January 3, 2010 Diet Blog

Day 3- strict and steady! I had yogurt for breakfast, hot vegetable salad for lunch, 3oz ham and green beans for dinner. No snacks. It was beyond cold outside, it was brutal. Still I was forced to brave the tundra to rescue my mother-in-law a second time. Yesterday, her car broke down as you may remember and as the current saga would have it my sister-in-law was in the city yesterday visiting a friend with the kids.
Since my mother-in-law phoned me today for another rescue I just assumed that the situation was the same. This time mother-in-law needed me to pick up medication for her at the pharmacy. She usually has it delivered, but they do not deliver on Sundays. She was completely out she said, which shocked me because I think the pharmacy, the doctor or my sister-in-law should've noticed that. But okay...I ventured out into the deep frigid weather and got the meds from a pharmacy on the other side of town. I have to admit to being a little shocked by that because there is a CVS literally 2 blocks from her home.
As I pulled onto her block I noticed my sister-in-laws candy-apple red Rav-4 in the driveway. I found that odd. Why did my sister-in-law not go out for the meds. She lives there and her car works. I brought the meds in and actually my sister-in-law was shocked to see me. Naturally, I explained. I gave my mother-in-law the meds and she hugged me tightly. That is not something that occurs between us that often...in fact I cannot remember the last time. She thanked me for the second rescue in two days. I have NO idea why there needed to be a second one.
I stopped to toss the bull with my sister-in-law and the kids and then came back to my house. I'm still baffled by that entire 2nd rescue. I've decided to just let it go. She needed/wanted the rescue. She got it. Go figure....
After that I went to my best BFF's house to help her compose a letter to the resort in Orlando Florida. They put latex gloves out for a cookie decorating event that her husband took her daughter to and he is very allergic. He had to go to an urgent care hospital; they missed the time at Universal studios which was part of their package not to mention that her husbands throat nearly closed, his eyes swelled shut and his face looked like he went twelve rounds with Mike Tyson. She paid a lot of money and wants a refund. I don't blame her. Her lawyer suggested she write first. If they refund, it's done. If not it's going to cost them a whole lot more than just a three day comp. They aren't stupid. I think they'll comp her just to shut her up. She doesn't want a future comp either- she never wants to go there again. I don't blame her for that either. Anyway, I helped her compose a well thought out, factual letter that was angry without being rude and we sent it to her lawyer for approval. Whew!
I heard from the friend that I sent the $50 to. Nothing was mentioned, so I can't mention it either. It was anonymous you might remember. Ahhhh, the holiday trials and tribulations. LOL...
It's back to the ole grindstone tomorrow. I'm sad about having to let the holiday season go...well, this holiday season anyhow. It was the BEST one I've had in years. I'm so relaxed and my head is in such a good place. I'm healthy and I'm feeling amazing....
I'll sign off here reminding us all that we look as good as we can for today. Tomorrow we will look that much better. Do not let your perception of your body stand in the way of you having a good time. Stay positive. None of us are alone in this! See you next blog! ;-)