tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post5019818538063167090..comments2022-03-14T02:37:28.397-04:00Comments on Getting to know the real Nicole...: Caught up in a whirlwind...Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09987400494234693699noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-36478482639624252812009-12-21T21:30:53.973-05:002009-12-21T21:30:53.973-05:00Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts, expe...Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts, experiences and values here Nicole.<br />We are priveleged to hear these.<br /><br />I have quite a few friends with PCOS, I wonder if more people are getting diagnosed these days now we are more aware, or if there is more of it happenning.<br /><br />I too hope you get an all clear!<br /><br />You are such an important sista to us Nicole - don't ever forget that and truly it is because of who you are that we love you so much!<br /><br />I look forward to this journey of you becoming the person you were destined to become! :)<br /><br />Shell from Oz and SBOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-58207532401855046782009-12-05T13:06:34.411-05:002009-12-05T13:06:34.411-05:00thanks for sharing nicole... i do know all the fee...thanks for sharing nicole... i do know all the feelings of being hesitant to go in businesses, talk to people, the looks, the whispers. the incredulous looks when i am shopping for small sized clothing...do they not realize it could be a gift, that i don't really think i could squeeze my huge hips into those jeans.<br /><br />i see how people watch my husband when we are out to eat, like he is some horrendously offensive being because he is heavy. it breaks my heart, he is not really aware, thank goodness. it is his nature not to be too observant of those around him. but i am a people watcher, so i see. <br /><br />when we lost the weight before, i saw the change in attitudes, the more welcoming smile, the lack of glaring as we walked by. <br /><br />it is a sad commentary on humankind. a friend of mine used to say "people are so facial" meaning superficial... but then again.. your face says so much. <br /><br />i pray you continue your journey of health and healing physically and emotionally. i pray we will be on that journey soon.<br /><br />we are facing some stressful days in our household with my husbands job - our son is graduating - not a good time for upheaval...and we will stand strong together through it all but with stress comes emotional eating - lack of discipline. i pray we will do as you have and redirect those energies to getting healthy.<br /><br />all the best to you and thank you for taking us along with you.Denise Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757177839483601143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-12246760021068667052009-11-28T19:15:46.213-05:002009-11-28T19:15:46.213-05:00WOW!!!
First of all, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS...WOW!!!<br />First of all, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! on reaching your goal. I am so proud of you and I knew you could do it.<br />You are awesome.<br />Girl, I love you to death...you are such an inspiration...I wish I had half your willpower.<br />I loved this post...so real. It was beautiful to read.<br />I have heard before that such large weight loss can be overwhelming...and that a lot of people really struggle with the new "them". I am so glad that you love the new you...I am glad you have found more confidence. You deserve it. You have earned everything that you have become and are still to become.<br />You are awesome!!!Krystinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05690500874180921841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-34603291238124581742009-11-25T20:28:22.122-05:002009-11-25T20:28:22.122-05:00Hi Nicole,
Thanks so much for reading my blog...I...Hi Nicole,<br /><br />Thanks so much for reading my blog...I think your an inspiration and I love reading your blog...Keep writing..it's good for the soul. :)<br />DebiDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512869762946536775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-38131267317814830822009-11-24T21:52:14.405-05:002009-11-24T21:52:14.405-05:00Congrats on the weight loss!!!Congrats on the weight loss!!!"The Captain"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08634522262601342259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-1090013682631758952009-11-22T06:50:58.106-05:002009-11-22T06:50:58.106-05:00sweetheart, I say.. do what makes you happy. the p...sweetheart, I say.. do what makes you happy. the prople around you, they should adjust to the new you.. you do nothing else. let them decide whether to acknowledge, to accept or to ignore. its enough that YOU know what you're doing is good for you!Sasha Farinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179507816409904797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-91804863688553901512009-11-21T16:49:25.199-05:002009-11-21T16:49:25.199-05:00Nicole, I can't believe I found your blog! I ...Nicole, I can't believe I found your blog! I am so happy for you. I hope you know that I have always thought that you were beautiful! I love when you stop by the office to visit because you always make me laugh (hysterically) & it makes the rest of my day bearable! You have ALWAYS been an awesome person!!! Stop by and see me sometime because I think it's time for a gab session! LOL Keep on truckin'! Actually you have inspired me to get my lazy butt back on the treadmill....I have been indifferent lately!Cary Young (foot doc gal)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-60814325174140572792009-11-19T12:56:44.079-05:002009-11-19T12:56:44.079-05:00Nicole,
We all have our own particular issue if ...Nicole, <br /><br />We all have our own particular issue if you ask around, if people are brave enough to share it, and I applaud you for writing and putting it into beautiful words. Your words could also speak to someone who has overcome depression, or minor addictions... the part about "And then...all of the sudden this new person emerges with a brand new outlook on life and living." She has fresh thoughts, new feelings, different wants, different desires, changes and emotions..."<br /><br />I think the ones who all of a sudden embrace you when they were uncomfortable before want to celebrate this fresh Nicole, not that they may have been prejudiced against perhaps, they might have been conditioned by our culture and tv makeover programs that this is the proper response. <br /><br />As for the others, whenever one undergoes a big change, it kind of forces the people around you to look at their own situation to see if they need to change, and if they are uncomfortable with it, then yes, they might shy away from you too. <br /><br />My best advice is to welcome and even seek out the people who are on the same path as you. <br /><br /><br />xoxo,<br />ja<br /><br />p.s. i'm all of a sudden following blogs not because of your weight loss but because I discovered google reader and am blogging again after a looooong break! LOLJulie Ann Rachelle Interior Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625146375255556846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-26062686149555916532009-11-19T10:49:01.807-05:002009-11-19T10:49:01.807-05:00Hi Nicole.
I'm so sorry that you received that...Hi Nicole.<br />I'm so sorry that you received that treatment in the past and that you are just now realizing it existed. I'm sure that must be emotionally overwhelming. I just wanted to tell you that maybe things are different on the Internet. I have always thought you were beautiful and intelligent and sweet and kind and fun. I know that Internet friends are not the same as real life friends because we don't see you physically everyday but we do "see" you. I am so excited for you and the changes you have made in your life because I can see how much better they are making your life and I want you to have the best life possible. You have made me think about my interactions in the physical world with the people that I run into daily and I'm going to be more careful that I don't exhibit any biases toward students or friends or strangers based on how they look. I don't think I did it but it is a good reminder anyway. Thank you so much for sharing all of yourself with us here in Internet Land. I hope the people you encounter in your life are just happy for you and that you will find some comfort in their happiness. hugs!Rachelhttp://happayscrappay.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-78107151068181879432009-11-19T07:24:35.189-05:002009-11-19T07:24:35.189-05:00I am sure it is overwhelming for you Nicole. But,...I am sure it is overwhelming for you Nicole. But, each day you become a stronger person...a stronger Women. I am so happy that your confidence has grown as it should.<br /><br />I thinks folks do have a tough time dealing with people when they have some life altering transformation happen. I think it shows our own insecurities in ourselves and the world around us.<br /><br />You have to always think of yourself first. This is your journey and your life. You call the shots and make the plans as you want them to be.<br /><br />You are a fabulous and wonderful person, no matter what size or shape you are. Unfortunately there are folks out there that just can't handle things like that.<br /><br />I love following along on your journey...keep it up!Crafty Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766834112616049336.post-81315972719705744582009-11-18T23:01:48.585-05:002009-11-18T23:01:48.585-05:00WOW...I don't know if I'll be able to take...WOW...I don't know if I'll be able to take this all in. You hid it all so well my dear friend. Embrace the new Nicole...Hi my name is Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404864502628800236noreply@blogger.com