This is Gonna be MY Year . . .

Well, after over five years or failed attemps (for one reason or another, Long story) I am finally scheduled to have a bariatric surgery (for weight loss) in about 6 weeks. The surgical team felt I was a even better candidate now than I was in late 2005 when I got within a few weeks of surgery before postponing it due to Paula's leg injury. It was put off until January 2006, but by then all Hell had broken loose on Paula's leg, she was unable to work and unable to be taking care of me had I gone through with surgery, so I cancelled my surgery. Well, the rest of 2006 is history now, and as soon as I got past the holidays I restarted my pursuit at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital. They have one of the best programs in the country for this type of work. I have a lot in front of me for this year, and I will try to keep friends informed via email, but will also have more personal updates and info here for those interested.

Anyway, my improved health is my main goal right now. Not my only goal, but my main one ;o)

I will keep you posted.

Cruel Irony

One of my favorite things in the world is cruel irony. In fact, finding ironic things is kind of a hobby of mine. That and coining new terms. Kind of Sienfeldian of me, I could say, LOL . . . See what I mean? Well, you either get it or you don't . . .

I get a lot of news off the internet, and my home page is Yahoo. They always have like a "top 5 stories" as their lead in. Today's heading was:
• Astronaut Faces Attempted Murder Charge
A NASA astronaut accused of trying to kidnap a romantic rival will remain in jail because authorities planned to charge her with attempted first-degree murder...

Followed immediately by the second headline story of:
• 6 Ways to Bounce Back After Messing Up at Work

I just pictured all the other astronauts at the office drinking their Tang, snickering about what a crazy bitch they always thought she was anyway . . . And then I chuckled hoping they too would see the second story on Yahoo about how to "bounce back after messing up at work" . . . Of course that brings the question, do astronauts even have access to the internet at the office? DO they have an office? What a bitch to have to wear those funky space suits all day. Damn. I bet they use some serious Gold Bond powder, if you know what I mean . . .

Aiming Higher

Wow, today was a great day. Not for any particular reason, though. Just fucking great. A great contact from the new VP of the company that included a big compliment, a great conversation with a friend and business associate that has amazing future potential for both of us, a hug and kiss from a former co-worker (and great friend) I hadn't seen in months who also gave me a couple very nice personal compliments, and a phone call from a dear friend from my home town I haven't got to hear from in years. And my closest friend got a new job with great potential and is located much closer to home! So many things to be thankful for!

I am really trying to make my 2007 be the best year I have had in a long time. I am determined to make my life better. I am not accepting the usual goals I had in years past. I have no interest in settling for average. I WANT IT ALL!! I am determined to have much better health, much more money, and a much better social life than I have had in years, and possibly ever! I have a lot to do, but I am determined! ARE YOU WITH ME? Let's kick some ass!