My food is problematic.

River ,'The Message'


Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?

Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Calli - Feb 17, 2024 1:48:03 pm PST #8032 of 8153
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Thanks, javachick. I’ll look into it.


EpicTangent - Feb 17, 2024 4:15:41 pm PST #8033 of 8153
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

I've started putting weight back on, which, yay! my body is not panic burning and apparently no big tumors consuming me from the inside - but, boo! now I have to start actually paying attention to and limiting what I eat, no fun! But I think my health is already a tricky enough balance just now that adding a weight loss drug is probably contraindicated for a good while to come. So I catch myself taking note of the drugs you guys recommend and have to remind myself, "maybe not right now, k?"


javachik - Feb 17, 2024 4:59:37 pm PST #8034 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

Yeah, Epic, smart thinking!


Dana - Feb 17, 2024 5:15:46 pm PST #8035 of 8153
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

I hadn't heard of that drug, but it's got bupropion (Wellbutrin) in it, and I'm already maxed out on that.


javachik - Feb 17, 2024 5:54:44 pm PST #8036 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

Gotcha! Yeah I’d never been on it before (or the other main ingredient) and was nervous about them tbh. But it’s done the trick for me. (Also I hate hate hate how true it is that drinking less leads to better sleep, etc. damn it.)


Laura - Feb 17, 2024 7:16:08 pm PST #8037 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

(Also I hate hate hate how true it is that drinking less leads to better sleep, etc. damn it.)

This seriously pisses me off too. I dearly enjoy my wine, which has been my traditional signal to myself that my responsibilities of the day are complete and I can unwind now. However, my stupid bossy watch gives me a sleep score every morning and the difference between wine in the evening, and denial of wine is obvious. Yes, my family tells me I should just do pot instead, but wine is so tasty!


javachik - Feb 17, 2024 10:12:17 pm PST #8038 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

Right??? So annoying. On the plus side, since moving to the east coast, my lifetime dislike of seltzer water has done a 180 since I discovered Polar! So I drink a lot of that instead of wine. Now, I do need to start throwing parties because I’ve got 16 cases of great wine in my basement (all of my California winery shipments).


Laura - Feb 18, 2024 6:42:16 am PST #8039 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

I keep saying every summer that I need to visit javachik, and now there is yet another reason! Also, yes Polar is yummy. Love me some fizzy water.


javachik - Feb 18, 2024 7:29:50 am PST #8040 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

Laura, it probably goes without saying, but you and B are ALWAYS welcome. If you want to stop at my place on your way to Kristin’s dad’s memorial, let me know!


Laura - Feb 18, 2024 7:45:58 am PST #8041 of 8153
Our wings are not tired.

Yes, we do plan on being there for Kristin and Drew. We'll make a plan.