Coming Clean

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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April 7th, 2008 17:09
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
April 7th, 2008 18:44
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
April 7th, 2008 23:04
and ack, sorry for the glaring typo. *there* not they’re. ::cringe::
April 8th, 2008 02:56
jen, i’m so sorry! you look very hot though! feel free to email me any time
April 8th, 2008 11:15
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.
April 13th, 2008 10:57
Good for you. Sounds like you’re taking lemons and making lemonade! Best recipe yet!
May 11th, 2008 11:24
Wow, so I haven’t visited my favorite food blogs in a LOOONG time, so I decided to play a little catch up this morning and do so, which brings me to the lovely Jen!
I give you HUGE applause for getting all these “life changes” off your chest. It sounds like through some really really challenging times you’ve made the best of them and are doing great for yourself. I’m glad to read that you’re happy and are moving on. Sometimes it takes some of lifes toughest situations to bring us through to the best times in our lives.
Good luck and I look forward to reading many more wonderful things about your new life!