Inner dialogue

Why does the good stuff have to be so bad? Why do I crave what I shouldn't be craving? Why can't I just want a huge pile of broccoli instead? Why do I even tempt myself? Who bought this anyways? Do I eat some because I just worked out? Do I say no for the same reason? Isn't there some kind of health benefit to dark chocolate? Do I have just one bite to satisfy my taste buds? Do I go all the way (as long as I'm at it) and eat the whole thing? Because if you are going to cheat, shouldn't you just enjoy it? Shouldn't it be worth it? Will I be disappointed in myself when the carton is empty? Is there any way that I could convince myself that the calories don't count? I deserve this right? Can't I just rationalize it by saying, "oh stop obsessing, it's really not going to hurt anything in the long run. It's just a little gelato." ? Do I need therapy?

Torture.

Are you sure there isn't any way to have your gelato and eat it too?

(In case you are wondering, I took the picture and put it away. The carton is still full in the freezer...for now)

rowing

Fantasy:

A quiet afternoon row out to some secluded inlet. Sandwiches, sodas, and smooching.

Reality:

8:00pm Thursday night at the gym. It's amazing how quick and painless 5000 meters on the rowing machine can be when you've got a good imagination!

I was laughing because my friend (rowing next to me) told me that I had the wrong vision going on. She informed me that we were not on some placid lake drinking root beers with our beaus and being romantic. Instead she said that I ought to be imagining we were on the USA women's crew team racing in the Olympics, and that I'd better snap out of it because China had just rowed right past us. Time to pick up the pace!

That's why I work out with you Holly. Thanks for the Thursday night row.

March is on

Oh hey March. I'm so glad you're here. It's not that hate February...it's just that I strongly dislike it. I even endured one extra day of it this year.

03/2012 I have a few favors to ask of you:

Would it be ok if we shelved the sweaters for now? At least the itchy ones? I've had my fill of wool. Can we move on something a little bit more airy?

Could we ditch the scarves and have our necks back? I happen to really like necks. (I love it that he's holding the polka dot umbrella.)

While we're at it, let's ditch the socks too.

Can we keep the gray to a minimum? Let's only allow it just where we mean for it to be.

How about we get started on this sooner than later?

Although I know it is a great way to burn calories, do I really have to shovel the driveway again? I just did it yesterday. Let's be done with that fluffy white stuff, yes?

I knew I could count on you March. Thanks for showing up. Let's put winter to bed.