Ode

Zit on my forehead
How I hate you.
Zit on my forehead
Go away, shoo!
Zit on my forehead
Just let me be.
Zit on my forehead
Was one,now three?!
Zit on my forehead
One day you'll go.
Zit on my forehead
No longer my foe.

Life's unfair...

...because on days like this I miss you far more than you deserve.

Blah.

I feel so gross right now. I ate pizza last night, half a calzone tonight, lucky charms just now, the $145 temporary filling I had already came out (after 2 days!) and my eyes itch like crazy b/c of the cat. Ahhh!!!! Help me!

bibbity bobbity boo!

Tonight I ate at Teller's and it was magical!!! The baked goat cheese....oh my gosh, it was orgasmic. And bread, bread, bread! With olive oil. Mmm. Ooh, preceded by a vodka gimlet on the rocks--just how I like it. And roasted chicken with a mushroom risotto and crunchy cooked green beans. Ohhhhhhhh man. Then free tiramisu for the birthday girl! So much fun. And totally guilt free. Well, not guilt free, just minimal after reaching my 25 lb. mark. *sigh* What a lovely evening. If only everyday was like yesterday or today....oh and bryce got into rice!!!!!! I'm so excited for him! And a wee bit envious. As I should be. :)

*sigh*

It's been a good day. No, it's been a GREAT day. I went to my WW meeting this morning and reached 25 lbs!!! So that's awesome. Even if people haven't noticed or are afraid to tell me they've noticed. Whatev. I notice. Ha! I FIIIIINALLY got new contacts after stretching a 1-year supply into 2. Heheh. And new glasses, first time in 13 years. I'm just making that number up. I have no idea how long it's been. A damn long time though. A whole day with my auntie--who I absolutely adore. And I paid off 2 bills I've been chipping away at for a few years. A few years!!! I ate healthily today and am under my points. Take that fat. And an evening with two of my leading ladies at the movies...what a truly lovely day. Now to put the finishing touches on..by sending a rather dreadful email. Gross. What an end to a seemingly perfect day. Except...that I should feel better. Emphasis on better. Oh on a happier note, after taking my car to get 'fixed' it turned out nothing was wrong with it. If only I could say the same about myself.....meh. I'm off to click send and try to fall asleep. Zzz. :)

10 things I learned this week.

1. It is as important to resist temptation as it is to avoid it.

2. I do not like double-fiber, whole wheat english muffins. Who's idea was that anyway???

3. I am totally meant to be a mom. I have more fun with Tad than...well, than anyone.

4. Just because someone is better than Mr. Garner does not make them good enough for me.

5. My brother will always be my brother. No matter what.

6. I should only ever have short hair. Not everyone can say that...but I can.

7. People stress out WAAAAY to much for Steven's tests.

8. 1 1/2 slices of Papa Murphy's pizza IS enough.

9. Coffee from Dunn Brothers will always be better than coffee I make at home.

10. I am a coward.

the pursuit of happiness

So you know that movie? With Will Smith and he plays this down on his luck guy who never gives up and in the end gets all he's ever wanted? Except his wife--I don't think he got her back. Anyway, the morale of the story is you work hard and you get what you want or deserve. Okay, that's a real bastardization of the morale but it's close. And then that phrase is used by a lot of people who are against socialized medicine because it infringes on the right to pursue happiness by actually making people happy. Or something weird like that. I read it in an article--how the constitution gives us the right to 'pursue' happiness but does not actually entitle us it. Well, that's a whole different blog because I have too many thoughts on that topic. Thoughts that drive people are apart and therefore are better left unsaid. Thoughts that evoke reactions that cause me to think ill of people. Funny how politics work like that. Not that I see health and well-being of a nation as politics, rather as an obligation. Never mind that, I want to think about happiness. I'm happy. Or at least I think I am. in fact, I'd say I'm happier than the average person and happier than the majority of people with whom I fraternize. That may be an exaggeration but I think it's true. I'm not afraid to buy my own flowers or get a pedicure during the winter when no one's going to see it. I like flowers and I'm not going wait around for others to buy them because they probably won't pick up on the fact they're my FAVORITE gift. And I'd love to show off my pedicure in some new sandals but I get the pedi b/c it makes me feel good and I can enjoy how great they look in the privacy of my home even during winter's coldest months. My weakness has always been men. Not always, just as of late...in my 20s. Okay, just one guy, Mr. Garner but he was potent. I've manned up (which is more than I can say for him, ha!) and realized that it's okay not to look like Jennifer Garner or sing like Kristin Chenoweth. Besides, I don't want to look like a man and I can sing well enough already that I don't want to belt at an obnoxiously high decibel. So in general, I am happy. Truly content and very, very happy. So now I wonder...why aren't the people around me? Or are they and I just don't see it? I mean people are always complaining to me and trust me, I don't really mind but if things are so awful why not just fix it? If you hate your school then stop complaining and get the hell out of there. If you think you can't get a guy b/c you're too ugly or fat then try your charming personality instead. Or if you have no confidence in what you're doing why are you doing it? I've been called selfish....by people I liked and people I disliked. I'll agree to that. Somewhat. The weird thing is I tend to be more compassionate and generous than any of the people who said that about me. Regardless, I'll take selfish over pushover and helpless anyday. Because most of the time I'll do whatever I can to help someone. Like host them for an entire weekend or pick them up/take them to the airport repeatedly for free! Or talk someone down or out of a bad mood...if only you could know how many times I have done that. Or reason with someone or advise them. That's not something selfish people do. Anyway, what the hell am I talking about...I was supposed to be in bed by now. Thank you to my four-letter word for waking me up. I hope everyone's happy....come on guys, I can't live your lives for you!!! I should note, I did get flowers last week. And I didn't even buy them myself. :)