currently my favorite wine is probably Cave Spring Riesling 2005 from Niagara on the Lake region. i actually discovered it while living in the fingerlakes wine region (ithaca) and probably bought out all the bottles the liquor store down there had. it’s a bit sweet but has a nice finish–not bitter or too sweet, almost a dry finish. it’s yummy. and not too too pricey. but of course, there’s nothing like a french wine. but being the new teacher that i am, cannot afford those expensive wines on a regular basis.

treats? must STOP eating white corn tortilla chips with a hint of lime. addictive.

and i’ve lost a total of 31 pounds since last May. so must not let the holidays destroy that. i haven’t really tried hard to do it, just changed a few things, such as how often i eat, how much i eat (half of what i used to in a portion), and the time of day i stop eating (today would be an exception). plus i run my ass off at work. seriously, the pedometer says i walk five miles at work and that’s without trying.