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Last night I dreamed that I wanted to be a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter. I wanted to be known as "Betsy the Beast," LOL! But of course, in the real world these fighters don't give themselves nicknames, but earn them from others...

Anyway, there was a buff, jock dude who was gatekeeping and saying, "You're not fit to be a fighter, you're too old and fat," etc. And then there was a buff, black woman with lots of tiny braids pulled back into a ponytail, who was encouraging me to exercise and get in shape so I could do it! Telling me, "it's not too late!" It felt good having her stand up for me.

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In reality, it is too late! After all, I'm pushing 40 and fucking obese.

But I wish I would've gotten into sports when I was younger. Whenever J watches UFC, I think, That could've been me... Since I'm quite tall and big-boned, I feel I could've been a successful fighter. Although I was somewhat physically fit when I was younger, I don't know if I had the right mindset for fighting. I believe it takes a lot of nerve. Basically, you have to be cool with getting punched in the face multiple times! I was just too fragile back then...

While my dad was a star athlete in high school, my mom was not at all sporty! The three of us girls weren't really encouraged to get into sports.

If I recall correctly, being on the girls' basketball team in the 4th grade was my idea. That and a few karate lessons around the same time period were the extents of my sports career. I don't believe my older sisters participated in sports, aside from what was required of them in gym class, of course. I really can't imagine either of them being into that sort of thing!

But yeah... Maybe in another life, or a parallel dimension or something!

Oh boy! My favorite band of all time (Pulp) is making an announcement tomorrow (before midday, UK time)! I'm going to wake up super early to find out what it is. I'm hoping for a reunion tour, though it's more likely just a few gigs in the UK... It's highly unlikely they'd play the US. Still, if they play anywhere in the US (NYC?), I'm going to try to make it happen! I'm already kind of bracing myself for the disappointment of not being able to get tickets though...

Fingers crossed they'll have a USA date and I can get tix! I'd seriously beg, borrow, and steal to see Pulp live! It's been a dream of mine for like 25 years!

Since it appears I've been banned from commenting on conuly's posts in agonyaunt, I'll post my reply to this comment here instead:

Obesity is associated with health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and arthritis.

I think you may be the first person in these comments to actually acknowledge this scientific fact (yeah whatever, fight me)!

Being fat is not some fun, cool thing like some people (including influencers and even celebrities) make it out to be...

Excuse my rant... I just get a bit fired up about this because I'm obese myself and getting older now, and I'm starting to see the consequences of it. I can't blame anyone but myself, but I do feel that the "fat positivity" movement and ideas like HAES definitely didn't help!

Frankly, being fat sucks.

1. What is the last song/bit of music you heard?
I'm not actually sure! Let's just say "American Girl" by Tom Petty. It was playing at the restaurant I went to earlier.

2. What is the song you can't get enough of right now?
"I Know (I Know)" by John Lennon.

3. What song/band did you just discover and think are great?
The Chats! I love "Smoko"! And their new album is called Get Fucked, LOL.

4. Do you listen to the same song over and over on repeat? Why?
I've been known to do that from time to time. Sometimes it's just the vibe! ;o)

5. Do you make music, or do you want to?
No, but yes! I would like to. I've always wanted to make music. I've fucked around with instruments and stuff, but I wouldn't say I've ~*made music*~.

Over here!

My form is here (I'll also post it here under a cut for the link-phobic!). I may also post to addme soon, but I'm going to wait and see if I get any bites on this thread first...

( Friending Meme Form... )

My guitar stuff gets here tomorrow! The first task will be putting on the new strings. I've already taken off the old ones and used a polishing cloth on the fretboard! I'm super excited, but we'll see how long that lasts after I start actually playing/practicing! I know I'm going to be super rusty! After all, it's been many years since I last played guitar! I played ukelele a few months ago, but that's sort of its own thing.

If any of my musician friends have any tips for a perpetual beginner guitarist, feel free to share!

Like half of my Animal Crossing island is FUBAR (fucked up beyond all recognition). I had big plans! I was going to make a cul de sac for all my villagers' houses, but it went all wrong! It's so messed up now that I even considered restarting the entire game! But I could never! I've been playing since the game's release in March 2020, so I have two years of progress!

It's going to take a lot of work to unfuck my island. One thing I hate about Animal Crossing: New Horizons is progress is so s l o w! You have to take it square by square, and it takes for-fuckin-ever!

Anyway... I'm totally lost on what to do with my island. I was thinking of a fast food restaurant though. It's been done, but that's honestly for the best because that way I know there will be designs available!

I promise to post a real life update soon, but for now... Today's thefridayfive!

1. What's your favorite candle scent?
In winter, I love a pine tree scent. I like lavender a lot. And I like apple. I like pretty much anything, as long as it isn't scented like some type of dessert or something, yuck.

2. Do you have an artistic or crafty hobby? What is it?
I'm not really working on any crafts at the moment, but I'm planning on getting back into knit and crochet and maybe some felt crafts... Mom got a Cricut Maker for her craft room! It should come today, actually! I'm not sure what model exactly, but yeah, I'm excited!

3. What's one weird way you save money on food?
I don't think I have any good answer for this! I do save condiments for later use sometimes though! Like ketchup packets and stuff. LOL

4. Do you collect anything weird or unusual?
I don't know if dolls themselves are weird, but some think it's weird to collect them. I have two Blythe dolls (which a lot of people think are creepy/spooky-looking - but I think they're just adorable!), a bunch of Barbie dolls, lots of Kewpie dolls, and a whole lot more!! I don't have them all displayed though, just a few!

5. Do you fear the deep ocean, or does its unknown depths excite you?
I fear it. Rightfully so, I think! I mean... There are sharks and shit in there, FFS! I think of the ocean waves as the ocean saying, "Get out of me, go away! You don't belong in me!" LOL

And more Qs, courtesy of jo's Daily Questions for 2022:

10. What do you think is the best sitcom (current or past)?
Easy, Seinfeld! Others I like are the Seinfeld-adjacent Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office (UK > US), Golden Girls, Will & Grace, It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia, etc.

11. What do you think is the most overrated movie?
The Big Lebowski.

It's almost six in the morning, and... I'm not that tired!?

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26. If you opened a business, what kind of business would it be?
A vintage toy shop! I want to actually do it! It's a goal of mine.

I'm really inspired by Spiral Toy in Japan. They have some really great collectibles! I found out about them through their awesome YouTube channel.

1. What is the first TV show you remember watching?
Certainly Sesame Street!

2. What is the first “grown-up” TV show you watched?
It's not a grown-up TV show by any means, but I was pretty into Full House and Saved by the Bell as a child, and they both seemed more grown-up than the aforementioned Sesame Street, so I loved those!

3. What is the first TV show you watched from the start to finish when it aired live (i.e., not via reruns)?
I don't know if there was one I was that passionate about catching every week!

4. What is the oldest TV show you’ve watched?
Probably something on Nick at Nite like Dick Van Dyke, or Doby Gillis, or something.

5. What is one TV show you will stop and watch if you come across it on TV, even though you've seen every episode at least 20 times?
Seinfeld, Family Guy, and to a lesser extent, Will & Grace.

Questions from jo's Daily Questions for 2022:

2. When you are old(er), what do you think children will ask you to tell stories about?
All the great bands I got to see live, and other pop culture stuff I lived through. That's what I like asking older folks about anyway!

3. January 3 is Fruitcake Toss Day. Do you like fruitcake? Why does it get such a bad rap?
I don't think I've ever had fruitcake! I don't think I would like it though.

4. iOs or Android?
I have an iPhone because that's what the rest of the family has and it's easier that way, but I have no problem with Android. I like both.

5. What do you do to get rid of stress?
Take a lucky guess! LOL