My Good Deed

Awhile ago my neighbor had gotten a DVD player and was super excited. One little problem though, she had no DVDs and no clue how to go about getting some. I explained to her how much things have evolved since the VHS/ Eight Track Era and how easy it was to  get DVDs these days. Oh you have Redbox, NetFlix, Blockbuster to name a few. She told me she had no idea how to utilize any of those options., I explained to her the procedures. She said it sounded overwhelming and then asked me if some day when I had some free time would I take her and help her get started. I said sure, because I never have free time so truthfully it was an empty promise.
This weekend I had free time. Lots of it. My conscience bothered me so knowing I had all that time to teach the neighbor yet had no real plans to do it. I thought I might as keep my word and take her out to rent movies.So I called her up and told her Princess and I were headed out to Blockbuster if she wanted to come with, I would be happy to help her. She was so excited. And I mean sooo excited.
I figured  Blockbuster would be the most noncommittal and less technical option so we headed on over. Once we entered the lil sensor thing beeped and she immediately jumped and said loudly "well I 'm here apparently".
She then stood there searching for her eyeglasses in her handbag for 5 minutes. Once she put them on she seemed truly amazed. Much like the kids that first visit Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. She was completely overwhelmed. I gave her a brief tour and offered her to either rent a movie on our card or I would go assist her with signing up for her own membership. She wanted to just "browse". And that she did. Princess and I headed over to the kiddy section so she could pick out a few videos and them I had my turn. Neighbor was still browsing, so I took Princess back to her section and we picked another movie. Still not ready, so I picked yet another movie. She was still not ready so Princess and I went to fetch candy and popcorn. I'm not sure how many of you have a 3 year old but 45 minutes in Blockbuster is waaaay too looong. So I had no choice but to tell the neighbor it was time to go. I offered to help her pick something but she said she would have to come back another day where she could have more time???? Okay whatever.


 I then took her over to MacDonald's to introduce her to the McFrappe that I blogged about here. She was tickled to death with it and loved it. We went to Arbys then back to my house where we had lunch together. Just she, me and Princess. It was fun and I actually enjoyed her company. So  for all my bitching about her I wanted to share the good for once.

Hi...My name is Raquel and I am an Addict

I have an addiction. A really bad, bad, bad addiction. And I need help.

See I do not consider my self the addictive type. I smoke; but only at night, drink; but only at social events, curse, but only at my kids (just kidding now, call off child protective services) 

Anyways, I'm not a big health nut.If you have read my last post, you will know that I am trying to make small changes in my eating habits. One of them is fat. Counting Fat grams. Not excessively but just becoming a bit more aware in the hopes that I can shed this Rhino-like shape  I've adapted. 

To the point..a coworker and I occasionally bring in things for one another...coffee, muffins biscuits, treats, etc. Well one day she brought me something that changed my life for the better at the time and now for the worse. It was something I'd never had before and it was so damn good you can soon find yourself selling off your goods to have it. Yes, dammit, it is that good . And  I know it' s not just me because when I am in line at the drive thru I see every car ahead of me get one too. Here it is....

OMG! This is the best shit ever...ever! I went a lil outta control at first and was getting one of these bad boys everyday. Not good for the budget or the waistline. Then I cut back to 3 a week. When I started my "diet" I said no more period! Okay then maybe 1 per week. But I simply cannot live without them. The fat grams in one is 24fat grams, and trust me that is waaay up there. So I've really tried to stay away but I dream about them, I see them in the road when driving at night, When my kids call "mama!" I hear "mocha!". I cannot control it. I have even skipped meals to make room for the drink. I need help fast. Someone hurry before this drink does me in. I'm actually drinking one while writing this post. Damn it I hate Mcdonalds!
Heres some pics to drive home my point.

Before Mocha

Before Mocha

                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                   Me After Mocha

So have you had this? Am I alone here. If you haven't had this then please share your addiction with me?