I Miss WOW

I am about to confess a couple of things that only a few people know about me.

First, about this time last year I was in a not so good relationship. It wasn't necessarily a bad relationship, but it also wasn't one of my proudest moments. He was a nice guy, but a huge flake and it drain a lot out of me. I felt like I needed to take care of him, because I do that with everybody...guess it is my one and only maternal streak.

Second, about this time last year I started playing World of Warcraft, a.k.a. WOW. I was introduced to this phenomenon because of guy mentioned above. He was a total WOW freak and was up to like Level 70 or something when I met him. He belonged to guilds and totally lived the game. I started playing so that we would have something to talk about and it gave him something to help me with. Plus, it was a lot of fun to come home at the end of a frustrating day and go on line to fight trolls. I never really concentrated on advancing any single character, instead, I had like 8 characters in different worlds that I would move around and play. I more enjoyed creating new characters than advancing any single one character.

So, you may be asking why do you miss WOW? Well, when guy from above dumped me I wanted to wipe everything about him out of my life (that didn't really work, because we still chat periodically, but whatever) and that included stopping my playing of WOW. I not only stopped playing, I canceled my membership, I removed it from my computer, and gave away my copy. Lately, though I sorta miss coming home and playing. I miss building my characters up and running around finding expanding my map of the world of warcraft.


Well now you know, I have poor taste in men and I'm totally a geek at heart.

It Finally Happened

Well, my body has finally made the decision that crappy junk food from McDonald's is not to be eaten. And yes, Mom, I broke my promise that I wouldn't eat there anymore...

Let me give you a little background. About three weeks ago I had some blood work done and went the the doctor for my annual physical and it didn't come back so well. I won't go into all of that, but let it be said that I made some quick changes in my lifestyle, which includes eating better and exercising. I now walk for about an hour or more at least four times a week and I do Pilate's twice a week (although I'm fixin' to change that plan to Monday, Wednesday, Friday walking and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Pilate's and Sunday relaxing with the possibility of a stroll or something non strenuous). And, I've started eating better. I cook some, I have regular meals, healthy snacks, and drink LOTS of water.

So, I'm doing good, or so I thought. Yesterday I went for my walk. I walked along the shore for about an hour and a half and decided that I would "treat" myself and stop at the golden arches for some chicken nuggets. I came home, had my nuggets and ranch dressing, relaxed for a while then went to bed. I woke up at 2 AM out of a dead sleep and threw up. I know, not the most pleasant thing to know about me. All day today I've been feeling just blehcky and have now completely sworn off McDonald's and this time I mean it. I know that my "issues" may not be with what I ate, but I saw "Super Size Me" and I've learned my lesson.

Bad Blogger, Bad Blogger...

I know, I've been a very bad blogger this past week and have not provided any new fodder for comment on my blog, nor have I been out there reading the HCBC ring of bloggers' blogs and commenting appropriately. The Queen even insinuated that my membership in the HCBC could be in jeopardy if I do not step up and start participating again. I must beg you all for forgiveness. My only excuse is that I just haven't been motivated to fire up the computer in the evenings when I have time to blog and I'm not nearly techno savvy enough, nor do I have the proper tools, to mobile blog like so many of the HCBC ring. Perhaps I haven't been blogging because I just feel inferior to all of you Blackberry Mobile bloggers....

Anyway, that is my excuse, I again beg for forgiveness, and will make every effort to remove myself from the probation list of the HCBC ring.

Dang You, Sam!!

I say that in all love, but Sam is the bane of my existence. She convinces me to do things that I KNOW I'm not going to enjoy and don't really want to do, but for some reason I end up being addicted to whatever it is. Here are some examples:

Hummus - I never tried it before until she took me to Medjools and I tried it. Yummy, especially with grilled flat bread.

Sparkling Wine - It isn't that I didn't like it, but I'd never really tried it before. Now I am completely hooked.

Kir Royales - See above regarding Sparkling Wine, because it is just an extension.

Guacamole - I never thought I really liked it, until she made some fresh with homemade chips. I only like hers so far and as long as I have it with homemade chips.

Grilled Vegetables - Well, vegetables in general. She has shown me the light regarding things like squash and peppers. Of course, the Queen's husband had a lot to do with introducing me the joy of grilled veggies!!

Walking the Dish - I hate doing this every time I start, but when I finish I feel the best ever!!

Calistoga, CA - The beauty of this place and the hot spring pools and the good food and the jewelry there. We are planning another trip up there in the Fall....can't wait!!

Pilate's - I finished my third session this morning and while it hurt like a bugger it was also wonderful. I went ahead and set up more sessions through the end of the month and am looking into some classes!!

Riding the BART - I did that for the first time all by myself today and that is definitely the way to go if I work in the city and also if I work across the bay in Oakland. "On the BART line" is one of those things that is now a prerequisite for any job I take.

While I'm certain that this isn't everything that Sam has introduced me and I'm certain that there are a number of other things that she'll will force on me in the future, but that is all another blog. For now.... Dang You, Sam!! Thanks for learning me how to survive in the big city!!