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Pilates
I was over at Put Down the Donut since I've decided the time to make excuses about my weight is over. Was I happy being fat? Hell, no. Did it suck when I couldn't fit into my shorts or jeans any more? Hell, yes. Can I lose the fifteen or twenty pounds I need to? Fuck yeah.
Anyway, while surfing along, I found Joelle's post about Winsor Pilates. We all know what a hottie she is and how much weight she's lost, so she obviously knows what she's talking about.
The whole point to this rambling is that I decided to get the four DVDs she mentioned plus two special ones for abs, butt, and thighs (my particular bad spots for sure). They're only about twenty minutes (what I used to do on the StairMaster that is now Steven's alone *sigh*), but I think these ought to be some intense workouts. It's supposed to come with a little diet plan thing too, so we'll see what it has to say.
I'll post initial thoughts and progress after they come in. It said two to three weeks for delivery, but I hope that's a high estimate. It's only six DVDs for Pete's sake. Hurry up and get here, DVDs!
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That's great! I'm so proud of you for taking this step. I am going to order them as well. I'm jsut waiting until I get paid.
Posted by Ash at November 26, 2003 02:03 PM
I think you'll like them. My sister in law ordered them on my recommendation and she loves them. Bo baby go! :)
Posted by sphinx at November 26, 2003 02:08 PM
Oh - you should have told me you wanted to try them out - I have the whole set and could have loaned them to you first! I've always been a huge fan of Pilates, so I think they are worth a shot for you - even if you don't lose weight, they will help you tone up!
Posted by Christine at November 26, 2003 02:57 PM
I should add - they will help you tone up IF YOU USE THEM. Something I keep forgetting. Just having them sitting in the drawer under the TV isn't helping.
I have other Pilate DVDs too if you want to try them out. :)
Posted by Christine at November 26, 2003 02:59 PM
Yay!!!! I'm so excited for you. I love it. Love it. love it.
:)
Posted by Joelle at November 26, 2003 03:19 PM
I started winsor pilates a week ago. I've done the hour tape 3 or 4 times. My belly feels flatter already. I love them. They are really hard, but good. Stick with it, I think it will work.
Posted by syd at November 26, 2003 04:30 PM
i did the abs and buns & thighs religiously for 3 months... i definitely felt a difference. i stopped (i don't know why) but i'm going to go back after the holidays. eat smart, exercise, and you'll be able to lose that tummy and thighs! and you'll feel better in your clothes. i haven't gained much back since i stopped. you'll be very happy with the Pilates DVDs.
Posted by kathy at November 26, 2003 10:25 PM
Kym,
I know nothing anyone says will help. Nevertheless, there are a few things I've been wanting to tell you.
You are a wonderful girl (just the way you are). Smart, sexy, passionate, and cool. There are 1000's of guys that will be thrilled with your company. Don't worry about changing-unless you really want to. There are things I want to change about myself, but I have decided it's not worth my energy and I'm trying to learn to accept my self for who I am. Loving our selves enables us to have better relationships-with everyone. . I know it's hard as humans not to define our lives by our relationships, but we are better off if we don't.
As you get older, you'll get better at identifying a good candidate for a relationship. Steven is very materialistic. If you want to date that type of guy (or Steven again), realize what comes with the territory. Dating that type of guy will always be an up hill struggle-just as dating professional women for me would be difficult
Finally- I don't think our species is meant to have one relationship-even though it is better for society if we do. If we do a really good job picking a companion, then we will increase the odds that it will last. But we can never get anywhere near 100% likelihood-sorry. Don't give up. I promise you will find happiness
Hang in there
Ernie
Posted by Ernie at November 27, 2003 09:40 PM
happy thanksgiving, Kymberlie!
Posted by kathy at November 27, 2003 10:05 PM
Wow I know you can do anything you set your heart to. Hang in there through the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Posted by Stephanie at November 27, 2003 11:31 PM
I've been playing with Pilates. It's a great almost-full body workout, so if that's what you're looking for, it's a great place to start. Proper food + regular exercise will lead to results. Give it time though, and stick with it!
Posted by sean at November 28, 2003 10:38 PM
I've hunted for two days for your parent's number - I can't find it. Call me. I miss you. :)
Posted by Christine at November 29, 2003 10:20 PM
You know what else you might want to give a shot too...Tai Chi.
It's great for losing weight, and it also gives you more strength just from holding your body in the various positions...it's quite a nice thing to try.
Posted by Brian at November 30, 2003 08:13 AM
I better get on it and go get me a Pilates dvd. I'd love my tummy to be flatter, but I have tried pilates yet.
Posted by Rayne at December 1, 2003 09:52 AM
I started to keep my big fat mouth shut (since I am officially "delurking" with this comment), but Ernie went ahead and opened this can of worms, so I'll continue with his thought.
I am happy to see you taking charge of your life and making broad, sweeping changes. But be sure you are changing yourself for the right reason. For you. For, if at the end of the road, you find yourself indeed thinner, will you also be happier? What if you find it doesn't? Because I've been there and I've done that. Ironically, when I was my thinnest and prettiest (according to perfect strangers), I was also at my most miserable. I couldn't even enjoy the fact that I was thin and pretty. And in the end, it really didn't matter. I went on to find a man who loved me for who I was (am). Fat cells and all.
I hope you are wishing to make these changes for yourself and your own sense of well being, and that you are not simply mirroring your ex's unhappiness with you. If that is the case, then I heartily say to you, GO FOR IT.
There, now. That's it. My two for the day.
Posted by Joni at December 2, 2003 12:46 AM
I LOVE my Winsor Pilates, even though I haven't done them for a while. Mari Winsor makes the exercises easy enough that even a couch potato like me can do them.
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Diet Lemonade
So, to start off my no Coke challenge, I stopped at Chick-fil-A this morning and got a diet lemonade to drink. Man, this stuff is good!
It's got more calories than a diet Coke, but it's still a lot less than I normally have. Instead of having the 256 calories from a large Coke, I'm only having 50 calories from the same size diet lemonade.
Got to start somewhere, right? I wonder if they sell this stuff by the gallon like they do their regular lemonade.
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I stopped drinking soda over the summer. At first I switched from soda to lemonade. Then I tried to drink a lot more water and only order a lemonade occasionally. Now I mainly always drink water. I'm to the point where when I do actually drink a soda, I only have a few sips. Good luck!
Posted by Nicole at November 25, 2003 10:20 AM
hehe, make sure you have a bathroom close ... frequent pee trips are a side effect of lemonade.
Posted by tj at November 25, 2003 10:32 AM
I should probably try to drink more lemonade and less soda. I've been addicted to coca-cola also and have tried to cut back.
Posted by Rayne at November 25, 2003 10:56 AM
I have a coke problem too. I am sitting here at my desk looking at 5 empty cans and I just opened a new one. Help?...lol
Posted by kat at November 25, 2003 12:47 PM
I'm staying away from milky coffees... I've turned mostly towards teas, a bit of unmilked coffee here and there... and a random exciting special 'oh yeah' latte. but for the most part, losts of much more healthy tea drinking!
Posted by amancay at November 25, 2003 03:21 PM
i love dr. pepper! however, i try to stick to the diet version. although i mostly drink crystal lite and i only usue 1/2 of the tub because it is too sweet if i use the whole thing.
Posted by kdeweb at November 25, 2003 04:43 PM
Mmmmmmmmmm. I love diet lemonade!
Posted by :: jozjozjoz :: at November 25, 2003 07:45 PM
What is this talk of diet lemonade?!?! Where? I have to have it? Oh. We don't have Cik-fil-A here. Figures. *pouts*
Posted by Hunter at November 25, 2003 10:49 PM
Isn't that stuff good? My only reason to go to Chick-Fil-A. They do sell it by the gallon too - but it's pricey. A cheaper alternative is the Sugar-Free Kool-aid lemonade. Yummmm...
Posted by Christine at November 26, 2003 03:02 PM
Their lemonade is SO addictive!
Posted by Adelle at December 1, 2003 06:45 PM
Another drink idea: Go to your grocery store, freezer section. Find the juice concentrates. If you like iced tea, find the Nestea iced tea (they come in peach, raspberry, and lemon). Peach is my favorite, mmm. I could drink that like there is no tomorrow.
It's more work to make up a concentrate than to buy just a regular drink, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper and I think it tastes better than the bottle stuff, too. And I think it definitely beats that nasty powdered stuff.
Posted by Christine at December 3, 2003 02:30 PM
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A Challenge
They say (who ever it is that they are, anyway) that when you're going through a rough time, the best thing to do is stay busy. My brother, going through some rough stuff this year himself, also says that this is the time to improve stuff about yourself that you don't like. I'm already part of the way there on my weight (I now weigh less than I have all year long), so I figured what the hell. I think that I am going to try and kick my coke habit.
Before you freak out and go, "I didn't even know she had a drug problem," let me clarify - my Coca-Cola habit. I've been addicted to the stuff since I was a kid and I've always known it's bad for me (hell, there's probably a reason that I had kidney stones at the tender age of twenty-two) so fuck it - I'm going to stop drinking them. I think with the way that my appetite has been nil in the last week, I can really make some changes here and make them a lot easier than I could have when I was eating nothing but fast food and drinking six cokes a day. I always told Steven that I needed something to get past the hump and really lose weight. Shame the hump had to be getting dumped, but you've got to play with what you've been dealt.
From now on it's water. Oh, and stomach crunches. The belly's gone way down, so now it's time to tighten. If I'm going to be dumped, I may as well be a hot dumpee. Got to have something to concentrate on, right?
Then, since Eka's so in love with the South Beach Diet, maybe I'll try and start eating some of the food's she's always raving about. At the very least, I'm going to take my mother's advice and eat smaller portions of things (once I start eating again, of course).
Here's to the new me! Bring it on, life! I'm ready to kick ass and move forward.
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I think the changes you make now will only positively impact your life. Best of luck! :)
Posted by D at November 25, 2003 02:31 AM
You go, girl! Water kicks it. I used to have at least 1-2 cans of soda when I was young but then I started to drink water because it helped the complexion. At first water seems rather dull but then you start to want to drink it- nothing else can quench the thirst as water does. And so you become a water lovin' freak like me.
Try a Brita water filter if you don't want to deal with tap water and don't want to dole out the money for expensive bottled waters. It tastes great and is nice and cold in the refrigerator.
Yeah, mostly now I just drink water or iced tea. Good stuff, I tell you. Much better than Coke! Good luck, sweetie!
Posted by Christine at November 25, 2003 04:33 AM
You go, girl! Email me - I'll totally talk you through it all!
(And drink Crystal Light - you can have unlimited quantities, really, on SB.)
Posted by erika at November 25, 2003 06:23 AM
I've weaned myself down to one soda a day. In the mornings, for every cup of coffee I drink, I drink a glass of water. In the afternoons, I've pushed myself to only drink water. It has helped since the office soda machine doesn't really have anything I'm interested in.
Good luck!
Posted by amber at November 25, 2003 08:04 AM
Hey-found you through Eka. I'm sorry to hear about your recent breakup. But I admire you for your insight and your attempt to stay positive. I know how difficult it is to stay on the bright side of things-but you've got it goin' on!
Eka got me into the South Beach Diet thing, too-although I haven't started it really-I'm still reading the book. Your addiction to Coke products sounds just as bad as my addiction to carbs! So this is going to be a challenge for me. Hope it all works out for you-I'll be rooting for you all the way!
Posted by allie at November 25, 2003 08:57 AM
try to wean yourself to Diet Coke first, or another trick that I use is to dilute regular Coke 50/50 with San Pellegrino or some other sparkling water. A 32 oz. bottle of pop is almost 900 EMPTY calories, so if you had one of those per day, and not drinking it is the ONLY change you make, you're already ahead 94 pounds per year!!!!
Posted by Patty at November 25, 2003 09:26 AM
You go girl! Just don't go cold-turkey on the coke. The caffeine headaches SUCK! So wean yourself off of them - but you're right, it's probably easier now then ever!
Posted by Christine at November 25, 2003 09:46 AM
ha! you said "hot dumpee"
I'm just sick. ;)
Posted by mike at November 25, 2003 12:26 PM
This year is going to be my year to end my relationship with caffeine. I love Coca-cola. But, it is so bad for me. Any new advice for giving up Coca-cola?
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Thinking
I've been thinking about Steven and I and our relationship a lot over the last few days. I took a couple of days to really consider something that I had been asked, "Is it him you miss or the safety of the relationship?"
It is Steven I miss, not just the comfort of having someone. I miss how he laughs (he always said he had a stupid laugh, but I always found it endearing) and how when I would rub his shoulders he'd make these silly faces. I miss how he would balance the cat on one hand to make me laugh. I miss how we could talk poker strategy for hours. I miss him calling me musker and holding the side of my face so I could make shark biting motions at him. I miss how if he started drinking before me, I could make him blush by smelling his breath for alcohol. I miss how sensitive his ears are and being able to put him into a paroxysm of giggles by talking near them. I miss all this and more. I miss him.
I like how, while we have a lot in common, we have other interests outside of each other. He could watch golf for hours in the living room while I played on the computer. I would read while he watched tv. We don't agree on a lot of political issues (I'm liberal, he's conservative), but I always thought that the fact that we were different made us more balanced.
For a while I've been just kind of going along - stagnating. I operated under that assumption that almost everyone makes - there will always be more time. More time to fix what's wrong. More time to make sure that everything was okay. I knew he was frustrated by my slovenliness, but I thought I would have time to make it right. I feel ashamed when I think about how I shirked all my responsibilities and just let Steven take care of it all. I used to help out some around the house (taking out the garbage, doing some of the dishes, etc.), but I haven't done that in a long time. I don't know why I thought it was okay to take him for granted like that.
Not that I'm saying that our break up is my fault completely - we both share in the blame here. Steven thinks that coming right out and saying something along the lines of "This is what I need to change or I don't think we can make it" is an ultimatum and if you have to give an ultimatum, then you're just changing the person and you're better off just finding someone else. I think that's not saying how you really feel and if you don't say it, it can't be fixed, dooming the relationship to failure.
I think that over the last year or so we lost each other. I was battling issues at work and sinking into a depression. He was overwhelmed with the amount of business that his own company had. We settled into a rut. We began to drift apart and lost sight of what was really important - each other. It's amazing how a break-up can give you such clarity - how I can now see what's important.
If I had my heart of heart's desires, it would be that, after we take a little time off from one another, we could sit down in January, talk a bit (and I mean really talk, not just hint around) about what we both need, and give this another try. Go out to dinner or dancing and rediscover each other.
Maybe it would work, maybe it wouldn't (though, of course, I hope it would), but I believe that six years worth of love and life together is far too precious to throw away without a second chance - a shot at redemption, if you will. No one is perfect, but when you love and, more importantly, like someone (Steven once told me that he liked me more than he thought he'd ever like a woman), that puts you ahead of the game. We all have problems and issues and having a foundation of love to try and repair them on is more than a lot of people can say. Love between two people - especially after the amount of time we've spent together - is very precious. It would be a sin to just let it die without trying to save it first.
I know that I had said that the worst part of our break-up was the slap in the face of taking my garage door openers and stuff like that, but after talking to Christine, I think what really is the worst part is that he gave up on not just me, but us. After six years, would a second chance be asking for too much?
I know that Steven said that "we've been working on this for years," but I haven't been, not really. I never realized how serious our problems were, something that I deeply regret now. I know that if we were to get back together without addressing these things, we would never be able to stay together. But, I think with a little work on both our parts, we could fix some of our problems and be happy together again.
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I admire your clarity during such a tough time for you. I hope things work out for the best. :)
Posted by D at November 23, 2003 02:48 AM
sometimes it's the time that people need...
time to see what they miss
time to see that things can be changed
time to figure out how to say what they really mean
time to focus on what went well, what went wrong
time to regroup and approach eachother in love
time...
I'm still praying for you, and I hope everything works out for the greater good!
Posted by amancay at November 23, 2003 05:10 AM
**hugs**
Posted by kat at November 23, 2003 09:26 AM
Like I said the other day - your reaction to all of this is completely different then I would have expected. I'm proud of you and impressed by you in so many ways. It's like watching you grow in to a stronger person (even though I know you feel very weak) right before my eyes. I hope with all hope possible that he will give you guys another chance, and that in getting that chance you will both work towards a better future.
Posted by Christine at November 23, 2003 01:24 PM
Clarity is right. Kymberlie, you really put things into perspective with this post. (You also put into words some things I have been thinking about as to my own life.) I hope Steven reads this. (I hope that's okay to say) It should make things clearer for him, too. There is hope. Good luck.
Posted by Marie at November 23, 2003 01:41 PM
You have a great way with words, and a true clarity on the issue at hand. I hope all the best for you, and I hope that talk will happen after the holidays. I think it will be the best thing.
Posted by amber at November 23, 2003 03:15 PM
I hope everything works out for the best. I am sorry to hear about everything going on. *hugs*
Posted by syd at November 23, 2003 05:35 PM
I have to say that was mighty impressive and well thought and most of all FELT. People like you with that kind of love is one of a kind. I know with him sharing the time he did with you he knows this .. so some things slipped.
If he doesnt lay in bed at night and think about you to in the middle of the day unable to work cause he misses things about you then its his loss. My marriage has totally failed, I want things to work and what not but she doesnt care .. I made the mistake when i married her thinking things would get better .. just dont fall into this group i have to be with him, what you have with him is one of a kind, im sure he knows this .. im hoping its only his work and things and he doesnt want you to feel left alone while hes busy.
I hope he reads this to, and my words to him.
Steven, shes a wonderful woman. She feels and loves you like NO OTHER. You will never find that answer from someone else they will always be second best. As a male myself I know sometimes we need change but moving away from her isnt the answer, you will regret it. I only wish I could have found what you did with her.
Posted by Matt_31 at November 23, 2003 11:35 PM
Yikes. Yikes. Yikes. I've been catching up on my blog reading, what a difference a week makes! So, so sorry. It's really sad to read that someone else is going through what I've been going through. Hopefully a little hiatus will help both of you. It does happen. Really sorry this happened right before the holidays. (EXACTLY, almost to the date, when it happened to me)
As sad and lonely as the road has been for me - thinking I'm the only one in the world who failed at a six year relationship - I've never wished my "situation" on anyone. So, so sorry.
Sad to say, the only solid advice I can give from my ever evolving experience is: Try to get beyond blame. Try to maintain your obvious clarity and focus. Try not to slip into too many "what if" sessions with yourself. Most importantly, don't lose site of yourself. Remember you are a creative, unique, worthy, viable human being. Remember you have an identity beyond being part of a couple. You may feel cut adrift without a compass, but you are still piloting an otherwise functioning boat. (I hate platitudes, but, that sums up how I've felt since my break-up.)
I hope with all my bloggy little heart this will sort itself out and in a short time you two will be talking and moving forward together.
Posted by Trillian at November 24, 2003 11:23 AM
Been there, done that, two years ago January. I could have written your post, except we were married and had a small child.
If I may be so bold as to recommend Michele Weiner-Davis' books (and website: http://www.divorcebusting.com) I got SO much strength from the forums with people going through the same thing, and the thought that one person CAN turn breakups around, but it takes a LOT of time and a LOT of patience.
How do I know? On Halloween, my husband called me to tell me he'd made a huge mistake when he said he wanted out. So now we're in the rebuilding phase, but it *did* work for me. And if it hadn't? I'd still have grown and learned so much from following the process. You can email me offline if you want; I have no stake in any of the Divorce Busting stuff, other than it saving my sanity and my relationship.
Jody
Posted by Jody at November 24, 2003 12:19 PM
Hi -- I found your site through nervousness.org. I was searching for Houstoners... there's a new Houston art/craft group, and so I just thought perhaps you would want to know about it.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stitchnbitch-houston/
Heather
p.s. my apologies for this random spam-like message...
Posted by yardenxanthe at November 24, 2003 10:50 PM
Adding to the random spam-like comment, I've known you for over 3 years now... and the thought of you stitching? Or doing anything crafty? I'm cracking up. I can see you bleeding out thanks to a cross-stitch needle (I have a link to some lovely "Go Fuck Yourself" kits on my site!) or gluing your fingers together or something like that.
I am amused.
Meanwhile, back on topic - remember, blame is a two way street. Always.
Posted by Christine at November 25, 2003 09:50 AM
I know it's going to hard but life will go on and maybe Steven will have second thoughts and decide it's time to really talk ... I'll be thinking about ya sis!
Posted by Oasis at November 25, 2003 07:03 PM
Oh girl! I know how you feel! My wife dropped the bomb on me last April - didn't want to work on fixing the marraige, just wanted out. I can second your thoughts on the other person not just giving up on you, but on "us" - the 10 years we had together...
It has hurt like hell (and still does), but I am in a MUCH better place now than I was those 6 months ago...
Keep a positive outlook, and don't beat yourself up too much!!
Posted by don at November 26, 2003 12:50 AM
many hugs to you. I know this is a difficult time but you are so strong and I admire that...
just letting you know someone out there is thinking of you:)
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Tiara Time
I bought my tiara today, so I am now ready for Em's Tiara Happy Hour. I also bought some new pants at lunch time to show off my new sexy, much flatter stomach. I do believe that there are several alcoholic drinks in my future, coumadin levels be damned.
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I'm looking forward to meeting you! Alcoholic drinks are necessity this week. Good for you for indulging in a bit of retail therapy.
Posted by Natalie at November 21, 2003 01:53 PM
Now have a great time...everyone deserves a tiara...but do be careful with those coumadin levels!
Posted by daisy at November 21, 2003 02:13 PM
Great! I can't wait to meet ya!
Posted by Ash at November 21, 2003 02:58 PM
have a great time, girl...if i ever get a damn car i swear i will drive the three hrs to Houston just to join you gals!!
Posted by azure at November 21, 2003 06:40 PM
Have fun! You deserve it!
Man, I want a Tiara Happy Hour... y'all want to come to Georgia for a visit? 
Posted by amber at November 21, 2003 07:52 PM
Have a fun time out with the girls! Make sure you put the new pants to good use!
Posted by RedJen at November 21, 2003 08:22 PM
Kymberlie, I was just about to send you the book I owe you, but perhaps I should get a new address for you ... ? Email it to me, if you don't mind. :)
Posted by Crankydragon at November 22, 2003 12:16 AM
I hope you had, or are still having, a wonderful time!
Posted by Camille at November 22, 2003 01:37 AM
You were there? Oh my god, I had no idea. I'm such a moron.
Did I talk to you? lol
Posted by sean at November 22, 2003 09:58 AM
Oh my god, you were there? I had no idea!
Did I talk to you? lol
Posted by sean at November 22, 2003 10:00 AM
I'm glad I finally got to meet you. Look for some fiction from me in the next few weeks :)
Posted by syd at November 22, 2003 10:04 AM
Ooooh! Have a great time :)
Posted by gingersmack at November 22, 2003 10:52 AM
Kymberlie, it was so nice to meet you last night! I love how you had a drink in both hands for a lot of the night. ;-) Next time we meet, we're going to talk books!
Posted by Natalie at November 22, 2003 03:04 PM
it was so nice to see you last night! i'm glad you came out!
Posted by kathy at November 22, 2003 06:47 PM
I'm glad you were my tiara companion. We have to do it again - SOON! And the new pants looked hot - H-O-T HOT!
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Thinner
The only good thing about breaking up with someone is the way that you almost always loose weight. I've lost five pounds on my "only eat a little bit every few days" diet.
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I lost 30 when I was stood up at the alter.. hang in there sweetie. :)
Posted by Susan at November 18, 2003 11:44 PM
Take care of yourself, sweetheart. I'm thinking about you. {{{hugs}}
Posted by kristine at November 19, 2003 01:28 AM
Take care of yourself, hun. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
Posted by amber at November 19, 2003 07:30 AM
There ya go...always thought you were a "glass is half full" type of girl. ;)
Posted by daisy at November 19, 2003 07:56 AM
Please take care of yourself girl. Losing weight is good if you are trying to. After a breakup depression will set in, then the resolution comes. *HUGS* Drink lots of water so you don't get dehydrated. Email or IM me if you want to talk. *HUGS*
Posted by Sara at November 19, 2003 09:36 AM
one of the best ways to deal with unfortunate things is to find the silver lining...now that you are single again, you can go and do what you want, when you want and with whomever you want with no regards to anyone other than yourself. Sorry for the breakup,
Posted by Chaos at November 19, 2003 10:52 AM
Hang in there! You better get to eating, or I'll be driving out there to take you out for dinner! :-) Wouldn't that be fun! ((HUGS))
Posted by Pam at November 19, 2003 04:13 PM
Eat a little something. I know the thought of food probably makes you ill right now...but why should you suffer more than the person who caused you this pain. Dont let him steal this time in your life...you will never get it back. I hope you are doing something fun right now. Hugs
Posted by passionfish at November 19, 2003 05:26 PM
:( sorry to hear about this hun. I'll chalk up six years next month too, and would be devastated if it ended :\ take care :(
Posted by Fiona at November 19, 2003 10:02 PM
Honey, I'm so sorry. I don't know what else to say. *hug*
Posted by Christine at November 20, 2003 12:08 AM
i lost almost 40 pounds, since my break up in august.. which made my break up the best thing that ever happened to me.. and on top of it all, i saved on all the slimming pills i used to splurge on..
Posted by femme at November 20, 2003 05:37 AM
Just about the only good thing that comes from a breakup, oh and that you can stop sucking in your gut, you can eat popcorn in your underwear and you can finally sing loudly and offkey to all those songs you're afraid to admit you love.
Posted by emily at November 20, 2003 01:37 PM
I don't have anything that someone else hasn't said. I send you my biggest hug. That is a heavy heartache.
Posted by Stephanie at November 20, 2003 08:27 PM
Im some ways i wish mine would end like your has but im being hung like a string on mine .. im sorry such happened but your more then good enough for find others .. im sure theres a line waiting to come up to bat to go on a date with you ..
Posted by Matt_31 at November 21, 2003 07:33 AM
So, I need to start dumping girlfriends to lose weight?
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After
It's amazing how everything can change in just a matter of hours. Friday I was happy thinking how it was finally the weekend and I would soon be home with Steven, only to be confronted with reality when he got home and instead told me that our life together was over.
I feel like I've been stuck in a time warp. I've only had two serious relationships and now that mine with Steven is over I am back at my parents' house sleeping in my old bedroom, alone again.
I can't seem to find any meaning in anything and hours are just passing with nothing to move towards. I haven't eaten anything since Friday afternoon but I have no hunger for anything.
I know objectively that time will heal all wounds and that these feelings will pass, but I don't think I can do this again. Steven told me that he would never hurt me and he lied. All I keep coming back to is that nothing lasts forever and everything is a lie. Why should I even bother with men and relationships since they're doomed to end some day?
Since I've lived with Steven in his condo (no longer ours now), I have three years worth of stuff at his place that I'll need to get. I also have Bella, my cat, but I can't get her since my parents have a dog and Russell, my brother, is allergic to her. Steven swore that he would take care of her until I could come get her, but I realistically can't see a time in the next few months when that will even be possible. I miss her terribly.
The worst part of this break-up is that Steven did things like taking my garage and gate openers and moving his money from the place that he kept it. Like he expected me to do something - steal his money or his car or something like that. He must not have known me at all to think I would do something like that.
I want to thank everyone who has sent me an e-mail or left a comment here. It's good to know that people care about you though it's hard to find solace when the one person who was supposed to love you no matter what finds that they don't want you in their life any longer.
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Oh, Kymberlie. I'm so sorry.
Posted by Natalie at November 16, 2003 03:52 PM
Kymberlie, I am so sorry and I know what it is like to start again. Take the time you need and eat something when you can. We are all thinking of you. ***hugs***
Posted by kat at November 16, 2003 04:09 PM
Give yourself some time. After all he has obviously had some time to think about this move and to make plans regarding the decision. You have just found out about it less than 48 hours ago. You should tell him you need to take some time to make your own decisions now about your life and where to go from here. You have to find a place to live and I truly believe he should help you even with things such as the deposits and the moving expenses. After all you have been sharing for 3 years and you were the one that gave things up to move in WITH him so why shouldn't he bear some of the responsibility in getting you set up again. Difficult as it is and as much as you probably want to "just get it over and done with" stay strong and ask for what you deserve. You may not have been married but you gave a lot of yourself to this person for six years and that deserves some consideration.
Posted by daisy at November 16, 2003 04:53 PM
Oh Sweetheart. I am so sorry. I wish I was there to give you great big hugs and make everything better. I know that it hurts, and I know what you are going through. and i wish this didn't sounds as trite as it seems to be. One day at a time sweet pea. one day at a time. we are here for you. *big squishy hugs*
Posted by munin at November 16, 2003 06:34 PM
*HUGS* girlie! I'm sorry this happened and I wish there was something I could do to help.
Posted by Sara at November 16, 2003 06:54 PM
Sorry to hear of the split. You will get back on the horse in time. Not all men are sh!ts (unfortunately too many are though.)
When you off him, use a shotgun. This might allay suspicion as they would expect you to use a more female weapon, like poison. Loosening a brake line is a good tactic if he drives on a freeway or mountainous road to work. Of course the best way would be how they killed Caretaker in the movie "The Longest Yard" an exploding lightbulb. http://www.letifer.org/acb/litebulb.htm
Disclaimer: In no way am I actually endorsing any of these procedures, these are strictly for daydream therapy.
Posted by Brian the Red at November 16, 2003 07:34 PM
Yuck!! :( I'm so sorry this happened. Hang in there!!
Posted by Jennifer at November 16, 2003 08:49 PM
I wish I had something wise and helpful to say. If you need an ear, I'm really easy to find online/email/IM or on the phone. *hugs*
Posted by Lisa at November 16, 2003 08:49 PM
There's not much to say except for the normal cliches, but just look to your family and friends and let them help you out. {{hugs}}
Posted by Adelle at November 16, 2003 09:12 PM
I've been thinking about you all day, and I have faith that you will come out of this stronger and better than ever before. Time. Give yourself time. You are a fantastic person - and I should know. Like you said ... siamese twins couldn't even spend as much time together as we have!
Posted by Christine at November 16, 2003 10:30 PM
I'm so sorry :( Hope things turn for the best.
Posted by Bea at November 17, 2003 02:19 AM
Hi Kimberly,
I wish I had some great words of wisdom to offer to you. :( But if you ever want to chat, IM me. (the handles are on my weblog.
((hugs))
Posted by Martie at November 17, 2003 02:45 AM
your site appeared on mine via blogsnob. sorry to read about your breakup. i went through the same thing 3 years ago after 8.5 years. spend time looking after yourself. let your friends love and spoil you. take care and good luck. p.s. i absolutely adore the fishbowl picture - is it your own work?
Posted by susan at November 17, 2003 05:42 AM
Kymberlie! I'm sorry to hear of your split with Steven and that you're having to go through this. I hope you eat something soon and are able to spend lots of time with your friends who care. (((hugs)))
Posted by liz at November 17, 2003 08:01 AM
"Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened"
Actually, I've never found much comfort in that one.
{{hugs}}
Posted by Harmony at November 17, 2003 08:12 AM
My deepest sympathies. Few words can express the feelings that you are going through, and even fewer can express how sorry I, we, all are. Warm wishes.
Posted by Jay at November 17, 2003 08:39 AM
Not only does time heal all wounds, also time wounds all heels.
I'm sorry that you are hurting. Take care of yourself.
Posted by shell at November 17, 2003 08:43 AM
I know that nothing anyone can say will help, but I hope it helps to know that we are all here for you.
Posted by MishMish at November 17, 2003 09:51 AM
Kymberlie, my heart hurts for you. I'm so sorry this happened. You're in my thoughts. Everything will be okay, as trite as it sounds. Take the time you need for you. Take care of yourself. It sounds like you have an amazing network of friends at your disposal, but if you should need one more... give me a yell.
Posted by Melissa at November 17, 2003 11:56 AM
oh man, not fun ... not fun at all. all i can say is "keep the faith" ... don't give up on all guys. please. we're not all bad. you will find somebody who treats you like you deserve to be treated.
but for now, take care of yourself ... try to put it past you.
at least you'll get my cds for the cd swap soon! :-)
Posted by tj at November 17, 2003 02:14 PM
I'm so sorry!! I wish there was something that I could do. Just know that we are all here for you! {{{HUGS}}}
Posted by Ash at November 17, 2003 02:19 PM
I'm so sorry, honey. I know exactly what you're going through. My husband dumped me last year after seven years of marriage. It's a living hell in the beginning, but things do work out. It just takes time and faith in yourself.
Keep your chin up and remember one thing...YOU WILL GET THROUGH IT.
Posted by Lisa at November 17, 2003 03:30 PM
sending hugs your way. i went through the same exact thing a year and a half ago. it's tough but you'll get through it. i did!
Posted by reality at November 17, 2003 06:44 PM
More hugs to you...I wish I had something wise to say...but then again...wise words usually don't help.
Take care...
Posted by Andrea at November 18, 2003 10:19 AM
Oh Kimberlie. I know saying it doesn't change anything but I'm so sorry you had to be hurt like that. If you want to talk, you've got my email. I know it will take time, but I hope you're feeling better soon.
Posted by Rayne at November 18, 2003 03:27 PM
Its weird how I even got to this blog...looking for a font redesnek and it brought me to your archives but you know how pisceans are....so inquisitive. I am so sorry that this happened to you six years is a long time to be in a relationship and then poof its gone. BIG HUGS to you....I hope your broken heart heals soon.
I will have to bookmark your blog and check on you to make sure you are ok.
Hugs from a fellow piscean and houstonian
Posted by PassionFish at November 18, 2003 07:36 PM
Oh no, Kimberly, I'm so sorry to read about this. :-( {{{hugs}}} and strong thoughts for you.
Posted by Hey Lisa at November 19, 2003 09:57 AM
I saw your link on another site. Sorry to hear about the breakup. Things may seem really difficult now but believe it or not they will get better. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Casidy at November 19, 2003 10:51 AM
I'm so sorry Kymberlie. If you need some one to listen, I'm here for you. I've never had a serious relationship but I can only imagine how you're feeling. I'd give you a big hug if I could.
Posted by Carla at November 19, 2003 11:21 AM
{{{{hugs}}}} and love to you, Kymberlie...
Posted by azure at November 19, 2003 12:34 PM
I'm so sorry Kymberlie. {{{hugs to you}}}
Posted by Kathy at November 21, 2003 09:24 PM
I went on line to ask help on getting my girlfriend back. She was my life. I believed in her with all my heart. Bang she dropped me at Thanksgiving. Also my birthday. She had not been dicorced outof a bad marriage little less than a year. She has a child of which I also love. Her ex hus was mean to her and a bad dad. I am sorry you are going through this. I swear I know the feeling. I feel as if my whole world has falen apart. I too have lost track of life. I too have not eaten. I have been a pathetic begger. why, why, why etc. She rolls her eyes and basically says too bad. I have made a fool of myself. Just try to keep your head up sweety. omehow things have a way of turning out for the best.
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Steven just dumped me. Six years next month and it's over. Just like that.
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I'm so sorry Kymberlie. Are you OK?
Posted by Mac at November 14, 2003 07:45 PM
OMG, Kymberlie - *hug* i'm sooo sorry!!!
Posted by kathy at November 14, 2003 07:45 PM
Kymberlie, I am so sorry. ***hugs***
Posted by kat at November 14, 2003 08:05 PM
Hi. I found you via Natalie...I like your blog. Except for the "I got dumped" part. I thought I had exclusive rights. Oh well. Everything looks very interesting here. I'll be back. Nice to meet you.
Mark
Posted by Mark at November 14, 2003 08:20 PM
I'm so sorry!!! How are you holding up?
Posted by amber at November 14, 2003 08:34 PM
oh god. ouch.
Posted by meegan at November 14, 2003 08:43 PM
Oh.My.God! I am so sorry!! Are you alright?
Posted by ginadapooh at November 14, 2003 08:59 PM
Oh NO! Are you ok?
Posted by Susan at November 14, 2003 11:06 PM
Oh goodness....Hugs! Many Hugs even!
Posted by Andrea at November 15, 2003 12:16 AM
I am sooo sorry!!! Hope you are Ok....
Posted by Adelle at November 15, 2003 12:17 AM
shock and awe is the only thing I can conjure... I'll be praying for you, I can't imagine what is to come for you and how you might be feeling... I know you have wonderful friends who will rise to the occasion and be there for you in this time... *hug*
Posted by amancay at November 15, 2003 03:03 AM
OMG, Kymberlie...I am so sorry to hear this.
(((hugs!!!)))
Posted by Christine at November 15, 2003 03:33 AM
*HUGS* Kymberlie! I'm so sorry to hear this girlie. Please let me know if you need an ear or a shoulder! *HUGS*
Posted by Sara at November 15, 2003 07:05 AM
Oh Kymberlie.. I am so sorry. I'll be thinking about you. ((HUGS))
Posted by Pam at November 15, 2003 08:50 AM
Oh! I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself!
Posted by margie at November 15, 2003 08:55 AM
you are strong, your friends will be here for you...you will make it through this also. i'll be thinking of you.
Jen
Posted by Jennifer at November 15, 2003 09:47 AM
Wow. I'm sorry to hear that, Kymberlie. Most of the time when a relationship ends, it just opens the door to something new. You're in my thoughts.
Posted by nastybastard at November 15, 2003 12:42 PM
I'm so sorry, Kymberlie. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you. *hugs*
Posted by Lisa at November 15, 2003 01:41 PM
Oh no sweetie! It seems so unoriginal to say what everyone else has already said, but we all mean it. I'm so sorry. {{{{{{{{{{Kymberlie}}}}}}}}}}}}
Posted by Crankydragon at November 15, 2003 01:57 PM
Unreal. I am so sorry, Kymberlie.
Posted by Marie at November 15, 2003 03:12 PM
I've been thinking of you ... you know where to find me and the door is always open.
Posted by Christine at November 15, 2003 07:07 PM
I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you & hopefully you'll come out this Friday for the tiara party... I'll give you a rela hug then.
Posted by cybertoad at November 15, 2003 07:27 PM
What a fool he is...
Posted by daisy at November 15, 2003 07:50 PM
 I don't know what's wrong with him. What a dope. I don't know what to say that hasn't been said, but I hope all is well soon!
Posted by Alison at November 15, 2003 07:56 PM
I'm really sorry to hear that. I know we haven't me yet, but we will and when we do I'm going to give you a great big hug. I know how it feels. It gets better. In a few months you'll probably wonder why you put up with his shit for so many years.
Posted by emily at November 15, 2003 09:18 PM
Wow. Six years is a long time, sorry to hear that you guys broke up. Looks like you have lots of people who care though, and that's something.
Posted by Hols at November 15, 2003 11:53 PM
I just ran across your site from Ruthie's blog, sorry to hear about the breakup. Hang in there and do the best you can, I know exactly what you are going through.
Posted by Shane at November 16, 2003 03:13 AM
Sorry... :-(
Posted by Don at November 16, 2003 06:26 AM
I'm so sorry.
Posted by Camille at November 16, 2003 01:42 PM
I'm so sorry. I wish there was something I could do or say. Just please know I'm thinking of you!
Posted by robyn at November 16, 2003 03:55 PM
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Posted by Jen at November 16, 2003 09:40 PM
god... i know this is a little late but *huge giant hugs*
Posted by kim at November 17, 2003 02:38 PM
holy shit, babe! i'm sooo sorry....
Posted by mikey at November 19, 2003 12:30 PM
Ohhh Kymberlie, I'm so so sorry to hear that. Please know that there are a lot of people out there (myself included) who are here for you if you need us. Please take care, dear....
Posted by Christine at November 21, 2003 06:26 PM
OMG Kimberly Im so sorry to hear this! BIG HUGS!!
Posted by Oasis at November 25, 2003 07:00 PM
Oh Gosh girl! This is aweful!! I'm thinking of you!
Posted by don at November 26, 2003 12:40 AM
OMG... Sissy... I don't know why I haven't been here in ages... but I haven't...
Damn... I just can't believe it... and I know it's been months but DAMN....
*hugs*
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The 6 Messiahs by Mark Frost
The Six Messiahs by Mark Frost: the sequel to Frost's adventurous The List of 7.
Ten years after the events of The List of 7 we find Arthur Conan Doyle a celebrated writer. He has been made famous by the creation of Sherlock Holmes, loosely modeled on Jack Sparks, his old friend who died pursuing his evil brother, Alexander.
Doyle is getting ready to embark to America for a book tour and taking his younger brother Innes with him to serve as his secretary. While on board their American-bound ship, Doyle becomes embroiled in a plot to steal a priceless religious book. This leads him to once again put his life on the line to help stop a terrible event from occurring.
The 6 Messiahs follows the same kind of formula as The List of 7, but I don't see that as necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed it for the same reasons I enjoyed the other book - lots of adventure and wonderful characters. I found this one easier to get into and also thought that it resolved some of the abruptness of the ending of The List of 7.
If you're looking for rollicking good fun and an entertaining read, look no further.
(Finished on November 14, 2003 for Zuly’s Reading Room.)
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March Personality Traits
I saw this over at Melissa's and couldn't resist doing it. Basically, you take the traits associated with your birth month and cross out anything that doesn't apply. I've also added my coment about each trait in italics behind it. I'll put all the months in the extended entry so you can play along too.
March:
Attractive personality. (I hope so anyway.) Sexy. (I think this probably applies.) Affectionate. (Very much so.) Shy and reserved. (Sometimes, but not for the most part.) Secretive. (Probably not or otherwise I wouldn't have a blog.) Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. (Definitely me. I've been told I'm generous to a fault.) Loves peace and serenity. (Who doesn't?) Sensitive to others. (I think so, but this is something that I've been losing touch with lately. I need to be better about this.) Loves to serve others. (Not really.) Easily angered. (I've noticed this about myself lately. I used to be much slower to anger but a lot of stuff just sets me off now.) Trustworthy. (I think and hope so.) Appreciative and returns kindness. (Definitely.) Observant and assesses others. (I think so.) Revengeful. (This described me for a while after my break-up with my ex, but I don't think it does anymore.) Loves to dream and fantasize. (Very me. I especially love to fantasize about winning the lottery.) Loves traveling. (Yes, yes, yes! I beg Steven all the time to take me places.) Loves attention. (Guilty as charged.) Hasty decisions in choosing partners. (Definitely not me. I've only had two serious relationships and they've both lasted over five years. Keep in mind I'm only twenty-eight and didn't start dating until I was a junior in high school.) Loves home decors. (Ever since I started watching Trading Spaces, I've loved dreaming about having a house and fixing it up nice.) Musically talented. (Another big yes. I loved marching band in high school and we won state my senior year.) Loves special things. (Again, who doesn't?) Moody. (Guilty as charged again.)
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January:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.
February:
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but those not show it. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
March:
Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.
April:
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their luver can see.
May:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.
June:
Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.
July:
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
August:
Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride of oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.
September:
Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive.Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.
October:
Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.
November:
Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.
December:
Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egoistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical. « Hide it .: 1330 words at 12:13 AM in Fish Tales :: Link :: Pings
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How cool!
Posted by Susan at November 14, 2003 08:52 AM
very cool. something to try over the weekend :o)
Posted by munin at November 14, 2003 04:27 PM
I looked at this and October suits me more closely than September, yet I am a september born child (just a month after elvis died)How unusual am I? Or am I rather normal. I think someone stole this out of and didn't adjust for the difference in month starts and gregorian month starts.
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Save Stevie and Angle
Stevie and Angel are two kittens that are suffering from severe birth defects. They are in need of eye reconstruction surgeries that will cost approximately $4,000.
If you'd like to help their owners out (btw, these kittens were taken in when they were found abandoned), you can make donations here. Poor little kitties!
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The site seems to have been taken down, anyone have any information on how the kittens are now?
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Revolutions Reviewed
So, you want to know what I thought about The Matrix: Revolutions? I don't want to spoil anything for anyone who hasn't seen this yet, so click the "Read More" to find out.
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Overall, I liked Revolutions quite a bit. I certainly liked it a lot better than Reloaded. Steven's been watching it repeatedly since I picked it up a few weeks ago and the more I see of it, the less I like it.
I thought that Revolutions was more of a straightforward action movie than the previous ones have been, mostly due to the fight scenes in Zion. To me, the best thing about the movie were those scenes. I found myself completely caught up in them and couldn't tear my eyes away. Seeing the absolute horror that a machine attack would be was very intense.
The thing that I've missed the most - namely the gorgeous still frame shots (think the beginning of the dojo scene and "Dodge this" in The Matrix and the fight scene on the stairs in Reloaded) - seemed to be completely lacking in this one. It's almost like the first movie was shot by different directors.
I wish there would have been more fight scenes in this movie as well. You think Matrix, you think kick ass fight scenes or at least I do. The scene in the underground of the Merovingian's bar was cool, but that was really about it. The end fight scene between Neo and Smith seemed kind of fake with them flying about though it wasn't nearly as fake as Neo fighting the hundreds of Smiths in Reloaded.
Honestly, though, I need to see the movie again before I can decide if they wrapped the series up really well.
Basically, this was a pretty good action movie, but I think it would have been best if they would have just made The Matrix and left it at that - no sequels at all. While these sequels aren't as bad as those damn Star Wars movies, they definitely don't live up to the first film which was just about as close to movie perfection as I've ever seen. « Hide it .: 362 words at 09:33 PM in Media Consumption :: Link :: Pings
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Excellent review!
Posted by Jay at November 13, 2003 09:16 AM
i second that! this is a great review and you basically pinpointed why i liked this movie a lot.
Posted by Kathy at November 13, 2003 04:47 PM
I know you're going to say I'm a freak - but I didn't like The Matrix that much. I fell asleep the first 3 times I tried to watch it. I actually liked Reloaded, and I liked Revolutions too. I need to watch the first one again - maybe now that I understand how everything fits together I would like it more.
Posted by Christine at November 13, 2003 06:17 PM
I liked it and Im in total agreement that "The Matrix" left alone was a fabulous movie!! See my blog for my review =)
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Secret Santa Time
It's that time of year again - time for ThinkBlank's Secret Santa Exchange! This is their third year doing the exchange and I've had great fun in the previous two. The limit for the gift is $15 (though you can spend more), so it's a nice, cheap way to spread some holiday cheer. Go sign up!
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I just signed up thanks to your reminder. :) Don't forget about the ornament exchange. :)
Posted by Carla at November 12, 2003 12:17 PM
I am new to blogging and am now addicted. I had no idea there were such neat things out there. I don't have my own blog yet but I am working on it. Until then I get to enjoy other people's blogs. :) The ornament exchange and the secret santa exchange are great. Boy do I love Christmas Time!
Posted by Educational Child Toy at November 12, 2003 12:47 PM
Hiya! I saw your name on the Ornament Exchange List... I'm glad to be on there with ya!
I'd love to sign up for the Secret Santa thing this year, too, but I got stiffed last year, so it sort of left a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe I'll change my mind, though... it's something to think about, anyway. :)
Happy Hump Day!
Posted by D at November 12, 2003 03:27 PM
I did one of those last year.. and it was a pain in the ass. You probably have a much better system... I just drew names out of a hat, and sent the addresses of the recevier to everyone.
I still don't know if everyone gave gifts or not ? *lol*
I wish I could this year, but I'm broke. I'm working on sending people their mix cd's I owe them from quinessential burn :(.
Posted by Miss Tay at November 12, 2003 03:37 PM
I got stiffed last year as well. I didn't get a gift until after New Years. I guess she forgot or something. Anyhow, I won't do another 'net one, but I will do the Sis-2-Sis one. :) At least I can trust the girls there. We are doing an ornament exchange there as well.
Posted by Sara at November 13, 2003 04:29 PM
This a great idea! Thanx for sharing the info Kim =)
BTW I saw the heads up about the blog - ornament exchange and signed up for that too! Of course you know I love exchanging ornaments!
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Virtual Tour
Christine was lucky enough to be chosen as a stop for the latest Virtual Book Tour. Lucky her! I would love to be a stop!
Basically, a virtual book tour is just like a real book tour, but instead of visiting different cities, the author visits a given number of websites in a given about of time, either to be interviewed, to take over the site for a day, to hang out with the site owner if they're in the same physical location, or whatever else that the site owner devises.
The book that's touring this week is Urban Tribes: A Generation Redefines Friendship, Family, and Commitment by Ethan Watters. I haven't read it yet, but it sounds really interesting. If you get a chance, go check out his Top 5 lists - very entertaining stuff.
You can read Christine's interview with the author here. Very cool indeed.
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The List of 7 by Mark Frost
The List of 7 by Mark Frost: a mix of adventure and occultism with a tiny bit of romance thrown in for good measure in Victorian England makes for quite an interesting book.
Arthur Conan Doyle is a physician of modest stature in the late 1880s in England. He has a few patients and submit manuscripts to local publishing houses. He also has a keen interest in the occult and spends a fair amount of time investigating spiritualists and mediums trying to find the real thing.
All this is abruptly thrown into disarray when he finds himself the target of a group of seven people that wish him dead before he can disrupt their plot - one he has unwittingly stumbled into.
At first, while I liked the book, I found it really hard to get into. It wasn't until page 60 or so that I really started to enjoy the book and the direction it was taking. I was eager to see what would happen next and what the fates of various players in the book would be.
My only real complaint with the book is that at times it the prose was a bit windy. Also, while the book was set in Victorian England, I myself don't know all their terms and slang. It would have been nice to have had some translations. The only reason that I knew that an alienist is, basically, a psychiatrist, is because of the excellent book by Caleb Carr The Alienist.
All in all, the novel contained quite the adventure and I look forward to reading the next book in the series The 6 Messiahs.
(Finished on November 11, 2003 for Zuly’s Reading Room.)
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I recently read a book that I think you might rather enjoy.
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
by Erik Larson
I searched your Biblioblog and did not see it mentioned.
Posted by ginadapooh at November 11, 2003 12:59 PM
Funny. I just got email telling me you were reading something new. I got a bit of what you just said about this book, but All Consuming said you were talking about The Alienist. I think it's being wonky. I've been trying to login there for a bit and it isn't playing well with others. Think I might remove it from my blog and keep a list by hand instead. Oh, and the book sounds interesting, too. ;)
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Revolutions
I called Steven up at the office to see if I could talk him into going to see The Matrix: Revolutions tonight and he agreed to blow off the gym so we're going to the 8:00 showing. Should be interesting. Hope this one's better than Reloaded.
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Let me know what you thought. I'll hold off |