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February 14, 2008
Look at That Giant Tower of Cheese!
This was really funny, though I wonder if it was a "You had to be there" moment.
The management attorney, one Robert C. Ufberg (what does the C stand for? Curtis?) was in our negotiating room on his way out but still standing in the door checking a few details with Edward. My committee (Danny C most of all) had been waiting eagerly for the cheese plate that the Radisson always provides for our negotiations. When it arrived on a cart just behind Ufberg, with two giant wheels of chevre standing upright in the center, I exclaimed, "Look at that giant tower of cheese!"
Ufberg, however, didn't know that the cheese plate was directly behind him. So he was quite confused, thinking that I was referring to him.
It's not often that a union representative confuses Ufberg. Edward does it more than Ufberg is used to. But being called a tower of cheese? That's a bit much for Bob.
We all had a tremendous laugh about the whole thing. "I don't think I've ever been called a tower of cheese," said Ufberg.
He had to think awhile about how he had been called both better and worse. I told him we'd try to do better next time.
Meanwhile, I got through the day eating nothing but my weighed and measured food. MR packed my salad, I had cottage cheese for breakfast, I resisted the cheese plate with no trouble, and I even resisted when Danny C ate dinner on the way home. He had an eggwhite omlette at a Perkins on the way back to Philly and I was starving but I ate nothing. I knew there would be food at home. I've gained some weight in the last few weeks of parties, and I have to stay strict for awhile. He's totally supportive: Danny C is actually one of the easiest to get along with people I've ever met. He just does his thing and expects others to do theirs. It's a blessed relief.
MR and I didn't get to have a real Valentine's Day dinner because I was working in Scranton till late, but we've planned a special weekend. Film at eleven... just kidding!
Posted by april at February 14, 2008 9:09 PM
Comments
April,
I've enjoyed reading your blogs in my pursuit for information on CR. I was wondering if I might pick your brain for information. I would like to start CR but am not sure where to begin. I have read "The Longevity Diet" by CR President Brian Delaney. Although it was interesting, I still feel lost as to how I should approach CR. Anyway, if you have any suggestions on books or websites that have helped you along, I would be ever so grateful!!
Katie Taylor
Posted by: Katie Taylor at February 15, 2008 11:08 AM
Hi April, I'm a long-time reader of your blog, and in fact, it was you who inspired me to take up CR and pretty much change my entire lifestyle. I am now, however a full-time raw vegan and I am very curious to know what both your and MR's opinions are on the raw vegan movement. I've been raw vegan for 2 years now and actually feel even better than when I was eating cooked faire during CR. I still do practice CR, but with raw vegan foods. The physical changes in me after having gone raw have been astounding. Perfectly clear skin, brighter eyes, highly-atuned senses (ie. hearing, tasting, seeing, etc.), clearer thinking, the list can go on and on. The one misconception about being raw vegan is that most raw foodists say that they can eat as much raw food as they like, without gaining weight. I have found this to be not true, and have stuck with the CR aspect of weighing and measuring to ensure I do not go over on my daily calories, and continue to obtain the correct level of vitamins & minerals, etc. There are boundless articles, blogs, etc. on the raw food movement. Some negative, but most are extremely positive. My personal experience has been positive. As I value both your and MR's opinions, your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!
Posted by: Shauna at February 15, 2008 12:55 PM