A Start on my 101

A couple of days in and I finally got a start on my 101 in 1001 list! One of my goals is to watch 26 movies I've never seen to cover the letters of the alphabet. Today I watched Julie & Julia, taking care of J - only 25 left!

I almost checked off "visit a place in Michigan I've never been" after my trek to the Kalamazoo area last night, but I didn't feel right about it, because I didn't really visit. I drove there, spent about 20 minutes at the school and drove home. It's okay, though, because we are planning a weekend camping trip up north for the middle of July! I plan on taking care of a few things on my list that weekend!

Also, I've finally gotten the first pictures in my 365 Project posted under the tab at the top of the page. Loving this challenge! Now I just need to find the cord for my camera so I can take even better pictures!!

Julia Child and Infertility

I'm enjoying a lazy Monday off after a busy weekend by watching Julie & Julia (for my 101 in 1001). I was filled a sense of....pride? when I found out that Julia Child and her husband, Paul, were unable to have children. I think part of my problem when going through my own battle with infertility was that I had always seen myself as a mother, and when I had to accept that this dream may never come true, I felt empty. What was my purpose in life now? But for some reason, knowing that Julia Child dealt with something I'm dealing with, and didn't even publish a cookbook until she was 49...well, it really helps me realize that I have time. Maybe I won't be a mom, but by focusing on my passions, my dreams WILL come true. Maybe not tomorrow, or in five years, maybe it won't be for another 20 years, but the key is to never give up yourself or your passions, even when one or two dreams prove incapable of fulfillment.

I will NOT let PCOS control my life. I will control my PCOS to the best of my ability and I will live MY life. I will not dwell on the bad cards I have been dealt in life, but instead will focus on the many blessings and the things I love. My PCOS was not given to me as an impediment to my living a happy and fulfilling life, but as a challenge.

I wanna go buy Mastering the Art of French Cooking now! Here's to you, Julia Child. A woman who simply did what she loved, reached her goals in her own way, and left her mark on the world.

I'm Still Here!

I feel like I've abandoned the blog a bit. Not sure why. But, I have lots to add now! I just finished an awesome book, Ultra-Metabolism, and will be starting a lifestyle change (NOT a diet!) using the tools in the book next week. I will be posting more about that. I'm also reading about the 101 in 1001 challenge and the 365 Project, both of which I plan to start. So, lots of good stuff coming in the next week.

I've also decided to broaden the focus of my blog to not just PCOS but life in general. I'm realizing just how much the two are related, and I want to make sure I keep that connection in my mind. So, look for a new blog name and description coming soon!