I Can Make Mistakes

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I missed my first Blog entry yesterday. It was a combination of fatigue (I do not sleep enough) and this horrible wind storm. Every so often we get these really bad wind storms in our far corner of Utah. Last night was really bad, the power kept flickering on and off, so we felt it best if we just left the computer off.
I have had a couple of recent experiences with chocolate that have left me feeling either sick or depressed. Anyone can get sick from chocolate if you eat enough, but my experiences involved only a couple of M&Ms. It is my understanding that chocolate is supposed to make you feel happy. I believe that my body has developed an intolerance to chocolate. I may have to give it up entirely. Unfortunately, I seem to crave those things that cause me harm. I love chocolate.

To help me with this task of abandoning my fix, I have decided to create a ritual of sorts. When I see chocolate, and want to eat it, I will destroy it instead. Sort of a kill or be killed approach.

My first attempt at implementing my plan came today. I encountered a poor unsuspecting York Peppermint Patty. I smashed it with a sculptor's mallet! Ha! Pieces flew everywhere! I highly recommend that everyone try smashing food with a hammer or a bat at least once. I found it to be great fun.

Of course five hours later I ate some ice cream with chunks of chocolate in it. It is OK to make mistakes and slip. I will keep the sculptor's mallet handy and possibly my propane torch for my next chocolate encounter. I will not be so easily fooled by the creamy camouflage again.

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