Wow, its been a while since I have truly written anything. I mean, I don’t mind writing 280 characters or less at a time…but a blog post? I think its been six years. Six years.
Some things have changed. I was in restaurants then. God I hated being in restaurants. I was a manager. I was the enemy. I was the one that bartenders and waiters and cooks hated. I was the one that was not allowed to take a day off. I was the guy who would be a dishwasher when one didn’t show up. But hey, I got a salary every week and health insurance. Not a bad deal for taking my dignity. But there was no way out. It was all I knew.
Then I got an opportunity. It was a good one. Sadly, I was partnered with someone who was a bad person. I mean a bad person. Evil. But that is for another day.
And then I had ANOTHER opportunity. But the pandemic took that away from me. So I took a chance. My life is all about taking chances now. I decided to make and sell art. It is the hardest thing to do. My day consists of people shitting on me and more people shitting on me. I hear that my art sucks, that a four year old could do it, and I am an embarrassment to the art community. I have heard this so much.
But funny thing about me is I kept going. And I realized that it helped me cope with depression and anxiety. It helped others do the same. Oh yeah, I have depression and anxiety. But that’s for another day.
I also started selling sports cards. Its fun but incredibly hard. But believe it or not, it is very similar to the career I had before the pandemic, except on a smaller scale.
Okay I am going off on tangents here. Lets get to why you are here.
Actually, why are you here? Maybe because I posted this on Twitter and begged you to read it and sign up to follow me here? I think so.
Well, I am fat. I was fat in 2008. I lost 226 pounds then. From 424 pounds to 198. And guess what, I gained it back! And lost again. And gained again. And lost again. And gained again as well.
Well, in early 2020 I was on a real good eating regimen. I was working out like crazy. And then Coronavirus hit. It was only three confirmed cases at the time. I mean, that could be contained, right? Then they canceled sporting events. Then they made school virtual. And then my life was turned upside down. Hey, maybe you can relate!
And I got fat. Wow, did I get fat. I ate. I have an addictive personality so I find ways to cope. I do not drink. I do not smoke. I do not abuse any drug. Nope. I eat. A lot. A whole lot. And when you are not active and you eat more than a supermarket, chances are you gain a lot of weight. And I did.
And I got more depressed. And more anxious.
And then the vaccine came out. I got it right away. Then the booster. Then for kids 12 and up. And then for all kids. I should have eaten well the whole time. But I didnt. And I did make the commitment to join a gym and change my eating for life. Lol, how many times have I said that? I AM NEVER EATING BAD AG…oh wow, is that red velvet?
But the truth is I am ready. I am ready to write again. This isn’t a weight loss blog. This isn’t a political blog. This is more about my thoughts daily. I don’t weight loss secrets. I don’t need advice. I just want you to listen to me. That is all I ask.
Anyway, I have gone to the gym for two days. I have eaten well for two days. And my head is getting clear again.
So buckle up and enjoy what I have to say. Or not.
But either way, enjoy the show.