Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

It has been another gorgeous day in the neighborhood here in Neverland. So gorgeous, in fact, that I’m ready to sing that song- It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day in the neighborhood…, but I digress.

Marcel and I decided to get out and enjoy his day off by spending the day in a local garden. I managed to take close to 200 photos, in spite of the fact that the flowers aren’t near peak. I don’t mind though, it gives me reason to go back again, and again. In fact, Desere and I are planning a trip in a few weeks from now, when all the flowers and colors should be at their peak. It’s going to be gorgeous- it is every year.

This morning as we were leaving, I was putting some magazines in my mom-in-laws mailbox, and one of her neighbors stopped me. We talked briefly about the weather, and then she said that she couldn’t believe how much weight I’d lost. I thanked her, and after a little conversation, she asked if I’d taken diet pills. I explained that I hadn’t, that I’d lost the weight the old fashioned way, healthy eating and exercise. She was amazed, said she knew it wasn’t easy, and told me that I should be proud of myself. I thanked her again for the compliment, and jumped back in the car.

It made me feel good that she stopped and complimented me, but I couldn’t help but giggle at her questions. I don’t really know her, but she was full of questions. I guess everyone wants the answers to the age old question of getting off the pounds- but as much as we would all love a ‘quick fix’, the way to get off those pounds is a healthy lifestyle of informed food choices and exercise. Pretty simple really.