Best kinda day

Well, paperwork for the name change is all done, DL and passport are on the way!  Time to relax :) 

Since I got the news that my cholesterol was in the 350 range in late January, I've been doing the low carb thing again. Two major differences this time around- I'm not being uber strict about it and my support system is flat out amazing this time around. She makes me food and keeps food in the house that's safe for me to eat, or that I'm not interested in eating! Much amaze. 

I'm getting tested again in three days. We'll see what the numbers look like. Weight numbers have come down 20lbs, so that part is nice. I haven't had a single cheat day in two months, so the day of testing is officially named carbohydrate day. Gonna eat me some carbs, hoo boy. I'm guessing that I'll put back on 3-5lbs, but I don't give a damn. I've been craving bagels like crazy. I'll go back to low carb until the docs are in a better mood about my weight. 

I'm not dreading it so much because of how awesome Julie's been. She's the tops, really. 

I'm also getting a minion at work- it's between an internal hire and an external hire. I'm really not sure what's the best way to go. I'll be talking with management tomorrow, hopefully they will help me figure it out. 

This fellow doesn't have a thing to worry about. 

Thing are a-changing

I was a Henneberger for 23 years. I've been an Atkins for the past 16. It's time to move along, me thinks. I had a dream telling me it was time and because I'm just like that, I agreed with myself and I filed that week.  That was last week and I've been slogging through all the various other places that need correcting. Man, there are a lot. 

I've been surprised about who will just take my word for it and who wants paper documents. Some places I even have to go to the physical location. Some make sense, like my bank accounts, but why the cable company needs to see my face...  It's all a little strange. 

I've told Julie (obvs), HR and the IT guy at work. I'll be telling the folks tomorrow at weekly dinner. Other people will know as it comes up. Facebook will know once I have the papers in hand. 

The court order hasn't been finalized yet, they have to do a background check then it takes two weeks for them to file. I was also surprised that I don't have to make a court appearance, but that was a happy thing! 

Other happy things

And it's flipping awesome. I'm through the ribbing on the second one, and the construction is quite engaging. 

The other happy thing is this handsome fellow

He's Julie's cat, Zephyr. Super awesome fella, he does this adorable paw tap thing like he's nervously asking for attention. 

Hello again world

It's been awhile. Life has changed a bit. Kro is gone, but I still have all the friends I met through him. I still freaking love Vermont, I still have the best job ever, my family is still flippin great and the fart master hate sausage Mal is still kickin. The big change is the best one, as far as I can see. 

I've got this amazing lady in my life now. 

It's late, I'm tired, but I think I'll be picking this blogging thing back up now.