Laura's "Y U waste so much?" Challenge

[Hermione Gainser]

The parking lot by the university gym where I go is full of people not watching where they're going and driving way too fast. There's going to be a bike-share program starting up where you can rent a bike for the semester to use just on campus and my housemates and I are thinking about joining so we can park in a different lot and bike to the gym.

The lot right next to where I work is worse; it's a pay lot, not a permit lot, so I never park in it, but I get dropped off there when it's not my day to drive and my roommate got hit by a car backing out of a space into where she was (She hadn't started moving yet) and we've had several close calls with not getting hit by people who are taking corners way too fast instead of looking to see if there is a car where they're going.

A glute-ham raise thing appeared in the weight room about a week ago and I decided to try it out. Hahahaha no.

Whenever I'm driving and someone does something stupid and dangerous near me I think about how it's a good thing that humans are unable to blow things up with their mind powers.

I love bike shares! That sounds like a good plan.

hahahahahaha GHR... I thought, "sure I can do a negative?" HAHAHA no. It's sad. But I'll keep at it. One day, you will also own the GHR!

If ever anything caused spontaneous mind powers it would be heinous traffic.

When I was in college parking was a complete nightmare, people found new and inventive ways to show their stupidity.

I drive a full size pickup, and it can be tough parking it in some lots, but when people who drive tiny little cars can't park them properly, I find new depths to my rage. In fact it's probably not going to end well for them when my DL gets higher...

HAHAHA deadlifting tiny cars! woot! our lot at work is so poorly built and most people here drive full pick ups and large SUVs. I had a tiny honda and could barely park it..how they do it with 4x the amount of car is beyond me.

Oooh, I'm good at subtlety. The problem is that I'm so good that I play the long game instead of just asking a girl out and being, you know. Confident. Which, after years of experimentation, I am about ready to admit probably doesn't work.

Also, seriously, screw traffic. But then again, that's kind of a thing that happens there in Atlanta, isn't it? Bad traffic, I mean? I suppose, technically, it happens everywhere, but y'all have a reputation down there.

Also, GHRs. My mortal nemesis. Once I've got the pistol figured out, I'll tackle that one, but dammit. Those things are SCARY.

Haha see, because you are normal. I bet it would also never occur to you to pull up to a girl walking through a grocery store parking lot and hit on her. Seriously. Who does that? And why do I look like the type of girl who wants to get picked up in a parking lot? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE? I appreciate subtlety. I caught a guy at the gym scopin' the squat booty when I was stretching. He politely acted like he was not. Thank you, random dude, for not continuing to stare at me in an unpleasant manner.

Also, mostly, dudes in Atlanta are skeevy. Not men who reside in Atlanta, mind you, just dudes who have nothing better to do than hang around downtown midday.

Lawdy, we sure do. It's a mess.

Hahahhaa they sure are. Let's make a movie of attempted GHRs! Scariest movie ever!

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ugh, y'all I'm having a stressful day. fighting with someone important to me. conflict is the worst! I need something super cheery to do this afternoon.

[msuroo]

And why do I look like the type of girl who wants to get picked up in a parking lot? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?

Also, mostly, dudes in Atlanta are skeevy. Not men who reside in Atlanta, mind you, just dudes who have nothing better to do than hang around downtown midday.

It's probably more the weird dudes thing than you. I had a friend who would hit on girls anywhere, at any time. I think the worst was a girl filling up her car at a gas station - so freaking awkward.

ugh, y'all I'm having a stressful day. fighting with someone important to me. conflict is the worst! I need something super cheery to do this afternoon.

Ugh, sorry to hear that. Someone smart once said something about squatting it out - but I can't remember how the rest of it goes .

[Hermione Gainser]

It's probably more the weird dudes thing than you. I had a friend who would hit on girls anywhere, at any time. I think the worst was a girl filling up her car at a gas station - so freaking awkward.

Ugh, sorry to hear that. Someone smart once said something about squatting it out - but I can't remember how the rest of it goes .

Truth. It baffles me how many varieties of weird there are out there... they say it takes all sorts but I'm not so sure it takes all sorts.

hahaha well played, sir. Well. Played!

[bigm141414]

See why doesn't ever happen the other way around though? I have never been weirdly picked up by a female.

[Hermione Gainser]

But would you really give a girl a chance if she rolled up on you in her car while you were walking into the grocery store? I mean, really?

weird girls do all their creepy stuff via the internet. Stalk your FB, post on all your stuff, "LOL" at everything you say, etc, etc. Creepy girls are out there, sir.

[bigm141414]

But would you really give a girl a chance if she rolled up on you in her car while you were walking into the grocery store? I mean, really?

weird girls do all their creepy stuff via the internet. Stalk your FB, post on all your stuff, "LOL" at everything you say, etc, etc. Creepy girls are out there, sir.

This is why I don't have the FacePage. No stalkers for me!

[spencer_]

But would you really give a girl a chance if she rolled up on you in her car while you were walking into the grocery store? I mean, really?

I'd consider it. But I think I'm also weird.

[nightlight]

This is why I don't have the FacePage. No stalkers for me!

you kind of do.

but kind of don't.

[weirdquark]

See why doesn't ever happen the other way around though? I have never been weirdly picked up by a female.

I'm sure you could find a volunteer if you want to play barbell for someone's deadlift.

Not me, sadly-- you're about at my max on a good day right now, and people are a bit more awkward than weighted iron poles.

[weirdquark]

This is why I don't have the FacePage. No stalkers for me!

Your Face in a Tube! (The Middleman, live action TV)

[Hermione Gainser]

This is why I don't have the FacePage. No stalkers for me!

yeah, yeah, keep tellin yourself that

I'd consider it. But I think I'm also weird.

I'm going to have to go ahead and say, please don't. It won't end well. haha

you kind of do.

but kind of don't.

bwahahahaha!

I'm sure you could find a volunteer if you want to play barbell for someone's deadlift.

Not me, sadly-- you're about at my max on a good day right now, and people are a bit more awkward than weighted iron poles.

Well played!

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I got the DOMS. Like whoa. Those pseudo pistol, step down things I did... sweet jesus. Lots of mobility is, of course, helping.

I did nothing goal related last night. I just couldn't focus long enough to absorb Russian lit or anatomy or statistics. Instead, I had a pinterest party. And ate most of a rotisserie chicken (that I purchased! i know! but my chicken is all frozen and I wanted comfort food). On the plus side, I feel better. The Conflict is not yet resolved but I'm content with what I said and how I handled it and that's probably a first. Nothing went unsaid, nothing unnecessary was said. Go me.

[msuroo]

Nothing went unsaid, nothing unnecessary was said. Go me.

That's a pretty solid win right there. I usually manage to get both of those wrong.

[Hermione Gainser]

That's a pretty solid win right there. I usually manage to get both of those wrong.

Thanks! Me too! Every.single.time. I'm pretty excited I've managed to not do it this time. You can also do it! But hopefully it's a long time before a conflict arises. conflict stinks.

[nightlight]

what is this conflict? i feel like i missed something.

[Hermione Gainser]

I'll gchat ya. I don't want to post specifics on teh interwebs

[Kishi]

I'd just like to point out that your version of comfort food is a lot better than most people's versions of the same. Sorry things are going poorly now, though. If you need anything, let us know.

[Hermione Gainser]

I'd just like to point out that your version of comfort food is a lot better than most people's versions of the same. Sorry things are going poorly now, though. If you need anything, let us know.

haha I won't pretend I didn't walk by the bakery cookies a couple times... but my decision was better.

[The Tin Man]

what is this conflict? i feel like i missed something.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one.

[rtalencar]

I've been hit on by creepy chicks before. Thankfully no one's checked out my squat booty while I'm stretching (at least I hope not).

It's an ailment striking both the pole and the hole side of the equation.

Laura I'm pretty sure you should blame squats for getting hit on in a parking lot.

[Hermione Gainser]

I've been hit on by creepy chicks before. Thankfully no one's checked out my squat booty while I'm stretching (at least I hope not).

It's an ailment striking both the pole and the hole side of the equation.

Laura I'm pretty sure you should blame squats for getting hit on in a parking lot.

See, it happens!

Ah yeah.. that's possible. #squatbootyproblems

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speaking of squat booties...

I follow this fitness blogger guy. He posted this article, which also features another fitness blogger I like (Neghar Fonooni). Strong women--awesome. But uh.. I kind of.. a little bit... think it's really silly that one of these women suggested I may feel sexy cleaning my home in lingerie. Seriously? I don't think anything makes me feel sexy when I'm scrubbin' a toilet. /skeptical face

Also, just came across this thing called the Jefferson Deadlift. I'm kind of surprised I've never heard of it given my affection for deadlifting. It appears legit (usawa approved, though maybe that doesn't mean what I think?). Thoughts? I admittedly watched the video with skeptical face (but hey, maybe that was partially left over from the whole sexy house cleaning thing) but I'm mostly intrigued. For Y U lift all funny?

[spencer_]

I follow this fitness blogger guy. He posted this article, which also features another fitness blogger I like (Neghar Fonooni). Strong women--awesome. But uh.. I kind of.. a little bit... think it's really silly that one of these women suggested I may feel sexy cleaning my home in lingerie. Seriously? I don't think anything makes me feel sexy when I'm scrubbin' a toilet. /skeptical face

It's not the actual cleaning but the more frequent breaks you end up taking.

[PrincessHeather]

I follow this fitness blogger guy. He posted this article, which also features another fitness blogger I like (Neghar Fonooni). Strong women--awesome. But uh.. I kind of.. a little bit... think it's really silly that one of these women suggested I may feel sexy cleaning my home in lingerie. Seriously? I don't think anything makes me feel sexy when I'm scrubbin' a toilet. /skeptical face

AMEN SISTA! Toilet scrubbing is certainly the least sexy thing I can think of... Unless my husband is doing it instead, then perhaps it is a bit sexy!

[Strawberry Squatcake]

First, let's talk creepy girls hitting on guys. I feel like guys like creepy. I lost a bet once and had to hit on a guy. So I did. And it was totally, totally cheesy. I'm laughing right now. Someday I'll video it for everyone to enjoy because you really had to see it and I do the action whenever I tell the story. That said... do not envy guys and when they creepily/awkwardly hit on me, I remember how excruciating that experience was, and give them a second. Their second ends when they mention sex or buying drinks (insinuating sex). But, still. Oh my god. It was terrible. And he liked it. The next time I met up with him, however, he left with a random girl. So there's that.

Second, rotisserie chicken. That sounds omgsogood. I want! But I'm hanging on the smoker idea still. So I'm in weird meat limbo. There are worse limbos to be in, I suppose.

Third, glad the conflict went semi-well. I tend to get overly-defensive, talk really fast, then start crying. Not my best show. But I am getting a little better the older I get. By the time I'm 80, goal is to have ONE productive confrontation.

And, finally. Of course people want your squat booty. The guy probably followed you from the gym where he saw your beautiful squat and was paralyzed into awkward, "It's now in the parking lot or never" hitting on mode. It didn't go well. His FB status was probably, "FML why do I gotta be so skeezy?!?"

The end.

[bigm141414]

Also, just came across this thing called the Jefferson Deadlift. I'm kind of surprised I've never heard of it given my affection for deadlifting. It appears legit (usawa approved, though maybe that doesn't mean what I think?). Thoughts? I admittedly watched the video with skeptical face (but hey, maybe that was partially left over from the whole sexy house cleaning thing) but I'm mostly intrigued. For Y U lift all funny?

o.0 It's new to me. Time for research!

[Hermione Gainser]

It's not the actual cleaning but the more frequent breaks you end up taking.

... yeah...

AMEN SISTA! Toilet scrubbing is certainly the least sexy thing I can think of... Unless my husband is doing it instead, then perhaps it is a bit sexy!

hahaha touche! Yes, that is definitely sexier.

First, let's talk creepy girls hitting on guys. I feel like guys like creepy. I lost a bet once and had to hit on a guy. So I did. And it was totally, totally cheesy. I'm laughing right now. Someday I'll video it for everyone to enjoy because you really had to see it and I do the action whenever I tell the story. That said... do not envy guys and when they creepily/awkwardly hit on me, I remember how excruciating that experience was, and give them a second. Their second ends when they mention sex or buying drinks (insinuating sex). But, still. Oh my god. It was terrible. And he liked it. The next time I met up with him, however, he left with a random girl. So there's that.

Second, rotisserie chicken. That sounds omgsogood. I want! But I'm hanging on the smoker idea still. So I'm in weird meat limbo. There are worse limbos to be in, I suppose.

Third, glad the conflict went semi-well. I tend to get overly-defensive, talk really fast, then start crying. Not my best show. But I am getting a little better the older I get. By the time I'm 80, goal is to have ONE productive confrontation.

And, finally. Of course people want your squat booty. The guy probably followed you from the gym where he saw your beautiful squat and was paralyzed into awkward, "It's now in the parking lot or never" hitting on mode. It didn't go well. His FB status was probably, "FML why do I gotta be so skeezy?!?"

The end.

This entire post has me laughing my butt off! hahahahah oh gosh.. so great. I will look forward the Kelly hits on ya creepy video!

Probably the best limbo ever. I would definitely say there is no wrong answer in this limbo issue.

Well, it definitely was not a productive conflict over all. MY part was pretty awesome. The other person has decided to ignore everything relevant and cut me out of their life. Honestly, if that's how it is, I'm okay with that.

and I might change my fb update to that.. ooh, or maybe someone should make BigM's fan page say it! ...

o.0 It's new to me. Time for research!

I look forward to seeing if you find anything interesting. I'll let you know what I find when I get myself off NF and on Google

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Challenge related:

I've done all 3 work walks

Both neighborhood walks

3 hr 20 mins of studying

Various reading in both books

Still really sore from the other day. Lots of foam and mobility stuff today, too.