So, after having a lovely afternoon with a fabulous friend, who had managed to rationalise and put into perspective a work problem I've been enduring since 2008. To Celebrate, as I finally felt free of this burden, I decided to drag my man out for an evenings entertainment.

We went and had a few drinkies and then decided to go dancing at the local 80's nightclub. I love 80's music, me.

So, the club was jumping and I, was having a wonderful time bopping around. My man doesn't like to dance, so he stood on the sidelines - effectively on guard!

Apart from the fact two drunk males who had decided to use the dance floor as a race track and knocked me flying, which resulted in a considerably bruised hip bone today and a fiance who wanted to literally kill these two youths; something very nice happened.

We'd been standing near a group of more mature Polish males, who were a jolly nice bunch. Who, too, were bopping around and having a good time. One of them asked of my man 'is that your wife?' to which he replied 'yes, sir'. The Polish blokes all said 'You are a very very lucky man'. He replied 'I know'. <raises an eyebrow at how men can be sometimes!>

A bit later, a, well, how would you refer to him as? A bit of a geeky looking/studious male, approached me whilst dancing. Nervously he said 'I am really sorry to disturb you. I am with a group of blokes who think you are gorgeous. We've been talking about it and they reckon that I would never be able to approach someone like you. (Someone like you?!!!) Would you mind if I just stood here for a bit, because I want to prove them wrong.'

Feeling taken aback, I replied 'Aww, thank you! But of course! In fact I can go one better than that. Would you like to dance with me?' His young bespectacled face lit up as I grabbed his hand and dragged him onto the dance floor. (My man didn't mind as he clearly didn't feel threatened by it). This young lad's mates were left open-mouthed at the bar and I got such an effusive 'thank you!' when our dance was concluded.

Towards the end of the night, as the Polish men were leaving, one of them approached me to say goodbye. With his thick accent and courteous demeanor, he leant forward and said 'I just want to say, your husband is one very very lucky man. You are a beautiful woman. Have a good evening.' At which point he kissed me on the cheek and left.

Now, I have been excited about inches disappearing, I have been shocked by the scale dropping, I have been bemused by all my new found bones - I have also been devastated at the hair loss, but nothing. Nothing, compared to how last night made me feel.

I am normal again. I am a 'someone like you'. I am humbled, slightly embarrassed - but elated.

And you know what's even better? I logged my three hours of dancing on MyFitnessPal and I'd burnt up 1,293 calories! (Which more than offset the 5 pints of Guinness and the couple of vodka and red bulls I'd consumed!)

Yay, me!

Awesome, awesome story and nsv! Doesn't get any better than that. Good for you!

Nope, i don't think it does. x

Whoa!!!!! You ARE a smokin' hottie!!! No wonder all those guys were saying those things!! Good for you Madame :-)

Whoa!!!!! You ARE a smokin' hottie!!! No wonder all those guys were saying those things!! Good for you Madame :-)

Aww thank you. I don't quite see it myself, but thank you so much.

Just very happy to be much smaller

What a great story! I was also at an 80's dance club here in texas! I will take your lead and log my night of getting in the groove!

U r beautiful Madame R no wonder they were all over you!

What a great story, thanks for sharing it with us. And you do look insanely hot!

Madame, what a wonderful wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing-always love reading your posts-brilliant and bloody well deserved

Thank you ladies - you're making me blush! xx

Madam R, Girl you must still be dancing high on the clouds for such a great night of Nsv! From the wonderful complements to the kiss on the cheek and top it off you went home with your wonderful man and got to count the nights calorie burning sucess!!

I am so happy for you!!

Thank you, Bella. I am indeed feeling pretty fabulous today and I didn't even have a hangover. Yippppeee!

Oh La La, that is the best night ever!! I cant wait to go out a Celebrate the night away, soon Girlie soon!

You're absolutely gorgeous. Your hubby is a lucky guy. I think we all need to feel desired, it's great for the self esteem.

You're absolutely gorgeous. Your hubby is a lucky guy. I think we all need to feel desired, it's great for the self esteem.

Thank you for your kind words - sincerely.

And it certainly is marvelous for the self esteem. I feel like a different woman today!

And well you should feel like a different woman! You certainly look like two different women in those two photos. Love the curves and your hair looks great! Happy birthday tomorrow!

Lynda

And well you should feel like a different woman! You certainly look like two different women in those two photos. Love the curves and your hair looks great! Happy birthday tomorrow!

Lynda

Thanks Lynda. Maybe my butterfly moment has happened after all? x

Great story, Reverie!!!!! And even greater NSV's! You deserve it.

Great story, Reverie!!!!! And even greater NSV's! You deserve it.

Thank you, Mc Butter. We all deserve it x