In keeping true to my oath to become a diligent go-getter, I went to the gym yesterday. I was so tempted to skip it and just go drinking, but I remembered my promise to myself. So, I determinedly did the cardio exercises, crunches, and leg raises. Then I went drinking. Hehe. Oh, and I've lost another pound! :) Yeah, it's rather measly, but a pound ( Read more... )

I've lost 12 pounds already! From 131 pounds before I started going to the gym three and a half months ago,  I now weigh 119lbs. :D I worked out intensively for the first two months, but started slacking off in June when work, stress, and sickness got the better of me. Since then, I've only been to the gym about five times, yet I continue to lose ( Read more... )

Feeling suicidal? Then don't listen to Rufus Wainwright or Damien Rice or Elliott Smith (especially if you know how he died), or, to some extent, Greg Dulli. For me, these artists are melancholy and the infinite sadness (to borrow from the Smashing Pumpkins) personified. It's as much the music as their soulful/sorrowful singing. But still, one can' ( Read more... )

The wireless internet at home sucks. When the router is hooked up, surfing on the laptop becomes useless. I can't open most of the sites I frequent, including those that I need for work (so much now for trying to work at home). Already reported the problem and the service provider said somebody will be checking our antenna. I hope they do that soon ( Read more... )