Maurette's Adventures

They say everybody has a cross to bear. I know because I got mine. I have been trying to get rid of it for as long as I can remember and I haven't been able to. I try. I really do try but it is like fighting against windmills. You can see them, they look fragile but the current is strong. It has been three weeks and I have been good. Sure, I had a piece of cake but honestly how could that sliver possible result in weight gain. I exercise, I don't eat rice or spaghetti or potatoes. The most I can eat is cornflakes. I got yoghurt coming out of my ears and nose, I spend so much money on fruit. For nothing. Well, I am tired. I give up. I can't do this anymore. My brain is tired, my will is tired, my body is tired. I need help. Alone I can't do it. It is like I am not allowed to do it. This sucks real bad.

Last weekend I went to Puerto Rico. We had this trip booked for monthsd. I believe we booked it in December. The plan was to go shopping. Because as lovely and lively this island is, there is no real shopping possibilities. Now y'all know shopping is like torture for me. I think I could be spending my time reading a book and actually relaxing instead of walking around on hurting feet and looking at things I can't afford anyway. And all that for a small moment of pleasure after which the pain of having wasted money will hit you like a ton of bricks. So there I was living in Plaza las Americas or rather sitting on benches across Plaza las Americas while everyone else went to do there thing. But what I won't forget is our time at Best Buys. I wanted a Kindle. There were actually just a few things on my list. I wanted books, movies and a Kindle. So on we went to Best Buys. After the glorious moment of parting with my money and carrying my Kindle out of the store, we stopped d...