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Cake day: June 14th, 2023

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  • Yoga in general and deadlifts are what I do. Back extension in both directions laying on your belly on a bench is good for strengthening it safely, start with small range of motion and extend it as you can.

    Remember a few things - we spend more time bent forward than back, so make sure to strengthen the back in the arched direction as well. The whole body is connected so develop it in a balanced way. And move in every direction (intentionally). That last one is what yoga is so good for.



  • Getting better all the time!

    I only regret not leaving earlier, I was worried my ex might die as he was in a really bad place, had become radicalized on the internet, drink and abusive, I should have left before I too did things I ought not have done, and should have worried much more about the kids and less about him.

    But my life immediately improved, as did my children’s lives. And it’s been a steady climb upward. My ex floundered for quite a few years but found his way too, quit drinking, that helped a lot. He eventually caught up on child support, before the last kid was 18, even. Is not prospering but is much more stable.

    I used to argue with him that he should straighten himself out while he had the love and support of a family but I guess everyone has to find their way however they can. I will say his life getting worse while mine got better, while it didn’t make me happy, did make me feel secure in the decision to leave.


  • There’s a song:

    “I was looking back to see if she was looking back to see if I was looking back at her”

    And also an Islamic proscription against looking twice at a person of opposite sex since it signals interest.

    So at least one sort of look that signals interest is the looking again. I also think the kind of sideways look with a smile is good.

    Do not go for intense and smoldering. That is some sort of advanced level shit that we civilians cannot manage, it will go wrong.




  • Oh my goodness this makes me miss my cat Anonymous. He was an absolute nightmare of a kitten, tiny black fireball demon, wouldn’t let you touch him, pissed in places that could not be reached to clean, he was the worst kitten ever but when he got past that, evolved into the smartest, most attached and loving long haired black cat, huge boy. He used to put his paws on my cheeks, no claws, to ‘kiss’ me. So cuddly, good hunter, possessive and jealous though.















  • I know! I am free with compliments for my friends, gay men, random women. To be fair, I also don’t see a lot of guys intentionally dressed like this man was - he had obviously thought out the outfit and it looked cool. I’d noticed it in the morning, but saw him on my way out and thought it ok to tell him I did notice it.

    I just don’t feel like I’d have been so open when younger because it’s harder to make it obvious I am not hitting on him. Even though it’s a safe for work compliment!

    Do guys tell other guys they like their hair or clothes, though? Like, do you compliment each other on the superficial stuff?









  • There’s processed, and then there’s Processed. When I make bread, it’s a processed food, it’s not just whole wheats. Except for fruit, most of what I eat is processed, but not much Processed.

    French fries are so delicious though. Chips and chips are my junk food.