Tonight I had my Rotary Club's Holiday Dinner at Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf. It was actually relatively easy. There was a no-host bar, so without free booze, that's simple, don't drink! The food was okay, but nothing I was really craving ... oh ... and it was a buffet. Something about that made it easier to avoid. I didn't have to explain to a waiter that I wasn't eating. I just didn't go near the buffet.
At dinner, I sat next to one of my closest friends and an older gentlemen. He was quite charming and interested in what I did for a living. So, instead of eating, I talked. I told him stories about my job and he asked a lot of questions. What a great way to keep from filling up! I only drank one diet coke and even though I hadn't eaten anything since breakfast, it wasn't a problem.
The only true issue I have with some of the parties are the friends that don't invite me to their parties to "spare" me the problem with being around food. Hey, I'm a grown-up people. I can make up my own mind. If I feel it will be an issue, I won't attend. However, despite the temptation, I would still like to socialize and spend times with my friends. Wait, maybe it's just an excuse. Maybe they simply didn't want to invite me. Sad face. Hopefully I haven't gotten too boring over these last few months on this diet!
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