Hi all,

I've been away from this website for a long time. I don't really know why, to be honest. I'm still following the program - of course not to the letter and of course without journalling - but actually doing ok. Little glimpses of the good times (radiance, perhaps?) here and there, a whole lot of *whatever* and some grumpiness, but relatively little depression and despair. All in all, I'm doing OK.

I've missed the connection here, though. I think it might be time to get started again.
The last time I checked all of the steps was... oh... I dunno, maybe 3 years ago? Yikes!

Well, let me give you a little update / introduction (for those who don't know me) and then I might just look over on the breakfast list...

So. Some sentences that describe me:

I live in lovely Portland, OR. I was born in Germany. I love my cat. I moved to the US to marry my wonderful husband who is not at all sugar sensitive. I play music in a punkrock band. I also sing and play the piano by myself. I do so on stage a lot. I love it. I ride horses. I am currently half-leasing a beautiful Canadian Warmblood named Lex and I can't wait to go out and ride him three times a week. I love dressage. It's my best BE raiser, next to music. I've become a really good cook. The other day I made an amazing warm lentil salad. I lost ten pounds over the course of the last year without trying. I am looking to lose ten more if my body would like to. I love working out and doing yoga. I am working on getting my Masters in Education with TESOL focus. I'm slowly making friends here in the US. Life is good!

Yup, there's more, but that should suffice for today. I am excited to see some "old" names on the forum and looking forward to meet new RRers.

Welcome back, me!

Verena