There I was, on a frosty December 19, 2008 morning, my eyes barely open, cradling a cup of tea, and buzzing with anticipation. Snowstorm rumors were swirling, and the Montana Grizzlies were gearing up for the Div I National Championship Game. It was a day primed for excitement – or so I thought!
First on my agenda: braving the body mass measuring device (let’s call it ‘the scale’ for simplicity, though it’s anything but simple). This hunk of judgement is the crankiest gadget in my house. I swear it groaned when I turned it on, almost sympathetically breaking the news: “Buddy, you’re off your goals.” Tea and small portions it is, then!
Off to work I went, armed with my resolve and a naive belief that I’d stick to my dietary plan. Spoiler alert: I was in for a surprise. But first, let’s talk about my winter commute. Biking through the snow? Challenging but potentially fun, right? Just need to tweak my snow rig a bit more. Ah, the eternal quest for ‘a little extra time.’
Fast forward to work. My self-control lasted a whopping five hours. The siren call of the office food proved too strong. There I was, tweeting (yes, Twitter was a thing even back in 2008!) about my culinary escapades and ultimately succumbing to the biscotti. Oh, and let’s not forget the gallons – yes, gallons – of coffee I downed. Because why not?
In between sips and tweets, I realized I’d completely forgotten about not one, but two parties that day. Classic me! So much for my tea and small portion day. The Grizzlies game was still on the horizon, and I was already off the rails. But hey, that’s life, right? Full of unexpected turns, gallons of coffee, and, if you’re lucky, some good football.
Stay tuned for the next part of this adventure where I dive into the Grizzlies game and the unexpected joys of office parties. And remember, no matter how off track you get, there’s always room for a little humor and a lot of coffee.
Resources to Enhance Your Day:
- Montana Grizzlies Football – Relive the Highlights
- The Art of Biking in Snow – Winter Cycling Tips
- Biscotti Bliss – Homemade Biscotti Recipes
- Twitter Nostalgia – Explore Twitter’s 2008 Interface
- Healthy Eating Habits – Nutrition and Diet Tips
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