Don't Let the Grinches Get You Down!

[misplaced southerner]

good morning friends. as most of you know, i am a teacher at an elementary school. schools are NOTORIOUS for "treats". if you want to get rid of snack stuff, just set it out in the staff lounge and it is GONE.

this time of year, our wonderful parents and others that work with us bring in so many goodies for us as a thank you or just out of kindness. today, we had 4 boxes of fresh donuts and some really yummy looking candy waiting for us at our break. when i got there, i filled my water bottle. in walked......our resident grinch. she piled her napkin with 2 donuts, a handful of candy, then she turned and looked at me and in her most snide tone of voice said (extemely loudly of course) "are you STILL losing weight. GOD you look SKINNY!" (as if i had a germ or something.) i just smiled and said, "i guess so". then she proceded to announce to all who were in there that i was NOT eating the treats provided and what kind of ungrateful sport i am. all of course, laughing like she was telling a good joke.

well, i just smiled to myself. i feel good. i don't have a tummy ache. i am wearing my cute brown tights and plaid miniish-skirt and fitted sweater... today my head does not hurt, i am not bloated, i have my wits about me, no foggy brain and i have tons of energy. think i am gonna trade that for 2 donuts...HECK NO!

so today, while all of you are battling your OWN grinches, just smile. remember, in the end, even the grinch learned what was best for him and maybe your co-workers will too. stand your ground. just like the whos down in whoville....smile sweetly and share what you know...and all the grinches will wonder why you are feeling so great and looking so happy and pretty soon, they might even come around. hey, if it can happen to the grinch, it can happen to anyone!

[OzLover]

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Thanks for the chuckle!! Hope the grinch doesn't choke on her donut!!

Glenda

[blue996]

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Such a great post! Thank you!

[elsy]

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Betsy, I must agree. I too work at a school and the Career Center is covered with goodies. Oh, and to top it all off, my secret santa has been putting all kinds of treats in my box every day.

I had thought about writing a note in my box and saying something like this:

"Dear Secret Santa,

Thank you so much for the presents, however, I do not eat sweets and you shouldn't either. I'll take the christmas cards, bows, and even the pretty boxes, but not the candy. Merry Christmas to you too!"

But then I thought, " I better not!" LMOF

[jlyn]

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Great post!!! Good for you!

[apple]

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Thanks for the chuckle!! Hope the grinch doesn't choke on her donut!!

Glenda

Oh, that just went through my mind first....


MisS! Thank you for posting that. good for you to avoid it all and enjoy your awesome clothes

I just came back from my youngest's Christmas party....there was TONS of stuff from the front office to the teacher's lounge. It was spilling out all over the place. It was like Willy Wonka vs Dunkin Donuts.

And since I've been in a foul mood already....it's not even after Christmas blues, yet, I had a moment I almost reached and then decided to just choose not to. I walked...rather....walked really fast since running in the halls is not allowed (even for parents lol) away.

Ugh....choosing not to was just the hardest thing, but I didn't want to feel or look the way some of those folks were/had to be...zoombie-eyed, proud that they'll start their NY Resl Jan 1st, off their diet for today, etc..


Thank you!

[Adena]

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Great post, Betsy. Of course, that woman was jealous. You very nicely didn't mention her size, but I'd have to bet she wasn't tiny herself.

Problem is, I think the Grinch has invaded my body. I need a Grinch-orcism.

[julirama723]

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Betsy, loved the post! I'm steering clear of the work room these days, too many treats! I've come across a lot of Grinches this season, saying "Oh, have a little, it's Christmas" and other such nonsense. I even had a friend tell me I'd "better watch out for that Atkins diet, it's dangerous" as I sat there eating a plate full of fresh veggies and dip.

Yeah.

I just sort of laugh and smile at these people, they have no clue. And usually they're telling me how it's OK to eat whatever the food is, all while assuring me that it's healthy, while they scarf down cookies, chocolates, donuts, and white bread like it's going out of style, and then wonder why they gain 10 pounds every holiday?

[sallyseachange]

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Nice one Betsy!

[bivium6]

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Great post. I had one person at work who said I just had to try this, and I smiled and said no thanks, and then they remembered and was like "just chew and spit it back out." I couldn't do anything but laugh.

That sounds so cool to have someone say to you "GOD you look SKINNY."

[misplaced southerner]

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hey all!!! i love it that all of you are dealing with YOUR grinches!!! i am going to visit another one of mine today who, despite a 40 pound loss, REFUSES to acknowledge it. that's ok....i know and that is all that matters......oh, and as i was scurrying out the door after work to get to the dentist, ANOTHER grinch was standing curbside waiting for her ride and shouted after me "SO!.....LOOKS LIKE YOU HIT YOUR GOAL!"........now THAT grinch is starting to get it!!!

i LOVE your grinch stories...any more! come on little whos....let's take'em on!

[hopejoy]

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Grinches must be getting to me... as I've had a few cheats... bites only... nothing like in the past... but it does make my tummy hurt... got to resist the grinches! I'll be thinking that today. Good job misplaced! You rock!

And everyone wonders why everyone gets sick at Christmas time!!!! duh!
liz

[apple]

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I'm keeping the "grinches" in mind today while I head outside my home....they're everywhere!!!

Goodwill neighbors dropped off cookies at our front door last night. I threw them in the trash immediately when I saw them. I feel bad for the folks putting their time, money, and effort into putting these...but it drives me nuts. This is the 2nd time this year some "loving" neighbor's dropped off goodies. ugh...

[TwitterBean]

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Thanks for the chuckle!! Hope the grinch doesn't choke on her donut!!

Glenda

LOL! I'm heading into a family dinner that will be totally grinchville...My dad's making his famous choc fudge, meatballs (my mom's the best in the world) baked ziti....an Italian christmas! Thank god there will be london broil and antipasta salad! My father tends to get irrate when people don't eat his food.............Good to know it's not just my pops. Thanks for the laugh!

Liz

[SunnySmile501]

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I would have had to flash my trademark smile and say loudly, "Why, thank you! I didn't think anyone noticed!" Then I would have pranced right out of there!

I love to bake and I am lucky. Both of the pastors from my church, both thin and fit, can smell a cookie a mile away. I find baking cookies to be very therapeutic and they both have said it is their duty to help dispose of my therapy output. The church secretary is very fond of my oatmeal raisin cookies.


Sunny!