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clevermanka) wrote2011-01-07 11:26 am
clevermanka) wrote2011-01-07 11:26 am
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In a state
Shallow fashion: I spent about six weeks working on mixing up my existing wardrobe pieces in an effort to be a little more imaginative with it. I've been successful for the most part, but I also learned something about myself. I feel better in gray and/or black with just a splash of color now and again. Forcing myself to wear something bright every day, and some days trying to avoid black or gray altogether, was (embarrassingly) exhausting. Sometimes when it comes together on its own (like the unintentional Gryffindor day) it's cool. But I'm not going to strive for it any more. I like the way I feel and look in mostly neutrals. I like to think that my colorful personality makes up for it. Am I right?
Emotional life: Because![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
amjhawk asked for advice and info on eating paleo, I had a chance this morning to wrap up (as best I could) the whats and whys of eating the way I do. Afterword, I took a moment to think about all the ways my life has changed since I altered my eating habits. Despite the PITA factors that are inevitable with any eating restrictions, it's been completely worth it. I'll trade pizza for being able to leave my pants buttoned after a meal. I'll say no to cake forever if it means I get to eat steak any day I please. But it's gone past the physical. I feel better in all sorts of ways, and not just in regards to having more energy or sleeping better. I feel I'm more emotionally present, especially in my relationship with mckitterick. Don't worry. This does not mean I'm suddenly all squishy and into public displays of affection. Ugh.
The physical: I'm doing fine on my second Whole30. It's kind of old hat at this point. The minor G.I. problems disappeared within three days after nixing almost-daily booze (amazing how easily that creeps back in) and my growing reliance on nuts as a lazy replacement for better food choices. So that answers my questions about that. From now on, booze (in the form of wine only) is a weekend-only indulgence, and nut intake is limited to occasional emergency food or inclusion in a recipe. No more "I'm kinda hungry, but don't want dinner yet." Know what? If you're not hungry enough for dinner, you're not really hungry.
In regards to exercise, I start my first 28-day cycle of Tacfit Warrior on Monday, January 10. That gives me almost all day Sunday to read the materials and watch the instructional videos. It's time to get moving again. Perhaps the tingly-leg issue is just my body asking to move more often and with more vigor.
Intellectual pursuits: The horror education has been put on hold for a while while I get the rest of my (metaphorical) house in order. I now understand book clubs, though. It's not just a way to force yourself to read something. It would be nice to bounce ideas and interpretations off other people reading the same material. I'll continue to read, but not as aggressively. I feel like the effort is a bit wasted when my thoughts and reactions to a work just wither and die due to lack of attention and exposure. Alas.
I am counting down the hours to vacation. Come on, come on, come on.
Emotional life: Because
amjhawk asked for advice and info on eating paleo, I had a chance this morning to wrap up (as best I could) the whats and whys of eating the way I do. Afterword, I took a moment to think about all the ways my life has changed since I altered my eating habits. Despite the PITA factors that are inevitable with any eating restrictions, it's been completely worth it. I'll trade pizza for being able to leave my pants buttoned after a meal. I'll say no to cake forever if it means I get to eat steak any day I please. But it's gone past the physical. I feel better in all sorts of ways, and not just in regards to having more energy or sleeping better. I feel I'm more emotionally present, especially in my relationship with mckitterick. Don't worry. This does not mean I'm suddenly all squishy and into public displays of affection. Ugh.The physical: I'm doing fine on my second Whole30. It's kind of old hat at this point. The minor G.I. problems disappeared within three days after nixing almost-daily booze (amazing how easily that creeps back in) and my growing reliance on nuts as a lazy replacement for better food choices. So that answers my questions about that. From now on, booze (in the form of wine only) is a weekend-only indulgence, and nut intake is limited to occasional emergency food or inclusion in a recipe. No more "I'm kinda hungry, but don't want dinner yet." Know what? If you're not hungry enough for dinner, you're not really hungry.
In regards to exercise, I start my first 28-day cycle of Tacfit Warrior on Monday, January 10. That gives me almost all day Sunday to read the materials and watch the instructional videos. It's time to get moving again. Perhaps the tingly-leg issue is just my body asking to move more often and with more vigor.
Intellectual pursuits: The horror education has been put on hold for a while while I get the rest of my (metaphorical) house in order. I now understand book clubs, though. It's not just a way to force yourself to read something. It would be nice to bounce ideas and interpretations off other people reading the same material. I'll continue to read, but not as aggressively. I feel like the effort is a bit wasted when my thoughts and reactions to a work just wither and die due to lack of attention and exposure. Alas.
I am counting down the hours to vacation. Come on, come on, come on.
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Fashion: I hear you! I just bought a shorty black cardi and thought "oh dear, Rae, black again?" but, .. I'd rather wear it than any bright color.
I think your complexion is far too pale to wear anything bright near it, and your face is too pretty. Why have someone say, "what a lovely color sweater" when it really means that they didn't notice how gorgeous you are?
I'll save my brights (that would probably be turquoise only) for summer, since I do go a bit tan, and jewelry.
However, you do look very good in red, provided it's not stoplight red, and that makes me JEALOUS. *g*
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Well, I certainly do have more red than I have anything else. Before I stumbled on this mixing it up notion, I wanted to form my winter wardrobe around red/gray/black, and that's what I'm going to return to.
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I ought to dig out a couple pairs of red earrings and give them to you, because I haven't a thing to wear them with, except as a solo accent for a black top, and then I have nothing else with which to match them.
Would you be interested?
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We even out through the year, you gifted me with several items last year!
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Okay, so take notes, because my next available social time isn't until...February. =b