It's cold

It's cold, but sunny. After a surprise 6 inches of snow, sun is about all I can hope for!

You know, I have been heavy all my life. Not fat, but definitely a big girl. And it always surprises me when I see a picture of myself or catch a glimpse of my reflection, because I don't look at all the way I think I look (in my head).

Now I have gained more weight, so I have crossed the line from chubby to fat, but I still am surprised that it isn't Nic*le Kidm*n staring back at me from the mirror!

Just kidding, sort of. I am in the process of dieting and working out, but instead of the sexy blond or redhead I know I am, it's not what people see... ;-)

It doesn't help that the rest of my family is relatively small (weight-wise, we are all tall). And I wish that I didn't love pizza so much. Or cake. Or milkshakes. But I know what my weaknesses are and I am trying to do something about it.

Fingers crossed! This isn't a "New Year's Resolution," this is what I need to do to be healthy!

Umm...

Just testing the waters of blogging, making sense of my life as an older bride.

I miss my family. A lot. I am so thankful my husband really likes my parents. In fact, as much as we love Chicago, we are hoping to move back to Bama (or GA or FL or TN) to be closer. Keep your fingers crossed!