Did I mention that it’s only SIX DAYS UNTIL MY NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CONCERT?!?!? WHOOHOO!
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Nov 2008
Did I mention that it’s only SIX DAYS UNTIL MY NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CONCERT?!?!? WHOOHOO!
Category: Books / Movies / Entertainment
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05
Nov 2008
It’s no wonder that I weighed 300+ pounds before I started this journey. It’s a total wonder that I didn’t weigh more.
While I’ve always acknowledged that food and eating has (and will always be) a compulsion for me, I never really believed that it was an emotional thing for me. I never remembered noticing that I would eat more when I was sad, unhappy, excited, or any of a variety of other emotions like some people can. Although, I did always admire those people who lost their appetites when they got upset.
I’ve been trying to pay closer attention [ ... ]
Category: Weight Watchers / Weight Loss
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05
Nov 2008
Earlier today, just when I thought it was safe to go back to regularly scheduled weight loss programming, I got the news that Proposition 8 passed in California. I’ll admit it. I had hoped that it wouldn’t, but there you are. As you can imagine, to say that I am saddened by this would be one massive understatement.
I understand that some people think it’s “just plain wrong,” but I never understood how it could be considered a threat to “more traditional marriages.” How can someone else’s loving relationship have any impact whatsoever on your own?
As other, much smarter, pro-gay marriage [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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05
Nov 2008
While I was still floating on clouds from Obama’s win and drying my eyes from his acceptance speech, my friend Riley brought me back down to earth with this post that makes my heart ache. Not only for my friends and family who may be affected by these votes, but also for the state of basic human decency in this country. I still hold out hope for California.
Now, based on the vote tallies, I’m sure I’ll probably rile some people up with this post, but I hold very strong beliefs where these propositions/amendments are concerned and couldn’t let the opportunity pass without saying [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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