I have posted before about my being more comfortable in life with James, and subsequent weight gain that it has afforded; but enough is enough. James and I went the YMCA in Eastlake last night, to take a tour and see if we wanted to join; and I weighed myself. HOLY SHIT! I weigh more than I have ever weighed, and that is OVER. I am on serious lock-down until things get better. I have developed a workout plan, and I am going to get back to my svelte figure; or die trying. Now, I am not trying to say I am FAT, but I don’t want to get FAT, so I gotta do something NOW. I will try and post updates about how the workout is going, and honestly, use this as a method to hold myself accountable. See, if I have to post about it, then I should be more likely to do it; in theory.
Month: August 2005
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big “plans”?
by duane • • 1 Comment
Today, August 30th, marks the major label debut for Death Cab for Cutie, with their album “Plans”.
I don’t know if you have ever heard of them, or perhaps you are sick of hearing about them, but you should do yourself a favor and get the album, by any means necessary; right now! You won’t be sorry.
And that concludes my shameless plug of Death Cab for Cutie. Thank you.
"pointless"
first day; in more ways that one
by duane • • 0 Comments
Today is my first day on my “new job”, which inevitably means that I am trapped somewhere between two offices, two phones, and two computers. Also, the office that I am moving into, was recently painted, which means that it gives migraines to anyone even walking by it. Fun first day, huh?
As for this weekend… I had lots of fun with Grandma and Julius… I will have to share some stories, if there are any. More news on the way, but probably not anything major until tomorrow; due to the office stuff.
the catch-all-egory
happy birthday, to me!
by duane • • 10 Comments
You may now shower me with gifts and affection… today is my birthday!!! =o) (everyone needs to be a little hopeful on their special day, don’t they?)
is it just me?
damn you to hell, mosquitoes!!!
by duane • • 6 Comments
I HATE mosquitoes. I hate them. I am from NC, where, in some parts of the state, you can actually ride them they are so big. And yet, I think that they are worse here in Atlanta. I went to school at ECU, which is right on the Tar River, and again mosquitoes are a big problem. But still, worse in Atlanta.
I normally wouldn’t mention such silliness, but this morning, when I got in my car to come to work, I looked in my rear view mirror to back out of my driveway, and I saw a mosquito sitting on my forehead!!! I swatted it, and then, when I looked again, he was sitting on my cheek!!!
near and dear
another year older, and a new job to boot!
by duane • • 7 Comments
As of Monday, August 29, I will be taking a “new” job, back with my old branch. I haven?t said anything, because I am one of those, “wait till the chickens are hatched” types of people, so I wanted to be sure before I broadcast the message.
I am very excited to be going back to work with my old team, and I am sure that there will be less of what I experienced in my current branch (no need to get into that here? I always said I would never blog about work, and I mean it!). Needless to say, a new job is on the way, and that should prove an exciting move. Only thing is, right now I am in transition, which can be, well, kind of awkward. Regardless? the move is official Monday, so not much longer on that.
that is so gay
why couldn’t it be shane???
by duane • • 6 Comments
I just read that Mark Feehily of Westlife (don’t act like you don’t know that they are the pop Irish sensation they are) is gay!!! Hooray! Good for you Mark. Finally letting the world know what we knew already. But seriously, I do have to say a big THANK YOU for being man enough to come out, and telling the world who you are. If there were more celebrities all over the world that took this route, things might be able to get even better.
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Kathy Griffin is awesome; Categories, Schmategories?
by duane • • 2 Comments
I don’t have a lot going on today, other than the fact that I cannot seem to concentrate or focus my eyes on my computer screen. It is kind of freaking me out, so hopefully it will pass. I need to find something to do that doesn’t require a monitor!
Have you been watching Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List? Now, I normally hate reality TV, because most of it sucks, but this one show, I love. It is like watching Kathy do stand up, just for you. It also shows you that she really is just a funny person. She doesn’t really try too hard, she is just funny. That is something that is very difficult for some people to get out there.
that is so gay
he’s not gay, he’s in a fraternity.
by duane • • 6 Comments
Often times I am in conversation with someone, and inevitably, the subject of whether or not so-in-so is gay, comes up. (Seriously, it happens a lot) While the person and I talk it over, and “check for the signs”, something else inevitable happens: the person, 9 times out of 10, says something like, “but he’s married” or “but he is engaged”, and then writes it off as a done decision. The conclusion is then: he must not be gay because of X. Well, I guess I want to know why that is always the first response of most people? He can’t be gay, at least not because of X. It is like X is a qualifier for non-gayness. It is almost like the person is looking for something to ?prevent? that other person from being gay. But why? I honestly want to know why this is so.
politics
Tell us the truth Cathy Cox: for us, or against us?
by duane • • 0 Comments
Today I happened to stumble onto some information about one Ms Cathy Cox, and thought, as a concerned Atlantian, I should share it. Before I get into that, I guess I should point out that Cathy is running for governor of Georgia, and this is merely one way of asking Cathy what she means by this, and if there will be a change in the near future. Sorry to keep you in the dark, children, so here comes the light. Apparently, Cathy Cox is a member of the Druid Hills Country Club. Her and her husband, Mark Dehler, are both members. They are members, as a family, and are recognized as such by the country club. But that is not what disturbs me. It disturbs me that Cathy Cox portrays herself as a Democrat that is “for the people of Georgia” and attends events advocating gay rights (HRC dinner in Atlanta), but gives thousands of dollars a year to an organization that does not believe gay and lesbian couples deserve the same rights as straight couples do.