, “Dang girl, you really have been loosing some weight, haven’t you??”   I was wearing a new pair of pants that I had gotten over the weekend and was just thrilled about. And this was the first time I’d really heard those words spoken out loud from somebody’s elses mouth about my weight. So naturally tears came to my eyes as I blushed and ran quickly into a corner.  They started to laugh at me as I hid in the corner and kept my face covered.  I really was crying, don’t ask me why.  D’Nae laughs and hugs me, saying, “Come on, crybaby, let’s go!”   LOL~  It was the first time in my life that I actually enjoyed being called a crybaby. (he, he!)  I guess I don’t know how to accept complements very well, and I blush and cry far too easily.  But I was so happy inside I wanted to burst.  It made my entire day…

Rain and cold outside?  Not a problem when there is too much warmth in my heart to even matter…

Thanks for listening. I wish I could hug all of you today. I wish I could be there for all of you, to watch you, to complement you, and progress with you in your journeys.  You’re all beautiful and inspiring, I feel lucky to be here.  I got an email from another dear friend this morning, on which had this quote:  “Be Kinder than neccessary. Because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”   I love this - it really puts things in perspective doesn’t it?

Well have fun today in all your activities, smile and exercise when you can, and enjoy the journey!!  If you’re tired, give yourself a break. Think of something about yourself that is unique - that only you have! Don’t give up and have the most fantastic weekend you’ve ever had in your life!!  And say GOODBYE to the POUNDS!

Happy Happy Joy Joy