An update..

I realize I haven't posted in a while. I started out in the Celebrate Recovery program through Saddleback church, and attempted to start their 12-step program, but found that the atmosphere was too much for me to handle. Both had very large groups, and over time I have found that I do not do well in those environments.

The good news is that I am able to stay with Saddleback through their Internet Campus. I attend an online group every Tuesday, and am able to listen to Pastor Rick's sermon on the weekends on my computer. It's been a couple of weeks, and it seems to be going really well.

On the school front, I am one week away from finishing up the fall semester. I took History, Philosophy, Sociology, and Computer Information Systems. I'm fairly certain I'm getting A's in three of the classes, and depending on how I do on my final I am hoping for an A in History as well. Right now I'm getting a "solid B" as my instructor likes to put it.

The next semester starts on January 19th, and I am taking English, Math, Anthropology, and a Health Science class. One class is online, one is hybrid, and the other two are regular on-campus courses. I was considering taking a winter intersession class, but they are not offering any due to budget cutbacks. With one week left to go I can honestly say that even if they WERE offering the intersession, I would probably not take any classes. I am EXHAUSTED and cannot wait for the break!

Speaking of the break, J and I are going to Wisconsin Christmas Day through New Years Eve. Really looking forward to getting to see my family and friends. It's been a whole year since I've been out there! My mom has promised me turkey for Christmas since we missed out on Thanksgiving here.

Weight loss wise I'm holding pretty stable -105 pounds. I have started cooking on the weekends for the week (thanks to Shelly's recipes!) and am eating much healthier than I probably ever have. Even Jeremy is starting to eat better too! Well, truth be told, he never was the fast-food type of person like I was. See? I said WAS. I love my new, healthy, life!

I have homework to finish up on for the semester, so I should go - but happy holidays to everyone (Christmas isn't here yet!!!).