Honey…I’m home!!!!!!!!
Well, that’s exactly how I feel. I feel like I have come home to my Buddyslim family. And after three months away, I need you guys more than ever! It was so good to see alot of my good, good buddies still being active here! Of course, I want to hear from each and every one of you so you can fill me in on how you have been. 
As for me…I’m not even sure where to begin or even what all to get into in a blog so it doesn’t become a novel. I guess I will just give a general synopsis of it all and if you have any questions or want further detail you can just give me a yell.
1. Tim FINALLY got a job! He got laid off last November and just started his job last night! Whew!
2. I am STILL laid off. It’s been 6 months and it’s been tough. I think that’s one reason I withdrew from here. I just didn’t want to be “bothered” with anything.
3. My father-in-law finished his chemo. He pulled through it well, but goes into the hospital today for surgery to remove the rest of the cancer.
4. I am looking at taking some different paths in life. I was supposed to go back to school yesterday to be a massage therapist, but my funding didn’t come through in time. So that isn’t going to happen. However, I may still go back in January, I just haven’t decided for what. (Haven’t decided what I want to be when I grow up) I am actively pursuing being a surrogate again. I have a conference call with a couple on Thursday and I’m really excited about that On the job front, I have a third interview today for a job that I’m pretty excited about, but the pay sucks…at least for the first 90 days.
5. I haven’t been on the bike much this year. 
6. Okay, okay, enough stalling. Buddies, I really fell off the wagon. I know lots of people have said that before, but if I honestly look at things, it has probably been a year since I have been entirely on plan. Last September I had some problems in my marriage…I was able to maintain where I was for 6 months, but wasn’t that interested in losing. The last 6 months have been hell. It’s been one pound lost, two pounds gained. I’m afraid that when I sit down to seriously look at the numbers, the gain in the past year will be in the double digits. I refuse to get a number until Friday though! I also think that I knew I wanted to come back here and I knew that I was going to get serious about this again and so I said “what the hell” and totally went off course this past week. *sigh* Not just off course, but I think I took a trip into the Bermuda triangle just so “the course” couldn’t find me. Ladies, we are talking about eating ice cream in the middle of the night and having a beer for a “snack.” Nancy, this is the tough love I was talking about. LOL
With all of that being said, here is the funny thing…no matter how far I have went astray, I KNOW I can do this! I did it before, I can do it again! I CAN be successful! I WILL be successful! I am not going to let anyone (myself being the #1 culprit) stand in my way. I just need a game plan that fits into my schedule. I don’t know how much I can be on BS but plan to check in with my Wildcats at least every other day. I will post goals and I will follow up with them. They may be small goals at first, and checking in regularly will be the start. I will also work on reconnecting with all of you! I miss you all so much!
Okay, so much for not writing a novel, I got to go get ready for my interview and will try to be back later!
Big hugs!
Anj
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Wow, I’m sending some great big hugs. I think it is great you have come back. I’ve heard a lot of good things about you and I’m very happy to be on the same team as you. I think you have a great attitude.
WELCOME BACK ANJ!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great to see you blogging girlie.
Welcome back! I was just looking through all my buddies and saw that you hadnt been on in a long time and was like “Whaat?” haha. The only new thing in my life is that I am now a full-time nanny and new vegetarian. : ) It’s good to see you back! You can do it! You know you can and we know you can!
Wow! I am glad you are back, you were a big inspiration to me! welcome back ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))
ANJ IS BACK!!!! ANJ IS BACK!!!! WHOOOOHOOOO!!!! ANJ IS BACK!!!!! So in case people didn’t get the message that you’re back!! LOL I am so glad you’re back!! Even though we’ve been emailing, I’ve still missed you!!! My first ever BS friend!! And of course, hopefully soon, I will get to see you in person too!!!! YEAH!!!!!!
GOOD MORNING ANJ!
WOW you did have a lot to say LOL
It’s fabulous news that Tim got a job. That should make things a lot easier.
Good luck with your job interview too.
I think we all figure it would be so nice to be able to choose whatever career path we would like and not be stuck where we are but in reality if we were faced with starting over I don’t think it would be that easy to decide.
I like that you are pursuing your options and checking into all different kinds of things.
It’s so hard to lose weight and stay ‘in the game’ when things are going well in our world never mind when we have extra stresses and uncertainties.
When my routines messed up even in the slightest way it throws me for a loop (something I’m working on).
It also makes it really hard to stay focused when you have so much going on.
Unfortunately jobs and finances are high priorities and weight loss tends to be put on the back burner.
Good luck getting back on plan and finding that motivation of yours again.
I love that you say YOU KNOW you can do this.
Yup you’ve done it before, you know how its done and you know its doable.
You have a huge advantage there.
It’s great that you are back on BS and gathering all the support you can.
We all know how important support is especially support from people dealing with many of the same issues.
I am excited for you
It looks like things are turning around for you and your family.
HUGS Anj
I missed you!
Lori
Welcome back Girl! YAY!
welcome back….. I am so glad to finally meet you
you went through so much wow..
Glad you’re back! A routine is what you need
Welcome back!
Just kidding!
Hey…wait…who are you?
Bet you don’t remember me either?
I’m a little off of the wagon. I think it is ok that you were off of the wagon. I bet you learned how to maintain a weight? And I bet your metabolism increased too since you were eating more. So now when you cut calories a little or exercise, your body will lose fat more easily.
Hey welcome back!!!! That is wonderful Tim got a job!
“With all of that being said, here is the funny thing…no matter how far I have went astray, I KNOW I can do this! I did it before, I can do it again! I CAN be successful! I WILL be successful! I am not going to let anyone (myself being the #1 culprit) stand in my way.”
Right ON, girl and WELCOME back
I’m finally here to read it!!
Yah made it before 12am! 
Oh my, so are you truly ready for some kick as*? LOL POOR Anj, you know I’m so ready to give it to you!
CONGRATS TO TIM AND FIL!!!!!!! I BET THAT’S A RELIEF!
I wish you the best on the interview! You will find something because you are a fighter!!
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm let’s DO THIS!!!!!!
MISSED YOU LOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUST WANTED TO LEAVE YOU ALONE SO YOU CAN DEAL……GLAD YOU ARE BACK MY SWEET AND CRAZY NUTTY FRIEND!!!!