Hosting a Very BOSSY Get-together requires a fair amount of logistical planning, which leads to the email string that never ends. In one of the 96 planning emails Mel offered to make margaritas and said she could bring her Magic Bullet. Before I could hit reply and volunteer that I also have a Magic Bullet, Deb had us all open-mouthed at her quick wit--“Your vibrator makes margaritas?!”
That line has all the makings of an inside and ongoing joke, does it not?
My very large and comfy couch came to be known as The Couch of Doom because once you are ensconced the couch does not readily release you. Again it was Deb and her rapier wit that wondered if there might not be people left in the couch from my last party. I checked—all clear.
Thanks to those of you that said such nice things about my smile and my blue eyes—those are my favorite features of mine as well. But . . . did you ever get dressed and feel like you were looking pretty good only to see a photo of yourself later and think, “ACK!” That would be the uncropped “BOSSY is here shot.
So . . . this Saturday morning I start Weight Watchers with a similarly motivated friend. I’m going to do some work on figuring out why I am such an emotional eater as well. If all goes as I plan . . .
A year or so from now I am going to fly to Philadelphia and take another picture with BOSSY—then and only then will I show you my before and after shots. I hope BOSSY doesn’t think this is a crazy idea (and my stepfather does live in Philly and I have friends in New Jersey I’d like to see), but it’s a plan.
And I do dearly love a plan!
Only flattering things were said about you tonight!
Posted by: Smalltown Mom | April 23, 2010 at 01:33 AM
Plans are good, and visits are never a bad idea. That couch reminds me of one I had in grad school. Everyone called it "The Marshmallow".
Posted by: jenrantsraves | April 23, 2010 at 08:05 AM
I have a very vivid image of you pouring margaritas and then dropping a vibrator in each glass to mix. Classic!
You're lovely, Jenn. Don't be too hard on yourself. Which is exactly like saying, "Hi! I'm the pot. Aren't you the kettle?"
Posted by: jenn | April 23, 2010 at 08:50 AM
I've only ever seen photos of you, but it's clear that you are beautiful, regardless of how you're feeling about your weight right now.
Posted by: Jen on the Edge | April 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM
You, my friend, are a lovely woman. Let us know how it goes with weight watchers. I keep planning to get back to the gym, myself.
Posted by: Prof. J | April 23, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Oh for crying out....STOP STANDING NEXT TO THE SKINNY GIRL IN PICTURES! ;)
Posted by: Fannie | April 23, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I think you are beautiful too! But I understand as well....
Your couch does look like it could suck you in though.
Posted by: busy bee suz | April 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Good luck with your plan! Yes, if I'd been there, it's quite likely you'd have found me 2 days later stuck between couch cushions nursing the remains of a margarita.
Posted by: green girl in Wisconsin | April 23, 2010 at 01:43 PM
I agree with Fannie...just stand on the other side of the room from Bossy and you'll be fine.
When I was in elementary school, I swear I'm standing next to the cutest girl in the school in every picture. Her name was Deanna. I'm looking through old school pictures and going, "No wonder I thought I was ugly and chubby...they put me next to the class beauty queen in every picture!" Argh. I think it's because we were the same height. Line up tallest to shortest and all that. So unfair.
Posted by: Shelley | April 23, 2010 at 02:13 PM
A plan, a plan! And you can come to NY!
I've been running, sort of, kind of. I'm actually liking it. I'm doing the Couch to 5K. I'm not very far along, but it's good.
Posted by: magpie | April 23, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Best of luck to you, Jenn! I keep a picture of my thinner self and my two naturally skinny sisters (who I might just hate, if I didn't love them so much) on my desk for inspiration. I will get back to that size. I WILL! It just may take me a year or two, but that's ok.
Posted by: Tammy in MT | April 23, 2010 at 06:56 PM
I feel you - I have been working on it for a few months now.
Standing next to lovely daughters and skinny friends never helps - but bottom line we have to get healthy and look like we know we can.
I am blogging my way down - drop by anytime you need to complain, get advice, recipes or some support!
Posted by: Brightside- Susan | April 23, 2010 at 09:49 PM
If I can't be thin, please make my friends look fat...! Yeah, smallest book in the world is Diets I Havent' Tried but WW is a good one.
New book called Women God and Food, it's own my list of things to buy this weekend.
Posted by: Lisa | April 23, 2010 at 10:46 PM
WW is so practical and realistic compared to other weight loss plans. I hope you end up seeing your outsides match the you that you feel inside.
Still working on that part myself.
What a great party!
Posted by: Jocelyn | April 24, 2010 at 01:01 AM
lol : magic bullet margaritas! thanks for the chuckle :). and that couch looks downright evil, i have to say, but i bet the dreams are good if you pass out on it!
Posted by: bethany | April 24, 2010 at 08:39 AM
I live less than one mile across the NY/NJ border and you're welcome here (a ways from Philly/NJ border, but you know, it's all relative once you come to the East Coast). Best wishes with WW - I've always been successful while I stayed on plan...and then the compliments start and I think I'm done and I can go back to my old junk food eating ways. I went back to the gym this week after a 3 month absence, so I'm hoping for a fresh start myself.
Posted by: wenderina | April 24, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Doom is just one of my favorite words ever. And a vibrator that also made drinks? MAN. That thing would sell like hotcakes. The only thing that would be better would be if it ... opened jars and cleaned the fridge, too.
Posted by: bipolarlawyercook | April 24, 2010 at 04:42 PM
When I read 'vibrator' on the title, I almost choked laughing. And, you're gorgeous! Anything you need to know, you already know; it's just a matter of asking yourself and listening to your internal answers. Does that make sense?
Posted by: Caro | April 24, 2010 at 07:31 PM
A good laugh! I love your couch! WW is a great way to go .. and i love your goal!
Posted by: Brandt! | April 25, 2010 at 09:13 PM
We all fall short compared to BOSSY. I look like Chihuahua next to BOSSY.
Posted by: Jason | April 25, 2010 at 11:43 PM
If I sit on the couch of doom, will it vibrate and massage my back? :)
I try very hard to stand next to big people in photographs... which is impossible in my own family of 4 skinny sons and 1 skinny husband.
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