Did not eat a bite at the Chocolate Reception I Hosted!

I did not eat a single bite of anything at the chocolate reception I hosted.  I had to touch just about everything to plate it, and arrange it.  And then, some well-meaning moron (I mean dedicated church member), brought my absolute favorite childhood treat -- no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies.  I made them when I was a kid (obviously, from the size of my butt even then) -- but I love those things.

When I took the plastic wrap off, the smell wafted up, and she made them really small, and I thought "Just one little one" before I smacked myself up the side of the head and went to find my husband and tell him to come protect me from evil cookies! 

I made it through the entire event, including clean up -- then we went to a late dinner where I had an absolutely wonderful lamb tagine!  Which I'll have a couple more times this week.

Chocolate Dessert Party = 0, Linda=1

Now, I'm prepped for next week's "Dessert Gala".  That will also have a few cheese plates, so it won't be so bad!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Good for you, Linda!  One in a long series of successes over the rest of your life!

To be honest with you, I never had any doubt that you would/could do this.  Your dedication shines through in every post.  I hope you feel well deserved pride in your ability to do the right thing.  This experience will make it easier to do the right thing next time too.  Congratulations. 

Way to tough it out! You are lighting the way and I'm following you lady! Great job!

Wow, you're amazing! Many kudos!

I agree with Elina. From when you were pre op I could tell from your posts and your very level headed approach that you were going to be one of the successful ones. And such a great writer!!!! Have you thought of doing some professional writing? WTG!!!!!!

LOL -- Thanks!  Guess what my grad degree is in -- Journalism!  Now I do web usability, so it's good to know that I can still write a coherent sentence (except for the typos!).  I always enjoy your posts, and would like to read more about your traveling adventures!

Great job, Linda!  I love how you didn't succumb to that temptation, especially the one rooted in your childhood.  Those can be tough ones to resist. 

Great job employing another one of the tools we have:  your mini support group! 

Keep up the GREAT work!  You really are an inspiration!

You know when you said you were hosting a chocolate reception, I thought to myself - wow, just wow.....

Congrats to you for the excellent job and your strength this time will fortify you for the next. Rock on!

Really well done!  I'm not sure I would have been as successful.  You should be proud of yourself!!