lookie lookie we got an Ambassador

[2big4mysize]

anybody else remember how the quiet, worried about taking a position in public a few yrs ago posting in the CC forum blossomed? well lookie what she has gone and done now. She just keeps growing and growing as a person as she shrinks and improves her body
woo hoo for our Dreamof145

Well, I had an amazing day. Amazing!!!! I went to my meeting expecting it to just be a luncheon. I was asked if I would be the Ambassador for the Senior club. Well, of course I will. That is right up my alley. I was shocked and so excited. I've only been here for less than 2 months and to think they would ask me to join them in such an important position really amazes me. Well, I don't get paid. It is volunteer. I do get a lot of perks. Discounts in certain stores, discounts on activities around town, free lunch/dinner anytime at hospital cafeteria. Other things too, but not sure of all of it yet. All I know is that I love people. I'm so excited. My first assignment is to work the health fair in two weeks. I'll answer questions, introduce seniors to doctors, hand out brochures and stuff like that. I'm very excited. I'll be helping with seminars and health speakers at the hospital and assisting the president when she needs someone to fill in for her. It sounds very exciting to me. I met a lot of the people today at the hospital and they were all very very nice.

[ladyinred]

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Woo hoo Dream!! You truly are more wonderful every day. My hero! Congratulations!

[Bren]

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How about that Dream! We are SSSSSSSOOOOOOO blessed to have her here.

[jimmie 48]

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congrats on your appointment, becky!

look at you blooming where you are planted!!

[staziaw]

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Congratulations Becky! You are a rock star!

[Lady_Hawke]

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thats our girl!!!

[dreamof145]

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ROCK STAR? Lololol, yeah, maybe old enough to be one of the Rolling Stones!! lolol

Thank you 2big. I really appreciate you helping me celebrate. If any of you had seen me over 2 years ago, you'd really be shocked. I was very isolated and not a social person at all. I spent all my time worrying about being seen and what people would think about me.

Anyone who says that losing weight doesn't change who you are doesn't know how it has allowed me to come out of my fat comfort zone. I'm still the same person in some ways, but I don't hide from the world anymore. I love people and being given opportunities to help others makes my life much more rewarding.

In my journal I wrote that when I was fatter and self-conscious about my weight...my life revolved around me. What did people think? What did they see when they looked at me? If I was embarrassed by my appearance, then surely others must be disgusted as well. I didn't like me at all and felt that I didn't have any importance. Since losing the weight, I've allowed myself to improve in other areas. I took public speaking courses (and it was very hard for me to do). I have pushed myself into areas that I had passions for and volunteered my services to assist others. My life has changed and my main concerns now are not for me, but for who I can help with what I know and what I can do.

This new position means a lot to me. I am jumping into it with all that I have. The years I spent lonely and with a low-self esteem will help me to reach out to others and make sure that they are not stuck in the same ugly hole that I was in for so many years.

The ADBB played a big part in helping me find myself. My journey isn't over, thanks to all of you and your friendship and support....I've had the courage to reach outside my own little world and experience new opportunities. Thanks to all of you!