Life Away From The Office Chair

Ok I have something exciting to tell everyone. Im gonna make this quick because Im exhausted and ready to go to sleep.

The day has been long. Im running on only four hours of sleep as I flew into Tampa Florida early.

If you follow my blog then you know I have been loosing weight on Nutrisystem. Its been over a year. Ive reached my goal and lost a total of 50 lbs. you can read my journey on the tab above.

Well, last month I got an exciting email letting me know that I have been chosen to share my success story and be on a Nutrisystem photo/commercial shoot in Tampa Florida for a week.

I still cant believe it.

Here I am in a fancy Hilton hotel. Tuesday was wardrobe fitting. They had all kinds of clothes for me to try on. I felt like a star. Later there was a cocktail party and making new friends.

Wednesday and Thursday I will be under lights and cameras and will have my hair styled and make-up. Wish me luck as im very camera shy and my biggest fear is public speaking.

More to come with photos later. Im tired.

Every morning, me and my husband will spend a few moments hugging and kissing and saying goodbye as I head off to work with my fresh cup of coffee he always has prepared for me.

Well today is different. I have gotten a once in a life time opportunity to fly away on an all expences paid trip to Tampa. I cant wait to tell you all about it so stay tuned. Im announing it tomorrow..

Im experiencing a lot of "first".

First time away from my sweetie in 25 years.

First time in an airpiort,

First time on a plane (do I get a sticker or something?)

First time out of the Carolinas.

I'm so excited but just as much nervous and sad to be away from my husband and home. I have so many mixed emotions right now. I know he didnt really want me going away but supported my decision to do this. I tried to hide my guilty emotions as I exited the car and left him alone. As soon as I walked through the doors of the airport I thought to myself " what are you thinking?!" "Turn around and go back!" But I didnt. I stayed strong, held my chin up high and entered into the security zone. It was not bad at all. I enjoyed looking at all the different people. The other side of security was like a mall. Im also learning how much of a germ a phobic I am.

Now Im in seat 19A. Way out of my comfort zone, Alone and scared. Did I mention im afraid of heights? I really wish I was next to my husband instead of whoever it is beside me. I think I want to throw up. But Im blogging. There is no throw up in blogging. I can do this.