thank you for sharing this! I hope you are still riding that blog-launch high!

Actually, I think it's more like the post-launch crash! Can't seem to get much done today!

It's draining isn't it?

in a good way!

Yes! Talked to my Mom last night, who is a sweetie but always knows how to bring out my insecurities. She's like "don't you worry you'll

run out of things to say?" And "all those people are counting on you to be interesting." *thanks Mom!*

LOL. sounds like my dad's family. "What is that on your *face*? You need to see someone about that."

Mom's are like that! Mine is wonderful and very similar. But you are off to a wonderful start. We still think you're interesting.

How're things in Atlanta anyway? One of my all-time favorite places. I miss my South.

Thanks, Tim! Atlanta is great-- you'll have to come visit sometime!

I haven't been home since my daughter was about to turn 1... 6 years ago. I need to get back soon before my Southerner badge is revoked!

now I want a chick-fil-a

Tim, Southerners do not get their status revoked - you have a lifetime membership!

and us *Yankees* have to live with the fact that you have better comfort food!

Deb- you're SO right... because we do! Kelly- thank you. I would hate to lose my status... it's all I've got in this silly world.

it seems like everytime I am in the South someone (usually someone's mom) refers to me as being "big"- not fat, but I think they mean

"not fine-boned and petite" sigh.

Aww... Deb, you look good from what I have seen and with all the running and cycling over the years are certainly lean. You're welcome in

the South any time.

I wouldn't say I feel bad about myself. But the town I grew up in didn't exactly fawn on tall, athletic women. Petite was in. When I changed

HS however, been tall, smart, athletic was a badge of honor. So funny how each community has its own stereotypes.