I’m looking forward to starting work on the Loser’s Gain website: self image isn’t very high, today. That’s no big deal, because I’m comfortable with myself no matter what setbacks – but everything just came together to make me feel generally blechy about myself.

The hair is WAY too long. I’m looking like James Garner in “The Notebook.”

It’s getting hotter here in Southern California, and our new offices are not always the best when it comes to air conditioning – so I’m generally sticky.

Haven’t shaved for a few days (yes, guys with beards DO shave).

I’m a fat pig right now, okay? I thought I saw William Shatner today, then I realized it was my reflection in a mirror. Not good.

So, bring it all to a boil and simmer for the day, and you get that general blechy feeling about yourself. Now, I know – “people like me, it’s not just about my looks, just as long as your healthy, it’s what you are inside, blah, blah, blah.” but nothing will beat the feeling of dropping 40 pounds, tossing my new blood pressure meds in the trash, and not feeling like Kung Fu Panda whenever I take a large flight of stairs; it’s the little things, you know?

At the time of this writing, the site is just a shell. But give me a week, and we should be able to start gearing up, and following a cast of bloggers (including myself), on the road to health redemption, chronicling the ups and downs along the way.

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So, I watched an episode of “So, You Think You Can Dance?” last night.

ABC owes me an hour, and I’ll be wanting it back very soon.

As people were voted off by the judges, they had a highlight reel of their time on the show – I wonder if they hire those news people that pre-edit obituaries of famous people, just in case they pass on.

I think networks should try reality topics closer to home. Things like: “So, you think you can drive?” “So, you think you can play better than the Lakers?” and, of course, “So, you think people really like you?”

A great turn for American Idol would be allowing callers to vote Simon off. Another great Idea would be Survivor: Judges – starring all the judges from these silly shows. Let’s see what they’re really made of.

Finally, give the American Gladiators contestants real weapons. That should even things up a bit. What the heck, give Jeopardy! contestants real weapons. Why should the buff people have all the fun?

Good morning and have a great day -

- VRH