Over The Hump

(The following was written a few days before my 100 LBS. Extravaganza while I was also preparing to deliver the customary speech. I wanted to say something at the party about my good friend Yvette, only realizing the day of that I had already done just that in the blawg. So I pretty much delivered what you see here, with a few embellishments. -- M.)

Well, folks, I've made it over the hump. As of Friday, June 4, I've lost 110 lbs. It's taken me a little over a year and a half, and it ain't been easy. But I feel like I've pretty much pulled off a miracle, and I'm not done yet. I've got a few more to lose and I'm gonna do it, by God!

I have a very good friend here in Atlanta who owns a post-production studio where I do a lot of work. I've known her since I started at Cartoon Network, and back when I was at my heaviest she always showed concern for me and tried to help me slim down. When I developed sleep apnea and learned that it was imperative that I lose weight, she's been behind me and supported me all the way.

When I decided to have my 100 LBS. Extravaganza to celebrate the big milestone, I told her I wanted to talk to her about using the studio because it's huge, close to work, everyone knows where it is, and my place barely holds me. So I go to meet with her one day, she sits me down, and she says she'd been thinking about the whole thing since I first mentioned it to her. "Look," she said, "I haven't had a party here in a long time, and you have lost 100 pounds, for God's sake. I'm so proud of you. So I'm gonna get some beer, BBQ, and all the rest. All you have to do is show up." Well, you can imagine the look on my face. I still find it hard to believe, and the party's coming up on June 18th. So I promise you'll get a full report, plus pictures of the property damage.

And remember...for all of your post-production needs, call Yvette at Soapbox Studios. She'll take care of you.

She's always taken care of me.