I like both snails *and* oysters.
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ebonlockWell nobody came close on yesterday's quote ("Scent of a Woman") but today's is for the classic fans out there.
Snail update: I won't say the war is over, but it seems that the heavy casualties the little slimy bastards have taken has broken their spirit. They cowered in the vinca and didn't dare to stick out so much as an eye stalk out. I patrolled the perimeter while watering the plants this morning and saw only corpses, or at least their shells, littering the battlefield. I allowed myself a triumphant laugh before marching back into the house.
Frappuccinos are the drinks of the gods.
I'm starting to get that caffeine monkey on my back again, so it may be time to rid myself of all caffeinated beverages. I'll keep some regular Coke on hand for guests, but the habit of purchasing something for work has got to end. I've rid myself of the addiction before, I can do it again. Cold turkey is the only way, today's shot, but I can start tomorrow.
I also climbed on the scale yesterday and was pleasantly surprised for the first time in a long time. I think the two belly dance classes a week, stress of the move, and general show of willpower recently has been effective. I lost about 4 of the 5 pounds I absolutely had to, and now if I can take off 5 more I'll be happy. I mean really happy, for the first time in a long time. I want to be able to look in the mirror and be pleased again. I used to, back about 5 years ago, but not really since then.
Oh I lost some weight last year when things were at their worst, hey, depression'll do that to you, but I wasn't in a place mentally or emotionally where I could enjoy it. Now, taking my time, changing my lifestyle in positive ways, and seeing some positive results is fantastic. I'm starting to like myself again, for the first time in a long time. Who knows, a few months from now I may even look in the mirror and like what I see. Not that I'm going to start thinking I'm the Goddess' gift to mankind or anything, but not feeling disgusted with myself is a really good first step.
Not that I mean to say life is perfect, but I'll take my pleasure where I can and try to focus more on the good things than the bad ones these days. Particularly the bad ones I can't control. It just makes more sense to me.
Crunches: 85
Body image: slowly improving
Snail update: I won't say the war is over, but it seems that the heavy casualties the little slimy bastards have taken has broken their spirit. They cowered in the vinca and didn't dare to stick out so much as an eye stalk out. I patrolled the perimeter while watering the plants this morning and saw only corpses, or at least their shells, littering the battlefield. I allowed myself a triumphant laugh before marching back into the house.
Frappuccinos are the drinks of the gods.
I'm starting to get that caffeine monkey on my back again, so it may be time to rid myself of all caffeinated beverages. I'll keep some regular Coke on hand for guests, but the habit of purchasing something for work has got to end. I've rid myself of the addiction before, I can do it again. Cold turkey is the only way, today's shot, but I can start tomorrow.
I also climbed on the scale yesterday and was pleasantly surprised for the first time in a long time. I think the two belly dance classes a week, stress of the move, and general show of willpower recently has been effective. I lost about 4 of the 5 pounds I absolutely had to, and now if I can take off 5 more I'll be happy. I mean really happy, for the first time in a long time. I want to be able to look in the mirror and be pleased again. I used to, back about 5 years ago, but not really since then.
Oh I lost some weight last year when things were at their worst, hey, depression'll do that to you, but I wasn't in a place mentally or emotionally where I could enjoy it. Now, taking my time, changing my lifestyle in positive ways, and seeing some positive results is fantastic. I'm starting to like myself again, for the first time in a long time. Who knows, a few months from now I may even look in the mirror and like what I see. Not that I'm going to start thinking I'm the Goddess' gift to mankind or anything, but not feeling disgusted with myself is a really good first step.
Not that I mean to say life is perfect, but I'll take my pleasure where I can and try to focus more on the good things than the bad ones these days. Particularly the bad ones I can't control. It just makes more sense to me.
Crunches: 85
Body image: slowly improving
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Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 09:30 am (UTC)Scent of a Woman is on *my* shelf. I, uh, claim ignorance and the fact that I've only actually seen the movie twice! Yeah, that's it!
Damn fine movie, though. I should watch it again.
I think there should be a Al Pacino Craft Night. Scent and maybe Looking for Richard (especially if the latter ever comes out on DVD already!)
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 09:37 am (UTC)But the next one must be a double feature, "Kama Sutra" and "Salome's Last Dance"! }:)
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 09:51 am (UTC)But the next one must be a double feature, "Kama Sutra" and "Salome's Last Dance"! }:)
Augh! Are you trying to kill us by drowning us in lakes of drool?! :)
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 09:56 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:12 am (UTC)I think putting "sweet" to modify making love next to Vin Diesel ought to be some kind of crime.
You don't make "sweet love" to that man. You sweat like a nasty pig and fuck like horny weasels.
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:17 am (UTC)And with those words, millions all around the world begin to wonder where they can get in line for that one...
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:25 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:33 am (UTC)(It's all the damn estrogen in this thread, I tell you.)
((That's my story and I'm sticking to it.))
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:42 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:47 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 11:09 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 10:48 am (UTC)I will not write Vin/Mark slash.
I will not write Vin/Mark slash.
I will not write Vin/Mark slash...
Re: Yesterday's quote
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 11:10 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 04:24 pm (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 11:09 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 11:25 am (UTC)Ooops. Was that my outside voice?
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 11:33 am (UTC)Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-26 11:42 am (UTC)(...and you know I love it!)
Re: Yesterday's quote
Date: 2002-07-28 02:52 pm (UTC)Maybe it's the whole sociopath thing....