Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I enjoyed reading your writing while you were walking. I look forward to reading what you write now. --- Vaught wrote: > Hello again everyone and thanks for supporting this > group. I know a > lot of you expected things from me a bit sooner than > this, but better > late than never. > > Believe me when I tell you that my life since the > end of the walk has > taken quite a bit of getting used to. On some days I > feel like giving > up the giving up and just going back to the way > things were. Then > other days something amazing happens, life advances > just a little > more and I regain my faith that deconstructing the > old me is the only > way to the new me. > > I've made great strides in this transition period, > my eating habits > are under control and I've maintained most of my > weight loss since > the end out the walk. Right now I'm currently > floating around 330 > lbs, down from a start of 410 and that's wonderful > considering how > difficult things have been for me this past year and > a half. It's > been much harder than the walk itself. > > But the work continues and a huge part of that is > changing careers. > So far I've been less than successful in that regard > because of a > lack of confidence. The good thing is that I'm not > managing anymore > but that means I'm not making any real money either. > I have been > using my time more wisely (I hope) and focusing on > the things that > will help me in my new career. One of those things > is writing and > that is the reason for this post. I need your > opinions. > > I've been working on a column for a local magazine. > If I can get them > to like the idea and the writing, it would be a huge > boost for me > both in confidence and financially. I want to start > posting the > columns to my website and invite people to comment > about what they > think. I hope you will give it a shot. > > If this column is successful I hope to expand it to > another walking / > traveling adventure; sort of a travel and > spirituality column. Like > you may remember, I have come to understand that to > truly change you > life, which is required for permanent weight loss, > you must change > your outlook. In this column I want to explore many > things, but > primarily, what people do to find happiness in their > own lives. > > So, to begin I'm just going to randomly post some of > the things I've > written. I'm posting them in no particular order > because it's not the > flow that I want your opinion on right now. Instead, > it's the > content, writing, and what the piece made you feel, > if anything. Any > help will be greatly appreciated. > > PS: Those that still want to be nasty or just spew > hate, I delete > without reading. I have time for negative people. If > you don't like > something about the article then please be honest > and tell me what it > is, but if you are just looking to hate, don't > bother. > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hello again everyone and thanks for supporting this group. I know a lot of you expected things from me a bit sooner than this, but better late than never. Hi Steve, Nice to meet you and be a part of your group. I just bookmarked your web site and will spend more time reading it later. I was particularly interested in your book list. In the long ago and far away (meaning my youth) I was an English major and have a degree in English Lit with a minor in creative writing, so I have both read and appreciate many of those books and would like to read some of the others. (then I hit the real world and got my RN and have worked as a nurse ever since lol) This past year I became a Reiki Level II practioner and am once again drawn to developing the spiritual side of my nature, a theme in many of the books you have listed I see. I think your accomplishment was monumental and I am sure I will enjoy getting to know your site and reading your articles as they come out. As an English major though, I will offer honest opinions if that is what you want! I am also delighted to find that America on the Move site and am excited about my walk along the Pacific Crest, which is a drive I have always wanted to take and intend to one day! JanetSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Fascinating how we travel similar paths, Janet. I too, have a degree in English from the long ago and far away, and then, years later, became a registered nurse. I think that Steve has a good mind and expresses himself quite well. The travels and keeping a journal have gone far in developing a natural talent. Someone I knew who worked with college bound kids in finding and developing hidden skills and abilities said that people who have special gifts which they do not utilize tend to be frustrated and unfulfilled. I have thought, over and over of that, while following Steve's travels. There are abilities which he has always had which he is now utilizing. I have great hopes for his future. This group is full of interesting, thoughtful people who are on various journeys, physicel, intellectual and spiritual. There were many, some time back, who would get unhappy when people got off topic (the topic being exercise and fitness). Some of us always knew that this journey was about much more. Glad you have become one of us, Janet. W Re: I need your opinions In a message dated 1/1/2008 7:56:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, vaught1gmail writes: Hello again everyone and thanks for supporting this group. I know a lot of you expected things from me a bit sooner than this, but better late than never. Hi Steve, Nice to meet you and be a part of your group. I just bookmarked your web site and will spend more time reading it later. I was particularly interested in your book list. In the long ago and far away (meaning my youth) I was an English major and have a degree in English Lit with a minor in creative writing, so I have both read and appreciate many of those books and would like to read some of the others. (then I hit the real world and got my RN and have worked as a nurse ever since lol) This past year I became a Reiki Level II practioner and am once again drawn to developing the spiritual side of my nature, a theme in many of the books you have listed I see. I think your accomplishment was monumental and I am sure I will enjoy getting to know your site and reading your articles as they come out. As an English major though, I will offer honest opinions if that is what you want! I am also delighted to find that America on the Move site and am excited about my walk along the Pacific Crest, which is a drive I have always wanted to take and intend to one day! Janet See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 This group is full of interesting, thoughtful people who are on various journeys, physicel, intellectual and spiritual , Nice to meet you! Well I am very glad to hear you say that because I have been thinking since yesterday There you go again, walk into a brand new group and shoot your big mouth off! People who have been there for a while are not going to like that!! I am relieved to hear you do not feel that way! JanetSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 > Hey Steve, It's nice to know exactly how great things are turning out for you and your successes in this life. In 2008 all will turn out. RE: > Hello again everyone and thanks for supporting this group. I know a > lot of you expected things from me a bit sooner than this, but better > late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Janet, this is a very unique group. I think the reasons we came together and stayed together is that we are all individuals, who have our own views, and speak them. And we respect each other a great deal. We accept that we are all individuals with a lot in common and still maintain our own individuality. Jane In a message dated 1/2/2008 11:48:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, labtrek1941bellsouth (DOT) net writes: This group is full of interesting, thoughtful people who are on various journeys, physicel, intellectual and spiritual , Nice to meet you! Well I am very glad to hear you say that because I have been thinking since yesterday There you go again, walk into a brand new group and shoot your big mouth off! People who have been there for a while are not going to like that!! I am relieved to hear you do not feel that way! Janet See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 is that we are all individuals, who have our own views, and speak them. And we respect each other a great deal. , I am getting that impression and delighted to hear it! It's great to have people you can interact with on this DIFFICULT journey. I just had my first weigh in since New Years Day (I weigh in on Fridays) and I have lost two pounds. That is the first time the scale has moved in that THAT direction since before the holidays started! lol JanetStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Great start to the New Year, Janet. Good for you and an inspiration and challenge for the rest of us. Re: I need your opinions is that we are all individuals, who have our own views, and speak them. And we respect each other a great deal. , I am getting that impression and delighted to hear it! It's great to have people you can interact with on this DIFFICULT journey. I just had my first weigh in since New Years Day (I weigh in on Fridays) and I have lost two pounds. That is the first time the scale has moved in that THAT direction since before the holidays started! lol Janet Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1209 - Release Date: 1/4/2008 12:05 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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