The Evil That Surrounds Me January 30, 2008
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Sometimes the workplace is the worse place to be.
I have been diligently counting calories this week. I write down EVERYTHING I eat and am determined to stay under 1400 calories per day. I was excited about the new “diet” until I walked into the teachers’ workroom this morning. Sitting on the table was the most beautiful carrot cake I have ever seen. Did you know that carrot cake is my absolute favorite cake? The icing on this cake was at least an inch thick and with just one glance I could see that this was an incredibly moist cake. Why…why must the world tempt me?!?
I walked by that cake not once, not twice, but FOUR times today and did NOT eat a single bite, not even a crumb when no one was looking 
Did I mention that Monday and Tuesday there was a king cake on the same table? Did you know that king cake is the runner-up for favorite cake? I didn’t touch the king cake on either day.
I think I’ve earned some sort of willpower gold medal…
Sleep January 27, 2008
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“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” — Ernest Hemingway
Snuggle Time January 17, 2008
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I enjoyed some wonderful cuddle time with Skinny Kitty (my cat’s nickname) tonight. He is typically a cat that withholds his affections – he only comes to visit if he wants food or his head scratched. When BJ lived with us, the two formed an instant bond which made me a little jealous. Any time BJ sat on the couch, the cat was curled up next to him in a heartbeat. Many nights I could be overheard muttering, “He’s my damn cat. I don’t know why he likes you more!” Now that BJ is gone BC (the cat’s real name…long story) has made himself even more scarce and some nights I go to bed trying to remember if I even saw him the entire day.
Tonight I was stretched out on the couch, watching the Red Wings game. Skinny Kitty wondered into the living room and stopped by for his usual 10 minute head-scratching session. When my hand got tired I tucked it under the blanket and expected BC to jump off the couch and leave (after all my usefulness was spent). I was shocked when he curled up next to my tummy and fell asleep. I snuggled around him and managed to watch the entire second period of the game (20 minutes) before he finally decided he was at his snuggle time limit…
Thank goodness for the little things
Not Reading the Fine Print January 15, 2008
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In a recent post I announced that I was committed to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I browsed the website, downloaded a training schedule, and requested an information/registration packet. I have talked to a few people who expressed an interest in walking with me so I decided to put off registration until I had a better idea if I would have a walking buddy. For some reason I went to the website again today and out of curiosity opened the registration form…WHOA! Each walker must commit to raise a MINIMUM of $1,800 dollars in order to participate.
Needless to say I am having serious doubts about my participation in the walk. I am really disappointed; I needed this as a way to force myself to exercise and focus on my weight loss. I think I may have to make a donation to the organization and then do the training “just because.”
Wings to be Represented Well at All-Stars January 9, 2008
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Announced yesterday…
The Red Wings will have great representation at the upcoming NHL All-Star game: 3 starters (Nick Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg) plus head coach Mike Babcock will sit as the Western Conference coach. It seems as though the fans are rewarding the boys for a great first half of the season — the Wings have the best record in the league. [Read the full article]
A Major Commitment January 9, 2008
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I have decided to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The Houston walk is April 12th and 13th. I have never been part of a major event such as this but for some reason I feel compelled to join this fight. The website has tons of great information, including a training schedule. I will start training next week. A friend from work has agreed to walk, too, and I’m really excited about having someone to train with. She is our PE teacher so I know she will help me stay safe and keep me motivated.
A nice “side effect” to the training will be weight loss. I have (kinda) started back with Weight Watchers and I’m hoping that if I combine a stringent exercise program with a sensible diet I will see great results.
Wish me luck..and feel free to join us as “we walk as one”
