how i know i'm overwhelmed
I totally relapsed. I ate THREE Entenmenn's donuts tonight. Wow. I should have called my sponsor. Oh well. It's not going to help me fit into my wedding dress in a couple of months, but I ate them anyway. Hm...
I guess that means I'm feeling a little stretched thin. And I'm not really sure what can give. So, I'll just continue taking it all one day at a time. I will pray a bit more, maybe focus more on meditation and going to the gym and just keep it at that. Oh - and will definitely focus on eating things other than donuts. Yeah. That's a good idea.
I will say, however, it's been fun fulfilling my commitments about creativity and care for myself. Except for my relapse tonight, I've been sleeping well, eating well, and working out as much as possible. And it's not always possible to do much more than 2 days a week, but one time is better than nothing. So, I'm focusing on the positives rather than the deficits. I think that's a good strategy for now.
Comments
i'm happy you declined, glenn. and i'm happy my binge is over, and the damages were minimal. phew!
Posted by: delara | February 10, 2007 04:15 AM
Okay, comments on donuts have arrived. Last night, I came home after picking up mu brother-in-law from the airport where his plane came in thirty minutes late. That has nothing to do with the story, except explaining why I was not home before that.
When I got home, my father-in-law (who lives in the other half of our house) had a room full of guests discussing Divine Unity, a huge press-pot of hot water, an array of tea choices that makes Starbucks look cheap, and a plate full of Krispy Kreme donuts. Each donut was carefully cut in half to allow for easy access and subsequent tea dipping for those uncouth/brave enough to do so. (I am.)
And I declined. :P
Posted by: glenn | February 9, 2007 07:03 PM
I just laughed out loud and embarassed myself at work. Oh man, George.
Steve, you're talking about something else all together. You are a donut eater of convenience. Delara is a donut eater on-purpose. Okay, I'm done talking about donuts now.
Posted by: lacey | February 9, 2007 09:52 AM
That's quite a nice ??x?? you have there, Steve.
Posted by: george | February 8, 2007 07:21 PM
Enough with the donuts! Now they're after ME, too. Today at the clinic in Brooklyn, a patient brought a DOZEN donuts to each ultrasonographer and physician (including residents) who had seen her through her high-risk pregnancy. There were like 20 dozen donuts there, from some local bakery.
Were they good, you ask? Yeah, they were damn good. Holy moley they were good.
I was only being polite, as of course, I had to be visiting a client. Right? Somebody? Delara? Lacey? Right?
Posted by: Steve | February 8, 2007 05:22 PM
I expect a lot of sap on March 24. Don't let me be disappointed!
Glenn, I don't think you understand the power that donuts can have over a person (if you let them).
Posted by: lacey | February 8, 2007 09:20 AM
Nas: I'm just playin'. Don't worry, there won't be TOO much sap on March 24th. OK, maybe a little. :)-
Posted by: Steve | February 7, 2007 02:29 PM
I had no problem commenting on the serious stuff, and no problem commenting on whether trucks have nipples. But for some reason, I cannot find it in me to comment on the donut eating. Neither serious nor humorous. Must be the weather.
Posted by: glenn | February 7, 2007 02:21 PM
e-steve, why the catalog of massages? was that really necessary? i think i'm drowning in sap as we speak.
y'all are seriously incurable.
Posted by: nas | February 7, 2007 01:28 PM
Delara,
Good for you for honoring your creativity and caring for yourself. Ok, you had a few donuts, you've asked for help ;D, I know you're going to be ok.
Posted by: Sarah | February 6, 2007 10:35 PM
I was going to comment on all that massaging, but now I've decided that's really up to you two. I will say that the ??x?? massage really is more of a perk than a punishment. Ahem. End story.
I also approve the donut committee. Steve, you know Delara is stressed when the Entenmenn's come out. This is a dangerous turning point called "stress eating." Delara, you should pick up your knitting needles instead!!
But really I'm a stress eater too so I can't really say much. Ha.
Posted by: lacey | February 6, 2007 02:48 PM
Wait a second... what do I need to know about the donuts??
Does that need to be the 2nd part of our Prenuptial agreement?????
OK - I'm officially adding it.
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Zargarpoor/Marchbank Prenuptial Contract:
1. Delara will ALWAYS, and forever more, root for the CHIEFS, and will never cease to scream, yell, pound her chest, and otherwise act silly in so rooting for the Chiefs. The Chiefs rooting and support will never end. To heck with 'Til death do us part'. Delara will be a Chiefs fan for all of eternity.
1a. #1 is null and void if the Chiefs happen to be playing the Bears. Steve will cede this point.
2. Any and all donut consumption must be first cleared by a committee consisting of at least 3 (three) of the following:
Steve
Lacey
Marc
George
Pierre
Charla
If donut consumption proceeds WITHOUT committee approval, then Delara shall be subjected to one penance/reciprocation from the following list:
Backrub for Steve
Foot massage for Steve
Scalp massage for Steve
??x?? massage for Steve
Home cooked dinner PLUS doing dishes
Takeout from Toyama (sushi or steak)
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I like the way things are coming together!!! :)
Posted by: Steve | February 6, 2007 10:42 AM
Uh oh, the donuts have come out. Delara, you should definitely just take a step back before you get into that stuff. I know about the donuts. I know about YOU and the donuts. They are a sign. The sign is that you should step back. And yeah, this comment is going in circles, but you should ask me for help if you need anything!!!!
Posted by: lacey | February 6, 2007 10:21 AM