A total of 16 pounds lost so far. Definitely not bad at all, but I seem to be fluctuating with my weight a lot. I think I'll go back on induction foods and stick with that until I'm much closer to goal.

On another note, my mom needs spinal surgery sometime in the next few weeks. I'm more than willing to pick up the slack for her once she gets it, in regards to housework and the like. I'm trying not to think about it much because it just scares me to death.

My mom is getting me a car to make it easier for me to take care of things when she's recuperating and I'm thrilled and scared all at once. I had a driving lesson today that went wonderfully. I had so much fun, it was such a freeing feeling and according to the instructor, I did really well. Thinking about driving, I get nervous, but once I'm actually doing it, it's exhilarating. I can't wait. I have my last session on Sunday, from 9 am to 1 pm. And on Monday, we're going used car shopping for me. I feel like a child waiting for Christmas though. I feel insensitive being so excited about something that has only come about because my mom isn't well. I am incredibly grateful for everything my mom has done and even with as excited as I am for the car, I'm even more hopeful that she'll recover and be okay.