Where are my hover shoes, dammit? (Random Tuesday Thoughts)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 2:00AM
IT. IS. TWENTY ELEVEN.
That is all. Carry on with the random.
I didn’t manage to gain my 5lbs in December. In fact, I weighed myself today and I haven’t gained any weight. I mean, I knew it was hard to lose weight – I’ve never been the sort of person who could give up chewing gum and lose 5 pounds as a result – but I had no idea it was hard to gain it, too. However, apparently I can eat every Christmas treat in front of me and chug nog for a solid month, without any ill effects.
This is fascinating information to have.
I finally went ahead and booked my flight to Nashville for the BlissDom conference at the end of the month. Yay!
I should probably tell my boss I’m going to that, huh?
Did you all have a good New Year’s Eve? I remember when it used to be a thing for me. There was excitement, anticipation, more than a few cocktails. We considered carefully what we would wear, we tried desperately to get rid of our shifts at work if we had them. Even if you didn’t make plans the weeks or months in advance, there was always something going on.
The last few years, though, not as much. This year, Alfred had to work, though he was home by 10. I had a glass of wine and watched the second episode of Walking Dead, and went to bed at 11. I was probably still awake when midnight rolled around, but only because I was lying there shivering and imagining how I’ll get home to protect my family if the Zombie Apocalypse hit while I am in Nashville.
So, just like every other night, really.
A couple of days ago I ordered some books online and I was going to include Eat Pray Love because MindyAnn recommended it a while ago and also I’m probably the last person on the planet to read it. But then they only had a used copy and it was going to be 2 weeks to ship and blah blah, I figured I’d just go buy one in the next couple of days.
Then today my Mom gave me my Christmas present, which included a copy of Eat Pray Love.
Don’t you just love Christmas miracles?
I feel like I should have been more productive over my little break. I was going to brush up on my Mac skills, do some drawing. Instead I drank a lot of wine and watched non-PBSKids television for the first time in 2 years. I’m sort of disappointed in myself. I could have built a lightsaber, or something.
It was really good television though.
Muppets with people eyes. Warning: You cannot unsee this.
Okay, now I’m going to go read my book. And learn how to Pray and maybe Love. I have the Eating down to an art form already.
Reader Comments (52)
Holy flatbaps, I'm first! I guess it pays to be an insomniac.
We too had a pretty mellow New Year's Eve. I rang it in with a lovely Strawberry Wine, while sitting in a Jacuzzi tub, and watching Dick Clark count down to midnight.
I'd be more than happy to donate my extra weight to you. I've probably got five extra pounds just in my boobs!
I have a difficult time gaining weight too. Isn't it a wonderful problem to have! I went out to dinner with friends and family on new years and we were at the restaurant at 12:00. While a lot of fun, I would have traded with yours in a heartbeat. I love the mellow start of a new year!
I wish I had that problem about not gaining weight - I can simply look at yummy food and gain 5 pounds.
I had a pretty mellow New Year, too - I shocked myself by forgetting to drink any alcohol whatsoever...I was feeling fine, but apparently getting forgetful. What was I saying again? ;) Princess Nagger was proud of herself for staying awake to watch the ball drop, and I did call my various family members and friends out West to rub it in that we were already in the future. They probably would have been more fun phone conversations had I been imbibing. ;)
Christmas Miracles are the best - either that, or you might want to be nervous your mom was reading your mind.
Hey!
How I do envy you.... sigh!
This christmas I have not had a drop of alcohol in any form...
Ive not eaten any particularly fattening foods...
I have, however, NOT been gymming....
But my clothes are tighter... and various areas of flab (which could previously be camouflaged with a constantly sucked-in breath)... are now visible.....
Woe is me....
Good for you though!!
Cheers!
I have no problems with gaining weight. I smell it...I gain 5 pounds! Sheesh!! Had a great New Year's celebration. Sounds like you did too! Glad the zombies have held off their attack. Whew!
Hugs
SueAnn
I graciously gained your 5 pounds. You can thank me in Nashville. I'm buying my ticket today.
I can't believe I'm not going to Nashville with you guys :(
I never get as much done over Christmas as I hope, it's an endless battle that one year I will give up and admit defeat even before I make my list.
I am reading Eat, Pray, Love...have the third part to finish. I tried reading it ages ago and just couldn't get into it. For some reason, this time I'm really enjoying it...and I think it may have something to do with the fact that I am using Julia Roberts voice in my mind while reading. So far, so good, though.
I was also in bed by 11, beaten down by kids, no babysitter, and husband who worked till 8. At least he bought home the vodka - I haven't yet managed the guts to enter a liquor store with 2 small children. They'd probably brake something expensive, I'd have to pay for it and no one would be happy. But then again I don't drink much any more so one martini and I was done for the night.
I swam in a sea of gravy and gained five pounds in a week. I hope it's just water retention. I forgot about Blissdom. I wonder if I can go. I need to see if i can get kidlet care. Thanks for reminding me :)
Yeah, it's mid-week so I can't go. That's odd. They should have it Friday- Sunday. I'm sad now, Blissdom is my favorite. Booooo.....
I haven't read Eat, Pray, Love (or seen the movie) so you aren't alone there.
I think I gained your 5 pounds. Who knew they could cross country borders?
I was in my jammies by 7 pm and didn't have one drop of alcohol on NYE. It was a struggle to stay awake until midnight. We watched Holiday Inn and White Christmas. Exciting times!
I think I am the only person in the Whole Internet who wasn't traumatized by the muppets with people eyes. Really, it didn't even bug me a little bit. I'm sure this means I'm the next Stalin or something.
Happy New Year to you and your not-wonky gallbladder!
Okay, I'm going to have to try really hard not to hate you over the not-gaining-weight-over-the-holidays thing.
And I am now officially creeped out by Big Bird.
Eat Pray Love was definitely worth my time, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I didn't gain a pound, either. In fact, I've lost six pounds since November, which is crazy since I'm 17 weeks pregnant, and I've been eating whatever I want. Oh well, I'm sure I'll make up for it later. Most years I gain 2-4 lbs. over the holidays. My husband wins (or loses) that contest, though. Between November and January 1, the last two years running, he's gained at least 20 lbs! Then he jumps on the treadmill and loses it ALL in a month. I am always jealous.
I will loan you my Christmas weight gain. I don't learn ever hwo to stop it.
I saw the Eat Pray Love movie and I was just Meh about it. hopefully the book is better.
And my JetPack. I want to know where my JetPack is. Even Will Robinson had one.
I was also in bed by 11. Such party animals! And I reaaly want to watch the Walking Dead. I just never found time.
The Muppets scare me!
Hi Keely! YAY for Eat Pray Love! I think youll love it! The book is so much better than movie.
I need to get back on the RTT wagon just like I need to get back on my weight watchers and gym wagon!! That may mean laying off the wine. Yikes...
Happy New Year! I firmly believe its going to be a good one!
I really don't wish to gain weight.. am still in the process of losing all the baby fats from #3. Am still 14kg away from my target weight which I hope to hit when princess turns 6mths old in March.
Our New Year's was not exactly what we expected, but mostly quiet--at home with kiddos. We ate some seafood and totally forgot the champagne in the fridge. Go us! Happy New Year!
I'm officially jealous. I gained about 12 pounds just in the last 3 weeks or so. -sigh-
i love that book almost as much as i love Christmas miracles! happy first 2011 tuesday.