I got pulled over the other morning on the way to work for running a stop sign. That involved getting my first traffic warning, and later my first traffic ticket. Wewts! Fortunately the ticket was for not being able to locate my insurance card. Easily cleared up with a visit to the DMV.

I’m getting homesick, sorta. I think it’s the food. I’m craving a trip to Zippy’s, Gyotaku, Kam Bowling Alley (for awesome oxtail soup!), and Rainbow Drive Inn for ono breakfasts. Cyd and I pigged out the last time we were home; she downed a gallon of Green River while I indulged in loco moco (fried rice kine) and endless Zip Mins. There are days when I can’t get Marukai out of my mind because they sold the best ika seaweed poke ever! Let’s also not forget the malasadas, Napples, Libby’s manapua, and massively massive Hawaiian plate lunches at You Hungry! OMG I miss them all!

This is, of course, all because I’m now on a diet. Well, I’m on one starting tomorrow because the prime rib Broos and I had at Outback tonight kind of chucked my Monday attempt into the crapper. My goal is to be 30 lbs. lighter by Christmas. I want to look as good as Steph!

G’bye, pho (yeah, it’s fattening). Aloha, Khan’s Mongolian. So long, Gina Lollobrigidas.

Hello protein fruit shakes, glycemically good carbs, free weights, and The Firm.