SUMMER IS OVER? WAIT COME BACK!

Sooooooooo this summer being over thing is crap! I took on this summer with the attitude that I was going to take care of me this summer! I just yesterday went into my classroom for the first time. I locked it up in May and never looked back! That might have been the best thing for me. Part of being a teacher is coming back in August and asking each other what you did this summer. Usually people go on vacation, spend time with their kids, and go to the pool A LOT! When teaching buddies ask me what I did I have been saying "I took this summer to take care of my self!". To answer the question how did you do that? Well here is how it started.

1. COLORING - I started coloring the first day I was home! I have colored almost every day of this summer! I have colored so much I had to stop and get a compression glove to help with the pain. Coloring is relaxing, fun, and challenging. I started doing EXTREME color by number pages.  Coring has become a new healthy addiction.

2. STRING ART - I started doing string art all I have to say is well its awesome and I would love to do more!

3. GYM - I went to the gym almost every day! I made it a summer goal to try and go every day! I was annoyed at first that I wasn't loosing weight. I had melt downs and disappointments. I had to go to my doctor to get some extra help and mental support. 

4. BEHAVIOR THERAPY - I started seeing a therapist this summer. She is awesome she has blue hair and isn't treating me like a cookie cutter person. She is helping me with body image issues, depression, weight and eating, and self love. BEST THING EVER! All thanks goes to my Bariatric doctor who said lets get you some help. It was the best thing for me and I sure wasn't reaching out for help. Someone needed to push me. 

5. DOCTORS, DOCTORS, DOCTORS!!!!!! - I saw all of my doctors this summer to make sure I am healthy. It ended up costing me more money and new implant in my mouth! However, going to the doctor is good for everyone. If you don't see a doctor at least once a year you really should!

I ALSO FINALLY SAW A PLASTIC SURGON AND I AM JUST FREAKEN EXCITED TO SHARE THAT WITH ALL OF YOU IN ANOTHER POST. 

6. SUPPORT - Spending quality time with people that make you happy is very important. I spent a ton of time with my husband/best friend. Went shopping with friends. Got coffee a bunch of times with my mom and sherrie! Ate at new places! 

7. REST - YES JUST REST!

SO what did you do this summer? I took care of me and did things that made me happy!!!!!! Here are some of my favorite pictures of summer!