OK...I can officially start a life of crime now. I burned off all my fingerprints this morning. It was the second set of hot rollers I bought yesterday that did it. It's my new big hair obsession...hot rollers. Not since the Caruso steam rollers I worshipped in high school have I owned a set of hot rollers. Since starting this project, I now own two. One just wasn't cutting it...I was running out of rollers before I was running out of hair. And having one section of straight hair in the back just isn't a good look, unless you are blood related to Dog, the bounty hunter. So...one trip to Target and 18 jumbo hot rollers later, I have BIG hair...and no fingerprints.
Is it just my imagination...or do single people CLEAN UP on Valentine's Day? I definitely did. It started when a 4th grader handed me a homemade Valentine's card on Friday. The sentiment was only slightly cheapened when he added, in his most monotone 4th grade voice, "Well, I had an extra." Then came an unexpected and slightly awkward $20 Starbuck's gift card from a parent. I wanted to ask what the occasion was but feared her answer would involve some version of "Because, Darling...it can't be easy being single on Valentine's Day." And she would whisper the word "single." Then, a co-worker in charge of an event at school insisted I take home one of the large rose centerpieces.
But the best part was all the Valentine's Day cash! $60 from the mamahla...who has been my Valentine every year for 36 years...for Valentine's dinner and entertainment in her absence. I didn't think life could be sweeter until Saturday, when I opened my door to find a card from my second parents (my Bill and Barbara, my parents-away-from-parent, who I've adopted since moving to Pasadena). With a Nordstrom gift card for a new pair of shoes. Besides the fact that Nordstrom's is my favorite...I haven't been surprised like that in I-don't-know-how long. I love surprises! Especially when they don't involve a fake smile and a forced "I love it...but do you have the receipt just in case I want to return it?" Come on...I know I'm not the only one who does the "I love it" while simultaneously adding "Swing by Goodwill on the way home" to their to-do list.
In case you're keeping tabs, it's a little more than halfway through the project and I've lost a little less than half the weight. Which means I'm going to have to increase my efforts or make Hair Appointment #6 wait an extra four weeks. I am DETERMINED. In the meantime, I've been thinking about what to write about beyond the weight loss. And I think I've come up with an idea. As this is a blog about losing 60 pounds AND finding myself AND rejoining society, I thought it might be interesting to blog about my efforts to, in fact, rejoin said society. "Society" meaning not just me sitting in my living room watching The Real Housewives marathon.
SO...I've been thinking of something new and interesting I can do once a month (potentially for 12 months). Something different. Something (big sigh and lots of hesitation)...OUTside my currently very comfortable comfort zone. Month One...speed dating. Not because I'm holding my breath to meet someone...it just seems like something one ought to try once in life. Like parasailing. Or zip lining. Or splitting a plate of razor clams with Anthony Bourdain while having our ears cleaned in Renmin Park.
I found a speed dating site that boasts UK style and flavor. Take a look.
Hmmm...do you think Ricky Gervais will be there?!? Then count me in!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12:53AM
Reader Comments (3)
I just stumbled upon your blog and you had me laughing so hard I scared my dogs.Hmm, that sounds a bit weird but, hey, there you go. Having been battling my own chocolate demons all my life, I feel your pain and wish you much success on the weightloss. As for the speed dating, I fear a train wreck waiting to happen and like any proper human being, will be watching with bated breath to see what happens. Good luck!
Montana4Me...have you seen KJABlue's reply on the "What Just Happened" post? She said the same thing about her dog! LOL! It is the ultimate compliment that you AND the dogs are reading. I, too, am convinced the speed dating is going to be a train wreck to remember...and will definitely fill you in on every single detail when the time comes!
Wonderful post... Very informational and educational as usual!
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