So I just updated my status about how I am doing during week 3. Going into week 4 I was able to enjoy some family time.
So let me start out with the issues that took place before I spin it to the positive side. For one my family took a quickcation to Wildwood, New Jersey. Yes living in Philly that’s about less than 2 hours away but hey it sure beats sitting at home. So we took this quickcation and I probably had the best time not being able to enjoy any of the rides or the attractions like I normally have in the past.
I was able to be my family’s photographer. What else was I to do? I couldn’t get on rides. I did get on the Ferris Wheel and a train that even in my healing state I could have skipped past it faster than it was going but that was it. No roller coasters and no thrill rides allowed. I was just there for the fried foods and watching my family have a great time.
Day 1, was a test. I have been spending days and nights at home in mostly a reclining chair or bed. I haven’t had the opportunity to do much else. Wildwood is a great place but the blocks of walking was really not for me. So the struggle was real. My kids all under 9 years old didn’t leave until they were put out so I’m talking way after 1230 midnight. I had to sit down and catch my breath many times. I was even angry because my husband insisted the kids were done and then I would turn around and they were in line at yet another ride. I didn’t want the kids to feel bad for wanting to do the things I would have normally enjoyed so I walked off MANY times. I sat and collected my thoughts or contemplated going back to the hotel. However in the end I just stayed and observed. Oh and rode the Tram car.
Snapchat which I have grown to love are my favs. I literally used my time making videos. On a normal day my 3 year old occupies my Snapchat but this weekend I used it to highlight the fun that was being had. Now I wasn’t some miserable person walking around angry. I was quite the opposite. I just had to focus on the importance of making memories instead of being in my feelings. I had fun. I ate well and I enjoyed the change of scenery.
The one thing I didn’t do was go to the beach. My family doesn’t like the beach like I do. Thus like I did last year I will set off on my own personal beach adventure. So that was the pit. However overall it was a fun time.
Highlights
1.One of the highlights was watching my oldest overcome her fear of roller coasters. She was able to get on them and ride as if she had been riding her whole life. Although I didn’t ride with her I was able to film it and see her happy face every time she got off.
2. Food and drinks
I had the best food. Going to Wildwood is such a highlight in that all the fair type food you can want is literally everywhere. I enjoyed great icecream, fried Twix, as well as the “adult juice” I could handle. To say I don’t want any junk food for awhile is an understatement especially after not indulging for weeks to months at a time. I am happy to report that I have maintained my weight loss so as I heal I look forward to the gym when I am ready.
3. Body, body
I’ve never been so happy to be in my bathing suit as I was this year. Now let’s not get it twisted I wasn’t out here rocking a skinny 2 piece but I wasn’t in a choir robe either. It felt good to be out and looking good. It felt good to have confidence to be in my own skin which I have to say was doing its thing working its tan lines.
4. Sun
You can’t always predict the weather. However I couldn’t have planned better weather. It was a high 80 and the sun was on overload. I loved it. The sun on my chocolate skin was all that I could ask and more. We all came home shades darker.
So again the quickcation that we had was well worth it. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the quick get away and I look forward to more. Again I keep saying that at the end of the day Summer is here and I refuse to limit myself to not doing anything at all even if I have to work around my condition. I hope you are all enjoying your Summer. I will continue to highlight my Summer adventures as they unfold.
