It's been far too long since I did any substantial blogging. I do a lot of posting on FB, but it's not at all the same thing. FB does not encourage active conversation. The threading on posts is borked, and on more than one occasion, misunderstandings have arisen from replies made in these threads that were so severe that they resulted in people ( Read more... )

I was determined to bake bread today, and a loaf is in the oven even as I type. I modified this recipe and turned it into this, instead:

- 2 tsp honey
- 2 2/3 cup lukewarm water
- 4 tsp dry yeast (I used 2 little packs)
- 3 Tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup ground flax meal
- 2 Tbsp flax seeds

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( And it's time for the monthly progress pictures and measurements. )

I'm looking forward to the gym today. Even on my less than spectacular gym days, I feel like I'm making progress. I increased my jumping jacks from 200 to 300, and I'm feeling the difference from when I first started. I can almost see the fat disappearing and feel my lungs getting stronger. I'm still working on getting my heart rate back to ( Read more... )

I got the rest of my octopus ink today.

It is darker than I envisioned. It's still swollen, but it doesn't hurt. I go back in a couple of weeks to see if anything needs to be touched up.


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Today I've been cleaning my room. And then I got distracted by an unlikely outfit, put it on, and took this picture.

Hi.


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I had a scary moment last night. I was biking home from my dance class when I saw someone was throwing out a bunch of stuff, including a toy shopping cart. I thought my nephew might like such a thing, so I spun back and got it. It was not heavy or particularly large, but it was awkward. I found a way to hold it in one hand and started biking ( Read more... )

Here you go, tlatoani. The side view.

I have wicked cramps today, so this is a bit bloaty.


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I'm not pointing fingers at anyone in particular, because this is an issue I've been encountering over and over again for decades. But, I am intrigued by how it's more culturally acceptable for a man to show progress photos of physique development than it is for a woman. Why is this the case? Discuss!


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Last night I modeled for artists for the first time since moving to Ontario. It felt like I'd never really stopped, and while I was holding a pose, I realized I've been modeling for 20 years, now. Scary ( Read more... )