Just a fly-by from me this morning. I've been up since 5.15am seeing my two oldest boys off - one to work - the other starts his full time studies in carpentry as of today so it's been a busy-ish morning already. My turn now to fly into the shower and start getting ready for the train trek to Perth to start another week of study.
I have had to do something this weekend I haven't done in the longest time - that is concentrate AND hard. Been quite the weird feeling. We have a closed book exam in a few weeks on our First Aid. Don't know what it's like getting your First Aid elsewhere in the world but here in Australia - a little tough. So my grey matter has been working tres' overtime.
I jumped on the scales first up today - down a little again - whooooo - but I had an amazing moment this morning. HOLY SHIT!!!! ......and I cannot wrap my head around this. I was standing there nekkid on the scale (scary look me thinks lol) and suddenly something computed. I came out of the robe (where I weigh myself) and started to well up. MOTH (Man of the House) was like.. what? what? WHAT??? He really thought something awful had happened. My lip quivered and I said: "I only have three kilos - three small, insignificant kilos (haha! What was I thinking - three kilos could take me yonks to lose.. but it's the numbers you know?) before I see a 70+ on the scale." I actually saw his eyes light up, and a slow grin spread across his face. "Jeez! That is great news. Really?" Yup, really truly! Considering I used to be envious of people who only had five or 10 kilos to lose and not 40 - three feels like - well, almost nothing. It's a goal I'm heading towards with a vengeance. 70 + will be mine!!!!
Seeya, gotta run and start the day,
Cara xxx
The beginning of fatherhood
4 months ago
Good luck with the test-- you can do it!! Healthcare is my specialty and I was a emergency medical tech when I was in college... those tests WERE scary!! You can do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you! You are so close to goal and have lost so much.
ReplyDeleteHave fun studying -I'm not sure how well I'd do with that now. I don't even concentrate at work.
wow 70's will be an amazing achievement
ReplyDeleteyay
Wow that is so exciting. I forgot to say yesterday how thrilled I am for you that the scales are moving again. Have a great week
ReplyDeleteFantastic way to start the day! Woo, woo! 70 is just around the corner for you!
ReplyDeletewoo-hoo!!!!! That's awesome - congratulations :-)
ReplyDeleteWow Cara!! You are almost there!! I am sooo excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get some restriction, so that I can start my weight loss! I am staying steady, not moving either way very much! But if it will help you, I will take your kilos for awhile so that you can lose them. Whats a few more kilos to me at this point? LOL
Don't worry, you will do fine on the exam, I am positive of it!! You were meant for this field with your empathy and gentleness. People will really respond to you, just like they do my BFF in New Hampshire!
Cara that is fantastic !! 70 kilos is like a whole hell lot of weight !! I bet you still look in the mirror and go WOW !! because you've done freaking fantastic lady !!!
ReplyDeleteI get you on the exam's part. this is my last semester and it's frying my brain !!!
Cara you are doing amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are accomplishing so much! I've been thinking about you this week- and it sounds like you are taking everything in stride. It is so hard to do it all, but I have a feeling you'll do it, and be the best while you're at it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with you test, I have been a paramedic for 15 years..I know how hard those test can be. You will get to 70 lbs before you know, awesome work!!
ReplyDeleteAbsoultely, positively, WONDERFUL.. what a super journey you have had.. Good luck on your exam.. I am sure you will kick butt with it.. have a great week Cara and drop us a post when you can.. hugs
ReplyDeleteAaawww!!! That is wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for the b-day support yesterday. It was really JUST what I needed to hear!!!
Good luck in class (and on the test in a couple weeks)!!!
Congratulations! You are so so close. YAY for Cara! You cry those happy tears.
ReplyDeletewoohooo-congratulations on the almost milestone and good luck on the quiz. I know you rock it!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Good luck with the test and the study!
ReplyDeleteThe First Aid will be fine, you have patched up your 4 kids for everything and anything in the past....you will do fab....
ReplyDeletecongrats on the weightloss, so close and doing so well....even though you have loads to do and super busy are you enjoying your course?
That is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYay Cara... you are such an amazing woman and inspiration to me! Keep up the amazing work... and study hard! You'll do fine.
ReplyDeleteWonderful victory! Sounds like you are having a crazy busy time but it all sounds really exciting! Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteThat's great Cara. Good luck with your exam.
ReplyDeleteHi Cara! I've been following you for a while now....getting myself ready to get my band on 3/24. I love reading your blog and your sense of humor. You are doing a phenominal job Down Under and I salute you! I am so excited that you are almost at your goal! Keep up the good work girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteHey Dashy, thanks for stopping by my blog with your lovely support. I always love to hear from you. How is the course???
ReplyDeleteAnd yes: I've had my first fill and am on the way. Very exciting stuff.
I hope you are doing ok and hanging in there, I really admire your return to educational pursuits, I don't know if I could discipline myself that way right now!!!
xoxo V
Hi there! Just found you through another blog. Sounds like you're doing great and so close to goal!!! I think we're about at the same place in this battle! Good luck with the course and come take a peek at my new home, here:
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Cara, that's FANTASTIC (as I pull out my metric conversion chart o_O)!!! It's got to feel SO good to be so close to those little goals. I think if I could set those, I might not feel quite so stuck or overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!