Wow. Can I just take a minute and say a big THANK YOU to all the amazing readers that commented yesterday? You guys rock. It was so nice to hear from regulars, lurkers and new readers all at once. Your words talked me down from the blogging ledge and I promise you, I’m not going anywhere.
If I could afford it, I would buy you all a pair of designer shoes.
Of course now you’ve put me in a tight spot, because after all those “write on, woman!” comments, I feel like I must impress. And big surprise, today I’ve got nothing.
Want to know how today is Day One of eating no dairy? You remember my battle with dairy, right? My mouth is in love with it, but my stomach? Not so much. After being sick almost every day, I finally started writing down what I eat. And what do you know…I somehow have managed to be eating some form of dairy at almost every meal. I have a college degree, I swear.
No? Don’t want to talk about dairy? Alright, how about how I almost DIED last night?
I’ve been taking Michael’s new Envoy to work the last view days and was on my way home in the post-daylight savings time dark. I was in the right lane heading North and there was someone in front of me and someone next to me in the left lane. As we were coming up a hill, there was suddenly headlights facing us. There was someone driving South in the Northbound lane. And fast!
The driver on my left swerved into my lane to avoid hitting the brilliant driver aiming at us and the rest of us jacked up on our breaks. From 65 to zero pretty damn quickly. It all happened so fast, but as I slowly began to breathe again and was aware of my heart beating out of my chest, the first thing I thought was “Good thing I didn’t get hit in the new car!”
Priorities, people.
I got a great comment from one of my bridesmaids yesterday. She went to get measured for her dress and texted me “…and by the way, my butt is twice as big as my waist!”
Women always notice the important things.
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November 14, 2007 at 12:38 pm
qu33nbee
Oh my gosh! When I was first learning to drive, I turned left on to a busy highway and turned into the wrong lane. I almost got us killed.
I’m so glad you’re here to tell us that story today. And that you didn’t get hit in the new car! Always important! 😉
November 14, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Kari
Tell your bridesmaid it’s OK b/c there was a segment on the morning news about how the bigger your hips, the smarter you are. Apparently, the fat that is stored in your hips is good fat, smart fat. The fat that is stored on your belly is bad fat (duh). So you measure your actual waist and your actual hips and divide the two numbers. The smaller the number, the smarter you are!
November 14, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Sassafras
Holy moly that is SCARY! Glad you’re OK. I’m also glad you don’t have to commute so far for your next job…your “I almost died while driving to/from work AGAIN” stories are nervewracking.
Good luck with the no dairy…I’m sure after a few days it will get easier.
November 14, 2007 at 12:51 pm
littlespoon
That happened here. Some old lady decided it would be fun to go down the wrong exit ramp. She got over a mile before a semi hit her.
The semi actually hit her on purpose. No one ended up being hurt and I’m pretty sire they took her license away after that 🙂
November 14, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Each
good god, this is why public transport is the best transport!
oh, and Kari if that is true, I’m a GENIUS, no really, my boyfriend (sir Mix A Lot) says so.
November 14, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Blue Sunday
Oh lordy! I’m so glad you’re okay!! I would have poo’d myself if that happened to me! Which, um, it’s good you didn’t because new car and all. Be safe out there!
November 14, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Stephanie
If I had to give up dairy? I would die. I LOVE CHEESE. Good luck!
November 14, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Peter DeWolf
A violent battle with dairy… A near collision…
Yet I am left most wondering if a butt twice the size of a waist is pretty standard.
And thinking about how you and I receive very different texts.
November 14, 2007 at 1:10 pm
crystall
I have that problem too, but only with heavy milk it seems like. Or the double-cheese pizza. And ice cream.
I’m also terrified of driving, so that would have been me screaming my friggin head off. Glad you’re ok
November 14, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Lisa
I actually just read an article in freakonomics yesterday that said a higher waist to hip ratio is a gene that is related to intelligence! So the curvier, the smarter, apparently!
November 14, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Anna
We were watching The Biggest Loser last night and one of the contestants ordered a pizza with no cheese. I looked at my husband and said, “I don’t think I could live a life that did not include cheese.” I’m so sorry you have to give it up!
My best friend and I got in a nasty accident when we were in high school because some idiot decided to go the wrong way on a one way. They also didn’t have their little kid in a carseat. It scared me enough that I put off getting my driver’s license for six months. I’m glad that you (and the Envoy) are okay.
November 14, 2007 at 1:57 pm
michelle
i have that same butt to waist ratio… but i don’t think it’s a bad thing 😉 lol
November 14, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Anna
That Anna above is a DIFFERENT one, by the way.
But also glad you are okay.
And I know ALL the dairy-free secrets, come talk to me! It’s really not that bad.
November 14, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Anna
Oh and, you have chosen dresses? Did I miss this?
November 14, 2007 at 3:34 pm
DG
Thank god you didn’t die Molls! WHat would we do without your dairy attacks to read about? More people everyday are cutting out dairy in their diets. Why oh why cheese, must you be so damn DELICIOUS!!!!
November 14, 2007 at 3:42 pm
tia
ugh. now i’m thinking about the size of my butt.
haha j/k so glad you’re still alive molly!!! =)
November 14, 2007 at 4:18 pm
La
You probably weren’t talking about me with the buying shoes, because hi, Christian Louboutin. 🙂 I’m so glad you’re not giving up with the blogging, because I heart you. And the dairy free thing? I did it for a few years, and ended up developing a tolerance after a while, and now can eat most dairy without incident. Hope that happens for you, too!
November 14, 2007 at 4:39 pm
DevilsHeaven
No Cheese=DEATH (for me anyway, especially around THAT time.)
I hate stupid drivers, never a cop around when you need them.
I tried on Wedding Dresses last night. I have no butt. And in those dresses, I have no chest because they SMASH them flat.
Stupid dresses.
November 14, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Katie
Oh my gosh, traffic scares like that stay with me for a long time. Glad you’re okay!
November 14, 2007 at 5:22 pm
caitlynintherye
I’m a gluten and lactose intolerant vegetarian. My life, it is hell.
Did I mention that I have a mad love affair with cheese and breads? Pizza? Yes, I do.
And every single time I am rolling on the floor grasping at my belly because it hurts so much.
November 14, 2007 at 5:54 pm
mcgee
I didn’t get a chance to comment on yesterday’s post, but I am damn glad you’re not going anywhere. As many, many people said yesterday, the reason why many of us even read each other’s blogs is BECAUSE we’re all going through similar things at similar points in our lives right now. But in the end we are all of course unique individuals with our own voices. Anyone who could read would see that.
On today’s post…I’m so glad you’re okay!!!
November 14, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Kiraa
Dude, so scary! How do you like the Envoy? I’ve been curious about it.
November 14, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Darci
I blanked and never commented on yesterday’s post, but wanted to say I am SO glad you aren’t going anywhere! Blogging is most definitely putting yourself out there, so shame on the people who think they can leave anonymous nasty comments & pass judgement. I am glad you’re not letting it get to you – you’re hilarious & I look forward to reading your blog everyday!
November 14, 2007 at 8:29 pm
libby
dear lord woman! thank goodness you’re ok!!!
and also? writing down your food and intake? is a serious kick in the pants….key for accountability! now comes the hard part…phasing out the dairy!
November 14, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Ashley
oh my goodness! So glad you’re ok. those are some scarryyyyy moments.
November 15, 2007 at 11:45 am
chelslove
I have the same thing with Dairy, but I don’t like it that much, so it hasn’t been a big problem. The allergy just sort of.. developed over these past few years, and it has definitely taken some getting used to!
Just reading about the almost-accident is scary! and like everyone else, glad you’re ok!
ps. I love your blog =) you can expect me as a regular reader!