It took some time, but I was really determined to get back into a decent sort of shape. And I think I have! Of course, I'm terrified that I'll do it again, so I'm having to work on that.

It's the right time to do move back. My mom isn't getting any younger and I worry about her. I also haven't given up on the idea of settling down and having a family again, and I think I need to do that back in the States. It's going to be hard to leave, though. : (