Monthly Archives: March 2006

a little loopy

I think my cat Katie is stalking me.  For the past few days she’s been doing these slow laps around the couch when I’m sitting on it.  I’m afraid.  Very afraid.  And after writing this I realize I really need … Continue reading

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if this doesn’t drive you crazy

I remember a couple weeks ago before I went under I kept thinking what am I doing to myself, why am I doing this, am I crazy, am I going to regret this, etc.  Now that I’ve seen 26 pounds … Continue reading

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if this doesn’t drive you crazy

I remember a couple weeks ago before I went under I kept thinking what am I doing to myself, why am I doing this, am I crazy, am I going to regret this, etc.  Now that I’ve seen 26 pounds … Continue reading

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the blonde mechanic

I went online yesterday to find a new belt for my broken treadmill, since I just refuse to call Harvs on this one. I need to start training for the 3 day, and I just don’t feel comfortable exercising in … Continue reading

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i didn’t know…

Good surprises: 1)     I can drink liquids as I normally would, only without the chugging.  2)     Percocet doesn’t get me high. 3)     My tolerance for pain is either a lot higher than I ever knew, or all … Continue reading

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fucking yankee candles

I have always hated my kitchen countertops, but that didn’t mean I wanted them to burn.  It just completed exploded.  They usually stop burning when they get low, but this one just kept going and I didn’t notice.  I only … Continue reading

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missing mommy

I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to Pastor Mom for coming to help me out last week.  I know it’s her job as a mom and all, but not everyone is lucky enough to have such … Continue reading

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mind hunger

Mind hunger.  I remember the first time I heard the term I thought it was a total load of bullshit.  Granted, the first time I heard it I was likely stuffing my face with all kinds of good shit, so … Continue reading

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progress, pics, etc

I’ve seen the comments and emails asking when/if I’m going to post pictures/weights, and I haven’t been ignoring ya’ll, just trying to decide how I want to handle the situation.  The actual number still frightens me to say out loud, … Continue reading

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breaking the old and creating the new

uThe mental battle is in full force as I walk to the refrigerator like a robot, open the door, and stand there looking around for something to eat.  Except that’s all I can do now is look.  Breaking the habit … Continue reading

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damn i’m good

I’m lying in the hospital bed, just finished about 6 oz of chicken broth and some sugar-free orange jello for breakfast.  The chicken broth tastes more like water with tons of salt in it, but whatever. I’m not eating for … Continue reading

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someone hates me

I don’t know who it is, but someone must hate me.  Why, you ask?  Because today, the morning before surgery, I woke up with my fucking period!!  ARGH!!!!!  I hate being irregular.  It just means that you can never plan … Continue reading

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rollercoasters

Today was a complete rollercoaster of emotions.  I had my pre-op appointments all day long and it was exciting and stressful at the same time.  I met my surgeon for the first time this morning and I really, really like … Continue reading

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tea shopping

Went to Teavana at Perimeter Mall today to get some tea for this tea swap I’m participating in.  Unfortunately I chose to join the bagged tea swap and Teavana only has loose tea.   Ooops.  Still, I managed to spend $50 … Continue reading

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ewwwww

This is, by far, the most disgusting thing I’ve seen in a long ass time.  Damn Americans.

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3 day registration update

Ok, the team has been created, so please go to the3day.org to register.  You will find the team name Save the Boobies! on the registration list when you click on join an existing team.  Please sign up and make the … Continue reading

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b-i-t-c-h

My nerves are calm, but I just want these next 2 days to be over.  I’m so tired of completely obsessing over this.  Remember the days when I used to have shit to write about besides the fact that I’m … Continue reading

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ramblings

To all of you planning on participating in the 3 day – I will be registering the team this week.  I have heard no objections to the team name SAVE THE BOOBIES , so unless you speak up soon so … Continue reading

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a taste of the low-carb life

[warning:  could be graphic and/or terribly gross] The surgeon’s office told me to basically cut out everything “white” (food, folks, not men!), so I’ve been off carbs for 4 days now.  The first day I felt that same weird empty … Continue reading

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plea to the weight-loss fairies

Dear Sirs: When melting the fat in my body, please save the boobies for last, or better yet – please don’t touch them at all.  I’m rather attached to the beauties and would prefer to keep them around for my … Continue reading

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