OK, since I don't eat ice cream (I have lactose, sugar and fat digestion issues that make it easy to avoid,) why am I not losing needed weight, damnit!

Kathy, I so get your triumphs. When I was swimming regularly, I'd come out of the pool and practically evangelize cause I felt so good. Endorphins, I guess. But really, I never felt more at peace with my body than when I was swimming and aching from it.

OK, I know this is ridiculous, but I love being old enough that all of the references on TV are my references! On CSI: "If That's Your Boyfriend (He Wasn't Last Night)" and "Oh Sheila," now on Psych: 227! Ha.

Dear landlord,

My heating unit has still not been repaired, nor have the holes in my bathroom wall, or the broken doorknob.

These things were supposed to be repaired on February 14th, but nothing was done, nor did I receive any notice of when to expect the work to be done.

I've checked the California Department of Consumer Affairs California Tenants handbook, and because you've made no effort at making these repairs, I'm filing a complaint with both the city of Los Angeles, and the state, on Monday.

I'm saddened that you've chosen to treat me so poorly. I've lived here for over five years, and between the 10 days of used bathwater pouring into my apartment and the broken heat, I think I've been a patient and understanding tenant long enough, and now I have no choice but to file a complaint.

Sincerely,

Allyson

Whoo! Hit a motherlode of Wentworth Miller. I was beginning to feel guilty about the taking and the stuff, and then I hit a block of WM pics that were all from my sites.

Lust. It's what powers the internets.

My sister's evangelizing from her swimming high is the reason I was able to join the fitness center/pool (she wanted me to feel like she did after swimming, so out of the blue, she sent me the money to join). Lately, though, she hasn't been working out at all, so after getting "Hell, yeah!" e-mails from me all week, she got her fiance over the Y with her today and signed him up so they could work out together. They spent almost two hours there today, between the treadmill and weights.

Speaking of weights, when I was talking to my dad, he said he had some 3-pound weights I could have, so I'll use those for my reps. Oh, and when I was on the treadmill tonight, I made it a point to get my hands off of the support bars and start pumping them to burn more calories. I still leaned a bit (2 minutes on the bars, 3 off), but it's an improvement!

Allyson, you've been more than patient. Understanding doesn't come into it, because they have no good excuses apparent.

Yay Allyson!

Seriously, Allyson, it's about damn time.

And now on Psych Cameron Frye! And the younger guy doesn't get the reference. Double ha.

I made it a point to get my hands off of the support bars and start pumping them to burn more calories.

I am so...I have no idea what my excuse is, but I like to do the machines with my eyes closed. Perhaps not the safest of options, but at least I'm holding on.

Allyson, you have my sympathies. I've dealt with assy landlords/management (the whole a/c thing) and it is just...tiring. It's also fucking ridiculous. I'm STILL supposedly getting a new heating/cooling unit. Promised as of past May or something. Fuckers.