next time...

This xkcd reminds me of myself a bit. The last panel of it, this is what I want in my next relationship. Of course, it's not the only thing I want. But someone who would want to make blanket forts & have Nerf gun fights would be pretty awesome...

Finally, spring is here! It's warm, it's sunny, the snow is melting... I'm very happy about it. It so nice to be able to go outside with out having to bundle up in a bunch of layers.

I'm so ready for spring this year... In some ways, it's been a long winter. The last part of it certainly long. Lots of changes going on. Yup, more change. Just what I wanted, eh? I don't really expect things to be easy. And I sure as hell don't want things to become stagnant. A little patch of calm water would be nice though... I'm really hoping that summer will bring that.

I'm going to be single again, very soon. As soon as I move out, actually. Which will be by the end of the month. I'm feeling very conflicted about it right now. One moment I'm totally heartbroken over it, and another I'm really excited about bing single again. Although, if this relationship has to end, at least it's ending in the spring. It's so much easier to feel hopeful this time of year. And it's a mutual decision, which makes it easier in a lot of ways. I get to keep my best friend, which is the most important thing. And all of our mutual friends. That's one part of break-ups I've never liked, the choosing who gets to 'keep' which friends. It always really sucks, and I'm so glad I don't have to do it this time.

As I mentioned above, I'm moving. With in the next couple of weeks in fact. I could be in this weekend if I wanted to, but I don't want to. I'm not quite ready for this. It was one of those get it now or it's gone situations, and was too good to let get away. I know that I won't find anything better. The relationship ends when I move out though, and I don't think that either of us thought I'd be out quite this quickly. I will be in the new place before the end of the month, at the latest. I'm moving into Jerri's place, which I think will be really great. It's close to work, and close to downtown as well. And being there will keep me connected with other people, and keep me out and active. I think that both will be really important for me, especially for the first few weeks.

I dunno, overall I think it's going to be a good summer. A great one even. I'm looking forward to it...

Hera - Feels So Good

Watching this video makes me happy. I bet it will make you happy too. I especially like the pile of puppies, and the bread shoes.

Sorry folks

No blog post again this week. :( I'm so exhausted that I don't even have the energy to sit here & type. I sat down for a minute after I ate, & next thing I knew I was waking up almost two hours later. Hopefully having a couple of days off will help, and I'll be able to get some sleep. I'll try to get something up tomorrow. Also, I'll do a Bal en Blanc post as soon as I have the pictures.

It's not Caturday...

but here are some lolcats for your amusement anyway.

HFCS

Hi ya'll. Here's your monthly PSA.

Avoid foods with high-fructose corn syrup in them. This stuff is poison! Interesting coincidence that Americans started becoming larger about the same time that high fructose corn syrup was introduced into mass marketed foods & beverages. And it's put into so many preprocessed items, not just things like soda & candy. I've seen it listed in juices, chips, even ketchup & soy sauce!

"This manufactured fructose is sweeter than sugar in an unhealthy way, and is digested differently in a bad way. Research has shown that "high-fructose corn syrup" goes directly to the liver, releasing enzymes that instruct the body to then store fat! This may elevate triglyceride (fat in blood) levels and elevate cholesterol levels. This fake fructose may slow fat burning and cause weight gain. Other research indicates that it does not stimulate insulin production, which usually creates a sense of being full. Therefore, people may eat more than they should. Indications also are that the important chromium levels are lowered by this sweetener which may then contribute to type 2 diabetes."
(Source)

But don't take my word for it, here are some links -

A highly informative article, with well documented sources

Mayo Clinic HFCS page

Article originally from Natural Health magazine

Garfield Minus Garfield

Garfield Minus Garfield

It's Garfield, but with all the characters but Jon removed. Very amusing, and a bit disturbing.

Thanks for sending me the link Jeremy! And Bret!