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My Life Thus Far
2005-11-12 05:52:04 (UTC)

My FIRST EVER Glass Of Wine With Dinner

If my writing seems a little inarticulate, I apoligize in
advance. Snookums took the family out to dinner at Olive
Garden and I had my FIRST EVER glass of wine with dinner.
It was the house blush (I don't remember the name of it,
but does it even matter?) At first I thought it tasted
like what I'd assume nail polish remover would taste like,
but after I got a few sips down and my stomach started to
get warm and tingly, it didn't taste so bad anymore. By
the end of the glass I couldn't stop giggling. In the car
I broke into hysterical laughter. When we got home I
dragged my husband into the bedroom, ripped his clothes
off and practically raped him (but you can't rape the
willing :) Alcohol (even just a tiny bit) does something
to me. I knew there was a reason why I stay away from it.
I have to admit, though, it went fabulously with my smoked
mozzarella chicken.

I'm so proud of my restraint at dinner. I ate a small
portion of the appetizer (smoked mozzarella on little
slices of ciabatta bread), Snookums and I split a bowl of
zuppa toscana (soup) between us and we split my salad 3
ways with Annie. I only ate half of my entree and Snookums
and I shared a piece of pumpkin cheesecake, which was
absolute heaven on earth. Annie decided she wanted
Halloween candy, which was convenient since we keep it in
the trunk of the car (yeah, it's still there). I only had
170 calories all day and even though I gave myself license
to pig out, my stomach just couldn't handle an overload of
food. I don't know for sure, but I'm guesstimating I ate
about 1000 calories at most. And that includes the wine
and cheesecake. So, I'm in good standing calorie-wise.

I had the most fun today(even before the wine and possible
assault on my husband)!!! Snookums had the day off from
work, seeing as how it's Veteran's Day. So, I took off for
a day of child-free fun with Gen. We met up at our usual
haunt...Starbucks and had a drink and chatted it up for
about an hour, then we walked around Hallmark for another
hour and a half (I did good. I only bought Annie some hair
ties with tiny bells on them {she loves that her head
jingles wherever she goes} and natural shea butter soaps
for Snookums and I (Sage for him, Lavender for me). After
Hallmark, Gen and I went to Rumplenewskins. A children's
and maternity consignment store I like to browse through
once in awhile. I got Annie 2 pairs of jeans, a pair of
khaki pants and a red sweatsuit with leopard trim and Kiki
2 sleepers and 2 outfits. All for a little under $60. I
never could get them both so much for so little if I'd
bought it new (which was what I was going to do). And all
of the clothes there are in good condition, so no one will
ever be the wiser that they aren't brand spanking new.

On my way home from hanging with Gen I stopped by the mini-
mart in Jackson Park to get gas and I actually got asked
out on a date!!!! I had to politely decline, but it was
very flattering. Only 3 months ago that never would have
happened, so I must be making some progress. Or maybe it's
just the way I'm carrying myself these days. I feel like I
exude confidence now. Where as before I didn't have a drop
to spare. Viva la weighloss!!!!!

I really should be heading off to bed. My eyes feel like
they are about to fall out and I can feel a massive
headache coming on. Why did I have that glass of wine,
again? Ciao until I recover.




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