tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post8226374152375193146..comments2023-03-25T07:11:39.235-07:00Comments on Weighty Issues: One of those days....VegasGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18287754054912352955noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-87608394137514604502007-05-25T08:41:00.000-07:002007-05-25T08:41:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)There are a few ...Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)<BR/><BR/>There are a few reasons I am not a parent. (1) Time. (2) I know what I was like as a kid. By the time I was 15 I had done a lot more than listen to "vulgar" music.<BR/><BR/>And I love to rile people up with religion and politics. If I can come out of a conversation and only play devil's advocate (pun?), then I did a good job. I find it amazing how few "devout Christians" can really hold up to a challenge of their beliefs.<BR/><BR/>I'm Catholic, and it is amazing how few Catholics are Republican. (Most of us are probably Libertarian, if we really had a choice.) People get really weirded out when I point out that little fact.Jarretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144317773603998522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-61516226741658665852007-05-24T19:30:00.000-07:002007-05-24T19:30:00.000-07:00I know what you mean about how you "see" yourself ...I know what you mean about how you "see" yourself being different than how other people "see" you. I really don't see much of a difference with how I look now compared to how I looked 50 lbs. ago, but other people do and logically I should realize that I must look different. I think it is important to be happy with how we see ourselves. I wasn't happy with what I saw 50 lbs. ago. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm still not happy with what I see, but if you are happy with what you see you should listen to that voice. It is the most important viewpoint there is.TrixieBeldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965306593682147429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-40850432732733293912007-05-24T14:33:00.000-07:002007-05-24T14:33:00.000-07:00I too never indulge in conversations on religion a...I too never indulge in conversations on religion and politics, though I find religion hardest. As for the kid and his music, it's her problem! I have 8 kids, I just go with the flow nowdays... if it's too loud I scream, but that's it! Good on you for being on track, fingers crossed for a great loss .... have a wonderful weekend.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-89443958504198791022007-05-23T11:07:00.000-07:002007-05-23T11:07:00.000-07:00Congrats on your walking! I have to admit that I ...Congrats on your walking! I have to admit that I hate walking though. I guess I don't mind so much the walking "there" wherever "there" might be. It is the walking back that I don't like ;p<BR/><BR/>When you talked about looking at the bodies of the "Biggest Losers," it reminded me of my "breaking point" when I decided it was high time to get off my but and do something about my ever expanding waistline. Ahh…I remember that day as though it was yesterday. The year was 2005, it was summer, and I was watching an episode of Oprah. Yes, Oprah. I usually have a hard time relating to many of her episodes, but for some reason that days episode really resonated with me. I don't remember all of the details of the show, but I do remember one part was with two sisters. One of the sisters was an average (dare I say "normal") healthy weight. The other sister was extremely obese. Like I said, I don't remember all of the details of the show, but I remember that there was a lot of crying and hugging. Anyhoo, the show inspired me to go out and purchase a scale. The larger sister hadn't weighed herself in ages… <BR/><BR/>I know that my weight had been climbing since first year, mainly because I kept growing out of my clothes and was buying new ones on a weekly or biweekly basis. My self-esteem also fell, and I was becoming anti-social when I used to be called a "social butterfly" in high school. From my first year of university to my third year, my weight went from 128 pounds to my highest at 172 pounds. I am 5'6 - it was a lot of weight to put on quickly. So, once I bought a scale after several years, and it was a rude awakening. I was worried that I would reach the 200 pound mark in no time!<BR/><BR/>Anyhoo, my point is, it is amazing what kind of impact television and media can have… I know on a logical, academic level that these types of pressure can be negative on self-esteem etc. But can they be helpful too? I know that Oprah show made me wake up and smell the coffee so to speak. I am now back down to 135 pounds (it fluctuates up and down about 5 pounds) and have kept if off for nearly two years. I guess the key is to allow these images to effect you in a healthy way. In a way in which will encourage better eating habits and exercise. Sounds simple, right?AshleyHamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163501714615773937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-23860243265261156922007-05-23T09:27:00.000-07:002007-05-23T09:27:00.000-07:00I said "fart" once in front of my four-year old co...I said "fart" once in front of my four-year old cousin and got the 20th degree about "bad language"... I hear ya...With Love, Fat Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867709810860942497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-52787246633928462942007-05-23T06:44:00.000-07:002007-05-23T06:44:00.000-07:00Now now, don't be holding my Alliance main against...Now now, don't be holding my Alliance main against me! I just have this thing about wanting my characters to be pretty, lol! I do have a few hordies too, let me see... I have a 23 UD lock, a 19 tauren warrior, a 13 or so tauren hunter, and my most recent, a 20 BE mage. The problem I have is that the horde side of my server tends to be made up of juvenile boys, and I just can't stand the chatter. <BR/><BR/>The other day hubby and I were trying to get a group together for RFC, and trade chat was full of people arguing over whose guild was the best. About drove me nuts! Not that Alliance trade chat is any better sometimes, but I seem to have worse experiences on my hordies with that sort of thing. Ah well, such is the interweb.<BR/><BR/>P.S. sorry for the OT comments :) Your regular readers are probably going.. what?? Feel free to email me any time if you want!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486800879602370399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-84377797931754611852007-05-23T06:24:00.000-07:002007-05-23T06:24:00.000-07:00Very interesting! I am proud of you for getting y...Very interesting! I am proud of you for getting your 1.5 miles in and for not biting your tongue off! *grins* I agree that politics and relegion are topics better kept for very close friends, not acquaintanes. But it is very informative at times. Listening closely can tell you alot about the person whose tongue is wagging!Nae Naehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149601495130451614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-77935411005652918752007-05-23T06:16:00.000-07:002007-05-23T06:16:00.000-07:00That is so funny. The upside to listening and not...That is so funny. The upside to listening and not talking is - it's a great way to get to know who you're walking with - since these gals don't seem to have filters around someone they just met - and you get to work that much harder, cause all your effort is going into walking! I love listening to people talk about both religion and politics. I never engage in the conversation, but I really find it will tell you a lot about who that person is.Fatinahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070940470440385585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-37174984356740518062007-05-23T04:12:00.000-07:002007-05-23T04:12:00.000-07:00Hey! :)Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday! ...Hey! :)<BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday! I play mostly on Malfurion, but I have characters scattered here and there, I have one on Thorium Brotherhood, one on Coilfang.. mostly in case (like yesterday) Malfurion is down for one reason or another. My main on Malf. is Asara (of course!), a NE hunter, lv 68. If you want the whole list, there's an email link on my blog, I'll try to remember everybody for ya! :) I get excited about other people playing WoW too, so I'm glad to meet you, maybe one of these days I'll stop by your server. Is your character Horde or Alliance? :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486800879602370399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328806125311364570.post-65795026745497146652007-05-22T22:10:00.000-07:002007-05-22T22:10:00.000-07:00Your blog made me laugh today! Ha. I wouldn't have...Your blog made me laugh today! Ha. I wouldn't have been able to keep my mouth shut during the conversation with the "ladies" - seems that my mouth gets me into trouble alot. Ha. As far as the Biggest Loser, its a huge inspiration for me too. Really makes you take a look at yourself. I am proud of myself right now though - never have I stuck with something this long. I hope to continue to see results and not get upset if I don't. Keep it up.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04222007416830328320noreply@blogger.com