Evil

Evil lurks in the lobby of my office. It takes the form of an orange and black ceramic bowl with a happy face filled with sweets. This looks and sounds very innocent, but truth be told, it is a true test of will power. Once jumbo-sized bags of candy are stocked in store shelves, it is a sign that the holidays are approaching, and approaching fast. The chilly weather urges people to cozy up in a warm room and be inactive. Numerous parties with family and friends are a wonderful excuse to eat more than your stomach can handle. At this time of the year, thoughts of warm molten chocolate cake, buttery snickerdoodles, and rich fudge that melts in your mouth, just to name a few, possess me. It is so difficult to refrain from eating more than a small serving of a dessert. It is so difficult to refrain from reaching into the bowl of evil. I can promise that I will be eating my fair share of sweets this season, but I'll try my darndest to eat in moderation and continue to be active. Ladies and gents, we can do it together. Don't let evil consume you by consuming it. Fight the urge. Fight the urge! You can doooo it!

By the way, my hand never went close to the bowl of evil today. I had candy placed on my desk, but I didn't succumb! (It was just a starburst anyway. If it was something special, I'd be all over it!)