Koh's blog - "Not the Nine O'Clock News"

[Kohinoor]

Hi all,

Why the strange title? Well, those of you approaching my age would KNOW - but, for the rest (you young'uns), it means "you aren't going to hear what you might think you would".

And that is because (for those that don't already know) I have never done Cohens.

I was invited by Asy to "take a look" at this forum - she and I go way back (from another forum) and she was excited about this place (her baby ). So, I said "Sure, love to take a look". That was around May 2007 - and I got the surprise of my life. Here were all these people just getting plain excited over their weight-loss - and the excitement, camaraderie, etc. just got to me. So, I stuck around, read everything, learnt a LOT !! And then, plucked up the courage to post a reply to a question that didn't involve weight-loss, but (as a frustrated mathematician) I was able to answer.

Time went on, and I simply got to love being here !! So, I've stuck around, added a bit here and there, encouraged, and generally just appreciated what all you good people are doing for yourselves. Then someone mentioned "Oh, so you're a cheerleader?" Hehe, well Yes, I guess that is what I am now. Let's face it, there are ENOUGH folk "out there" giving you all the negative side of things - you KNOW what I mean there - so a little more encouragement can't hurt, eh?

And, as one who HASN'T walked your path, I guess I can impart a view (now and then) from "the other side" - so, I've become "part of the furniture on here" (but maybe I'm like an umbrella stand in your laundry - I sorta don't fit at times .... :P If that's the case, just let me know - I'm here to learn too )

Over time, I had thought of starting a diary, just so that people starting would know who "Koh" is - but never did. But now, after checking with Asy (and getting a VERY positive response - thanks darl ) here it finally is.

So, what will the Koh diary be about?

It likely won't be about weight-loss (I'm around 6'2" - or 1.88m - tall, and weigh around 80Kg - so not anxious to lose too many Kgs )

What I thought this diary CAN do, is just to let you all know when I WON'T be around, occasional thoughts I have re stuff :P , and maybe be at least SOMEWHERE where new readers can "check up on Koh" as they are able to do with everybody else on here. Just so they KNOW I'm an umbrella stand :P


To all of you, THANK YOU for welcoming me on here. I appreciate what you are all doing for yourselves, and wish all of you the best.

And, to you, Asy girl - I'm sure you are now beginning to understand just how bloody fantastic this forum is becoming to so many - and ALL because of you - your vision, your example, your diligence, your inspiration, your sweat, and your dedication.

THANK YOU so much for this awesome place

Koh