I think I found the most expensive way to lose a fraction of an ounce: LASIK surgery. That’s right y’all, I got my eyes zapped yesterday and I’ve never been happier to be several grand poorer. I’m sure I could have found a kid to shine a laser pointer in my eye for free, but fancy surgeons with high-powered lasers cost a bit more. Maybe I should get out a sharpie and append my t-shirt that says “Being this cute is exhausting” to say “Being this cute is exhausting …and expensive.”

I’m typing this on my computer without my glasses on and I can see just fine. I’m also trying to remember to blink frequently to keep my eyes lubricated. (blink) While I probably lost .001 of an ounce when they fried off parts of my eyes, the real benefit during my weigh-ins will come from losing my glasses which weigh one entire once. (blink) Between this, my gall bladder, and those wisdom teeth I had removed perhaps I should start handicapping my weight for you [...]

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I’m going to be one of three guest bloggers at the CalorieLab website from now until January 8 while its owner goes on vacation. It’s like house-sitting, minus the free cable. I was a bit surprised to be asked since CalorieLab is generally a news and information site, whereas here I just shoot my mouth off about whatever I want. But as I’ve probably shown over the past year, I’m always up for a challenge! Plus, now I can add “guest blogger” to my resume. Spiffy!

ETA: I’ll still be blogging here, by the way. I wouldn’t leave you people alone for too long. You might steal my stuff ;)

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