ameliorate

ameliorate: to make or grow better, to improve

I would confidently say that this weekend was ameliorative for my mood considering...

I lost my favorite black studded belt and went and waded through a sea of Saturday shoppers and bought a new one, only to find it the next morning.

And then at derby practice I was punitively sucker-punched in the boob.  During one drill, gawd forbid,  I toe-stopped instead of t-stopped and my coach came up real close and ordered me to put my hand out.  So I put my hand out, and prepared myself for her to vapidly smack my hand.  But then she smacked me in the boob instead. It hurt. Later during practice I was told a "grand slam" is a delicious breakfast at Denny's.  I also got three nifty new bruises!  And to think, I did this all while wearing hot shorts and knee high socks...who needs a crapy boyfriend when you've got roller derby?!

but I am most proud of the following...

While grocery shopping, I successfully walked by the Halloween candy display at Fred Meyer's without buying anything. Success! Usually I have mush for will power, like mashed potatoes. I just melt the minute they pour butter over me. Take for example the other morning on my way to class, I had a package of reese's peanut butter cups in my bag and took one out and ate it, then tried for the life of me to save the other.  But honestly, its destiny was doomed as soon as I put it in my bag.  The poor thing never even made it to my next class and all because of my non-existant will power.

Also, I'm proud of my keen decision making skills.  I think it was Wednesday night, I heard a strange beeping noise coming form the hall of my apartment complex…and I seriously considered getting out of bed but I choose to perish in the flames instead. This was a quality decision because not only was I sleepy and apathetic but also when I woke up in the morning, I was still alive.

9/21/10 In regards to K's comment: you make a fantastic point! however, even if they were called "mud enemies," I'd probably still eat them. and besides, I figure if all else fails in life, I'll just get a job hosting a tv show like "Kid in a Candy Store." delicious!