Diary of a Fat White Woman

My Sister & Me...The Watcher & the Dancer

 “Of two sisters one is always the watcher, one the dancer.”–Louise Glück

This is a quote I happened upon some time ago that really spoke to me and has really shown to be true in the life of my sister Debbie and me. Debbie is my younger sister, but only by a few years (this becomes more important as you age I'm finding out!) Yesterday was Debbie's birthday, and as usually happens, I wasn't able to be with her to share in her special day because we live several hours apart. Distance doesn't mean that I didn't think about her because I did, throughout the day.

I've come to realize over the years that Debbie and I are much like the poem above. If you asked anyone that knows us, you would probably be told that Debbie is the watcher and I am the dancer. This isn't a seasonal thing or infrequent really, it's actually shown to be the way I feel we've always been.

Debbie is the one who remembers everyones birthdays, sends cards that arrive on or before the special day. Debbie is the one who keeps communication alive between everyone in the family and is quick to step up to arrange events and get togethers. Debbie is consistent in getting things done.....she is a aware of what's going on and doesn't miss a beat. She is a dancer.

I, on the other hand am the "dancer." I contact on special events as often as possible, although, at times, I let the busyness of the day crowd my thoughts and that call needing to be made or the card needing to be mailed can be forgotten. When family is going through things, I stay in touch but I'm not the person who gets communications out to everyone and stays on top of updates. I love attending family events and will gladly pitch in to get things done but I'm not typically the one called on to coordinate the event. I am a dancer.

Debbie's birthday was yesterday and her gift from me hasn't yet left my house. If it were my birthday, I would have opened my card and gift from Debbie already. It may sounds like I'm being a bit harsh on myself but what I'm really trying to share with you is that I have a sister who has traits that I admire and desire to emulate. Maybe God creates families such as this with each person being different, knowing that placing a person in the middle like Debbie will balance everything out and hold everyone else together. he definitely blessed her with strengths which are also my weaknesses.

I have one thing that Debbie doesn't have.....I have a sister named Debbie, a one of a kind sister who blesses my life and so many others. She is the one with the birthday but I am the one with the blessing. The dancer is appreciating and loving the watcher...

Happy birthday Debbie.....Happy birthday sister.....Happy birthday watcher.....

Theresa

"Outside The Lunch Box.....AND Out Of This World!"

Like many others....I love a good meal! It's becoming more difficult to locate companies that are capable of delivering a good meal at a reasonable price....but I've found one! {{It must be good if I'm blogging about it!!}}

Meet Becky Meyer, owner of Outside the Lunch Box Catering! I was originally introduced to Becky, not in person, rather, by the opportunity to partake in a tasty lunch one day while at work at Bay Life Church. I'd heard the others on staff speak of her catered lunches.....I was "informed"of a great meal, a great price and what makes it best.....she brings it to you!

Becky's meals aren't your typical lunchtime fast food....she has mastered the art of making a great sandwich...every single time! When I first sunk my teeth into her chicken salad sandwich, it neared to me a very enjoyable event! The bread was so soft, the chicken salad held all the right ingredients for the makings of a superb sandwich. It's a big sandwich to eat and by all rights it should have been 2 meals but how to stop in the middle of a great thing was unknown to me!! Bite after bite I soon realized that I had to over-indulge on the entire sandwich until all that remained was the wax paper it came wrapped up in!

The true test for Becky's lunch came at week two when I brought home of one her sandwiches to my son Ryan. If you know Ryan, then you know that he isn't open to eating just any kind of sandwich. It has to be one that is worthy of his palate and stomach.....I sat back, watched him take a bite and smiled when I recognized that look of satisfaction on someone else's face!! Yummy!!

Outside the Lunch Box Cateringprovides meal options for all types of taste buds...although I'm partial to anything she makes with bread, she has a wide array of specialty entrees, lunch sandwiches and breakfast platters. Want to treat your office to a great meal? Becky provides catering services to businesses in the Brandon / Tampa area at a reasonable price. The greek salad is loaded with all those expected flavors, and her wraps and egg salad sandwiches.....heavenly! I've yet to try out a hot meal yet but I know when I do I'll not be disappointed!

Support local business as it's a great way to keep those with special talents working amongst us! Becky Meyer is definitely one little lady whom I consider as having a talent worth keeping around!

Visit Becky on the web at: Outside the Lunch Box Catering . Tell her that Theresa sent you {{you probably won't get a discount but I may get another loaf of fresh made bread from her!! lol!}}

Thanks for lunch Becky, I look forward to many more sandwiches and meals made with love!!

Theresa