It's Saturday, I'm at work for the last time before my surgery. Feeling ambivalent about that. I like my job (most days) and will miss my co-workers while I'm off. Tomorrow I start clear liquids. Have to get more SF Popsicles. I've munched through my supply during my pre-op diet. These have been a blessing. I really like crunching and being able to munch on a popsicle has kept me away from the Pringles (now banned from my house). Today, I'm struggling against wanting to get "one last" goodie before I start clear liquids.

Yesterday a well-intentioned aquaintance brought me a little present from a new bakery that opened nearby. It was a chocolate dipped croissant and it looked and smelled heavenly. I have no idea how it tasted. I gave it to one of my co-workers. Yay me. She also brought me a menu from the place, which was worse that the treat. They have these things called papa rellenas (potato balls). OMG...I've been looking for these things since having them at a party 5 years ago. They're these little balls of mashed potato filled with seasoned ground beef, then lightly breaded and deep-fried...mmmmmmmmmm. I REALLY want one. Really, really want one. I keep trying to justify going over there and getting just one to satisfy the craving. I feel like, if I have just one I can stop obsessing over it. But I also realize that, if I allow myself to have one, I set myself up for allowing myself other things. I know it's best to just stick to my plan. I'm going to try.:cursing: