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After my little rant yesterday I feel a bit silly. It's such a first world problem that I have that it can hardly be called a problem. My little weight issue is just that...little...In the scheme of things I am not so overweight that it negatively affects my health. Yes, my joints are taking a beating, but they did before I was heavy because of mistreating them more than anything. I have not one day, in my nearly 42 years on Earth, had to go hungry other than choosing to stupidly do so. So many people on this big blue planet cannot make that claim. I lead a pretty charmed life and should be so much more grateful for it than I am. My biggest worry right now is whether or not my husband and I stay in South Florida for the summer where I will most likely remain unemployed while he continues to work a job he gets paid very well for and likes or to go back to Alaska and both of us work and live in a stunning environment for the summer. That's it. My big dilemma. To all of my new buddies I've made here on FS, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, encouragement and sympathy. What I'm grateful for today: Realizing that I'm still a spoiled brat even though I'm a middle aged woman This reminder of where I lived last summer:
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View Diet Calendar, 17 February 2011:
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Fat: 91.39g | Prot: 123.05g | Carbs: 13.20g.
Breakfast: cheddar cheese, mild pork sausage, eggs, coffee, heavy whipping cream. Lunch: Duke's Mayonnaise, pork rinds, canned chicken. Dinner: soy sauce, splenda, cucumber, ginger, garlic, curry powder, chicken broth, natural peanut butter, boneless skinless chicken breast. more...
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Cbreeze, that is a magnificent picture...I can see your dilemma, because you do live on the water...it really is the best of both worlds. Here's to being a "spoiled" brat...LOL Much Love and Hugs.
17 Feb 11 by member: Raven46
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Wow, what a breathtaking view! I could wake up to that everyday!
17 Feb 11 by member: psk1414
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How majestic! We all have alot to be grateful for... I too am guilty of getting caught up in my own 'woe is me' thinking sometimes... but WOW, if I had the choice, I would ditch the hot sun of Fla summers and shoot off to this beauty...anyday of the week! God bless you in your decision!
17 Feb 11 by member: jsfantome
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Thanks all. I know it's a really tough decision ;-p It mostly depends on the job my husband has now which he enjoys, but would have to leave and then when we come back in the fall the job hunt begins anew which is not much fun. He generally has no problem finding a job because he has a lot of certification and experience in his field, but I always have a hard time because of the field we work in. The yachting industry is a very chauvinist "boys club" and it's difficult to get work if you are not in your 20s or early 30s and a size 4 regardless of experience. Sad, but true.
17 Feb 11 by member: Cbreeze
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Sounds like comedy -- I read a great article in the New Yorker yesterday by Tina Fey about getting older as a comedian, and how no one wants to listen to you once you are no longer young and attractive. Older male comedians are to be respected, venerated - older women are all 'crazy.' As for you and your job situation, obviously I know nothing about your finances or situations or opportunities (but that won't stop me from giving you unsolicited and possibly useless advice) ... if you can, why not take the summer off, regroup and get on top of your health/weight? While simultaneously still looking for work in the fall? It's only a few months, and it's nice to have the time to be able to concentrate on it.
17 Feb 11 by member: Z'sMama
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Honestly, it's kind of a win-win situation. Right now I am supposedly focusing on my health/weight as well as looking for a job. The job search is a bit of a joke, however, because of what I said above about the industry I've chosen to wrestle with. Perhaps instead of searching for work in an industry that no longer wants me I should learn a new job skill. I'd go back to slinging drinks, but the problem there is at least two-fold. 1st, I have a very difficult time staying up past 10pm and second, living where I do the competition for those jobs are also with 20 something size 4s or smaller who are definitely less cynical/sarcastic. When I lived in the midwest, size or even age really wasn't much of a factor, but living in this ridiculous place it definitely is. I'm still not sure how I got to where I am. I mean I have a college degree and have worked and lived in several other countries, yet I have absolutely no marketable job skills. I guess young and cute can take you places.
I'm definitely going to seek out the Tina Fey article. I love her. I think her book should be out soon if it isn't already. Off to check Amazon.
17 Feb 11 by member: Cbreeze
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Well you can write and you can think, if your journals are any indication so... it's all about marketing yourself and thinking creatively. That being said, I hate being out of work and looking for jobs and end up feeling totally objectified at the end of all that packaging so... I feel you. I went back to school for a practical degree after some years of wandering after two enjoyable but not so marketable university degrees.
17 Feb 11 by member: Z'sMama
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Hi from Daytona! As someone who doesn't get enough sunshine, and who gets too much cold and snow, I would vote for you to stay in Fort Lauderdale but of course you will do what is best for you and hubby! I enjoyed reading your last couple of days journals, your emotions have been all over the place! Hope your good mood stays for a while! Hope you get a job or make a decision soon. Good luck.
17 Feb 11 by member: sarahsmum
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