Yes, I dared! I dared to put myself first, I dared to dream! Not only that but to believe in that dream. Like sitting in the space shuttle, an astronaut nervously but excitedly thinking of everything that put them in that seat and listening to the announcer counting down 3,2,1...to a new world! That new world would bring experiences that pale with words. This is where I stand in anticipation of my sleeve surgery. I am so ready to blast off from this unhealthy planet for a healthy one.

My secret mission is to be healthier. 007 knew what his mission was but if he went around telling people what it was, I don't think he would be successful. The whole point is for me to put myself first. One way I do that is to keep my mission secret from all those who mean well but could sabotage my goal with negative energy. This is part of being true to myself, true to what I want and what I need. With such an important decision for my life, I want positive energy to flow. That is part of my health that I hold sacred, that this is my decision, and no one elses.

There are those in this world as a child who dreampt of being an astronaut or secret agent one day. This journey makes me feel like both! To say I'm excited is an understatement. I've been ready for this for along time! Embracing a dream. If I can do it, you can do it! Together we can reach new planets and conquer old enemies!