speaking of clothes...

i haven't worn jeans in years. i refused to buy another pair of jeans - avoiding the reality of my expanding girth. when the waist size is > than the $ - i'm out !!!
so, while getting dressed for a family get together this past sunday, i found a pair of jeans i sidelined, oh, maybe 4 yrs ago. that and a dress shirt that i no longer had to worry about popping a button on!!!

it felt good being out of my comfy, khaki cargo pants and into something a bit more sharp. after coming back from the bathroom during dinner, my family members jokingly asked if i had bought some new clothing. my sister chimed in, "nah, he probably just hasn't been able to wear them in years!" i responded, "ding, ding, ding, give that girl a prize!" afterwards, as we were gathering to leave, my SIL grabbed my arm and said, "you really look great mike". i thanked her, appreciating what i've managed to accmplish over the past month.

~ however it manifests to you, continue to enjoy the fruits of your labor everyone!