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So Very Tired...
Today was a long, terribly tiring day.
First of all, I got no sleep whatsoever. I was up all night and when I tried to finally take a nap before my interview, H's alarm went off. Anyway, I did get up and make it to my interview. It went well, I'm a pretty good interview ususally. But I suspect they may be looking for people with a stronger music background. The pay is decent though, more than I made at Mstone anyway...of course it would be difficult to make less.
I was taken to a Chinese buffet for lunch, but it was so hot and gross outside I didn't eat much. In fact, I took only one plate of food and didn't finish it. I did have some tasty coconut cake for dessert though.
Then I went to computer class. Boring. But I did learn some stuff. After that i had been awake for 25 hours straight and deperately wanted a nap. But no. H and I went to get groceries and I couldn't get my prescription filled because it ran out. So I have to deal with that tomorrow, plus find out what in suck is going on with FIA as I applied there in February and it's almost July. Those guys suck. It's bad enough having to ask them for help without them being dicks about it.
I had a conversation today which reminded me of something. I don't think I like the "Fat Acceptance" movement as it is exemplified by people I encounter. For those of you who don't know (very few I assume, as I mention it fairly often) this is not just an anti-fat-discrimination group. They actually criticize women for saying things like "I need to lose a few pounds" or "So-and-so looks like crap in low rise jeans because a they have a roll of belly fat". They also appear to condemn any business, service, or product that exists to aid wieght loss.
I do beleive that fat people are one of the last groups in this country that can be harassed and discriminated against even by those who consider themselves PC. Then again, I am biased. But I don't think any chick trying to lose wieght thru diet and/or excersize is anti-feminist, or a mindless sheep brainwashed by The Man. Frankly, the assertion that I can't diet if I want to is demeaning and discriminatory.
For me, the bottom line is No one should be persecuted because of choices they make regarding thier own body!!
Yeah, it's tough to hear from a size 12 friend how "ugly" she looks because she hasn't lost 5 pounds. Many (if not most) women have indeed been made to feel crappy about themselves regarding thier weight; and it sucks. Negative body image is a difficult thing to shake whether it be from too much or too little body fat, small boobs, acne, a lazy-eye or a limp. Everybody has things they don't like about themselves. This is not the fault of Weight Watchers, Cover Girl, Lany Bryant, or Slimfast.
When people stand up and think for themselves, faceless businesses can't take advantage of thier insecurities. Just as McDonalds is not really responsible for the creation of fat people, Slimfast is not responsible for women wanting to get skinny.
Not to mention, it is possible to love yourself very, very much and still want to lose wieght.
Later: Why I hate those shirts that look like lingerie that people are wearing as regular tops.
First of all, I got no sleep whatsoever. I was up all night and when I tried to finally take a nap before my interview, H's alarm went off. Anyway, I did get up and make it to my interview. It went well, I'm a pretty good interview ususally. But I suspect they may be looking for people with a stronger music background. The pay is decent though, more than I made at Mstone anyway...of course it would be difficult to make less.
I was taken to a Chinese buffet for lunch, but it was so hot and gross outside I didn't eat much. In fact, I took only one plate of food and didn't finish it. I did have some tasty coconut cake for dessert though.
Then I went to computer class. Boring. But I did learn some stuff. After that i had been awake for 25 hours straight and deperately wanted a nap. But no. H and I went to get groceries and I couldn't get my prescription filled because it ran out. So I have to deal with that tomorrow, plus find out what in suck is going on with FIA as I applied there in February and it's almost July. Those guys suck. It's bad enough having to ask them for help without them being dicks about it.
I had a conversation today which reminded me of something. I don't think I like the "Fat Acceptance" movement as it is exemplified by people I encounter. For those of you who don't know (very few I assume, as I mention it fairly often) this is not just an anti-fat-discrimination group. They actually criticize women for saying things like "I need to lose a few pounds" or "So-and-so looks like crap in low rise jeans because a they have a roll of belly fat". They also appear to condemn any business, service, or product that exists to aid wieght loss.
I do beleive that fat people are one of the last groups in this country that can be harassed and discriminated against even by those who consider themselves PC. Then again, I am biased. But I don't think any chick trying to lose wieght thru diet and/or excersize is anti-feminist, or a mindless sheep brainwashed by The Man. Frankly, the assertion that I can't diet if I want to is demeaning and discriminatory.
For me, the bottom line is No one should be persecuted because of choices they make regarding thier own body!!
Yeah, it's tough to hear from a size 12 friend how "ugly" she looks because she hasn't lost 5 pounds. Many (if not most) women have indeed been made to feel crappy about themselves regarding thier weight; and it sucks. Negative body image is a difficult thing to shake whether it be from too much or too little body fat, small boobs, acne, a lazy-eye or a limp. Everybody has things they don't like about themselves. This is not the fault of Weight Watchers, Cover Girl, Lany Bryant, or Slimfast.
When people stand up and think for themselves, faceless businesses can't take advantage of thier insecurities. Just as McDonalds is not really responsible for the creation of fat people, Slimfast is not responsible for women wanting to get skinny.
Not to mention, it is possible to love yourself very, very much and still want to lose wieght.
Later: Why I hate those shirts that look like lingerie that people are wearing as regular tops.