Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink . . .

I am posting my words all over the place, just not here. 

It's hard out there for a pimp eating disorder activist. Who knew there was so much misinformation out there that I would have to launch a one-woman crusade to personally read and comment on every article linked to every tweet hashtagged #NEDAW (National Eating Disorder Awareness Week)?

The thing that makes it really hard (and slightly less fun) is that I am told that snark is not the most effective method of opening minds. I am having to use wording like "While your intent is good . . . I am concerned with . . ."  rather than phrases that roll more trippingly off my tongue like "Have you actually read a scientific journal published since 1983, fer f**k's sake?!"

It takes energy and restraint, people!

Even with all the tilting at windmills I do, I now have enough free time to exercise every day, cook an ocassional meal for hubs, watch cool stuff on Netflix (House of Cards. Oh. My.) and get to the movies--I actually saw three in the five days before the Academy Awards and ended up seeing all the best picture nominees. Loved them all, but it would have gone to Wolf of Wall Street if it was my choice.

I am relishing catching up with all the friends that were mostly sidelined from my life during The Road to Rosewood mania.

Last Wednesday night, I started back up with my weekly visit to hang and have dinner with my friend, Michele--a former student--and her totes adorbs kidlets.

I have a bil ol' smile on my face for many reasons, not the least because when we set off on a late afternoon hike, the kids didn't for one minute doubt that I was going to the top--and not on any roundabout way either, but straight up after them.

True story: This was formed by a volcano and is pretty much right in Michele's back yard.

When you are 49 years and 345 days old, that's a big compliment. So much so that I'll post that picture even if it does make thoughts of Botox dance in my head. Not really. Maybe a little. (Actually, I think seeing Kim Novak on Oscar night sealed the deal on sticking with the natural aging process--give or take a few facial peels).

Danger Boy turns 21 on Monday. As Mr. Fix-it says, "What the hell?!" and "No way!"

Dr. Who--okay, I am finally in. After Buzzfeed told me I was the strong female heroine River Song, I had to see what that was all about; apparently I am not just starting a series, but embarking on a lifestyle.

Daylight Savings Time starts tomorrow . . . I am thrilled. I will gladly give you that hour of sleep for the chance to walk around the lake after work and still have time to eat dinner on the patio.

Random . . . every now and again it has its appeal; what random things have you been doing?

 

 

Comments

[Karen (formerly kcinnova)]

Not-quite-50 looks great on you.
Dh is off with the Boy Scout troop this weekend so I am hardly sleeping and trying to catch up on blogs. (My usual bad choices when he is away -- I'll regret it in the morning, and afternoon, and evening.)

[Slow Panic]

I love the time change too-- love the light in the evenings.

And House of Cards? Oh. My. In. Deed!

[Cassi]

That picture is a keeper --if for no other reason than all those smiles! But you look several decades younger than almost-50, too, so that's another reason.

Those look like basaltic columns --very cool to be able to climb around in that :-)

[lanes]

You look radiant! Not radiant in spite of being nearly 50, in spite of not being 31, in spite of … anything. You look radiant and happy!

P.S. Love that you're embarking on a Doctor Who adventure. Which one are you starting with?

[Green Girl in Wisconsin]

River Song ROCKS! Welcome to Whoville.
I think you are starting your query well..."Have you considered..." As obvious as much of it is to you, you will draw more people over by meeting them where they are at in their understanding of eating disorders. I know I've learned a ton from you.

[suburbancorrespondent]

Kim Novak had the same effect on me. And it was only this evening that I lost my Dr. Who virginity! We've started with the 2005 season.

[Jen]

As you know I'm a bit younger than you, and I'm pretty sure you would beat me up that rock!

[busy bee suz]

I applaud you in your snark restraint; its not an easy feat. Love Michelle's back yard; gorgeous spot. :)
Me? random? I purchased my last prom dress this weekend. I'll miss these days.

[busy bee suz]

These days? those days? this time? oye....the grammar is a challenge for me on Mondays.
XO

[Susan:)]

Ahhh, I love Doctor Who! I started watching it about a year ago, and quickly got hooked! River Song is my favorite character!