Best Laid Plans

Tonight was a free night.  Choir practice was cancelled, so I had the night off.  I love it when you get a free night that you weren’t expecting — it’s like getting a small present.  So, what should I do with all that extra time in my schedule? 

Let’s see…I could check out the kickboxing class at LifeTime, go see a movie, hang out with friends I haven’t seen in a while, or catch up on errands.  All of those options would have been great.  Apparently, my body had other plans.

Instead of having fun on my night off, I’m sitting on the couch wallowing about in misery.  The cold/flu season is in full swing, and I just got inducted into its league of doom.  Sore throat, fever, chills, congestion — sounds like a NyQuil commercial, eh?  Oh well, I’m hoping it’ll pass quickly.  Say a prayer for me when you get a chance.  I need it, especially since I can’t take any time off this week (too busy).

Since I’m sick, I’m watching TV tonight.  First up, American Idol.  It had some pretty funny moments.  Paula was late, and when she arrived, she was acting a bit odd (too much alcohol on the plane perhaps?).  Ryan Seacrest became a temporary judge after criticizing Simon’s judging abilities (Paula took over his job as the interviewer).  But the best moment, hands down, was when the girl came down the escalator with her gold acceptance paper.  With passion, she declared, “I’m going to prove Simon wrong.  I will be America’s Next Top Model!”  Hmm….sorry…wrong show.

Afterwards, we watched “The Biggest Loser:  Couples”.  I love this show.  It’s amazing to see lives transformed by losing weight and eating healthier.  I always get great tips watching the show–the sugar thing tonight spoke to me.  I used to drink tons of soda, but now I’m down to one soda a day (yay).  The escalator contest between Jillian and Bob was a bit unfair.  I know Jillian is one of the toughest trainers alive, but she is still a woman and as such, has some disadvantages when going head-to-head against Bob.  Oh well, I don’t think she really wanted to choose the teams anyway — it would’ve been tough for her to pick some and reject the others. 

All right…that’s all from me tonight.  I’m going to sign off early and try to get some rest.