Back in TIME

The past couple of weeks, I have been in this "Go Back in Time" mood. Been digging through my scrap books, journals, and totes of memories. I know it has been said time and time again that it is hard to believe how time flys, but for me it really does seem like it just flew on by. My memories really do feel like they just happened yesterday.

My 8th grade year, and my Freshman year in highschool seem to be the most memorable and fun for me. Drama was my passion, and spending time at the school was so awsome. I found many pictures, drama scripts, old notebooks, and journals documenting those years. It was so much fun to dig through it all. There were also other highschool memories. Pictures of graduation, fun with friends, and several other things, but again 8th grade and freshman year were the best.

I look back on the days, and think,"wow have times changed." There was no texting, no internet, or no blackberry, Heck we didn't even have cell phones. Now if my cell phone has a dead battery, or doesn't work, I literally have an attack. Same with the internet. God forbid if it doesn't work for even an hr. A whole day is unthinkable. haha

That brings me back to my 7th grade year at the highschool. That was the 1st year that they taught computers. There were actually only enough computers for half of the class, so the other half had to use typewritters.. Now, that would be unthinkable. Does any school in the country even teach how to use a typewritter??

Anyhow, it has been a lot of fun digging through those memories. I've been sharing them with a friend, whom didn't graduate from here, but is also the same age as me. It has been fun to talk about the past, and discuss things that happened in "those days."

Tax season has been a nightmare this year. Good thing I have my 2 good friends to help occupy my time. There is my Dawson's Creek bud, who comes over to watch tv in the evening with me while Kurt is gone, and of course my girlfriend Chalsey. She came out last weekend, and we celebrated Valentines Day with gifts, drinks, supper, and lots of good talk. Thanks Chalsey.

I am still not feeling 100%. I have switched drugs once again for the anxiouty I have been experiencing, but this new one still hasn't kicked in. I sware there is always something. :)

Kurt is working 4:00 a.m. to midnight right now. Farm tax deadline is March 1st, and this week is going to be a rough one. He has really been enjoying chatting with his old highschool pal Susan, who currently lives in Utah. Kurt is hoping that we can make a week long trip to see her after tax season. :)

Preschool is going well, kids seem to be healthy for the time being, and life is plugging along....

TTFN
Anjelika

Dr. Becker

Dr. Becker is the plastic surgeon with whom I am totally grateful.

He took a "frumpy" body and helped transform it into something beautful.

I really feel that Dr. Becker is a true artist. He helped sculpt me into what I am today, and for that, I will always home a special place in my heart for him.

May 26th 1 week before surgery


January 12th 7 months post op


Over the past 3.5 years I have been working toward an end result, that never in my wildest dreams, would be even close to the result that I have right now. It has been a battle of food, endless hours in the gym, the recovery of a major reconstructive surgery, and a lot of mental hardship.

What I really want people to know is that transforming your "outer" shell doesn't change the person within you.

For me, I am the same loving, caring person, only now I have a different outlook on life. Instead of dreading my days or going out into the world, I embrace each day, and look forward to getting out, and meeting new people. It is an amazing feeling to walk by a store window, and see your reflection, rather than run from it. No words can explain my new found happiness.

As for what the future holds, only time will tell. I would like to think that one day, I could possibly have the skin on my arms, and legs removed, as well as a breast lift, but those are things with which I can live without, so if it happens, it happens.

Thanks again to all of those people that have helped me through my transformation process, and believed in me....

If you should every have any questions, or would like to know more about Dr. Becker and his team, check out his web page at:
www.Beckerplasticsurgery.com

I will be posting my pictures done at Dr. Becker's office as soon as I have them taken in a month. It will be neat to see his before and afters.

Howdy All

It is funny how many people comment on our blog when I don't update it, but when I am writing and writing, nobody says a thing. I am so glad that we have as many followers as we do. As long as you all keep reading, I will continue to keep writing. :)

My dad visited from Lacross, WI the 1st week of January. He always comes bearing tons of gifts wrapped in Walmart bags for the kids. The kids get so excited for another round of Christmas presents. While he was here, we also took time and celebrated his Birthday. Kids made him a cake, and we had presents. Short and sweet, but it ment a lot to him.

The past three weeks have been pretty uneventful. Tax season is now in full swing, so Kurt is now working very long hours to try stay "caught up." He started his January diet and has lost 12lbs. I am so proud of him. He is making some awsome choices, and it is really nice to see his enthusiasm.

Kurt has also recently found a few of his good friends from highschool on facebook. It has been nice to see that extra glow he has. I think it is really nice for him to reconnect with his old friends, and be able to reminiss and talk about the "good old days."

Last weekend, I enjoyed an over night to Bismarck with a friend. It was so fun to go out to eat, laugh, and just be silly. Not to mention the shopping. It was very nice to get away even if only for a night. :)

While in Bismarck, I had my 3 week post op appointment for my Lipo. It was the most amazing appoinment. Dr. Becker said I should come back one more time in 3 weeks to have my "after pictures" done, and then I am good to go. He told me I looked amazing, and it just melted my heart. He is the most kind man. Made me feel like a milllion bucks. Funny, but I have this special connection with him. He was the last leg of my transformation process, and for that I owe him a part of my heart. He took an "ugly duckling," and transformed it into a swan.

Unfortunitally while I was gone having fun, Grant and Miceala were sick with the stomach flu. I felt so helpless when he called me at 2:00 a.m. and he was dealing with puking kids. I arrived home Monday night, and the kids seemed fine. Tuesday night, Bethany and Kurt got it, so I had my fair share of cleaning up vomit. :)

The kids are doing good in school. Grant celebrated his 100 days of school. The brave 1st grade teachers took it upon themselves to have a slumber party at the school for the kids. Grant had so much fun. I was rather suprised that he wasn't tierd or cranky the next day having gone to sleep after midnight.

We are still running to gymnastics Monday and Tuesdays, dance in Estevan on Wednesdays, skating Thursdays, and church group and Sunday school. It is always something. I dont know who gets more tierd, me or the kids.

Last week my body was sending me some mixed messages. First of all, I have been having these anxiouty attacks that come on our of no where. They just totally freak me out. Having explained to the doctor that I dont feel anxious or extremely stressed out, she assured me that anxiouty problems run in families. My grandma, mom and sister deal quite badely with them, so it was only a matter of time for me. I started a medicine to help, so say a prayer for me.

The same week that the anxiouty started, I started bleeding quite abit, with a lot of cramping. I honestly thought that I was having a miscarriage. Beings that I have the Mirena IUD, "birth control," there was a slim change, but you just never know. Having only had a few periods over the course of the last 4 years, I made an appointment and had it checked. Turns out, I am dealing with cysts again, hense the bleeding. After a round of ultrasounds, and tests, we got it figured out. I got back in a month to have it checked again.

Oh the joys of being a woman.. lol

I am sure that was way more information than anybody cared to know, but that is what is going on, so......

TTFN

Anjelika