I'm over on Facebook for anyone who wants to add me.  I know a few have, just tossing this out again:

msmyth71@gmail.com

One of my fellow classmates used to be a body-builder.  He got out of the biz' because he went out of control with steroids and supplements and it began to harm him physically and mentally.  He's now in the writing program (and one of the best, IMHO).  He's a great guy. 

He's agreed to help me with my weight loss/exercise/health.  I have a little weight to lose (after being on the evil that is the progesterone-only pill).  So, this week I'm keeping a food journal and he will look it over and tell me where I can tweak and make changes.  He has offered to do a few sessions with me at the gym to make sure all is well there.  I'm fairly confident about my gym/weight-lifting stuff but another eye/opinion would be helpful. 

I'm really excited about this.  He is heavy into organic and low-meat, but he'll offer me options that go from the extreme spectrum to the mild spectrum on where I can improve. 

I've been eating well the last month (give or take a few really bad days) but I've lost about 8lb.  It's been slow and I'm ok with that. 

Anyway, I just wanted to post a little something about this. 

P.S. When I saw him last, he asked me how old I was.  Guys, never ask a lady that!  My only response was, "well, since you asked, you now have to tell me how old I LOOK."  Always puts 'em on the spot. 

He said "Well . . .32?"

I like him even more.   

I have a 12 page research paper due on Monday.  I have some of the research done and 4 pages of rough draft finished.  Thing is, I've been doing everything in my power to avoid doing it.  I even played WoW for a little bit.  I did the dishes, the laundry.  I cleaned the kitchen up--sparklin'!! 

But I'm just a lazy ass no-writing fool when it comes to finishing this crud. 

The topic is coo, too.  Mythology of dragons.  I'm enjoying the research part.  I'm just being a weenie about the writing.

Someone send me some fire so I can put it under my bum and get going.

My best friend, Lobat, stayed with us over the last few days.

• Watched the entire first season of True Blood.
• Ate some homemade cheesecake (thanks to hubby)!
• Gave one another some card readings.
• Shopped in Old Town.
• Chased each other around the house.
• Harassed the cats.
• Cried.
• Laughed.
• Hung out on the back patio under the giant tree.
• Played with my daughter (her goddaughter).

There are people in your life that just fit.  They always fit.  Even if they are miles away (she lives in Saudi,) they are never really that far.  Seeing her again was like no time had passed between us.  It was comfortable, peaceful, tranquil.  It reminds me why she and I became best friends back in the 4th grade.  We're a kindred match.

She brought gifts for me (a Saudi scarf) and for my daughter she bought an East Indian outfit that she found in a village near Nasik.  She was so loving and warm and giving to my daughter.  She hugged her, talked to her, laughed with her.  It warmed my heart.

I already miss her.  She left earlier today.  I cried my eyes out. 

Miss you and love you, my Persian soul-sister.

THEN (5th grade)

NOW
 

My little girl turned 2 on Sunday.  The party was amazing!  It was also the 88th birthday of my maternal grandmother, so we all celebrated together.  All of my aunts, my cousins, my brothers and their children attended.  So, my grandma had all her daughters there, all of her grandchildren there and all of her great-grandchildren as well. 

We played games, had cake, sat and talked.  It was such a great experience. 

My best friend Lobat came to stay with us for a few days.  She's loving Fort Collins.  We've just been chillin' and having a relaxing time--enjoying one another's company.  Good stuff.

Loved it!  I need more.  More more more.  Mmmmmm. 

You have to love idiots who think D&D is "evil." 

I just have to shake my head at people sometimes.  D&D is about as evil as a pocket protector and a trig-calculator.

My mom is on her way to spend a few weeks with us.  We just cleaned this place from top to bottom.  I clean pretty regularly, so it wasn't a whole lot to do. 

But . . .

Nothing like a sparkling-clean house.  Heck yeah!

There is this friend of a friend.  Not only is this friend super-controlling about her time with others, but she never goes to other peoples' houses or makes the effort to take gatherings out of her own "space of existence."

Everyone always (and I mean always) has to come to her.  Her house.  Her food.  Her dinner.  Her parties.  If it's not at her house, it's at a park that's 2 blocks from her house or at a restaurant that near her, or one that SHE likes (and thinks is the best even though it sucks ass.) 

Every time others invite this person to one of their functions, she has things to do.  But, if you can't come to HER affairs, then something is wrong with you.  (insert guilt trip.) 

Why can't people just friggin' meet folks halfway?  when you're the one who is always traveling to meet another person, it gets old.  It wears you down.  It makes you feel like your house, your family, your town, your neighborhood must not be good enough for them.  Or, that everyone else isn't worth it to get your ass in the car and drive yourself somewhere else for a change.

I just friggin' hate that.  I'm tired of catering to everyone else sometimes. 

Granted, in my situation, it's best to go somewhere central (like Denver) to meet numerous people who all live in that area.  But, if I were to demand THEY come to ME because I just have to have my party/food/gathering MY way, what kind of asshole would I be?

Grr.  Anyway, just venting.  Thankfully, I rarely have contact with this friend and I have no issue RSVP'ing with a "no thanks."

P.S. This is not anyone who reads this, btw.  I have friends in Denver who throw killer parties all the time or who have people over, but they're always (ALWAYS) willing to meet you halfway or go somewhere else to celebrate.  This person (thankfully) is just a non-entity in my life these days.  I'm ok with that.

Good lord.  I've been taking E to the pool pretty much every day now (unless it's rainy/stormy, etc.)  It's a block away.  Our rental company covers the fees because it's an HOA / community pool, so it's free!  I was there the other day, sitting on the bench while my daughter squealed with glee in the kiddie pool.  I looked down and saw a freak-load of freckles on my legs.  I have them on my arms/shoulders and used to have a lot on my face growing up, but never on my legs.  Never.  And now?  Freckles gallore.

Here's a pic.  Unfortuntely, it was hard for me to capture the freckles in the right light, so I ramped up the contrast to bring them out.  I'm not kidding.  Just send me to Sawyer and we'll get rid of the other Freckles.  Mmm, yeah.

Click on the pic for the bigger one.  You can see 'em better.