Day Two

I am a huge procrastinator. And today it may have finally paid off. I was up early to take my uncle to work, realized I had no life, and went back to sleep. When I got back up it was nearing high noon and the hunger pains hadn't arrived. I busied myself with trivial things, such as studying and cleaning for a while when suddenly- it was three o' clock! I glanced at my belly and wondered if it was being silent in protest... mad because it knew there would be no meat in it for a while. Surprisingly she was just being good (minus not withering away overnight). I usually drink a lot of water and knowing I would be hungry, I just kicked it up a notch. Looks like laying in bed all day and avoiding doing dishes is the key to success.

*don't tempt me (bleep)*

No more meat

As the title implies, I am giving up meat. Only for a week though. The guilt I had after eating my delicious pancakes was unbearable. I tried being a vegetarian before and it lasted for like 36 hours. It's a hard change to make! I live a fast paced life and crackers and lettuce don't fill you up all day. Meat. Delicious meat will. One of my pre-New Year goals is to follow through with things so this will be a great warm up. The first three days are the worst. Tonight I made pasta and left the chicken for everyone else. It pained me to pluck it out of the bowl. Ahhh. After that I plan to give up bread (gasp) for a week. Really just white flour. Tough times ahead...

Dinner Show

Last night we went to Thai-Sushi Express for my uncle's girlfriend's birthday. She usually spend 4/7 nights at the house so she is no stranger to me. Something about last night was different though. I'm not sure if she was nervous because my Papa (read- grandpa, my uncle's dad) was there or the fact she was almost 40. There was a lot of "affection" going on that I must have overlooked before. Ugh. Not exactly what someone missing their sweetie wants to sit and watch for two hours. Dinner was great as usual. KC Rainbow Roll, sans tuna, is where it's at. Boston roll. Yumm.

*It's stone crab season and this was their version. Amazing*

*The happy couple*

*ta-da*

Pancake Mission

When I was back home, weekends ment sleeping in and waking up to a home cooked breakfast. My Nana speciality was fluffy panckaes, spicy potatoes, and your choice of bacon, eggs, or toast. Life was good.

Since the move, I've had maybe ten breakfasts, none of which were homemade. Been jonesing like a mofo for pancakes! I tried the local diner (that everyone raved about), but they produced the usual flat, no flavor flapjacks. Then it hit me. There is an actual establishment that specializes in pancakes. And they are internationally know.... IHOP!!

When this epiphany originally occurred I hopped out of bed, didn't even bother to turn my swag on, and was on my way. Mere feet before my thirst was quenched- I got called into work. I vowed to make a speedy return...

Today could not have come at a better time. Between work and school, a nice dose of familiarity was much needed. I ordered a coffee and looked in wonderment at the menu. Pancakes. All types. Gingerbread. With sprinkles. Strawberry cheesecake. Ohh eem gee. I decided to revert back to my childhood when my mom wanted to make me feel better, ordering the chocolate chip. There was a little guilt about eating two days worth of calories... but besides that it was heaven. And I even saved some for tomorrow. Joy!

*They have so many syrups*