Yesterday I posted a "brag list" of misc. things about me and clearly I offended a few people so for that, I would like to apologize. If you actually read the list, you will see that there is very little that is spectacular on there and I am certain that everyone on this forum could come up with something similar if not FAR BETTER than I can.

The point of my list was that I want to be known as far more than a WLS patient or former fatty. It was not at all intended to be an entry into a pissing match. I am quite positive that some of my attributes listed like "drives like a do^che bag", "likes reality TV", and "runs screaming from spiders" won't get me far in life.

I was trying to inject a bit of humor, but clearly I missed the mark.

So as not to fan the flames in a thread gone horribly bad, I will post this right here.

My "brag" list. Please keep in mind that I have been blessed to be a work from home mom for 18 years giving me lots of extra time to torture my kids by being HYPER involved in their schools. I am adding notes in red for clarity.



This was a HUGE reason I kept my surgery to myself.

I am a mom to two great teenagers.
I have been happily married for 21 years. He deserves a medal, don't you think?
I have a fabulous goldendoodle. She sheds horribly, don't believe the people who say they don't.
I am a 2nd degree black belt and a certified martial arts instructor.
I volunteer at a womens' shelter. A friend needed their services, this is a little pay back.
I play the guitar. My mom insisted on music lessons and we couldn't afford a piano.
I own a successful business.
I work with autistic children and kids with Down's syndrome. They will let anyone volunteer.
I love Old School Rap and can perform Rapper's Delight in it's entirety. SOBER. Sorority trick. And it annoys my kids.
I love talking to strangers.
I am the VP of my HOA. No one else would do it.
I am PTA president, Choral Booster's VP and head theater mom at my kids' schools. Helicopter mom.
I love dogs, hate cats, save turtles and run screaming from spiders. I won't flush them either. They might come back up.
I was a beach lifeguard, a sorority girl and an only child. (Explains a lot, huh?) Poking fun at myself.
I Zumba, deep Water fin and ski double blacks. Deep water finning is an awesome class. Try it! My aunt lived in Vermont so we all skied free.
I drive like a ****** bag even though my vehicle is a minivan because I am always in a hurry. (At least I own it.) Poking fun at myself. I'm a horrible driver.
I hold the door for people and I can recite pi to the 56th digit. I had an autistic student who recited pi all day every day. Everyone in my class could do it.
I used to teach emotionally disturbed kids until the parents drove me nuts. And IEPs. They were the worst.
I was a theater major before I was a psychology major, before I got my degree in communications/psychology and my master's in education. Read that indecisive college kid who racked up a LOT of college debt. Still paying those bills.
I am a brown Mexican but don't speak Spanish. Poking fun.
I am a great cook but a horrible baker. Poking fun.
I love to read and I love reality TV. It's embarrassing to admit the reality TV thing, but I can poke fun at myself...
I drive with the radio off because I enjoy the silence. I talk too much.
I could go on forever but I am boring myself. POKING FUN at myself.

I have a lot more interesting things to talk about over WLS. Why on earth would I make that the definition of me? People can't help but ask about it, I have no desire to be the inspiration of that discussion. It was bad enough that people had to "confess" every extra calorie or missed workout to me while I was losing out of a bizarre "guilt".

I'd rather be any of the above over the former fatty/WLS lady.

Again, my above post was not intended to offend or fan any flames. All I can do is humbly apologize and of course, ask YOU to post your BRAG list. I'd love to hear about YOU.

Even without the red edits/additions I can't see why on earth anyone would be offended. Personally I"m a fan of so much of what you post, these only make me like you more! And btw, @@LipstickLady, you've been inspiring me for the past two years, so thank you!

Even without the red edits/additions I can't see why on earth anyone would be offended. Personally I"m a fan of so much of what you post, these only make me like you more! And btw, @@LipstickLady, you've been inspiring me for the past two years, so thank you!

Thank you. Kisses.

I could go on and on.......(middle child syndrome......look at me, look at me!!)

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!

1.)I am single mom. My son is 9 and he was diagnosed with autism in August 2014 and epilepsy this past December.

2.) I am and have been a probation and parole officer for 14 years

3) I met my boyfriend on a zombie game app you can download from the App Store.

4) I have 2 cats

5) I haven't flown since 1998 but am flying up to Wisconsin this month to see my boyfriend. I am annoyed with all the rules about liquid tsa has. I'm a girl, and a lot of my essentials are liquids.

6) I have always hated to cook, and I still do hate it but I do anyway. (I really think it's the preparing, cooking, and cleanup that I have to do myself)

8) I want to marry Dean Winchester and have his Babies

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Dean or Sam Winchester...yuuuummmmy!

I spent yesterday working all day, looks like I missed the fun.

In a land (WLS land) where so many people really ******* hate themselves, it is rare to find people that actually like themselves. The people that do, stand out so much.

This has been so much fun reading ... I HAD to participate!

Here's me:

I've been large all my life ... so the new life I'm living now ... feels like I've been reborn!

I love my fur babies .. Dudley - 15 year old Rat Terrier ... I've had him since he was 8 weeks old ... and the more he ages, the sadder I get ..

Then there is Molly ... our adopted cat ... I just call her Stupid Cat ... she loves it

I'm married for the 3rd time .... 3rd times a charm they say - and their right! We've been married for 8 years ... together for 11 ...

I don't have children .. never wanted any ... I don't have the patience ... I let my two baby sisters have all the kids ... .

I tell him if they want their children to stay breathing ... DONT bring them to Auntie Karen's house! LOL

I was born and raised in upstate NY near Canada ... LOVED it ... Moved to Holland in 1998 ... moved to FL in 2002 ... moved to GA in 2005 ... seems i'll stay in GA

I love the mountains ... but not the beach ...

Hubby travels for work ALL the freaking time ... Seems he only comes home to get clothes washed and re-packed ...

We work for the same company ... he travels to train new people ... and then travels again to make sure their doing it right ...

I keep things running smoothly at our local terminal ... What a job it is keeping all these boys in line! LOL

I love to read James Patterson and Harlan Coben ... I LOVE LOVE LOVE reality TV !!

Can't help it .... I don't have real friends in my real life ... so I like to watch other peoples lives unfold ... it's interesting to me ...

That is all I can think of right now ... though I'm SURE there is more:)

I so love this thread! Cannot respond to OP now, but will when I get back to my laptop. Such interesting people you all are!

I spent yesterday working all day, looks like I missed the fun.

In a land (WLS land) where so many people really ******* hate themselves, it is rare to find people that actually like themselves. The people that do, stand out so much.

No one is going to dull my sparkle or the sparkle of ANYONE who has loved themselves a little on this thread.

I spent yesterday working all day, looks like I missed the fun.

In a land (WLS land) where so many people really ******* hate themselves, it is rare to find people that actually like themselves. The people that do, stand out so much.

No one is going to dull my sparkle or the sparkle of ANYONE who has loved themselves a little on this thread.

Sounds like this should end with my personal anthem.

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I spent yesterday working all day, looks like I missed the fun.

In a land (WLS land) where so many people really ******* hate themselves, it is rare to find people that actually like themselves. The people that do, stand out so much.

No one is going to dull my sparkle or the sparkle of ANYONE who has loved themselves a little on this thread.

Sounds like this should end with my personal anthem.

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Well don't leave us hanging!!

Lol it wouldn't let me tag the URL for a video. I was trying to post Mary J Blige Just Fine.

It's my personal pick me up song.

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Great thread! I've enjoyed reading all of these and finding certain things I have in common with some of you. You've inspired me to create my own list:

I have two daughters - one is 16 and the other is 5.

Yes, I love living in Colorado. No, I don't smoke pot.

My first marriage only lasted a little over a year. We split when my daughter was born, because I didn't want to continue living in a van while traveling to frisbee tournaments. Yes, we were very young. :-)

I was a single mom for 9 years. During that time I completed my bachelors and masters degrees and became a Career Counselor. I am so thankful to family that helped me out during those years. I don't know how single parents do it without a strong support system!

I met my current husband on eHarmony. We have been married for 7 years.

Lipstick Lady, this one's for you: I'm a first degree black belt in taekwondo, but haven't actually practiced in almost 10 years. Once there was an expectation to teach it to others, I lost all interest. I enjoyed the learning part of it, so I think I need to learn a new martial art. Now that my weight loss has begun (one month post surgery), I want to try Tai Chi.

I'm not an animal person. We finally caved in and let my oldest daughter get a snake. I'd probably allow a cat too, but my husband's allergic.

My current tv favorites are: Game of Thrones, Supernatural, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, and Madam Secretary.

I love to read. I've been with my book club for 6 years and we meet once a month. It's my greatest social outlet.

I love to travel, as does my family. We prioritize vacations and put money into that fund every month. Our house may be outdated and our cars may be old, but we do have good vacations. Over the past 20 years, I've been to Mexico, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Iceland, much of Europe, and almost all of the states.

My 16 year old is currently on her first trip without me. It's a school trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. I'm unbelievably jealous but so happy she gets that opportunity.

I'm definitely an introvert. I can enjoy myself around other people, interact with groups, and teach workshops or classes, but I'm always exhausted after. I need time by myself or I'm a raging b*&%$.

I have found that I have become happier and more confident with age. In my late teens and most of my 20s, I was a bit of an emotional wreck. Getting older has it's positive side.

One of my regrets is that I didn't pursue a career in art, simply because I knew it would be hard to make a living. So, I've recently started taking a few art classes at the local community college. I'm learning a great deal and am getting positive feedback on my art. It's exciting to be pursuing an old interest once again.

When I was growing up, my dad was a ski instructor in Aspen. We had free passes to all 4 ski mountains there. It was awesome. Now I haven't skiied in about 12 years, and I don't miss it.

Thanks for letting me get to know some of you better! Being so newly post op, it's easy to get completely wrapped up in talk about weight loss, food, surgery, etc. Like all of you, I am more than just my WLS.

Christi

DANG IT!!!

ALL OF YOU HAVE OUTSHINED ME WITH YOUR AWESOMENESS.