I've got some exciting news! For the past six months, I have been undergoing a metamorphosis. I separated from my husband of 26 years quite unexpectantly, am now in the process of getting a divorce, moved back from California to Texas (where I belong) and have completely changed my life. In the past, I have always enjoyed my scrapbooking as therapy for times when I was stressed or sad. But, this time, even scrapbooking was not effective... at first. So, I started walking. In the beginning, it was an excuse to put my headphones on and blare my music as loud as I could and not think... just walk. Then, when I realized how many calories I was burning... I decided that it was time (past time actually) to get healthy and lose weight. It's been working too... I've lost 47lbs so far, but still have a long way to go. This metamorphosis has just begun...
My other exciting news is that I am SO honored to have been selected as designer on Jinger Adams' Design Team!!! And just look at the creative ladies that I will be rubbing elbows with!
I have recaptured my 'creative mojo' and simply can't wait to share everything with you! This week is gonna be all about CIRCLES! I'll be back with a layout using lots & lots of circles and of course we have to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!
Creatively yours,
Tammy
67 comments:
Congrats on the weight loss! Looking forward to see what you create for Jinger's team!
Congratulations on the DT and the weight loss! I just started excercising regularly at 46 years old and have been faithful for a year. It can be done! Prayers and hugs for you on your divorce, it is never easy for you and the kids! Glad you are taking care of you!
Tammi,
Praying for the best for you during this time of huge transitions! Congratulations on your decision to get walking. Look forward to your designs, I have always been a fan!
Robyn C
Wow. I've wondered what happened to you. Sorry about your marriage but kudos on the weight loss. Glad you're back. You got me through the early Gypsy updates.(which I only used for a cartridge keeper) Now I use my Gypsy all the time with my E2. Thank you.
Those are some huge changes! Glad you are home (Texas) and kudos on your journey back to health. (I started doing the Walk with Walgreens Celebrity Apprentice style lol). And I'm so glad your creative mojo is back. Congratulations on making the Design Team, looking forward to all your new work!
Congratulations! Your life has taken a new path and you have embraced it to the max! Looking forward to seeing all the great creations.
I am so sorry to hear about your divorce Tammy, I will keep you in my prayers! But let me say that I am so proud of you for getting healthy and losing weight!!! Kudos to you!! I have missed seeing your posts and have been following you for years. Congrats on the design team, I am looking forward to this as well with all you talented ladies and Jinger!!!! Big hugs, Brenda
Wow, some major changes in your life! Congrats to you for being on Jinger's DT!! And for your weight loss and changes in your life as well. Continued good luck to you!--Pat N.
I've missed you Tammy, and I am so glad to hear that you are back! 26 years is a longgggg time so the changes must be difficult. I'm praying you will continue taking care of yourself and I look forward to seeing your work on this new team! Congratulations, girl, you certainly deserve it!!
Tammy: No sure if congrats is something you say when someone goes through a divorce (maybe?) but I know first hand that CONGRATS are in order for your weight loss.....move.....and your being selected for Ginger's design team. Lucky Ginger for selecting you with all your talent and creative thinkiing - You are going to make an excellent addition to her design team. MANY CONGRATS on all your life improvements and continue with your POSITIVE and HAPPY outlook on life-You are an inspiration to all of us! (signed your friend from Arizona who has been through the divorce, move and weight loss experience!)
Wow! Lots of changes in your life. Although I have not been through divorce, I did decide a couple years back that I needed to put the focus on me and begin to take care of myself first - weight loss, hair style, new clothes, healthy eating, exercise - It has made such a difference in my life! I hope it is a huge positive for you also.
I'm speechless. I feel sad & happy! I have wondered why you haven't been posting and keeping me focused on creativity lately. Well, God Bless You for moving forward and finding the strength to build a better YOU!! I am so looking forward to having you back in my life. Remember during the dark times that you will still face, we love you & support you in all you do. Rebecca
Congrats on making the team and of course the weight loss! Good Luck with all the changes in your life.
Miranda :)
www.nanasscrapspot.com
You Go Girl... Ive lost 20 lbs , my
physical disability does not allow me to walk. So Im trying pool therepy and Weight Watchers when I
can get there.
Good to hear you made the team. Looking towards the future.
Dawn RI
When God closes one door he opens another ~ Embrace your new path ~ You are a fantastic giving person ~ Be good to YOU you so deserve it :)
Tammy, you are inspirational to me in many ways, as a woman, a crafter, and as a LOVER of LIFE! Joie de Vivre!! I am so happy for you that you've gone "home" to Texas where you can focus on the you that has been stuck. Yup, stuck underneath the layers of life (weight, marriage) that wouldn't allow the REAL YOU to come out and shine. Seriously, congratulations on not only surviving but THRIVING. OK, so things happen unexpectedly. I got the shock of my life in 1994 when I learned my then-husband was leading a whole different life without me. I picked myself up, packed myself up (along with my daughter), moved on and got through it.
Shoot, have there been challenges? YOU BET! Are there still? YOU BET! I found someone new, remarried (in 1999), and my newbie (AND LAST) hubby is loving and supportive of me and my creative outlets. He lets me be me.
I am SO GLAD for you that right now, you are in a place and time when YOU can allow yourself to be YOU. No "thinking" aloud -- there is no try, just DO.
Congratulations on everything. Jinger (and we all) are lucky to have you!!!
Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net
I am so HAPPY for you on the weight loss and the design team and everything else will work itself out in time,just hang in there. Can't wait to see what you will create.
Hope you have a Blessed Day!
Angela
gypsydreamdesigns.blogspot.com
p.s. Glad you are back!
so glad you've come through your current life challenges to this point where we get to be inspired by you again! looking forward to Jinger's blog as well as yours.
Congrats on your DT. You'd make a perfect fit for any DT. Kudos to you on your new healthy journey and independence. I always tell myself through Life's experiences..."You Live, Learn & Move ON!" Smooches... Felicia
I'm sorry to hear about your recent struggles, but glad to hear that it sounds like you are thriving. Sometimes change, whether expected or not, is what we need to propel ourselves forward.
marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
follower
AWESOME for you!! Isn't it amazing how much different you feel about yourself when you do things for YOU?? I've lost 15 pds and I feel so much better. When I'm at the store and look at a 5 pd sack of flour I think "I lost 3 of those!!
You keep moving girl!! Hang in there and congrats on the DT--you deserve it.
Have a wonderful week!
Donya
Okscrappinmama
Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear about your divorce. I've been there, and it's not an easy road at first. Congrats on making the positive changes in your life - you look terrific! I'm so thrilled to be working with you again!!!
I'm SO so sorry my friend. What heartbreaking news. But I am SO proud of you for your weight loss! Congratulations! if you want to talk anytime you have my number. HUGE hugs.
We've all missed you Tammy and I'm so glad you're finding your way through this difficult time. You look fabulous! I lost 36 pounds two years ago and it feels fabulous!! You go girl!!
I can't wait to see your new creations with Jinger and the girls. What an exciting time for new adventures.
Congratulations! You are so creative and even though we have never met, I know you are a very sweet and caring person. I have been following your blog for a couple of years now and see all of the wonderful projects and gestures you have made for others.
I am so proud of you and your weight loss journey, it's never an easy one, but the results will be amazing. I pray that your new season of life will be a quick transition and youn find peace and comfort. Crafty hugs!
So sorry to hear about your divorce, but congratulations on the weight loss and Design Team!
I've been wondering why you were so quiet and what was going on. Live does go on.
Wow! This news totally shocked me! Lots of changes. Congrats on your weight loss. I need to do that also. (but don't want the divorce to br the catapult!) BIG congrats on Jungers design team! How exciting!! And the move back to Texas. Sounds like you are getting back in your comfort zone. Best wishes!!
Although we don't "know" each other, I've been following your blog for a long time. I feel as though I "do" know you. I am so excited for all of the wonderful positive things that are happening in your life. There will be many challenges (been there, so I know, but always keep your faith before you, and all will turn out well!
Congratulations on the new Design Team! I am SOOOO looking forward to learning from you again!!!
May God's Blessings be with you on your new journey!!!
Marissa
rissaflor atyahoo dotcom
First of all, I'm so excited to see you regaining your creative mojo - I've missed you & am looking forward to seeing what you've got on the horizon!
Secondly, congratulations on your health journey & design team selection.
Finally, all my best to you with your life changes (been there, done that). I kind of suspected that's what you were going through with some of your recent words of wisdom/quote pins, but certainly didn't want to pry. You're strong, and will prevail over these hardships.
Blessings...
Praying for your continue strength as you go through these changes. I'm excited to see your creativity and kudos on your weight loss!
Tammy-You look fabulous!! I was pretty sure from some of your Pinterest pins that you were getting a divorce but didn't want to say anything if I was wrong! I also knew California just would NOT be your cup of tea!
It can't be easy to sever a marriage that lasted so long but you have tons of prayers from so many people! Keep true to you and to your heavenly Father and you know life will be amazing!
Tammy, you look fantastic! I did a double take :) It's really true that when a door closes, somewhere God opens a window. Congrats on the new design team and best wishes for continued strength and success in life's challenges.
Congrats on the new design team! Best of Luck on your new adventure!
Hi
Congratulations on the weight loss - losing weight plus a divorce - you are one strong woman. I had a feeling something was up when you were not posting and moved back to TX without a word. You can do it, you are showing you can. Congrats on the design team.
maureen
Best wishes to you in all your endeavors - everyone has said what I wanted to say. Changes are good some times and pray that your life continues to be good!
Hugs, and welcome back to Texas!
Carmen L
El Paso
Congratulations on the DT with Jinger Adams! I know that will keep your creative juices flowing! Your weight loss is wonderful, and is really the best thing for your health. I'm sure you will continue to inspire us all, with your great progress. BethAnn M.
Such big changes! Remember to lean on friends when you need to and definitely revel in all your successes! God bless!
pawprintspetsits
Wow, I figured something was up when your bubbly blog disappeared all of a sudden. Congratulations for all the plus things going on in your life right now especially the weight loss. Things are going to work out okay for you Tammy. I'm so happy to have you back. God bless you. I'm anxious to see the new you.
Tammy, so sorry to hear about your divorce, but pray that things will work out for you.
Congrats on the weight loss and on the DT. Can't wait to see more inspiration from you.
So sorry about your divorce but I am happy that you are getting healthy for yourself. Congrats on the design team, you will be a wonderful addition to that team. Ginger is lucky to have you.
Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
So sorry about your divorce, but so happy that you are taking charge of your life and creating positives!! Congratulations on the weight loss and on making Jinger's Design Team!!! I am starting a 21-day detox called Ultimate Reset next week. People are having great results with weight loss, increased energy, lower cholesterol, to name a few. Check it out at www.beachbodycoach.com/ckfit (click on the tab on the right side of the page). Wishing you much success with your new life!!!
Tammy, hang in there. I remember meeting you at a Redding, CA event and was so impressed by your talent. Happy you feel you are where you belong, but you are missed here too. It takes courage to undergo the changes inside and out that you find yourself in. I will be thinking of you. Keep taking good care of yourself.
I was wondering why you seemed to not be posting as much. Glad your back. Sorry to hear about the divorce but glad your turning a negative into a positive by making your self healthy! Congrats on the weight loss! :) Can't wait to see what you do and hope you find a little therapy in scrap booking.
Congratulations to you! When you could have just sat down, feeling sorry for yourself, you started walking and getting healthier. Great job. I am sorry about the divorce but I realize that sometimes it is for the best. I am glad you made Jinger's design team also!
jamme@q.com
Congrats on making Jinger's team!! Looking forward to the amazing things all of you are going to be creating!
Tracy
You Go Girl, Trust me, it is the beginning, the beginning of defining you and being the best you can be. I have missed you, I have been looking for you everywhere, I thought I had gotten disconnected from your link, You are a very talent lady, you helped me with your videos and ideas, Cricut"s explosion had a lot to do with you and the early pioneers. So you now have time in your life to dedicate to being the best "you", you can be. Remember what Nike say's, "Just do it" I love you girl, even though we have never met, I feel like you are an old friend. Hang in there. I am rooting for you and Ginger!!
Tammy my friend I am sorry to here about your divorce I was married for almost 24yrs when I got my divorce it is not easy, but you are on the right path to a new beginning believe me it will get better, it is harder when you have children but it will all fall in place, as for the Design Team I am so happy to see you there I was planning on trying out but I had a family issue I had to deal with so I was unable to get my project in on time so I hope there will be another chance for me one day many hugs and prayers to you my sweet friend and remember keep looking up, it will get better Debbie
Lots of changes, wow! Glad to see you're back and good luck on your new journey!
Yah You!!! Getting healthy & losing weight. So very sorry to hear of your divoice, & all the terrible things that go with that:(his LOSS, someone esles GAIN:):):)& God is still in control!!! Glad that your going to share your talent with us, again:):):)
dianne31331@gmail.com
Yay for the DT!! You are great! Prayers for you and your kids during this time. Just keep taking care of yourself and soon the sun will shine brighter (just like your smile). Hugs!!! Linda
congrats on the weight loss, positive changes to your life and your DT assignment. All good news. Looking forward to your creations.
Holy cow Tammy! You go! I love to "morph!" Doesnt happen often, but I always come out feeling refreshed and reenergized! So proud of your weight loss. Do you feel brand new yet? Sorry about your divorce. May inspire you to create some sympathy (emotion only) or emapathy cards for just this occasion, since none of us know what to say. Everyone says congrats about being on Jinger's team, but I will tell Jinger congrats on getting you! :) Prayers for you!
Congratulations Tammy on being chosen for Jinger's DT. Look forward to seeing your projects
Congratulations!!! You look great!! We are so happy to have you back. Life is so bittersweet... just remember you have people everywhere praying for you.
God Bless!!
Tammy, I am so very sorry to hear that news. No wonder you haven't been around. My thoughts are with you. CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss and the Design Team. GREAT FOR YOU.
Congratulations on the DT! You deserve it. Glad to see you back...was noticing you weren't posting projects and missing them!
So sorry for your troubles, but sounds like you are back into happier times! Glad for you.
I am so sorry you've had to go through this personal turmoil but sounds like you are coming out of it stronger and happier. Congrats on the weight loss, the positive attitude you have and also for making Jinger's DT. I do so enjoy your blog and look forward to even more adventures.
What a life changer. Looking forward to your creations as you continue your metamorphisis. I see a beautiful butterfly emerging before our eyes.
All I have to say is never forget how awesome you are. Your a woman let them hear you roar. You go girl.
Hi, Tammy, I've been wondering for awhile what was happening with you. I've been missing your posts. I learned to use my gypsy from your tutorials, otherwise I might have given up at the beginning it was so frustrating. Now I use my gypsy all the time!
Congratulations on the weight loss, you go girl! I am also on a healthy eating plan and walking to lose weight. Big congratulations on the design team, looking forward to seeing your creations.
Jacquelene L.
Canada
Tammy,
You have and have had my prayers. I had an inkling and have really missed you and your bubbly personality. I am connected to your food blog and hope you have the time with that as well. I need some "taste good", healthy recipes, lol.
Love ya,
Mary in Chattanooga
Hmm there must be some sort of lifestyle change that was in the air about 6 months ago! My life took a dramatic turn as I lost my job. I have had some amazing revelations and am lucky to have a wonderful support system. I keep reminding myself that God has me right where he wants me! Tammy, you are so talented and now you are utilizing a painful thing as your motivation to better yourself... BRAVO! Keep up the GREAT work!
PS..I am sooo glad you didn't leave the crafting blog, I might have to cry for that!! Hugs and blessings to you!
Well I'm tickled pink that you have turned this into such a positive for you! We have missed seeing your happy posts and look forward to your DT work.
And huge congrats on the healthy you! Now you'll be able to inspire us with paper AND health!!! :)
You know that everything does turn out to work out for good. I am sure that does not help when going through the nightmare of what you have been dealing with, but I am so proud of you for doing what is right for you- for taking a stand and being where you want to be! I hope that all you touch will turn to gold! And I am glad you are back in Texas where you belong. Blessings to you!
I so glad your back!We are all praying for you!
rosebud222222222
You are winning when you are turning hard things into motivation and moving forward - so great job on doing that! Best wishes to you!
bunches of love
Noelle
Hi Tammy,
I have been following you for awhile and I just love you and you positive attitude. I knew something was different, glad you decided to stay with us. Congratulations on the weight loss, you look great! Keep smiling, it looks good on you. Glad you are on Ginger's DT, she is the lucky one. Take care.
Angela Young from MD
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