A friend of mine commented to me that I have dated more since my breakup than she has in her entire life.  In the overall context of our e-conversation, this was a compliment.  And yes, it has been quite the bobsled ride.  There are funny stories, ridiculous stories, and ridiculously funny stories in regards to my ups and downs and waiting arounds with the opposite sex.  It fact, the next person who asks,  “Are you writing this all down? because it is wonderful material for your next screenplay.” is going to get punched in the throat.

Last winter, I even received the most horrifying text from a male suitor that I have ever gotten in my life.  I was tempted to write about it at the time, but I couldn’t even retype the words and further perpetuate their power in this universe.  But hey, if you are dying to hear CLICK HERE to donate to Feeding America via my Charity Badge and email me at wgwafa@gmail.com for the full story.  That’s right people donate, you know you want to hear it.

I find that I  struggle with my weight when on a dating streak. I’ll blame it on going out to dinner more, or drinking to dull first dates that have devolved into tiny life interviews making me wish I could just hand them a resume and skip it all.

Check out my special skills.  References can be made available, but only upon request.

But the real truth is that dating downs like Mr. Mortifying Texter drive me straight to comfort eating.  Not that this a proper excuse.  It’s not.  It’s a pattern.  I know it, I own it, but I do it anyway.   Why?  I could state a bunch of bitterly frank phrases like:

• Because somewhere along the line I confused Macaroni & Cheese for love
• Because the only thing that gets ‘Burned’ with Pizza is the roof of your mouth
• Because the delivery man always shows up when you call

Secretly I fear it’s also because, in the moment, it genuinely makes me happy.   There is a movie quote that I love.  From Jerry Maguire, a movie that I don’t love.  But this quote often rumbles through my mind,

I’ve had three lovers in the past four years, and they all ran a distant second to a good book and a warm bath.

Swap out ‘book’ for Battlestar Galactica and ‘bath’ for ice cream, and I hear you girl!

Not to say that this is anyone’s fault. But sometimes regardless of knowledge, comfort is needed.  Somewhere along the line I chose eating for comfort and have relied on food as Plan B on many a post-date night.

I know it, I own it, but I no longer hate myself for doing it.  And I am hopeful that as I continue to find new things that bring me happiness, I won’t do it as often. But it’s a tough world out there, and sometimes comfort is needed.  Here is a great way you can share a little comfort and help support Feeding America if you are unable to donate.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
Feeding America proudly partners with Kraft Macaroni & Cheese for the “Share a Little Comfort” campaign. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is one of America’s classic comfort foods. Knowing the comfort that a simple dish like macaroni and cheese can bring to tables across the country, Kraft is sharing that feeling with those in need with this campaign. Now, with the simple click of a mouse, anyone who visits www.ShareALittleComfort.com can contribute a box to Feeding America. Every click means that one box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese will help feed the hungry … up to one million boxes! Kraft will be making a $100,000 contribution in conjunction with “Share a Little Comfort”. Please visit www.ShareALittleComfort.com to donate a box today.

5 Hours Left to donate.  Thank you to everyone who had already donated and spread the word!! Remember I will personally match anything donated to Feeding America the nation’s largest foodbank via this blog before 5 p.m. today June 30th!

That means for every $1 donated will provide 28 meals for the hungry.  So far we have raised enough for 980 meals.  Keep it going!!   CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Feeding America who receives the proceeds from this blog is working to raise over 1 million dollars to meet the surge in demand before their fiscal year ends.  Tomorrow June 30th.

Right now due to a matching grant from their board of directors, your gift will DOUBLE to provide TWICE AS MUCH FOOD for hungry families.

For the next 24 hours, until 5pm on June 30th, 2009 this White Girl With a Fat Ass will 100% MATCH any donation that you give.  That’s right, if you donate $10, I will donate $10.  If you donate $20, I will donate $20.  If you donate $100, well then I will probably put out.  It’s been known to happen.

Craziness you say?  Maybe, but I firmly believe in work that Feeding America does to help the hungry in our country.  And after freaking out this weekend because someone posted a ‘Fat’ picture of me on Facebook, I decided that perhaps a priority check was in order.  For the next, however long it takes, I will strive to pack a healthy, cost-effective lunch instead of blowing excess money on comfort food and ice coffees in a vain attempt to self-medicate myself out of this funk I have been in lately.

I will set aside that saved money to go towards my own personal WGWaFA matching grant to whatever is raised in the next 24 hours.  So what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE TO DONATE Or spread the word to a friend.  With two matching grants, EVERY $1 DONATED WILL PROVIDE 28 MEALS!!

As I mentioned, I have been battling an insomnia inducing angst as of late.  This weekend, I was one sleepless night away from hallucinating Care Bears. And then a quiet thing turned me around.  I got caught in the rain Saturday (shocker!) going to meet a friend at South Street Seaport.  After the rainstorm, a perfect full rainbow came out over the Brooklyn Bridge.  It was a gift.  I wish you were there, but at least I can share this photo with you.  Thank you to Ephemerist for the photo and for being my friend.

Rainbow Trumps Angst!  Now GO! 24 hours and counting…

In honor of every student taking AP Tests across the country and of every AP Teacher, and AP Coordinator who has worked hard to make the magic happen-  this is for you.  You will either get the reference or you won’t. Like last year, if I told you I would have to kill you. And once again kids, for the Love of Leonidas do not take pictures of your AP Exams and post them on the web.  It helps no one.

Remember this Saturday, May 9th,  is  the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

CLICK HERE TO SPREAD THE WORD to family and friends.  Comment on how and who you spread the word to below (or email me at wgwafa@gmail.com)  and you will be entered to win a free ticket to MEL & EL: SHOW &TELL on May 15th!!

Only one more week until I lift my personal prohibition.  Traditionally, May is one of my favorite months of the year.  This year however, for various reasons, it has sucked eggs.  There are many times over the last week when I would have loved to have stuck my whole head into a pitcher of Margaritas.   Which, little known fact, is surprisingly good for the skin.  But if you are wearing silk, avoid the darker ‘Ritas like Pomegranate or Strawberry. Lesson learned the hard way.   But I have refrained.  Why?  Because I’m Italian and my natural instinct is to guilt you people into participating in my Stamp Out Hunger campaign.  Come on people, SPREAD THE WORD, tell me about it, win ticket to fun show!

But on the upside, the lack of boozing has made me embrace better choices.  I’ve even been getting up in the mornings and going to the gym this week.  Well twice so far, but that’s two times more than before!  I feel so healthy I’m ready to punch someone in the face.   Good times.

oh and I got to see Star Trek on Tuesday (jealous? you should be!) and I liked it so much I wanted to go back in time and embrace my 15-year-0ld-ST:TNG-convention-attending-fat-teenage-ass.  Since I could not go back in time, I went home and slept with my phaser instead.  Whatever that means to you.