The points system welcomes a new unit of measure to its ranks: the Whipple. Whipples are much like
lafillemaigre's points: they measure adherence to trivial general good habits. For example, "today" I washed my hair, washed my face with acne gel, performed two Grooming Rituals, and brushed my teeth, so I get five Whipples. Whipples are also awarded for using IvoryWhite, doing crunches, depositing money into my bank account, and successfully fasting.
I'll try to aim for eight Whipples a day. Also, I will keep track of my points and my Whipples in the same place because I will only allow myself to call Chris after I've earned eighty points and eighty Whipples.
Also, Jan. 22 was the cutoff for the first 1000 point period. During that 1000 point period, I did not earn the eight units necessary for those 1000 points to count towards earning my space. Thus, I still have 10,000 points to go before I've earned my space. The next 1000 point period ends May 25 unless my earning rate changes.
~If you can't join 'em, beat 'em.