Annie-Easter was work, work, work. Someone had to work & I did volunteer so I shouldn't complain. I could give up work if I wanted to but I see it as a way of having holidays & living comfortably. Having only 1 income, especially with Tasmanian wages, restricts spending on extras. You can cope but that's about it. Some days are good at work, some ok but I have to be careful not to get involved with office "politics" & there is way too much bitching for my liking. I guess you would find that in almost every work-place but I'm used to being self-employed & I'd almost forgotten what it's like.
I don't have any trouble filling in my days when I don't work , so I don't think that will ever be a problem. I have many older friends who I could spend more time with, taking them shopping, reading to them, writing their letters etc & I can't imagine ever being bored. I will start giving serious thought about what I would like to do. I don't need full-time work but am not yet at the stage where I want to do only unpaid work.
Today was an absolutely beautiful day & knowing that it was the first day off of 6 was wonderful. We had the day off together & it really was a lovely day.
Annie, I'm coming over to Melb next week but only for the day. You're right about Melbourne weather- 4 seasons in one day from memory. I might bring the cape, probably not the gloves!
I may see if I can buy just 1 pr of pants to help get me by. Won't have much time for shopping but that's never stopped me before.
We have a fire going tonight & it's so cosy. The day was about 20 deg today but it chills off at night now.
Sam, I think I can understand how you are feeling, but you of all people are one of the best to be in the forum as you have been through what we are all going through & can share your experiences with all of us.
We need you Sam!!
Also I think that after Cohen's will be just as big a challenge as the actual weight-loss program & I hope that I will stay in the forum when I get to goal. It should reinforce the idea that I want to stay slim & not slip back into old bad habits. It's probably similar to joining Alcoholics Anonymous. The problem won't just go away when goal weight is reached. I'm sure that I will have to watch what I eat & how I eat & when I eat it for the rest of my life. I know this does not mean that I cannot enjoy food & eating because I know that I always will. I am sure that I will still need support.
Annie, I would like to weigh 87kg, or less next Monday. That will be half way- 18 down, 18 to go! It's just a big hurdle I want to be over. I still won't falter if I'm not there but it would be a great psychological(? spelling ?) boost.
I'll say good-night for now. Spicks and Specks is about to begin. My husband's sitting in his chair, snoring. I'll go wake him up. We both love music-old rockers really. Bit tragic but who cares? We have lots of shared interests.
xo Cate

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!