Tips from JOHN

Hmmm, well, as I missed the 'how-to-eat-too-much' help msgs, how about if I contribute to the 'how-to-recover' msgs?

1) Ok, moan and groan. You're probably doing this already anyway, so just up the volume a bit. This actually doesn't necessarily make you FEEL better, but the pity factor from your SO and friends sure is cool. Of course, make sure the do not bring you anything to eat.. especially that often used home remedy, chicken soup. I think you've had enough beak-food for a while. As you moan and groan, however, roll your eyes to your loved one and say 'Trying to win you a trip to the Caribbean was worth it.' That always will get them.

2) Think to yourself, 'Hey, I just saved a lot of money! I don't have to eat for a week! It was worth it!' Repeat this mantra to yourself. Out loud sorta kills the pity factor (see pt 1). God knows we need more pity.

3) Think of people starving in Africa. Know that you have just disqualified yourself from the possibility of ever starving to death. It was worth it.

4) If you won, it was worth it! Those cruises have great foo... oh, nevermind. But you CAN lie out and get a tan.. especially on your stomach. Careful it doesn't block the sun for your SO, and be sure to rotate every 30 minutes in 90 degree rotations in order to tan all sides of that beach ball evenly.

5) Lastly, as you are working on your second gallon of the 'pink stuff', think of all the amusement you provided yourself and your friends. We ain't laughing at you (especially if you won!) but with you. It was all definitely worth it!

Gratz Mike!