The Story Behind This Web Page

I know you may be wondering why I started this web page around September when Knock Off was released. It was not only because of Knock Off, I had a few selfish reasons of my own.

Back in April (the last week), I started on a Diet (Dr. Atkins' Diet). I had been on diets before and would get discouraged and quit. This time I decided to try something I never thought of before. I decided to pick someone famous that I would really like to meet and keep his picture on my computer desktop at work with the idea that I would not want him to see me as I was, FAT! I needed to lose about 45-55 lbs. So my quest began with you (I also thought of Patrick Swayze, Harrison Ford, Steven Seagal, and Mel Gibson, but your movies are my absolute favorite). I searched the internet for some inspirational pictures of you and found all these wonderful fan sites. Of course I found the right picture (the one where your laying on your side, propped up on one elbow, wearing a tank top and shorts). So I posted this picture on my desktop.

I had lost 31 pounds by September and had reached a plateau. I was having a tough time staying away from the bar (which is an absolute no no on this diet). So one Saturday morning, I logged onto Geocities to get my free website and try my hand at creating a web page listing all those wonderful sites I had found in my travels. I got so engrossed in the learning process, I preferred to work on this web page, instead of going to the bar. By November 12th (exactly 2 months later), I reached my 1st goal, 45 pounds lighter! My cholesterol was now down to 124 (I've always had high cholesterol until now)! This web page has not only helped me to lose the last 14 pounds, but in the process, I've cut way back on booze (you gotta have an occasional drink every now and again, but at least, I don't drink and drive anymore), and I've saved a ton of money (which I didn't have to begin with). I've also cut back on smoking since I work on this site from work (smoke-free environment) after hours and at lunch, of course. My little mind game with myself worked.

Now I know, in my heart of hearts, that I will never meet you, but if you ever read this, now you'll know why I really need you to sign my guestbook or email me (I promise I would never give your email address out). It would really give me the encouragement I need to keep the weight off (if not lose a little more), get off my lazy behind to exercise, and maybe even to quit smoking. I was hoping to also boost your popularity with this web page (by keeping your fans away from those bad sites) and maybe you would have a better turn out at the theater, but Excite (just since New Years Day) and Altavista are the only 2 search engines finding this site. I've had no luck with Yahoo, HotBot, Lycos, Etc. Oh well, I'll just keep submitting my page to them till they get tired of hearing from me.