I began my blog weighing in at a whopping 263 pounds... although I like to remind myself that I have actually removed 28 pounds from body since January 1, 2014. Yes it was a New Years Resolution.
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| Gerard and Me (Darcy) |
I have them, I posted my rules here in the "Tools and the Rules" post of June 22.
There is more to tell in this story of weight loss: an ill-fated trip to Costco, the BBQ that called my bluff, the Taco Time Lunch. So stay tuned, follow by email, recommend this read and leave a comment if you are so moved.
Thanks for reading.
The reference to the adage, "It ain't over till the fat lady sings" is derived from a volcanic event that occurred in the 1800s. Mont Serrat erupted, and sent a gas cloud of toxic poisonous gases down the mountain toward the town. *( I forget which island it is) The governor was warned by scientists in the new field of geology and vulcanology, but said that the volcano would not erupt in the time frame (they tended to give absolutes then) given by them, and everyone could take their time. It erupted violently, but also with poisonous gas and wind. A prisoner who had tried to escape was the only one to survive in the prison, but his jailor was evaporated before his eyes. He ducked back into his cell, covered his head and body with the mattress and the water from the bucket near him and laid flat. He had severe burns but lived, with horrible PTSD, as it is called today.
ReplyDeleteIn the harbor there was a rush for the ships, and some civilians on one of them didn't make it below decks to relative safety, and the gases enveloped them. The living were rescued, and told of a woman who sang, which the rescuers heard faintly, who was the last one alive above decks. She was described as the last one on deck who was known to be alive, as a sailor heard her voice singing hymns to bolster the spirits of the others waiting for help. The "fat lady" was a spiritual and faithful woman, whose courage was a light to the others dying with her. I think of it more as a compliment than a disparaging remark. But that is me...
Thank you for this different spin on the phrase. I didn't come across this reference, although it is interesting. It does make it nice to think of it as a compliment. Thanks for reading. Love you, sis.
DeleteFirst off I wanted to say, well done Darcy! Its amazing to see someone utilizing the food labels as a dietary program. It seems to be very unique and a really cool way to lose weight.
ReplyDeleteSecondly you used the term "Its not over tell the fat lady sings" correctly. It means that one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress. And that event wasn't about a sailor who had a date on Cheviot Hills. The phrase is referencing the stereotypically overweight sopranos of operatic performances specifically the Grand Opera. The "fat lady" is the valkyrie Brünnhilde, who is traditionally presented as a very pompous lady with a horned helmet, spear ,and shield. Her aria lasts almost twenty minutes and is the last performance which leads to the end of the opera. well that was the end of my performance, keep up the great work Darcy, I cant wait to read what you write next.
Hey Richard, thank you for your kind words. It is nice to know you are reading. All my references do point to the Brünnhilde version of "the Fat Lady" phrase, even though one note stated there was no proof. Ah, controversy, it gets everyone talking.
DeleteI do hope you stay tuned for all the excitement to come... the Costco trip will be mind-boggling and I have yet to post my "spinning diminishing Darcy." I know, the anticipation!