Posts by inara_jade

I admit, I read through my ex's texts back when we were together. I knew there was something going on with another girl that he refused to be honest with me about. I was beginning to doubt myself and wanted to know the truth, so yes, I snooped. Turns out I was right, which was somewhat of a validation, but the fact that I had to sneak around to find out the truth should have been a big red flag about the health of the relationship.

Unfortunately I still stayed with the guy for a year after that until I finally realized how much I hated the person I had become by being with him. The first girl wasn't the last, and I continued snooping to prove my intuition was right every time.

I've grown up since then, and now if I can't trust someone and they won't talk about it I know it's time to just end things.

I really enjoyed the books. (Read them all in four days, in fact, when I should have been studying for finals) A lot of the repetition did get on my nerves, especially the stuff about Edward's physical appearance. I wanted Bella to move on, or at least come up with different adjectives to describe him.

Despite that, I literally could not put them down, they're like the literary equivalent of Twinkies. I think part of the draw for me was the eerie similarity the characters in the books had to characters I made up when I wrote stories back in my young teens. I felt like I was reliving the years when I was 13-15, and it was kind of fun.

I agree with the others who said the rabid fanbase creeps them out. I feel the same way, and it makes me not want to admit how much I enjoyed the books for fear of being lumped in with them. My sister is has already gone over to the dark side, and since we live in Seattle she's been trying to get me to go visit Forks with her and some friends. I fear I'll give in and that will be the last I see of my dignity. ;p

November '07 - 125

November '08 - 130

I was actually within one pound of my goal of 118 (where I think I look best) in July and then the damn snacks and lack of exercise got me. Curses. At least I'm back on track now. =)

Original Post by dnrothx:

 Dude, you did it wrong.

Actually I'm quite sure I did it right. I'm just different.

I agree with those who say go for it. I think it really depends on the individual as far as whether you'll have any trouble. I personally have donated many times and never felt at all light-headed, and some of those times I weighed under 110 and hadn't eaten anything that day (not healthy, I know :/ ). So you can't know how you'll do till you try it. =)

I love rock climbing! I've done roped climbing a few times but I actually prefer bouldering (climbing less high without a harness or rope). I have to say though that chalk is definitely important, especially with bouldering. Last time I went I attempted to climb just a bit too far without putting more chalk on my hands, and my profile picture will tell you why that's a bad idea.

I don't want that to put anyone off rock climbing though! I also managed to land one-footed on the edge of a mat, which is really what caused the nice broken ankle, and isn't likely to happen to most people. I certainly plan on climbing again as soon as I'm allowed to walk. =)

If you're nervous, using a rope is probably the way to go, and like jesnie said, upper-body strength is definitely important, but you're really supposed to use your legs as much as your arms to get yourself to the top.

Well pg, while eating disorders may not be as bad as other mental disorders, they certainly have a strong mental component. I would tend to group them with addictions like alcoholism myself, because they're comprised of a set of behaviors that endanger physical and mental health and yet many people are still unable to stop. I don't know if addictions count as mental disorders, but eating disorders can certainly alter someone's personality or cause them to do things they would not otherwise have done.

This reminds me of a conversation I had with a guy friend. Apparently his ex-wife was mildly bulimic and it understandably bothered her quite a lot, while he didn't think it was a big deal at all. He, on the other hand, was apparently raised to believe masturbation was wrong and thought that when he did that it was much worse than his wife throwing up. She of course did not see this as such a problem.

I agree with most everyone else that some people just don't understand eating disorders, and you can explain it the best you can, but ultimately what matters is that you know how bad it is for you and take whatever steps necessary to get well.

Right now I'm terribly upset that my troll thread got fewer posts than this one. ;)

Haha, right-o lal36. Though to be honest I've never been able to find someone attractive when I didn't also like who they were as a person. Makes it hard to have crushes on movie stars. ='(

When was the last time you changed in front of someone?
Last Tuesday


What are you wearing?
A kimono-style top and khaki capris


Where is the shirt you are wearing from?
Urban Outfitters I believe

Do you ever turn your cell phone off?
When it dies

What happened at 3:00am today?
I was asleep, probably having crazy dreams

Do you hate anyone?
Hatred is too emotional a term for my taste, but I do intensly dislike certain calibers of criminals and think vigilante shotgun justice may be appropriate

Are you going out of town soon?
No plans to, sadly

When was the last time you cried?
Back in May when I got waay too drunk for my or anyone else's good. Not that I remember, I'm going by what I was told

Do you have a good relationship with your mother?
Yep. We're a bit psychic with each other's moods sometimes; it's almost creepy

Have you ever told someone you loved them?
yes

Do you tend to get in fights?
Rarely verbal, never yet gotten in a physical fight

If you could change your eye color would you?
No, I like them =)

What does your last text message say?
"ok, maybe next time" - I went to bed instead of going out. I like sleep

What was for dinner last night?
Some ungodly amount of food that I don't want to remember :/ 

What are you thinking of doing right now?
Getting some water

What are you doing tomorrow?
Working

How are you?
Decent

How tall are you?
5'7

What do you hear?
People typing and moving around

Do you like the dentist?
I don't dislike the dentist

Who was the last person you talked to in person?
My boss

Are there any posters on your wall?
Nope

What will you buy next?
Hmm... probably gum

Favorite drink?
Water

What's the connection between you and the last person that called you?
Looks like it was my mom, so the connection's pretty clear

What color are your bed sheets?
Sky blue at the moment

Can you sleep in jeans?
Yeah, if I need to

Are you tired?
A little

Are you happy with life right now?
Yes. Certainly things could be better in some ways, but overall life is good - only one month till I can walk again =)

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
All the time. Read Harry Potter 7 in ten hours

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
Depends what they did and whether they're actually remorseful

Are you a jealous person?
Not unless someone starts acting shady

What are you going to do after this?
Get back to work

What were you doing this morning at 7am?
Sleeping, though I should have been working. Somehow my alarm failed to wake me up this morning

Is there anything that you are craving right now?
Water. I suspect mild dehydration is the cause

Would you rather be a girl or a guy?
I can't imagine switching to a guy at this point. I'm happy being a girl

Who is the most spoiled person you know?
I can't really think of anyone right now

Would you rather date someone 20 years younger than you or 20 years older?
Well given my age right now I'd have to date someone older anyway, but I've already tried 14 years older so why not add six more on? I'd think I'd feel too weird dating a guy way younger than me. Even guys my own age seem too immature most of the time

Are you ticklish?
Depends who's doing the tickling. If you're creepy it's not gonna tickle, it's gonna make me uncomfortable

Its 4 in the morning, and your phone rings...what do you do?
If it's someone I want to talk to or I think it could be an emergency then I'll answer, if it's a probably-drunk friend or ex I'll let it go

Your name:
Gwen

You have been making the world more amazing since:
1985

Oldest/youngest/or middle sibling:
Oldest

Your dad's name:
Mark

What kind of phone do you have?
T-mobile Shadow 

Who is your favorite celebrity ever?
I don't really care about celebrities much

Favorite type of music:
Everything except rap/hip hop

How many pillows do you sleep with?
1-2, though there are 5 on my bed

Ever prank called the pizza place and ordered a pizza for somebody totally random?
no

What do you find most of in your room?
clothes

How many piercings do you have?
6

How about tattoos?
1 for now

Describe your house:
It's an apartment with a great view and a tiny kitchen

Who is your neighbor across the street?
Never met them but I'm sure they've gotten an eyeful at least once since I never bother to shut my blinds :'/

Your favorite facial feature:
Eyes

Name the band you are listening to now:
No one right at this moment, but in my car I've got the Dixie Chicks

Who do you know that throws the best parties?
I don't go to many parties

On a boy: Skinny or Muscular?
As long as he's not freaky-body-builder-huge I like muscles 

Name an item you've kept with yourself since you were young:
My little pillow with a music box inside

Possible children's names?
I don't want kids

What is your favorite method of exercise?
running, rock climbing, snow boarding, hiking - screw it - pretty much anything

What do you do to get money?
NOT sleep with anyone... I work

Do you dye your hair?
Not anymore

Own a pair of skinny jeans?
yes.

What is the longest you have been in the car for a roadtrip?
Seattle to Phoenix and LA and back

Been to Six Flags?
Yes.

What about Disneyland?
Yeah. Never been to the east coast though

Name the bands you have band tees for:
Somehow I'm lacking in this department 

Favorite local band?
No one expects me to remember band names

How many cell phones have you owned?
3

Your nails are painted:
They're not

How many pairs of sweatpants do you own?
A few

When was the last time you shaved your legs?
Saturday evening

What were you doing this morning at 8am?
Getting ready for work

What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Talking on the phone

Are you mad at anyone right now?
no

Last person to say they loved you?
It's pretty much always my mom ;p

Last person to send you a text?
A friend

Do you have a crush on anyone?
No

Have you been naked today?
This morning

Do you have any famous relatives?
Not that I'm aware of

Have you ever had sex in a public place?
Yep

How many different drinks have you had today?
2

What have you eaten today?
Goldfish crackers, pop tarts, and yogurt. Wow, I'm healthy :'/

Are you good at math?
When I take the time to learn it

Do you have plans on Saturday night?
Not yet

Do you draw your name in the sand while your at the beach?
No, I bury my feet

Do you look like your mom or your dad?
My mom and my dad's sister

Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
I think so...

Do you like the ocean?
It may just be my favorite thing

What are you excited about?
Waterslides

What did you do yesterday?
Laundry. I also watched tv. Very productive

Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
no.

How many grandparents do you have?
2 are still alive.

Where do you keep your change?
In my car door

Who is the best person in your life?
There's no single best person

Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?
Someone else, though it's uncommon for me to find someone I want to share a bed with

What was the weather like on your birthday?
I don't remember, it was almost a year ago

First double post. How exciting

basics
name: Gwen
nicknames: My boss usually gives me a new one every day. Current: Gwennie-loo
age: 23... almost =) 
birthday: Sept 11... lucky me 
location: apartment downtown 
school/grade: community college 
backgrounds: eh?
siblings: younger brother & sister 
straight/bi/gay: straight 
job: personal assistant

  
appearance
hair color: dark blondish 
eye color: blue-green w/ some gold 
height: 5'7 
ethnicity: mostly scottish, a bit of german, and a touch of polish 
label: kooky
look like a celeb: I hear Uma Thurman a lot. Sometimes I'm not sure if this is a good thing 
dye your hair: not for the past two years, but it's been blonde, black, red, dark brown, highlighted, and once green by mistake
have bangs: yes, I got bored and cut them myself. No one's told me I look ridiculous as of yet ;p 
have braces: nope, never 
wear glasses: no 
wear contacts: no 
piercings: used to have tongue & bellybutton, now just 3 in each ear (though I usually only have earrings in one 
tattoos: currently one, more soon I suspect

 
favorites
color: green and purple (but not together!) 
movie: there's never been a clear winner 
tv show: Firefly and the Office 
animal: dogs and servals 
food: fresh peaches. Sooo good 
drink: water
alcoholic drink: Bailey's 
car: a red pick-up  
day of the week: depends what's happening 
season: all of them. I'd hate to live somewhere they didn't change 
song: there are way too many 
sport: snowboarding & rock climbing 
radio station: I like talk shows geared towards men. They're pretty entertaining 
resturant: I'm not picky and don't eat out much 
teacher: none comes to mind 
class: astronomy 
holiday: christmas of course! 
quote: You are who you are when no one is looking. But I like Pg's too 
book: I love the Harry Potter books, so sue me ;p

magazine: I only read them when I have nothing else to do. Cosmo's always good for a laugh 
flower: red/orange sunflowers 
memory: family trips to Penticton, BC 
tv channel: I watch my tv online

  
last
person you hugged: my mom 
person you kissed: *cough* uhmm... my boss 
thing you said: "he does love his whiny chick rock" 
thing you ate: crackers & cheese 
imed: a coworker
texted: my boss 
you called: a guy friend 
called you: another coworker 
person you saw: yet a third coworker 
you have a long convo with: my crazy (well, not literally) ex. Apparently he got fired

  
this or that 
summer or winter: summer, but barely. I love winter too 
dog or cat: hmm... guess it'll have to be dog 
pepsi or coke: neither. Cola is gross 
cellphone or ipod: cell phone. Mine plays mp3s 
ocean or pool: ocean, definitely 
black or white: black
chocolate or vanilla: vanilla soft serve ;p 
flowers or candy: flowers. They last longer :] 
rock or rap: Rock. Rap is pretty much the only music I really don't like 
tv or movie: Totally depends what it is 
aim or myspace: I guess IM. I use that more than myspace
stars or hearts: stars 
bracelet or necklace: I wear necklaces more, but I'm for both 
gold or silver: silver 
brunette or blonde: brunette
kisses or hugs: kisses  
pen or pencil: pen 
lb or oc: lb... pound?

  
in the past month 
drank: yes 
smoked: hell no! 
failed a test: the test of willpower 
had sex: yep
been home alone: yeah 
stayed home from school: no school till september 
been to the mall: yes. New H&M store, spent too much money :/ 
bought a book: no, I've been reading Harry Potter... again 
been to a show/concert: no
yelled at someone: a month and a year ago... 
got into a fight/argument: not really 
cried to a friend: psh no, crying is for wussies ;p 
told the truth: well of course 
told a lie: yeah, nothing I can specifically remember 
been out of state: no =(

  
in your room (apartment)
tv: yes, for the dvds 
your own phone: yeah 
your own phone line: indeed. We've even got a land line for the internet 
vcr: no
dvd player: no, but the x-box plays them
radio: uh-huh 
computer: 2 laptops. Mine doesn't work 
posters: no 
of what?: n/a
pictures: yep 
of who?: my sis and I, our family & friends

relationships 
taken or single: single
got a crush: yes in fact 
name please: Christian Bale. He looks dang good in the new Batman =]
how far have you gone: I remember taking these quizzes when I hadn't done so much as kiss anyone. Oh, young Gwen ;p
how far do you want to go: Not farther than I already have, I'm not into fetish videos ;p
last person you said i love you to: hmm... probably my mom =)

I agree with katonick: I may think a guy looks cute in passing, but I'm never really attracted to anyone until I've gotten to know them. I guess that's why I've always had trouble being attracted to celebrities: I have no idea what kind of person they really are, so I just can't get into it.

That being said, Christian Bale in the new Batman movie is currently the sole exception to that rule. ;p

And as far as belts go, I don't really care all that much what kind of belt a guy is wearing, but I think a braided leather belt would be better than some kind of woven material.

Original Post by pgeorgian:

um, inara?  if customers complained about your attire, then your attire was inappropriate.  the customers have the final word.  the proof is in the pudding as they say.  it's one of those black-and-white situations (kind of like sleeping with the boss).

 It wasn't customers complaining, it was coworkers in another department. On the same day I got much more than three compliments about how nice I looked (and these compliments were not accompanied by leers), so I found it strange that a few people were somehow offended