Another, and perhaps the final update...

If you want the back story go here https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/SYqA0/as-requested-by-some-an-update

It's been another 6 months or so, so I figured I'd pop in and touch base with you guys/gals. Things are still pretty positive for me, I've hit my weight goal, though I did start smoking again. Things didn't work out with my girlfriend and I, but we parted on good terms and I didnt let it drag me back down. Which is in a way a major victory by itself, as I've always been the kind of person that latches on to disappointment or other let downs and over analyzes it for months.

As of 2 days ago, I finally cleared my license, so within the month I will be driving again. Really though this is all pointless silly stuff in the grand scheme. What I really want to tell you guys, for those of you who knew me, is that I finally got my land in Arizona. I bought 4.2 acres last month, and will be relocating there permanently by next year. I have every intention of retiring when I get there, at 41. I'll do an odd job here or there to keep myself fed, and pay my property taxes. But for the most part, I am just going to relax and enjoy the rest of my life. Although if I can get hired to be the Doc Holiday character actor in Tombstone, I will do that full time, because it just sounds fucking awesome to me, even though I've never been into cosplay at all. LOL.

Please dont take this as bragging or anything of the sort, Ive shared my story along the way with you guys, because so many of us, deal with the same problems. Many of you are sick of who you are, where you are, and the things that you do, just like I was. And I want you to know, that change starts with you. Everything positive in my life right now, all stemmed from one decision to not be such a fat recluse anymore, and everything else snowballed from there. Once you take the initiative to say, "this is unacceptable, I dont want to live like this anymore" you can achieve so much more than you think you can. I wish you all the best, and hope that those of you struggling with anything, find the means to move forward.