I'm Back!

Hello again! I've been MIA for the past week and a half. There are a million reasons involving sick dogs and the real world getting in the way, but instead of getting into all that, I'd like to avoid excuses. Instead, I hope y'all will just forgive me and I'll keep blogging.

Here's what's going on with my life:

I'm trying to figure out what in the world I want to do. I've graduated treatment, and I'm ready to start my new life. Being a teacher for a bunch of adorable kids sounds like fun, but it also sounds really safe. I'm good with kids, and even better when I barely have to interact with other adults. I've learned that I'm more successful battling my eating disorder when I'm not isolated. So I'm now looking at jobs that involve being around people and that I would enjoy. So far, I'm considering cosmetology school. I love hair and makeup and I really love transforming people and making them feel beautiful. I'm still in the considering phase, so don't start booking your appointments yet.

My baby sister, who I should point out is actually not a baby anymore, is coming to Dallas on Tuesday to spend the week with me. This will be the first time she comes to visit and I'm not eating disordered. I'm not working 55 hours a week, and trying to control everything around me. I'm just me. I have a few things planned for her trip, including some cooking, but mainly I'm just excited to spend time with my wonderfully, beautiful, healthy, optimistic sister. I hope I can be even a little bit like her. In past trips we had to focus out activities around food. Now, without ED, we get to do whatever we want. Focus on fun, not on food. I could not be more excited.