Busy, Busy, Busy

Well, here in the north country, my life has picked up a pace or two. This has been a very busy and productive week. As some of you know, I am planning a trip to California in the fall. This week, I got the go-ahead from my "hunny", so I have been researching flights. It's alot of work to find the "perfect" flight schedule. Especially when you have to work around vacation time and fishing schedules! I catch the flight out of Syracuse, (about a 3 hour drive) so I have to take into consideration, when Rob can drive me down, and he fishes tournaments on some weekends. Yes, my baby is a "bassmaster", and does pretty well at it. But I digress. Anyway, I decided on September 19 thru the 3rd of October. The flight I finally chose, will put me in Dallas at about 4 PM for 3 hours. That works out wonderfully, because I will get to see my friend, Mikel,who lives in Ft. Worth, whom I haven't seen since the early 70's! Then on to California, where I will be for two days less than 2 weeks and I have to find the time to see family and friends numbering close to 20 in 3-4 different cities. But, I am going to try my darndest to see everyone! Also this week, I made the fist step to a healthier (and longer) life. I went for my first meeting about getting bariatric surgery. It was just an informational meeting, but afterwards, I knew this was something I want to do. So, my first one on one appointment with the surgeon is April 24th. I am opting for a "lap band". Those of you who've known me most my life, know that I have waged war against fat my whole life. It's been one battle after another. This time, I'm going into battle with a new determination and some heavy artillery. I found a bariatric center who makes the lifetime committment to help me beat this. I have to go to several different types of sessions, with different types of doctors, before the surgery. I also have to complete a program before they will do the surgery itself. So, I am looking at 6 months or more before I actually go under the knife. But, if it makes me healthier, and gives me a few more years on this earth...then I can wait. The program consists of sessions with a nutritionist, to teach me about the healthy foods I should be eating. A psychologist, to help me deal with the mental side of this major lifestyle change, and to discuss emotional impacts. And a physical therapist, to set up my own personal exercise program. I'm pysched and can't wait to get started. These folks at the center have such a great attitude. They are super supportive, and make you feel excited and enthusiastic about the weight loss. They treat obesity as a disease and not just something caused by being indulgent and lazy. I really like the feeling I had when I left. Another thing I had to do this week is make some plans for our "spring break" vacation. Every year, we like to do something over Lindsay's Easter vacation. It kind of comes at a great time for us up here in the NE. After months of snow and bitter cold, it's nice to take a week and do something in some place a little warmer. I never understood the concept of "sping break" when I lived in California. After a few years living in the "great white north" I have a whole new respect for "spring break" and look forward to it as much as anyone else! I'm not complaining, I love it here, and I love the separate seasons, and I wouldn't live anywhere else! Well, that's my bloggy for today. Ya'll have a good weekend, ya hear?