A Happy New Year indeed...
I must say that 2003 was a year of change for Gianni and myself. We both changed careers. We both learned a few valuable lessons. And we shared some good times with family and friends. I also learned the most important lesson that I could possibly ever learn, and that lesson is that I have the ability to change things in my life that I am not happy with. Whether it's your job, your weight, your financial status...it's up to YOU to do something about it. And that's exactly what I did this year.
I started back to school in March of '03 and by August had completely changed careers once again. I am now a Certified Dental Assistant working for an Endodontist in Plano, TX. I miss playing with the puppies and kittens at times, but I really, really love my new job and I finally feel that I am in a place where I would like to remain for the next 15 years or so. I have not been able to say that about a job...ever.
In August I decided that it was indeed time to work on who I really am. I have been struggling with depression and a loss of self esteem for at least 4 years now and I decided that enough is enough. I need to remember the fun person I once was. I chose to give the Atkins Diet a try. I am happy to report that I have shed 35 pounds and several unwanted inches just in the last 4 months. I now weigh a little less than I did almost 7 years ago when Gianni and I married. Most importantly, I want to be around people again. I don't avoid social gatherings anymore and I am regaining my life just a little more every day.
I wish for each of you a very happy new start to what I hope will be a year of change and growth for you all. I realize that 2004 may not be the banner year for me that 2003 was, but the important thing is I realize that I have the power to change things and it is up to me to make my world a better place.
God Bless.
