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That was a very inspiring blog. I'm so glad you've empowered yourself! That's a very very beautiful thing!

We are our own worse critics. I've struggled with self image issues my whole life. Even after GB surgery I have my dark moments. Just realize that what anyone else says doesn't matter a damn bit. Being "fit" emotionally is so much better then physically. I say if whoever is bothering you can't shut up then drop them from your life because you don't need that poison. @};-

Thanks so much~!

That is awesome! Sounds to me like you aren't the only one who's smitten. good luck!

Same. So far I only have one small one on my back

Certainly hope by now the meds have kicked in and you're feeling much better.

I used to study my ass off to get a B in chemistry while my older brother always got straight A's without having to study. He's a retired chemical engineer.

Continued success in school.

I'm really sorry your dad feels that way and thinks its your duty to be the "maid". Hmmm, and I thought I was old school; although I never treated my children that way.

I dreamed of being a scientist but ended up being a senior engineer and had a very fortunate career. Was able to retire early at age 55, ten years ago and have never looked back. I wasn't smarter than the next guy, I was just in the right place at the right time. Hopefully you'll have a great career full of your expectations and travel fun.

And you WILL find that perfect partner one day. Trust me she's out there right now dreaming about you!

Btw, great pics .

Thank you! Most of my pictures are from when I was doing some modeling jobs for local photographers. O haven't done much of it recently. But I want to get back into it once my school schedule calms down a bit.

Yeah my dad can be kind of a butt. I love him but he drives me totally crazy. I have to say that being an independent young woman in my family is kind of a stigma. They are like so old world, trying to breed me to be super wife. Haha. I have like no interest in Amy of that whatsoever.

Welcome aboard, and wow, what an intro! That's way more than I even put on mine! Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading more from you, I can tell it'll be worth checking out already.