Miss Pearlie has done an outstanding job in such a short amount of time. I've just had the most romantic weekend and I'm going on pure adrenaline and butterflies today since I only slept for 2 hours last night. Anyway...I can wear the prettiest clothes and it's fun coming up with new combinations to wear them, so for the first time in a very long time I treated myself to a shopping spree on Saturday morning. I came back with clothes that I think I love more than any I've ever had and I can't wait to wear them - something I haven't felt since planning for the first day of school during senior high.

And - a guy that I've known for 4 years is looking like he's going to shape up to be a great companion for me. He lives in a neighboring state, but has family (who really like me and have urged him to move back just for me for at least 3 of those years) that he visits often in Houston; he recently accepted a new job and can visit every other weekend now. Call it a hunch, but I can see him moving back to Houston within the next year - I can't see things getting anything but better from here. He is a country gentleman, he's romantic, he loves animals, he's great with kids, has high morals and ethics and he's a good person...a benefit of knowing him for so long before getting to this point. He was attracted and attractive to me before I lost weight, so the doubt about "would he want me if I was the same weight as before" isn't something I have to be concerned about. Another bonus.

It's funny...he looks a lot like an actor I had a crush on and his personality matches a character that the actor played in one of my favorite movies (Allen Payne, Jason's Lyric). What's more is that I love the way people look at us, we catch strangers staring and smiling at us and that is so different because before the weight loss, I didn't think we "matched" like he was too attractive to be with me - I know, I know, self esteem, yada yada yada...but now, I don't feel that way and in his own way he "shows me off" when we go out. I never thought I'd be arm candy. LOL

Ok...all of this might have been TMI, but I haven't been in love with anyone in more than 14 years - this is an amazing development and I want to share it with the world. :wub:

So happy for you! Arm candy, yes indeed, but also just such a lovely person. He is one lucky guy. And congratulations on the new wardrobe additions. I used to love clothes and have just been wearing a sort of uniform for many years now -- jeans and black v-neck top (slimming!?) then a few outfits I struggle to put together for business meetings or dressy events. All that will be changing!

Awww....what a great post! So happy for you and your new love!! Enjoy every minute together!

So happy for you! Arm candy, yes indeed, but also just such a lovely person. He is one lucky guy. And congratulations on the new wardrobe additions. I used to love clothes and have just been wearing a sort of uniform for many years now -- jeans and black v-neck top (slimming!?) then a few outfits I struggle to put together for business meetings or dressy events. All that will be changing!

I was like that, too. Now I love shopping and I've turned into a shoe fanatic, I just love it.

Congrats to you! I'm sure you will have much more to look forward to in the future!

Woo hoo .

Way to go...congratulations!

seriously adorable post. I love both of these NSVs....you are on cloud 9...shout it out!

Great NSV, you desrve all the fun and love you get!

Awe so sweet! I'm so happy for you - I wish you the very best!!!!

what a wonderful post.......i so enjoyed reading this...he is lucky to have YOU