Yep, two numbers for the day…

500: This is my 500th post on the blog!

On March 31, 2009 I started this blog…and today (this very post) is my 500th entry.  Posting had been irregular until this year, when I took the “Post A Day 2011” challenge.  Now, it’s a regular part of my day – whether I simply post a photo, link, video, or song that hits me or even, occasionally something little deeper – wherever I happen to find myself.

I wrote about my reasons for starting the blog here and here.

100: Today, I crossed the 100-pounds lost threshold!

Actually, 101.2 pounds – woohoo!

On January 11, 2010, I decided to get serious about my weight (again).  My desired goal was just shy of the 100-pound mark, so I thought I’d go just a bit more…you know, the old “rounding” thing.

So, I’m at goal – and now, 549 days later, I enter maintenance mode.  This time, my mind is set on making the lifestyle change permanent.

I blogged about the one-year mark here and the 75-pound mark here.  I’ll probably write a post about the process of maintaining in the future.

CBS’ new reality TV show…

Click the image to enjoy the preview…

And now, the requisite quote:

“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include
the freedom to make mistakes.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

In general, the following are true:

• The dental office has “pretty smiles” photos strategically placed throughout the facility…and always where you can see them while sitting in the chair and receiving “counseling” from the dentist.
• The magazines in the dental office are predominantly geared toward female patients…or at least it seems that way.
• Most offices have a child’s “play area”, though some may be better than others.
• The dentist will be at least 12 to 15 minutes late for an appointment.
• The “here we go” tease. You know, you hear “<insert name>, it’s your turn!”  Then, you’re ushered to the room to wait another 10 minutes…or longer.
• The dental assistant will engage in pleasant, small talk, attempting to mitigate the dentist’s tardiness.
•  The dental assistant WILL place the ice-cold bib chain on the patient’s bare neck rather than outside the shirt collar.  “Oh, is that cold?”  <tee-hee-hee>
• Once it’s your turn, the dentist will also make pleasant, small talk, thereby attempting to further mitigate his tardiness.  [The thing is, he’s a nice guy and you know it’s probably not his fault he’s running late…]

There are probably other “dental truths”, but these are a few that came to mind as I was waiting for my 45-minute delayed appointment today.

Oh, and I have another appointment tomorrow…!