Slenderized - A Dieter’s Journey

A lesson learned the hard way as I sit hear typing and my belly near busting. You see, I just got back from the mall not too long ago.

When my sister called me up nearly 9 hours ago to see if I’d accompany her on a few errands, I had no idea that I’d come home 10 pounds heavier and $250 poorer. It never happens that way, does it? Well, the strange thing is that it wasn’t all that bad.

First, we started our outing at a Roadhouse Grill for lunch. To be frank, I was proud of myself for 1) only eating a few of the appetizers laid before me and one piece of bread, and 2) not eating everything on my plate — actually, I only ate about 1/4 of my dish, the rest went home with me in a doggy bag.

The waiter — waiter-in-training, really — was actually quite attractive. Not necessarily my type, but he did catch my fancy and after a few minutes, he relaxed a bit around me. At least, he seemed more relaxed around me than my sister and each time he looked at me, he had a huge grin on his face.

It’s definitely one time I wish I had leaned into him while he was leaning over me to show me something on the menu and asked how old he was. Seriously, as cute as he was, he was probably too damn close to jailbait for me to consider. (In reality, he was probably in his very early 20’s.) Still, it would have been nice to find out more about him and see if he’d be the type of guy who could interest me.  But, eh.

Then, it was off to Target for baby supplies. Gosh my niece is adorable. Even though we were there for a few baby supplies, I ended up spending $70 on personal care products that weren’t absolutely necessary, but there aren’t any regrets with that; I’m sure they will all be put to good use.

Finally, we found ourselves at the mall. The sister wanted to get a manicure/pedicure and since I’d never had one before decided that I could succumb to my curiosity — it was only $40 (plus $15 for a tip) for one kick ass back massaging pedicure and a quick manicure that left my nails looking delicate and pretty (I already messed one up, damn).

But, before that, it was attack of the kiosk bandits who try to lure you in for every product under the sun. Unfortunately, one of them got to me and I ended up forking over $85 for a couple more products that I probably don’t need, but will certainly use. To finish it up, I spent another $30 on cologne, because I inadvertently cost the lady a sale when I told my sister I’d just give her the bottle of cologne she likes (but, I don’t).

Gosh, why didn’t anyone tell me that spending money is such hard work. As an added bonus, the mall we went to was huge. So huge, in fact, that I got lost for about an hour and not a damn person — employee or otherwise — could give me decent directions. I consider that long walk through the mall my exercise for the day.

Now, it’s just about time for bed, but before that happens, I need to drink some water, do some writing, meditate, and craft my to-do list for tomorrow (which will surely involve exercise).

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