Fluffbuff

  My brain cells get more exercise than any other part of my body so it's no surprise that I am not exactly in top form. No more! I have decided to get in shape before menopause catches up with me and as part of my plan to decouchpotato myself I've been working out for the past five weeks and watching what I eat for three. I also ordered an elliptical machine from Nordic Track. Ha! The saga began on August 2 with the order. It's a long and frustrating story and I'll spare you the boring details. Just know that, after several scheduled and failed deliveries and dozens of phone calls to Nordic Track and the delivery company (Old Dominion), we finally received our package today.

Et voilà. Ze package. [insert expletives here]

Beyond the obvious visible damage, there was no telling how the delicate electronic components of the machine might have been affected by the mishandling, so we sent it back. A few hours and phone calls later, we have a replacement order and hope to see a new, undamaged machine in a week or so.

I had been expecting this package with such enthusiasm and I have to remind myself to stay motivated. After several weeks of exercising and minding my portions, I think I may have lost a pound. Help!