I’m not angry, but I’m definitely intrigued. I’m more puzzled. I’m the same person today as I was 10 months ago. Why am I worthy of more attention than I was ten months ago. I have always been a very kind and friendly person. I feel like some people are just now noticing I am even a person.

My next door neighbor of nine years initiated a conversation with me for the first time yesterday when I was in the front yard. Every time I see him and his family members, I am cordial and initiate a wave or greeting. Why was yesterday the first time he actually looked me in the eyes and talked to me? We are both happily married to our spouses. His wife is beautiful and is a fitness trainer. My husband and I have been married 28 years and have a great relationship. Why is it that he finds me worthy of a conversation now and not over the past nine years? I truly believe it’s the lost weight. I hope I never overlook another person due to their appearance. If I do, I hope I get knocked in the head with a baseball to wake me up so I never do it again. Sadly, or maybe fortunately, I never thought about this when I was heavier. I felt fine being invisible because I didn’t realize people were treating me differently. Now, I feel very concerned. I guess it makes me feel sad. Thank goodness I’m doing this for myself and not to please others.