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It may not seem like such a long time, but I must say for as much as I enjoy keeping my website up to date, it has been a while since I posted anything. And to all my readers I just want to say I’m sorry! Apparently the world didn’t stop turning for me!!! Lol…

I’m back now and I don’t plan on leaving you again for more than 1 day in between posts :-) Like all of us sometimes, I was going through some yucky personal stuff. It took some  time and reflection to realize that occasionally, a negative dip in our lives is required to appreciate the better things around us. It’s when things are not going as well as we like that our faith is tested. Look at it as a requirement or reminder that keeping the faith will always get you through tough times…no matter how “small” someone else may make the situation to be. Below is one of my favorite lines from Jewel’s “Stronger Woman in Me”,

I’m gonna love myself more than anyone else, Believe in me, even if someone can’t see. I’m going to be my own best friend, Stick with me till the end, Won’t lose myself again, never, no, ’Cause there’s a stronger woman…A stronger woman in me

Take this and apply it to your life. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a great day, a crumby one, are getting back into the groove of things (like me) or see a “dip” coming up. Share it with your children, your parents, your friends, brother or sister and co-workers. And most importantly, count your blessings and thank the good Lord for the strength he gives you every day and the opportunity to wake up and make a real difference in someone’s life. Sometimes the worst feeling in the world is that of being taken advantage of or taken for granted…I believe this happens because the “taker” needed it more than you did and you were stronger :-) !!

So go and punch that crap in your life to the side and go for a run! We are back!!!

I’m not going to berate you with the common sense stuff on how much you should be eating this holiday season, a hem, CHRISTMAS season (it’s my blog and I’ll say CHRISTMAS if I want to). I’m not saying that paying attention to what you’re eating isn’t important by any means! Of course you should watch watching that and how much, but this practice needs to be in play all year round. So, in my valiant effort of not being a food scrooge, I just want you to have a wonderful time as you celebrate the season with friends and family. Be thankful for what you have. If you are reading this on your own computer, bear in mind that you are considered to be very wealthy in many parts of the world! More importantly, I said this in the beginning of my blogging: “The best things in life aren’t things!” You’re blessed! Remember that.

So in honor of this VERY festive season, I wanted to instead share with you a funny article that I came across. I certainly hope that some of his sarcasm will resonate with you and you might think twice about grabbing that third piece of pie :) Think of this as a stress reliving post, yeah…that’s it. Just tell yourself that.

Ladies and gentleman, for your shear enjoyment, I present “Funny Holiday Eating Tips” by Craig Wilson.

Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls.

Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it’s rare. In fact, it’s even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can’t find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn into an eggnog-alholic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It’s later than you think. It’s Christmas!

If something comes with gravy, use it. That’s the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they’re made with skim milk or whole milk. If it’s skim, pass. Why bother? It’s like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people’s food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year’s. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you’ll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don’t budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They’re like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you’re never going to see them again.

Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don’t like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it’s loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

One final tip: If you don’t feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven’t been paying attention.

Reread tips, then start over. But hurry: January is just around the corner.