The Secret: Just to add to my last entry about Lis getting a divorce and not telling anyone until after it was final - even though it’s not my own method of working through trauma, it seemed to work out just fine for Lis. She and her ex decided not to tell anyone until after they told their kids. And I guess they didn’t tell their kids until it was nearly finalized. They remained (and still remain) living together until the ex finishes building his new house. I personally wouldn’t want my ex living in my space, but again, it’s what has worked for them. And remember my girls trip in Mexico? They were right in the thick of things and Lis didn’t spill the beans. Instead, in her mama bear fashion (she’s always been very maternal to us all), she requested that we go around the dinner table one night and tell each other what we love about each other. She said THAT’S what got her through that part of the whole ordeal. Again, my style would be to barf it alllll out to anyone who would listen, but many people are not like that, and Lis clearly isn’t the barfing type. That’s just fine and I love her even more now.
The Nashville Trip: After I got over the shock of Lis getting divorced without telling anyone, it was so much freaking fun. I loved our time together just doing dumb shit. Friday evening was all about hanging out and chatting at a couple of nearby local spots that are super cool. Wen lives in East Nashville, which is the epicenter of Nashville *hip* and I looove her walkable neighborhood. Saturday, both Lis and Wen humored me by doing a workout with me and then walking the BEAUTIFUL Shelby Park (where we got soaked in the rain halfway through!). Then we did the absolute most tourist thing and went to all the Honky Tonks on Broadway!. And even though I know that all of the bachelorette parties happen there, I was shocked to see how many people were crowding the streets and bars during the afternoon! It was wild! One of our other sorority sisters went with us and I’ll write about her later because she is a whole other story. Bottom line, we laughed and had so much fun and then a super nice dinner on Saturday night and I had to make my way home on Sunday. Boo. It was a fast weekend for sure!
Work Stuff: Still nervous about the fact that there’s no cash flow coming in for my part of the business, I know that the founder is dedicated to making this work, but ugh. I’m still looking around, though not as diligently as I should. If nothing else, my sucky medical insurance should really get me off my duff, but I’m also kind of enjoying this relaxing pace during the springtime. This time last year I remember I was riddled with anxiety, and I’m not right now and I’m cool for now. Meanwhile, my direct boss is sick all the time (weird) and has canceled a bunch of meetings with me and others. That’s just fine by me at the moment. Funny thing is, you know he used to be in the ministry and I think he’s shocked by certain things. For example, did I tell you that when he was negotiating for his job, he stipulated that he will not go to Las Vegas for anything work related like trade shows? Hilarious. The last time we had a video call I was wearing a tank top that had really skinny straps. I know it’s not really work appropriate, but again, we work 100% remotely. His eyes kinda bugged out when I logged on. But today I knew I was going to have a meeting with him so I dressed in a pretty but very conservative top and even put on prissy pearl earrings. How funny that I’m dressing for him, huh? Meanwhile, in my meeting with the founder, it’s anything goes! After all, his first passion and career choice was ROCK STAR! It’s so funny that my boss is such a wuss in most areas. OH, and he canceled my meeting!
75 Hard: I’m so close. So FREAKING CLOSE!! Today is Day 73. I will be complete on Friday! I am now down 21 lbs and I secretly want to lose 5 more (don’t tell anyone because I’m at my goal weight, but I just have the tiniest, thinnest layer covering my 6-pack…I am so insanely nearly there and at 56 years old it would be a *dream* to have ab definition for the first time in my life! It would blow your mind if you saw my before and after photos) And YES, I know that’s not what this is all about, but ughhhh, it feels so goooooood. So good, in fact, that I’m going to continue on. There are other parts after the initial 75 Hard and I’ll tell you all about it later, I’m sure. But I am really, really happy with my results and I want to continue. Ozempic and all of that other bullshit can SUCK IT! I now know how to fuel my body and my mind. And I also know that I will *forever* be a work in progress. I’m not a zealot by any means, but I am certainly a changed person.
The Psychiatrist: Yeah, he sent me a few more texts, and I had to let that one fade. I told the story and showed the selfie and the texts to my friends in Nashville and they were both like, nahhhh…better let that one slide. I’m so, so glad they didn’t say “Oh, Ging, give this guy a chance…you never know!” Because my gut told me NO to begin with. So…onward and upward just like everything else, right?
Other things to write, but I need to get some more things done and give Martini her noontime walk. Oh! I have to tell you about her run-in with a fuzzy caterpillar, but that’s another story!
Until later, babes!
GS
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