Well, let's see, since we got a new president I went through a self-imposed rehab, started running on a regular basis, hit an all time high/low at Target and managed to lose a Tin Foil Chef competition. I use the term 'lose' loosely.
REHAB: Due to my crazy antics over the holiday season, I told myself and others, that I was going to do a self imposed rehab (SIR), no drinking for 28 days. Since this month is the shortest month of the year, it would be the perfect time. And I am happy to say I successfuly made it through. Thank goodness Sundays don't count in self imposed rehab. Neither does an occasional Friday or Saturday, oh and a $1 beer Monday (blame DC Special Friend for that one). Hey, I didn't say 28 days in a row!
The first week of SIR was tough, not so much that I wasn't drinking, but that I was not allowing myself to go out, thus depriving myself of a social outlet. That first Friday was a nailbiter, What was I missing? Who was doing what? What if something caught on fire? I knew in my head the answers to my questions were absolutely no one, nothing and just wait; but I am used to witnessing the nothingness firsthand. I soon found out that sitting on ones hands all evening has its benefits. I woke up bright and early that Saturday morning and allowed The District to convince me to go on a quick run. What I didn't realize was that when he said quick, he really meant a tour of Northwest DC. I'm glad I did it though because he got me through my mental block of not being able to run for more than 3 miles. I think we actually did 5 that day. I rewarded myself with a pair of running shoes from Fleet Feet, owned by Mayor Adrian Fenty's mama and daddy.
TARGET: By not going out I knew I was going to save alot of money. I did. However, I spend it all the first week at Target. I was due for a trip to my favorite store, so I Zip Car'd it on over to Potomac Yard. I walked in the doors grabbed a red cart and I can't tell you what happened next. What I can tell you is I-LOST-MY-MIND!! 2 hours and 358 dollars later I drove home in a Target induced high and still can't tell you what I bought. But, hey, it's Target so you know you're gonna use it eventually.
TIN FOIL CHEF: I also managed to compete in a Tin Foil Chef competition against KCC , see RSVP for details. The loss was the closest in TFC history and now that KCC has retired he appointed two new competitors. The next morning/afternoon we had a wonderful consolation brunch that Ponchatrain Pete made the next day with the leftovers. Pictured below: P2's Duck Breast Monte Christo, Chorizo Pig in a Blanket and Blackjack's amazing Quiche.
So that about sums it up kids, hopefully there will be more posts this month as the weather warms up and I get outside more.
Oh and for those who are keeping track,
POINTS PUSHERS UPDATE: KCC is down 20 pounds. Me? Yeah. Still the same exact weight as when I started this damned program. Oh well, the cooking part is fun.
