Curvie Girlie The Diary: Mind Playin' Tricks on Me

[Curvie Girlie]

Does PZ miss his bros doberman? You strike me as a dog person, I cant believe you have a cat! boo.

I'm sick as poo but I've been working w/ the weights, you would be proud ha!

ps. man you have me CRAVING some GS cookiesssssssssssss!!

Hi Lindsey! Nice to see you

I am a dog person, but a lot of breeds annoy me. I can hardly stand emo dogs; Bounty was an emo dog with vacant eyes, even though he was really really gentle and sweet. Don't tell PZ, but I thought he lacked personality. I still liked him! I would have had more fun with him if it had been drier, because then I would have taken him for a run in the woods, and Dobbies are good for that, I hear. I think Bounty also would have been happier and less emo if I was able to take him on runs on a regular basis, but no, he's back in Mendocino County!

I really like cats. I can't help it, and cats tend to like me because they can sense I like them. But when it comes to dogs, I ADORE bulldogs of any sort. I think they're the most handsome, I mean LOOK! I especially prefer American bull terriers and Staffordshire bull terriers.

SO sorry you're sick, but so glad you're working with weights! I bet you look even hotter!

 

[MissDFITT]

Risky like this? :X

Yes!! Much more along the lines of what I was picturing in my head!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Can't wait for the pics!! Whatever happened to the pics from the other night out? That dress you were raving about!

I ended up having a meltdown and not going to the party, plus neither I nor PZ have a camera and I forgot to borrow one from Chris.

ah man, you got one already, lol I was bored just now and having fun looking at suits I'd wear if I was already skinny. Ok well here's the site I'm looking at anyway

And they have some seriously cute swimwear....I loved the attached one below. Too bad no shoulder straps though...cuz looks like one wrong move and it'd be more than "peek-a-boo" lol.

That is SO cute! But yeah, I can't so strapless--I'm plain old not perky enough. I wear Victoria's Secret push up bras anyway!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Oh yes, and I haven't found a flattering "risky" suit yet. I like my body and I think it looks great in certain things, but I don't look very good in a lot of swimsuits, believe it or not.

 

[douknowjello]

I am a dog person, but a lot of breeds annoy me. I can hardly stand emo dogs; Bounty was an emo dog with vacant eyes, even though he was really really gentle and sweet.

So glad I'm not the only one. I love dogs but there are some breeds and personalities that annoy me. I was at a friends little boy's birthday party few weeks ago and her dog is male pug...it kept trying to lick my snow boots in a "nasty" way and I kept moving knowing it was one move from humping my leg. I can't stand most chihuahuas either but with the right personality I can still look past breed. I just haven't met a chihuahua yet that wasn't completely nervous and neurotic.

 

[douknowjello]

OH and my hubby wanted an english bulldog really bad until we realized how much they cost. Around here it's around $2000 :X. Maybe someday I can get him one though.

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Lisa, I agree--and I hope oneday you can get an English bulldog! They are soooo smart, usually!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Yesterday

Yesterday I "ran errands", i.e., went shopping, then made it to Acroyoga class at the Vet's Hall in downtown Santa Cruz. I'd never been to that class, but was my teacher, and pretty much IS my teacher on Mondays at the climbing gym, her and Amy. Anyway, Rohan, Andre, and I (both those guys were in the 2 hour workshop I took months ago, my first Acroyoga class, plus Andre was at the same Yoga retreat as I back in November) were the only ones in the class considered "Intermediates," to my delight and Paige had Melanie (the other instructor) work with the Newbies, while Paige worked with us. Paige is such a delight--cheery, laughs, sweet, real nice, great teacher, amazing acrobat. A Taurus! LOL!

Anyway, Rohan is like, 6'3" and Andre is shorter than me, but weighs 20 pounds more, so we had some fun Paige is 130 lbs, but really really REALLY strong--Acroyoga is actually one "sport" where size MATTERS. I'm actually a good size for it; I'm relatively "light" for the most part, so I can fly on most people, but my thick, muscular legs and butt are great for flying people up to 170 lbs I think--maybe more, we'll see. All in all I learned some acobatics FUN!

After class Paige said, "Circus Jams is free and lasts until 10:30!"

"What's 'Circus Jams'?"

Circus Jams is every Wednesday night at the Vet's hall in the large room; what it is, is acrobats, Acroyoga enthusiasts, jugglers, Poi throwers, hula hoopers, WHATEVER gather in the room and listen to 's circus type music and do their thang. Last night, Paige had two guests, these very brown, very very strong, professional acrobat men come in and work the aerial silk threads hanging from the ceiling. Paige also did some aerial dancing, and I saw her and her acrobat friends do multiple handstands on top of other people's extended arms

It was fucking amazing.

Meanwhile, I was doing handstands, backbends, and Acroyoga with the other people in the class who stayed after--especially Linda, a 34 year old lady about my size who is a Newbie. We were on the stage part of the room on mats, Paige and her friends were below, and the rest of the floor was full of people juggling and hula hopping.

It was a mild ?? freakshow, baby baby, on the dancefloor ??

I told Linda, "If I told my high school buddies that I spent a Wednesday night with a strange woman flying on my feet in a room full of Circus Freaks I think they'd tell me 'Valerie! I want in on that...'" Linda laughed heartily even though that wasn't very funny, it was just funny because it was True, kinda!

So although I love Mangala's Wed night Yoga class, I think I'll be spending more Wednesdays learning acrobatic things and hanging out with the local circus.

My weight is 142.5 lbs! Goodbye 130s....it was nice knowing you

I was bummed about it this morning, but I cheered myself up because HELLO, I'm healthy and in shape. This is good! So what if I'm not able to venture into the 21-21.9 BMI range? The best I can do is try try again, but I am NOT feeling dieting lately......

 

[douknowjello]

Val, you always just happen to find fun ass stuff to do! It's like you're a fun magnet! I'm jealous honestly cuz for me I have to work to find fun these days, lol. And if I have to work at it...well then it's not as fun, lol. Guess my fun side is at war with my hermit side that is encouraged by my hermit husband who never wants to go anywhere. I swear though if I do nothing else this summer I'm going to go friggin CAMPING!!!! I just had this image of me in the back yard with a tent cuz I couldn't talk hubby into it, lol.

Oh speaking of, guess what I found in our shed? The people who sold us the house left a bunch of stuff and there's a decent size pool in there! Hope it works and doesn't have a leak

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Sweet! A pool You should totally go camping!

I know you love your husband very much. However, I'm grateful that PZ is the type of guy who will actually DO things with me. My ex never did shit--he was lazy, anti-social to an extent, and adverse to any "fun" for no good reason I decided if I'm gonna be stuck with any guy for long periods of time, I'm gonna be with a Down Ass Beezey!

 

[CatsMeow]

It is awesome to have a guy that's willing to get up and try anything with you. My husband and I are currently trying to work off the weight we both gained since getting married in August. That and maybe get in a little skydiving

 

[Curvie Girlie]

It is awesome to have a guy that's willing to get up and try anything with you. My husband and I are currently trying to work off the weight we both gained since getting married in August. That and maybe get in a little skydiving

Sounds good to me! Hey, nice to see you, it's been too long!

 

[lena410]

hey there bunny have been having some bunny time myself

that would have been soo cool just to watch..the acrobatics stuff i mean. i saw some photos but it must look really good 'live'
i was in my yoga class yesterday and i am definitely making progress...my core is getting stronger as well as my arms... the only things still giving me hard time are my feet and legs...but no pain no gain (or loss for that matter).

that research you were mentioning sounds really cool and i think you should go for it. there have been some studies, but these were done by either psychiatrist or psychologists. it would be nice to see some sociological/anthropological work on it. i would definitely participate in any interview you would need, but it depends on the group you choose and if geography would have any impact on the selection.

i just realized how much i missed you in the past week or two

hugs
lena

 

[geoaidan]

Val,

LOL, every time I visit, I find I am 3-4 pages behind! Gotta love that. Wow, wow, it sounds like things have become "official" with PZ. The fact that a man answered that quickly back is a VERY good sign!

Catching up a little here-

Every snide, condescending skinny bitch and asshole alive needs to put on a fat suit and see what it's like!

LOL, amen to that!

MissDFITT,

Funny this topic comes up. I'm actually doing a paper on this very topic this semester and how obeseity effects communication. Finding research so far has been rough because apparently there hasn't been much done on it. I know from personal experience that being obese has effected my communications skills now. I'm hoping do some some interviews and see if people are being discrimiated against.... I hope to find some interesting results!

I'm more than happy to do an e-mail interview if that would help your research. Let me know if that's the case, I'll be glad to help ya out!


Alta818,

..I think that's one of the reasons I wanted a fat suit all my life (up until now) as well, cause it makes it much easier to weed through who is really there for YOU, thick or thin!!

You’ve got a very good point there. It’s a hell of a way to know for sure who your friends really are. Thank you also, for your kind comment.



Val,
While I’m there, thank you, too! LOL

HAHA! Here, I can prove my ex housemate is a Garden-gnome looking mutherfucka, HA!

LOL, LOL, that gave me a good laugh! I know a few people that look like that, they’re awesome people LOL, always fun to be around for sure. At one time, I had an afro that was a foot out there back in college. Now, that was a statement! LOL


Pic of me with an afro here

As for the swimsuits, the one with the “laser” design, I personally think is very tasteful and at the same time, a good tease without actually showing that much. The wide band on the shoulders is a good look, and it does tease the eye when one realizes that the sides of the bottom suit is thinner- Yet, as a matched set, it does bring a look of a dignified person. I also would guess that one would be the most comfortable out of the 3, because if you notice the band that goes from the front to the back- it is in a straight line, so you would not have to be constantly adjusting the top. Also, it looks pretty secure to me- something you’d want to use in a body of water with waves!



Garden Gnome- still laughing my arse off- you’re so funny!


LOL
G


p.s. How do you post pictures in your posts instead of just a link?

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Lena, I miss you too! Contact Dee, she might need your help.

G, I like that Afro pic! "Manage Attachments" is in "Additional Options" if you Reply to a thread.

I'm exhausted and I'm gaining weight! iggy: However, I'm checking myself and I'm going to start doing cardio, I rilly am! I'm going for a run on the beach after work....promise! Back to calorie counting. Whenever it gets to the point where I get off a diet, the appetite comes with a vengeance and I stop caring for a while. Also, if I don't get enough sleep. I said it before and I'll say it again: sleep is paramount to maintaining a healthy weight.

Yesterday I ate too much pizza--again!

I went indoor bouldering and almost almost felt like crying because I suck so bad, I can't even manage a V1+ All I can do is keep trying, Chris told me that it'll take a couple months and he thinks I'm good for a beginner. PHAH!

Yoga was good for me, but I was thinking about PZ too much to get into the vibe.

Finally I got to my boyfriend's house, and HE WASN'T THERE! Poor guy came home a few minutes after I arrived with a bunch of soggy laundry--the mat closed before his clothes could totally dry, so I helped him hang them up in the house and put on a de-humidifyer. I was teasing him because he was running around all energetic-like; normally at 9:30pm he's laying all cute in bed. He informed me proudly that he had WEIGHT TRAINED today . Nice. HA! He already knows that impresses me. He also said he ran 2 miles on the t'mill, and he knows to do that AFTER weights, what a cutie smartie pants! Mind you, he makes no claim to being knowledgeable in the fitness world. He then proceeded to cook us mushrooms and red snapper and garlic cous cous, and make a salad The crappy thing about it all was the fact that I had eaten my needs that day already--so the delicious dinner, although healthy, was a surplus. Grrrrr! I didn't say shit, but I'm going to have to really watch myself otherwise I'll start gaining weight. Anyway, he said "I like to cook." I said, "I like to eat, and FISH at that, and you're a fish RESEARCHER, we're perfect for each other!"

I had a DELICIOUS Cabernet from the Carmel Valley, 2002. Another boon of my job--it was worth $50--it tasted like a Napa Cab but without the mediciny, eucalyptus undertone, and more of a raspberry undertone. We both truly enjoyed it--nothing like a wonderful wine! Mmmmh! We actually didn't manage to drink the whole bottle, and I had the guts to pour the rest of our glasses down the sink instead of getting drunk and being hung over right now!

Anyway, since I've declared my feelings for PZ, he has been even more sweet and attentive and cute Awwww. It just amazes me how open and willing he is to DO shit. Lots of men are so fucking LISTLESS and insipid.....he told me "I have an exercise for you. I'll strap you into my snowboard, and we'll go in the living room and you can practice balancing on the board on a ball, and we'll put the futon out flat and you can practice falling. You'll be a natural--look at those legs!" and he squeezed my thighs. How sweet is that shit? Makes you wanna puke, don't it?

Tonight we're thinking of going to a Reggae show; I'm a little tired and kinda want to stay in, but I told him we should go because he's interested, and he usually goes along with whatever I want--he hasn't pointed it out, but I want things to be fair whether he realizes it or not!

 

[MotherOf2]

Aww... I want one like that...
don't get me wrong I love my H and wouldnt just give him up to find another one... but I do kind of wish I would have had the opportunity to find "the perfect guy for me"... there are just a lot of things that make me say... if this ever ends, the next guy MUST NOT do THAT! Does anyone know what I'm talking about or am I just an evil wife?

OH btw I must tell you the song "gone" by kelly clarkson reminds me of you and your ex... lol kind of funny since ive never really met either of you but i swear your all i can think of when i hear that song

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Cassy, I simply must heat that song, then

Dude, dating PZ is like not being able to wake up from a good dream--I'm scared! Well, a little, but I should just relax and be happy I guess

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Run run run

FINALLY I went running! For the first time in a month or more, I can't even remember!

I didn't want to. I literally starting psyching myself up, I talked to myself. I said, "C'mon, Valerie, just DO IT. You can do it, Bitch. You used to do this shit all the time!"

The second I put on my running clothes (mind you, it was a struggle to get from comfy normal clothes to running clothes), my body/mind/spirit was like "Oh, OK Bitch. Let's do this, then!" And out the door I went .

I ran 43 minutes on the beautiful beach with a gorgeous view of the Monterey Bay, the near-sunset sunlight bathing the beach with a warm, butter-colored light that accentuated the nooks and crannies of the red-brown sandstone cliffs and the pieces of shell strewn all over the wet, hard-packed sand. Little scummy puffs of seafoam cast holey shadows on the sand and the sunlight made me squint, as wafts of thin fog blew gently into the Bay.

It was fucking beautiful.

But it was difficult, however, even though my heart and lungs were weaker and struggled to keep up with my legs, I ran almost as fast as I always did, and I didn't stop and walk--I just pushed on!

And now I'm drinking some Santa Maria Valley "Au Bon Climat" Chardonnay, about to get off my ass and go to my hot boyfriend's house to get to some serious business

Life is, like my grandpa would say, "grand."

 

[douknowjello]

zomg you got to run on the BEACH!!!! I'm SO ENVIOUS!!! The best trip I ever had was a geology field trip to Pt. Reyes when I still lived in cali....well that and the trip to the coast I made with my hubby when we first met in person. I LOVE the ocean and miss it SO much. This is the first time I have lived more than two hours from it . Although when we went to Pt. Reyes this was after I'd lost 80lbs and we saw 10 beaches in two days....walking in the sand was like having weights tied to my ankles! So I'm guessing you running on the beach probably softened impact on your joints but was harder in other ways. I SO want to see the ocean on the east coast now that I'm here...I've heard it's ALOT different. I'm biased so I'm thinking it's not going to be half as breathtaking as on the coast of Cali. Oh and PZ....if I hadn't seen pictures I'd be thinking you made him up by now. I had no clue men like that even existed! I'm betting part of it though is the connection it sounds like you two have. That and I'm sure you bring out the best in him Cuz why do I get the feeling you bring out the best in alot of people? lol. Have a great weekend *hugz* ~Lisa

 

[MotherOf2]

ha ha ha, you talk to your self the way i talk to myself lol... i have the voice of dave chappelle... i dont know if you've see any of his dvds but theres one skit with him talking about oscar the grouch lol "yeah oscar, your a grouch!" "BITCH, I LIVE IN A FUCKIN' TRASH CAN!" lol
anyway good morning