The Power of Speech

I was impressed by the speech Obama gave at the memorial in Arizona yesterday. Carefully chosen words delivered with conviction and sincerity brought comfort and challenge to a sad and confusing tragedy. I am not a political person but I have great respect for my current president, and his wife and family. If you did not get to hear the speech, find it and read it.

I made the decision to join weight watchers online this past weekend. I got tired of listening to the voice in my head criticize me every time I look in the mirror. Enough. The program is simple to understand, and has clear guidelines. I signed up for a three month period. Time will tell. Part of me is selfish, thinking if I want to retire before 65, I will need to pay for health insurance, and I don't want my weight to be an issue on the pre-insurance physical. I just can't see being a doctor until I am 65. It is interesting, but so are a lot of other things. It is a profession suited to the young, energetic ones with passion and intellectual curiosity. I am more about contentment and creativity. That being said, I have to go take my vitamins and make rounds. Just saying, I have a dream too!