Other people

 

Now I do have an A-level in psychology. And Ellie is currently doing a Masters degree in the the subject but I'm not going to psych my blog this week, I'm merely talking about facts as I see them. 

Since I've had my surgery I've very much noticed that there have been lots of different reactions from all my friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances. Some were very worried before hand and asked me lots of questions, including the ins and outs of what happened under the knife. Most of these people have been supportive and excited for me. Others are curious and ask me questions but more about how I'm feeling now and what I can and can't eat rather than the gory surgery details. A few weren't very impressed that I had surgery in the first place and were negative - they don't mention it at all now. They pretend it never happened. Some congratulate me on my weight loss and how good they think I look while others just say nothing even though it's pretty obvious that I've lost weight. I've been lucky and no one has ever said anything rude or hurtful to my face, though I know some of my surgery pals have had this to them. I don't really mind how people react as I'm sure they have their reasons. The only thing that annoys me are the ones who know I've had surgery but just completely ignore my weight loss but hey I'm happy, very happy so you won't upset me. Maybe they think I'm fed up of everyone telling me how great I look now? Lol. Who knows?

Skiing this week has been great. Just out with Mark and my BiL (Ellie and my sister have spent their days away from the slopes this holiday) I'm a fair weather skier so only out two days. First day there was lots of low clouds (see picture below), some sun at the very top, it was snowing for a while and also had pea soup fog which wasn't too good but I coped admirably. And yesterday we had sunshine all day. It was fab though I did fall on my bum, and slid down the slope for half a mile until I came to a graceful stop. The picture above was me changing my goggles for the constant changes of light conditions on Monday. I swapped the goggles while stopped for coffee. Didn't realise they were upside down until I put my helmet back on. The boys insisted on taking a picture of me looking like a goon!! The bottom picture is from the top of the top (3226m altitude) a long queue for the cable car but was stunning.

Thank you to my hubby and BiL for looking after me on the snow.

On Sunday (Happy mother's day to all you mothers) Mark and I are going to Edinburgh. We're staying at the House of Gods which has been on my list for ages. I'm super excited. I'll tell you all about it next week. Whoop whoop

Kids are like farts, you don't mind your own. Alan Carr