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Omaha Jim · 01-18-2008, 09:45 AM

Emotional also.

I am amazed daily about the outpouring of love and support here at the TT Forum. I have been here just a bit more than a month and I feel as if I already know many of you and we have been friends for a long time. Even when there are flames and people walk away, (Oh the Drama!) I see the friendship and support of the vast majority.

I have received gifts from the forbidden isle - thanks rappobear. Kind words, advice and proper warnings when I put my foot in my mouth (Oh dopey me!) and a building up of my personal feeling about where I am on this journey. I am really glad I found all of you. I know I have made new friendships and will purpose to meet you in person when we travel. I am sure I will forget someone - so I am not gonna name names.

I am a bit emotional today about a pair of jeans. A couple of grease stains on those jeans, but trousers that are worn, a little tattered on the hem in the back, from the dragging on the ground with my proverbial flip flops in the summer. You know, those oh so soft, worn pair. You know the ones I am talking about, perfect with a loose t-shirt with a surfing company logo on it. They are a pair of jeans that I have not wore in over 5 years. A pair that I just could not throw away when I was buying trousers 10 inches bigger.

I cannot express the emotions I felt this morning as I put those jeans on my still round, but not as round as I used to be body. They fit, and fit well. Now I know in a few weeks or months, they also, will be too big, I am prepared for that, but today is just a Holy Crap day. I am truly amazed and in awe of this Journey. I am going to blog this, but I wanted, you - my new friends and confidants to know how I was feeling first. I appreciate all of you so much. I know I am the funny light hearted jokester, but today, I am feeling a bit serious, a bit emotional and openly wondering where this new life is taking me.

I really love you guys!

redinsc · 01-18-2008, 09:55 AM

I know the feeling Jim, it's great isn't it???? The good thing about old tattered jeans is they make them like that now, you don't even have to wear them out yourself! I took some advice from the Duckster and started looking around second hand stores, I'm sure they have some well worn jeans there!

Good luck and congratulations!!

Steph

Gwen · 01-18-2008, 10:01 AM

All I have to say is

AMEN

and

"I LOVE THIS LIFE!!!"

XXX

Andie · 01-18-2008, 10:18 AM

I sooo know the feeling!!! Isn't it wonderful!!! Enjoy the moment because it will be over before you know it and you will have another glorious moment! I love this journey and enjoy reading about others wow moments! Congrats on your success and keep up the good work my friend! Huggles!

Lovetoday · 01-18-2008, 10:19 AM

Oh Jim- I think I speak for all of us- WE LOVE YOU too- I love your sense of humour and making things fun ( a while ago it was pretty nasty around here)

The wow moment is brilliant... I know what you are talking about. A friend gave me a pair of those jeans a month ago.. couldn't find them for about a week- found them this morning and they are already loose

Yes Gwen" I love this life too"

rappaport · 01-18-2008, 10:44 AM

lol..rappobear...I like it

Glad I could gift you something, and just think, it's calorie, carb, and fat-free! But I agree with you, we all share a bond. We are a unique group of people and only we can know the highs and lows of the experience. I liken this board to a church. A place to come and confess our emotions, to share our ups and downs with like minded people, and a place to find spiritual uplifting when we need it most.

Pleasure having you here Jim. Every board needs a special person to lighten up the drama and you fit the bill. One of your comments made me spit my drink all over my laptop, and your jokes always lighten up my day. This change in our life is hard enough without taking ourselves so seriously. Keep them coming.

fisher1000 · 01-18-2008, 10:47 AM

We're having a dress down day at work and I'm in my jeans that I never thought would fit. They are already loose, and belt buckled just under my moobs so that I could wear them (they're the only jeans I have right now...). I feel your love, man...I'm still swooning from the 2X Target shopping event. (Though I discovered that boxer briefs and belly do not go well with the "boys" so ixnay on those for now...even at 2X!)

I think you're right...even with the drama...this is such an awesome place. I can't imagine being without now...

Thanks for sharing.

-Mike

Zenomia · 01-18-2008, 10:51 AM

Now, that's a WoW moment, if ever I have heard one. Guess your going to have to go out and get some more jeans....that you can once again break in!

And I have to ask...Moobs? I think I know what this is...These virgin eyes just haven't witnessed it yet? LOL!!

Omaha Jim · 01-18-2008, 10:54 AM

man boobs - the nemesis of TTF men.

rappaport · 01-18-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fisher1000

Though I discovered that boxer briefs and belly do not go well with the "boys" so ixnay on those for now...even at 2X!)

lol Mike. I went and purchased a few pairs of Underarmour. They help support the "boys" and keep my thighs from catching on fire as I walk the treadmill. I also like that they keep my intestinal area somewhat supported, so I reduce the risk of problems there.