Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Big NSV Today

Please do not fret. I have not been injured in anyway. I know this blog is all about me but I am getting sick of seeing my own face on this blog (that and the picture made it look like I had some weird growth in my neck and I did not want to frighten you). But the picture has significance.

As most of you know I teach 1st grade. Well the student council is selling a new shirt. So after school, I went to the teacher's room who is selling them and told her I would like to buy one. She looked me dead in the face and said "a size medium, right?"

Now I wanted to laugh outloud. I refrained. Sidenote - this is a new school for me this year and most of the people do not know how big I used to be, especially this teacher because she just got back from maternity leave.

I asked to see a medium. It looked a little small but I decided if I tried it on and it looked like a fat girl in a little shirt, I would exchange it for a large. She agreed.

Here is the wild-ass part....wait for it.....it fit! And it was not even skin tight. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I CAN WEAR A MEDIUM T-SHIRT!!! Now I am not totally delusional, I am convinced they run at least a little big. However, I have been a teacher for 6 years and buying these shirts for 6 years. The ones I just cleaned out of the closet were 2X (one was even a 3X but it was big on). Me. I went from a 2X to a medium. How whack is that?

Okay, I am over myself. So that is the picture. My new medium shirt. Giddy up! Kinda makes me want to wear it everyday.

In other news, I have a new obsession. Dried mango. I am a self-proclaimed fruit hater. I eat it once a day because it is "healthy" but that was before I tried the dried mango. Most delicious food on Earth. Holy crap is it good. Kinda high in calories but no fat and full of vitamin C. I gave up my Chex Mix bar that I eat after dinner for it. And those things are super good. What has become of me? This is how I know I am a changed person. A medium shirt and craving dried mango. Miracles do happen!

16 comments:

100in12 said...

m..m...med..medium? i know not of such a size. tell me more, it sounds amazing! :-)

congrats!!! that is a big (or medium?) deal!

Christine said...

can I just say, you look totally skinny! And you look like you have a tan, which isn't fair ;0P
Congratulations!

Christine said...

can I just say, you look totally skinny! And you look like you have a tan, which isn't fair ;0P
Congratulations!

M said...

Oh this is friggin awesome! Enjoy every second of this, girl, youve earned it!

big_mummy said...

ahhh illusive medium, how i long to be yours.

that is wonderful news- i feel so happy for you, awesome just awesome.

mmm mmmm dried mango- i love things fruity, might have to see if i can find

wildfluffysheep said...

i frickin' loved this post, girly. it positively made me beam, jumping up and down for you :P see? you're even making me exercise :D

love love love it <3
bring on the medium!

Amelia said...

I love it!! You should be so proud of yourself!!! :o) It's interesting that your mind still hasn't completely re-set to the fact that you are a thin person now. That probably takes a while.

I hope you continue to celebrate your success, and thanks a lot for this post! It's very inspiring, and it makes me feel hopeful that I can have a similar story to tell at some point down the road. :o)

By the way, I agree with you about the dried mango. It's DIVINE!! Thanks for reminding me.

Unknown said...

Welcome to the MEDIUM club! lol I just donated all of my winter clothes from last year- some of them 2x! Feels good! :)

Karen said...

Congrats! Doesn't it feel good to wear an "M?" I couldn't believe it when I got there either!

PS I also love dried mango!

Unknown said...

You, my lady, are SKINNY!!! Better get used to it! :-)

Apex Zombie said...

That's freaking awesome! M! Wow! Well done, yo! I'm pretty sure that's a size I'll never see :D I'd be content with an L :)

I'm not a fan of the dried mango. Too salty for my tastes. Dried apricots are my ideal dried fruit :) Especially after a few beers. :D

outdoor.mom said...

you go girl!

miss c. said...

hooray for your nsv! also: your legs look super strong and fantastic!

enjoy your success!

Scott Mullins said...

Congrats friend! You should be very proud of yourself.

Eszter said...

Wow, you really do look amazing! Congrats on the medium size!!! (:

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