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Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

KelliKat — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:18:47 -0000

Buffy the Vampire Slayer on DVD--not very deep, but still--the show has some serious themes that I really relate to. Plus, James Marsters is amazing as Spike--the arc of the character's progression from homicidal bad guy to hero owes a lot to the actor's amazing skill.

Astrology is a recent interest as well--I've learned that as a Capricorn, it's in my nature to be melancholic at times, to be on a quest for identity, and to need a lifestyle that is holistic.

And finally, the Style Statement book--it's helping me in my quest for identity.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

melissa frykman-thieme — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:23:40 -0000

Dear mary b, Thanks you for replying to my message. I guess part of my dispair has been that I AM doing everything WELL- from diet to exercise to support group to psychotherapy to medication compliance. My labs are all NORMAL! I've lost nearly 70 lbs. I walk 3-5 miles/day. I take time for myself. I identify the stresses in my life and I DO something about it. I am a poster child for post heart attack turn around. My only uncontrollable risk factor is my heritage. My father and his father both died in their early 50's of heart attacks. I suppose (now) that it's true that life is not necessarily "fair" and that we get what we get, but darn it, NOT ME!!!! I see that I'm moving through some grief here about loss of what I previously thought my life course would be, and my self-proclaimed identity. AND, as I said to Chuck (above), there are gifts/blessings to be had through this. I just don't want to die yet, and it seems that the "veil" is a little thin right now. I really appreciate the fragility as well as the toughness and resilience of my own life. I also appreciate the generosity and kindness of your reply. I AM in a cardiac rehab program and wish that the rest of the world knew and could avail themselves of these services and opportunities. Thanks again, Mary B, and I hope to meet up again about something less about ME, and more about my engagement with the world. Love, Melissa.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

melissa frykman-thieme — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:10:48 -0000

Hey Chuck-- Thanks SO much for your reply- Sometimes it feels like the best thing is to just "throw it out there" and see who is listening. Since I posted my message, I've come to some new level of peace. Reading your message reminded me of all of the stuff that I KNOW- That I am ALIVE, not dying, that I am inherently strong, that it's up to ME to "talk about it" and that most of these dark nights of the soul have a following morning, though the sun might be wintery weak. There ARE gifts in this misfortune- learning to ask for help, finding my REAL self, figuring out what my values really are, and connecting (vs separating) from the world. Thanks again, and may we all dwell in peace! Melissa.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

alligator_kate — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:44:14 -0000

You can do it! I used to feel the same way. I yearned to dance, but only did it when I was super drunk AND it was in a very, very dark room. After taking classes regularly (though not strenuously) for a few years, I now have total self confidence on the dance floor.

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Karen — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:09:27 -0000

Live Jazz and Blues music, heard in small venues.

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Kristin_The_Goat — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:26:04 -0000

It's been on month since I've been diagnosed a diabetic...my obsession has been food, what to eat, how to eat, what raises blood sugar, what doesn't - it is all so new that I have been hyper focused on it. Reading everything I can get my hands on.

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imhammered — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:26:28 -0000

i doubt she does...Georgia is one of Vancouver's hidden culinary treasures...It won't be long before we all get to taste her crafts first hand...eh girl?!!!! But do tell...throw down a secret or two.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

imhammered — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:18:06 -0000

Not smoking...its either driving me crazy, or, it's driving me crazy...I am still not sure. But more so, I'm more obsessed about my substitution...exercise. I got pipes yo!

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

CarrieM — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:56:27 -0000

I am so honored to be a highlight in your day!

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CarrieM — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:55:36 -0000

Bravo, Landmark changed my life!

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CarrieM — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:54:16 -0000

please tell me more, do you use a cook book?

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CarrieM — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:45:57 -0000

Kirsty, the birds are so sweet! thanks for sharing.

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CarrieM — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:44:05 -0000

Minimal & mindful I love it!

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pearl_mattenson — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:19:24 -0000

You're doing the detox? Just heard about it on Jennifer Louden's blog. Please tell us what happens and how it goes...

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drfmh — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:07:42 -0000

CNN. Anderson Cooper, Campbell Brown, & Roland Martin are in my dreams!

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Jill — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:48:21 -0000

Vince Vaughn. I'll admit that I'm a 46 year old woman who's regressing to tennbopper in midlife. I just discovered him and am "zipping" all the movies that I can. This too will pass but for now I'm enjoying the daydreams. I agree with Danielle on Anthony and the Johsons; a Bryan Ferry-like voice of a non-specific gender. Fascinating and mesmerizing.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

LTanya — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:00:23 -0000

Cleansing -- about to begin a 7-day detox with Raw Divas
Clearing -- de-cluttering like crazy
Gardening -- I'm a beginner gardener, but I love the back-to-basics feel of growing food
Mixed media and creating without patterns or templates -- total freedom!
I feel like I'm clearing the path for huge blessings. Some have already begun to flow.

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chantal monte — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:18:53 -0000

Would really love to see this website...the link doesn't seem to be working though...can you repost? thanks!

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

roshbosh — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:58:45 -0000

would you laugh if I said www.carrieanddanielle.com?
The highlight of my day is in the morning when I take my fresh cup of coffee and situate myself in front of my computer so giddy to find what the daily question is going to be and going to reveal. For ten minutes it's all about me.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

Alison — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:45:50 -0000

The concept of beauty, femininity... and perfume. I'm determined to find my own signature scent.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

DanielleLaPorte — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:00:06 -0000

tell us more...

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

DanielleLaPorte — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:57:29 -0000

I did some hip hop classes earlier this year. felt so good...and it's so not as easy as Janet Jackson makes it look. Just sweat and feel the powah.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

MelissaM — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:20:22 -0000

I just came back from a life-changing (actually, life-accepting) weekend at the Landmark Forum. My current of-the-moment obsession is living authentically and it feels AMAZING.

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aceofsomething — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:58:08 -0000

this will sound so very very vain but i'm currently obsessed with my face. in the past 6 months i've been going through one "grown up" life transition to the next. When you are 22, just out of college and working as hard as you can to craft the life you want, it sometimes feels like you are a toddler in your mom's clothes playing make believe adult. Over the past few weeks I've noticed my face start to change, perhaps not at all and I'm just imagining it, but when I look in the mirror these days I see glimers of the woman I'm becomming. I feel it inside but there is something about seeing it manifested on the outside that keeps be believing this transition has not been for nothing. It's also a good excuse to spend a lot of time looking at myself in the mirror....

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

georgia Morley — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:31:59 -0000

Cooking with a crock pot. I have been braising beautiful pork roasts with dates and Morroccan spices, Sirloin tip stroganoff with egg noodles, a warm organic chili made with cocoa and smoked paprika. The list is endless, comforting and aromatic. Winter comfort food that's healthy and divine!