My sister has this saying: “Never underestimate the power of stupid people around free food.” Or something like that. Something that equates People + Free food = Dumb behavior. Oh boy, did I fall in this category today.
Let me rewind (squealing tape rewinding noise here) Today was a super long day. Got to work at 7:15 a.m. as usual, did some classroom decluttering, and taught my first two classes (which, by the way, involved Lilo and Stitch in Spanish!) I supervised some of 8th grade graduation rehearsal, taught my next two classes (involving a fish called Nemo), then the fun began.
I’m co-sponsoring the annual talent show at my school this year, and our full run through was today. It was supposed to end at 4 p.m. and I actually left the buiding at 5 p.m! Normally, staying late isn’t an issue since I go straight home (ok, or to the grocery store then home) but today? Oh no, not today. Today I had to drive almost 40 miles to the day care center that sponsors my day camp for CPR training. If I’d left at 4 as planned, I could’ve stopped for a salad with my friend beforehand, then gone to training satisfied, and avoided the inevitable free food. Since I was running late, something else happened.
Something ugly.
I was screaming at every person who cut me off (who was EVERYONE ON THE ROAD), cursing every red light (seriously, all of them!) and flicking off the crazy people (4 or 5 of them!) who almost RAN INTO MY CAR on the way there… and was seriously miffed by the time I pulled into the day care center. Don’t worry, no children were harmed. I walked into the office where the training was being held, and there was pizza. Not just any pizza… this was fresh, gooey, thick-crusted beautiful pizza from the small pizza bakery down the street. This was pizza like I hadn’t had since…well, last summer. So, in order for me to not seriously harm someone, this happened:
That's one cheese and one sausage, about 2" squares
And then it happened again. And again. 6 squares of pizza later, my plan of a crack wrap and broccoli for a late dinner were gone. At least I didn’t indulge in the regular Coke that was there too! I now officially feel like I have a brick in my stomach. A cheesy, bready, delicious brick…but a brick nonetheless. Note to self: no more unplanned pizza!
In other news, I’m now American Heart Association certified for CPR and AED operation! The talent show is tomorrow, and my mom and stepdad are coming, and I’m excited to show off my students and my school!
…And I’m spent…
Oh, doesn’t that look yummy. We had pizza while helping friends move stuff on Sunday and then again on Tuesday from the SAME PLACE! Even more embarrassing, was Johnny told the guy we had to have it again b/c it was so good. Sheesh – we couldn’t even go 48 hours without!
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Awww, ain’t nothing wrong with a little unplanned pizza. Too bad it’s sitting like a lump in your stomach though. But in the grand scheme of things? Nothing to worry about
Hope your talent show rocks tomorrow!
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You can’t turn down free pizza or donuts at school. I think its a rule.
I bet your kids LOVE you with the movies! I know I do!
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That pizza looks amazing…worth the occasional food baby
“Stayin’ alive…stayin’ alive” do they teach you to do the compressions to that song too? I got CPR certified for no real reason, my work was just offering it. Man is it a boring class…but hey maybe I’ll save a life one day
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oh man, it is true about free food. especially overindulging when it’s free haha. i bet you won’t be having pizza for a long time haha
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Free food is tough to resist! I just try to completely ignore it and don’t listen to the voice that will try to convince me I can just have a bite.
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it happens to everyone of us, so don’t worry too much, just keep this experience in mind for the next time!
good luck today!
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Crazy how hunger can make you act. I get seriously grumpy when I’m hungry too. At least you know next time to stop at the first two pieces. : )
Woooo on the certifications!!
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day ay a time, sweetie! See you soon.
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You sound like me when I’m running late. To a “T”!
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hey – pizza happens! Free food is SO hard to resist, regardless. Today is a new day!
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Then end of the school year is soooo hectic. My kids are out and track is over, so we are finally sitting down to meals again. The pizza looks good though.
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You live and learn! It’s okay, it’s just one evening! Today will be better
With that said, that pizza looks SO doughy and delicious!
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Don’t sweat it Mara, its one meal! I bet it tasted good too!
Good luck for your talent show – end of school year is so close!
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Oh boy how I’ve been there! and I definitely fall in the “stupid around free food” category. lol
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yesterday the mister and I went out to dinner and got a piece of cake. I said I’d have a bite later. i ate so much we had to order another piece…just for me. yikes…
one day at a time, lovey
at least the ZA was delicious
– and fresh!
we’re allowed to splurge everyone in awhile! that’s why we kill ourselves at the gym and eat so healthy – so it won’t matter when we have the occasional indulgence — my problem is that it hasn’t been so OCCASIONAL ;/
have a great night!
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