isn't that the best?!? i love seeing people i went to school with, i was tubbier in school, AND a giant dork to boot. its great to hear that you look great. (and its always nice seeing people come up to you, that would never have given you the time of day)
I ALSO just bought a bikini...i have never, ever EVER worn one...i always wear bathingsuit boyshorts, or just wrap a towel around my lower half like a halloween mummy!! so july 4 shhhoooulld be interesting. i'm hoping i lose more poundage by then.
best of luck with your beach bash!!! let us know how it goes!
p.s.by the way i bought my bikini online for 35 bucks - really cute at laredoute's web site. i order clothes from there sometimes and they're good stuff, reasonably priced. there was a cute one on victorias secret too - for 65!! **** no!!