Coming Clean

Raleigh Rocks- 5K 4/5/08
So I have been debating whether or not to even write this post but feel like I might as well put it out there as this is the real me and I am no longer ashamed. So much has been going on the last 7 months or so and it’s time to come clean with it. I am currently separated from my husband. I am about 5 months away from being divorced. Never in a million years did I ever think I would be someone to get a divorce. I come from a long line of happily married family members including my parents who are about to celebrate 30 years! However, sometimes life throws you a curveball and forces you to deal with it. So at the end of October I bought my townhouse-which I love- and moved to Raleigh with a room mate. The room mate has thrown me another curveball and is unexpectedly moving out this month. So now I feel like I am starting over again as I have to buy new furniture and deal with my finances in a totally different way. In the meantime, I put on some weight, nothing major but enough to not feel like “myself” hence the reason for the Abs Diet. While that was a great starting point, I have concentrated alot on “cleaning up” my diet, lifting weights, running more, and mountain biking. I just did a 5k this weekend and have decided to run a 10k in two weeks. Maybe I will get the guts to run a marathon by the end of the year. I’m pretty excited to be getting my life back on track, in more ways that one. I have started to see someone, which is always scary when coming off a break up, especially a marriage, but I have trust and faith in myself and am tired of having my life on hold for other people. I have the awesome support of my family and friends which have helped me tremendously through the past 7-8 months.

So that’s why there was a 2 month hiatus, that’s why I am cooking different foods, working out more, and chopping off 8 inches of hair :). I am concentrating on myself and it’s sad that it took an event like this to really focus on my well being. I am doing things now that I love to do; trying new restaurants, going to art galleries, taking long walks with Bella, and planning some really fun trips (Alaska in 3 months!) so life is definitely not boring!

Whew- feels good to get that off my chest…now back to our regularly schedules recipes…..

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6 Responses to “Coming Clean


  • Amanda
    April 7th, 2008 17:09
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    Wow, talk about a lot of changes! I hope you are doing okay on this rollercoaster ride you are on right now. And 8 inches of your hair?1 WOW! You are far more courageous than I am

  • Alicat
    April 7th, 2008 18:44
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    Sweet Jen - I applaud your honesty and courage. I have read your blog for a long, long time, and I have always known you to be a caring, fun and courageous person. I wish there were words of encouragement that I could give, anything to help, but they’re probably aren’t. All I can say is, I’m here for you, please email me anytime or instant message if you ever need someone to talk to.

    Recently I saw this website, and it really encouraged me. Maybe it will encourage you too…and not to be corny, but you truly are one brave chick!!!

    http://www.onebravechick.com/ourstory.php

    God bless,
    Ali

  • Alicat
    April 7th, 2008 23:04
    3

    and ack, sorry for the glaring typo. *there* not they’re. ::cringe:: :)

  • jessica claire
    April 8th, 2008 02:56
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    jen, i’m so sorry! you look very hot though! feel free to email me any time :)

  • Carey
    April 8th, 2008 11:15
    5

    Jen,

    You have been missed. I wish you the continued strength you already possess (sp??), the love of family & friends when needed, the opportunity for growth and learning, & only good recipes ;)

    I admire you and want to let you know you don’t have to put on the brave face all the time. Let the tears flow or through the pity party - then move on. In my experience - it’s better that way.

  • Will
    April 13th, 2008 10:57
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    Good for you. Sounds like you’re taking lemons and making lemonade! Best recipe yet!

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