Disco Fever

So I was painting this morning (yes, I am still working on painting.  I'll explain later).  I had my ipod going and suddenly the Bee Gees, Bread, and Doobie Brothers started playing.  Before I knew it, I was creating a new play list and let it play while painting.

What does this have to do with my weight loss?  Well, back in the 70's my whole life revolved around disco and the emerging grunge and new rock era.  I spend allot of times at parties dancing and partying.  Not the kind of partying they do now, but a mild version of partying.  Anyway, the dancing and all was what kept me thin.  And as I painted and reminisced about the past and contemplated the future, I realized that as I go forward and lose the awful weight I have, that I will be able to do the John Travolta moves and even maybe look good doing it. 

Now, I am sure one of the first questions asked will be if I was dancing around painting.  We won't go there, and besides I don't need the International Seismographic Institute freaking out and looking for any earthquake activity along the Eastern Seaboard.  And it certainly wouldn't be a pretty picture.

Here's to the age of innocence and when we had good music!

Awards For Special People

I'm not one for passing along letters, emails, and the such.  But, I received an award from Lesia and, although not obligated, I wanted to return the kindness.  You won't see me doing this often, if at all, but sometimes it needs to be said.  So, there are two that get this.
So here goes:
LESIA....I decided to give her the "Awesome Blogger" award because she is just one awesome inspiration to everyone.  I have not found anyone who has been able to overcome the struggles and curve balls life has thrown at her.  If you feel like life sucks and feels you are alone with it, read her blog.  You will change your tune rather quickly.
Thank you Lesia for sharing some of your life with us and showing us that even the worst is not enough to make us give up.
http://herewegoholdontight.blogspot.com/

JENNIFER....You are so great about sharing.  Even when the chips are down and your weight is not, you always share how you are feeling and don't hold back.  You understand everyone and know exactly how most are feeling while going through the struggle of losing weight.  Keep going and keep losing.  You are a "big loser" to me and I look forward to you being an even bigger one soon.
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/