Winning at Life with Wade

[stonegirl78]

So I may or may not have seen the Deadpool movie on Valentine's Day.... 

She saw it. She totally saw it.

Yeah, Wade. That was obvious.

​Not to me, sweet cheeks!

Can I get back to my story now?

​Yeah, yeah, sorry. You're doing the important stuff. The life-changing accountability... let me get out of your way-

Anyway.

 

I love Deadpool - who doesn't? - and maximum effort! has become my life motto, so I decided to make this challenge Deadpool themed. Because life is better when approached with humour, sarcasm, and a death wish.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

And yet you felt the need to comment....

 

So, without further ado *trumpet sound effects* My first challenge, or, Winning At Life With Wade Winston Wilson.

 

Part One: Work Out! (10 xp) Oh yeah, her author-ness wants me to say that she's logging her epic quest in the epic quest thing, and that's what the xp points are all about. I'm only doing this under sufferance. She doesn't control me. Much.

 

Thank you, Wade. I'm running every day (have been for a few months now - on Day 59, yay!) and started strength training last week. I'm shooting for three times a week, and I'm on Bodyweight Brigade Level 1 now. I might level up during this challenge, but the consistency is more important to me than the increase in difficulty. So, to win this I will do 12 workouts, barring injury.

 

Part Two: Eat Popcorn (15 xp) Popcorn? I love popcorn! It's what people eat when they watch movies. And I love movies. Especially ones with me in them, that are wildly successful, and deserve sequels...

 

This one's not about the popcorn. Not really. I tend to emotionally eat when I'm stressed, when I'm feeling overwhelmed, and when I'm tired. So to succeed in this challenge, I need to do the following. First of all, eat healthy snacks when I feel the urge to comfort eat. Popcorn and carrot sticks (seriously, those things are delicious!) are much better than crisps and Hobnobs. And even better than popcorn and carrot sticks is seeing the urge to eat coming and trying to divert myself. Not that I expect to beat the habit in four weeks. I just want to see if I can become more aware of it, to start off with.

 

Part Three: Drink More (Water)! (10 xp) Water? Really? You're no fun. Ok. You're some fun. But still. Water? That's boring.

 

Actually, Wade, I agree. Water isn't my favourite thing to drink. I have a Tony Stark-level love of coffee, especially in the morning. But I feel better when I'm more hydrated, not to mention that my skin is clearer, and it's probably better for me to drink more water anyway. So my goal is to drink at least two litres of water 4 days a week. That's 16 days in total. 

 

Part Four: Good Morning Mojo! (15 xp) What the hell? Dude. You have been reading way too many self-improvement books, lady. Seriously. Can't you come up with a better name than that?

Wade, if you come up with a better name, let me know. Seriously. Dude.

No sassing the mercenary!

Pot, meet kettle.

Those in glass houses...

Should not walk around with katanas.

 

In all earnestness, though, this one's going to be the hardest for me. My goal for this is to every day pick an affirmation (doesn't have to be new every day), and say it, out loud. One, I'm not a spiritual person at all, so it feels weird. On the other hand, I'm a huge believer in the placebo effect, so I'll take what I can get there. Also, if I'm honest, I'm not as confident in myself, and specifically my body, as I'd like. It's only been about a year since I was able to actually see myself as attractive at all, and I find myself backsliding lately. Not that I want to be stuck-up or anything. I just .... I'm not sure how to explain it. I don't want to look at myself and see the parts I don't like.  So yeah. Affirmations. One a day, in the morning. 

 

 

So that's it from me and me! for now. I'll be posting at the end of every week with a report, and daily in my battle log, which I'll link below as well. Wade? Anything you want to say?

Need you ask? Anything I want to say? So many things. Don't match your purse to your shoes. Hello Kitty is always acceptable. Katanas are awesome. And totally appropriate in conservatories, don't let her tell you otherwise. Wolverine -

Wade! Stop there. Please. I meant about the challenge. You know, any advice for me? Or anyone else reading this?

Oh! Oh, that. Um... Advice. Sure! Advice! Don't get into fights with people named after soap companies. Also, true love conquers all. Also-

Wade....

Right, right. What's that you always say? Oh yeah.

 

FOR THE REBELLION! *whispers* maximum effort!

 

Bye guys. Let me know if you enjoyed it

 

For the rebellion,

 

Petra.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAXIMUM EFFORT!!!!!!

 

Also, links - my battle log is here

[Starstuff]

Following for maximum effort.

[stonegirl78]

Week 1, Day 1:

 

*Sings P!ATD off-key in the background*

As you can hear, Wade is still with us. I'm half-way through my goals for the day - did my workout already (yay!) and my affirmation. So far, so good.

 

So good? So great! Have you seen the sky this morning? It's blue. Blue sky. In London. Did you know this was a thing? I didn't know this was a thing. I thought it was a fable. Like Nessie. Or Wolverine's-

Ok, you can stop right there. Yes, sunshine in London is a thing, and today is beautiful outside, if a bit cold. 

Nah. Don't tell me about cold, sister. And besides, those two hunks from Brooklyn you like to read about  - they both have histories with cold, right?

Wade!! No bringing up Internet histories on the forums! We discussed this! Unless you want to tell the Rebels exactly who it was who started searching the Spideypool tag on Ao3? 'Cause that's not my ship...

*looks at feet* Ok. Fine. Fine. No more embarrassing the author-beast. Got it.

Thank you, Wade. Are we done for the day?

Yeah, yeah, I think so. Oh. Wait a sec. *unsheathes katanas*

 

MAXIMUM EFFORT!!!

 

 

Following for maximum effort.

 

 

 

For the rebellion,

 

Petra.

And Wade

[stonegirl78]

So this is a direct copy/paste from my battle log. See? I told you this would work!

Yes, Wade. You are correct about everything.

Even how best to remove blood stains from your favourite Hello Kitty t-shirt?

I honestly wouldn't know... I'll take your word for it. You crazed blob of scar tissue.

I take that as a compliment.

I meant it as one.

 

......................................................................

 

Oooh, ooh! Do I get to talk again? Do I?

 

Sure, Wade. *shakes head fondly* What am I going to do with you?

 

Do you want ideas? 

 

No. No I don't want ideas, Wade. I can come up with plenty on my own.

 

You're no fun.

 

I know, my favourite avocado-shaped human. I know.

 

 

I did my workout and my run today. 3 mile run, Bodyweight Brigade level 1 A. This is my fourth time doing the workout, and I discovered something cool. I've been increasing my real pushups (as opposed to knee pushups) and my plank length, and today, I

 

She did four consecutive pushups!!!

Way to steal my thunder, Wade.

​But, but I'm so excited! It's cool. I mean, I know you won't value it because you think because you can do it, it's easy, but go you, stoney!

Aw, shucks, Wade. Thanks.

Don't mention it, dude. Seriously.

Thanks.

 

Also, I upped my plank length to 25 seconds, which was the first time I really struggled with the length, but I did all three circuits, so yay me!

 

I'm also drinking enough water, and staring at myself in the mirror and saying nice things is getting easier too! So all in all, a good day.

 

And you didn't have popcorn yesterday!

Also true, avocado-brain. I didn't have any weird carb cravings or anything like that, and I didn't eat out of control. Instead, I had delicious stew I made on Sunday, and falafel (home-made). I love falafel. Seriously, it's a problem. 

 

I'm thinking of linking this post to the challenge page, or just copy/pasting it. 

Link AND copy/paste?

Do you have to get the last word in?

Always.

 

For the rebellion,

Maximum Effort!

 

Petra and Wade!!

[Wild Wolf]

I like what you've done here! If you wanna hang out, I have a thread too and we're all having fun over there

 

 

Wolfpool

[Starstuff]

Congrats on the push-up progress! I'm still struggling with knee push-ups, so this is very inspiring.

[stonegirl78]

I like what you've done here! If you wanna hang out, I have a thread too and we're all having fun over there

 

 

Wolfpool

 

Hi!! I was reading your post yesterday, actually and was a bit intimidated to post, but I'll go there after this and do it! Glad you like it.

​OF course he likes it. You're awesome. Not as awesome as I am, of course. But still. Not bad. 

Your enthusiasm is amazing, Wade.

*waves hand* It's nothing. Really. Nothing. What's that thing you were supposed to be reading to yourself today?

*grumbles* I am important. Ok. Message received, loud and clear.  

And thanks, Wild Wolf!!!!

 

 

 

Congrats on the push-up progress! I'm still struggling with knee push-ups, so this is very inspiring.

 

Thank you! I've always struggled with pushups/arm strength (side effect of violin-ing, I think - I'm scared of hurting something), so if I can do it, you can too!!! Go Starstuff!!!

​Hi Starstuff!! (you thought you weren't going to get a hi from me, didn't you. It's ok. You can admit it.)

Wade...

But I'm adorable! I'm loveable and fluffy.

Of all the things you are, Wade, fluffy is not one of them.

But.. but... butt...

I... I don't even know what to say to that, buster.

Thanks, Starstuff, you rock!

[stonegirl78]

More cross-posting-ly goodness, since it worked last time...

Well, it was my plan, right? Of course it worked. :P

No comment....

 

 

 

Thursday, March 3, 2016:

 

​Shit, you sound so official.

It's the date, dimwit. Can't be that interesting.

How about - the day stoney ran with a cold and was awesome?

That's not the date, dear.

A date? What about a date? Do you have a date? Do you want to double? I could ask Spidey...

No! No, Wade, I do not have a date. 

 

Moving on...

As Wade said, I came down with a bit of something last night that had me coughing up a lung (I expect the zombie plague). Nothing too bad, and I feel suspiciously ok, apart from the sore throat and the slight runny nose. So I ran anyway. And...

 

I ran 4.11 miles in under 40 minutes! Huzzah!

You know she only uses that instead of Hurray because she grew up on Richard Sharpe and Horatio Hornblower, right?

And your point is? Hornblower and Sharpe are amazing. Now and forever.

You... may have a point. 20-something Sean Bean. Rawr.

I don't disagree, but I do think we got a bit.. off-topic.

 

The rest of the challenge is going well as well. I didn't feel the need to use my super popcorn powers yesterday, and I kept to my water goals, and I've been talking to myself in front of the mirror. Yesterday was easier than today, largely because it's something my mother has always told me (I can do anything I put your mind to). Today was harder (I am important). But i did it, so yay!

Releases poppers in the background. 

*jumps* Wade!!!! What the shit, dude!!!

Sorry not sorry. Congrats!

 

You are really odd, my favourite pruney avocado man. 

Aw, I love you too, Stoney. *blows kiss*

Aw shucks, Wade. That's it from me.

 

For the rebellion,

Maximum Effort!

Maximum Effort!

 

Wade! And Petra

[Wild Wolf]

 

Hi!! I was reading your post yesterday, actually and was a bit intimidated to post, but I'll go there after this and do it! Glad you like it.

​OF course he likes it. You're awesome. Not as awesome as I am, of course. But still. Not bad. 

Your enthusiasm is amazing, Wade.

*waves hand* It's nothing. Really. Nothing. What's that thing you were supposed to be reading to yourself today?

*grumbles* I am important. Ok. Message received, loud and clear.  

And thanks, Wild Wolf!!!!

 

LOL! I re-read my post and realized that was kinda creepy...so I guess it was the perfect thing to do, right?

 

You're most welcome Stonegirl! Honestly, I seriously love what you've done with your challenge. Really. SUPER impressed! And, sucky-ness with the cold and runny nose, but you "rangered" through the sickness and still ran. Give yourself +2 badass points

 

Wolfpool

[Wild Wolf]

Also..

 

 

 

Hornblower and Sharpe are amazing

 

HORATIO!!!!!

 

 

Wolfpool

[Hazard]

Haven't seen the movie.  So not hanging out in here, because I don't want accidental spoilers.  But wanted to at least stop in and wish you a good challenge. 

[Wild Wolf]

 

 

Haven't seen the movie.  So not hanging out in here, because I don't want accidental spoilers.  But wanted to at least stop in and wish you a good challenge.  

Nah, we wont spoil it for ya, Hazard. Hang out as much as you want- we have tacos and chimichanga's and dancing girls (and boys-depending on your fancy) and all sorts of cool shit to play with

 

But, you should definitely go check out our movie!!

 

 

Wolfpool

[stonegirl78]

Friday, March 4, 2016:

 

Written in a bit of a hurry before I head out to a lesson.

 

I woke up trying to cough up a lung today.

A lung, really? Wow. That takes skill.

It's called hyperbole, Wade.

It's called wild exaggerations, Stoney. 

Maybe...

Anyway, I woke up coughing, but as the coughing subsided, I did my run, and I did my workout: 3 miles, not loving any one of them, and then BB L1B. I still love the pull-up bar. It's my new best friend.

​Hey! What about me?

I'll always love you, Wadey-pie. But the pull-up bar is awesome. And don't get me started about you and your relationship with your katanas.

Can't a guy love two pieces of beautifully honed, dreadfully sharp, pieces of metal?

Sure, why not. But it's when you start sleeping with the naked blades that I get worried. 

Nah. I'll heal. 

...... No comment.

 

Anyway, the tl;dr is the following: did my workout, everything else on the challenge front is going well. I've done my drinking of the water, I even did an eating of the popcorn and only had one bowl! It was something I allowed myself and very consciously had. So yay progress! 

Popcorn? Did someone say popcorn?

Yeah. There's some in the cabinet. But it's mine, Wade! Do NOT eat the popcorn. Otherwise I will take your katanas and shiv you with them. Get it?

Got it.

Good.

You know, you've got to stop assuming everyone's seen The Court Jester. People will just think you're weird if you keep referencing random shit.

I'm writing a blog post with you in it, Wade. Anyone who's reading this already thinks I'm weird. Also, The Court Jester is an amazing movie with Danny Kaye in it, and if you haven't seen it, you totally should!

 

On another note,

Sings Bb3,

*shakes head* I'm getting better at the talking to myself in the mirror thing. Although I had to laugh. Today's was "I am successful at whatever I do." Right. With the rejection email I got last night before I got to bed. No one is successful at EVERYTHING they do. That's ridiculous. 

Stoney wants me to point out here that she's not being down on herself. She's just acknowledging that failure is a part of the process, and for her, especially in her quest for a job, the rejections are coming and she's not feeling very successful at the moment. Even though she WILL get a job. PSA over. 

Did I get it right?

Thanks, Wade. 

Yeah. Failure is part of the process, AND I am sure I'll get work. Eventually. But right now, there's nothing. Ugh.

 

Anyway. It's Friday

*sings* It's Friday, Friday,

Wade, I swear, if you finish that lyric, I will come over there and kill you in a gruesome manner.

Seems a little harsh to me....

Nah. Justified.

You're no fun... Could I sing Biebs instead?

NO!!!!! Um... Katy Perry? Maybe? Or Lady Gaga? If you have to go pop....

We'll discuss your musical taste later... although how you got through high school without discovering P!ATD and FOB and the other emo trio is beyond me.

You might say I'm making up for lost time.... And now I've gotta go.

 

If you're reading this, you are made of unicorns, and rainbows, and submachine gun fire!

And grenades. Don't forget the grenades.

 

For the rebellion!

 

Maximum Effort!

 

Petra And Wade!!

 

 

 

 

LOL! I re-read my post and realized that was kinda creepy...so I guess it was the perfect thing to do, right?

 

You're most welcome Stonegirl! Honestly, I seriously love what you've done with your challenge. Really. SUPER impressed! And, sucky-ness with the cold and runny nose, but you "rangered" through the sickness and still ran. Give yourself +2 badass points

 

Wolfpool

 

Nah, not creepy at all.... By intimidated, I meant something more like "read your thread, thought it was awesome, thought mine was less awesome, thus did not comment." And I realise how stupid that sounds now I'm writing it. But whatevs. Water under the bridge.

And thank you!! I like writing Wade.

​What are you talking about? She doesn't 'write' me. I come into her mind fully formed. Like Athena from the head of Zeus.

Oooh boy. Now that's a mental image...

Except I'm way better looking than Athena. 

WildWolf? Want to field this one??

 

 

Also..

 

 

HORATIO!!!!!

 

 

Wolfpool

 

 

 

Huzzah for Horatio!!! I admit, I always liked the Rifles more than Hornblower, but that didn't stop me from geeking out over the Nelson exhibit in the Royal Maritime Museum...

 

 

 

 

 

Nah, we wont spoil it for ya, Hazard. Hang out as much as you want- we have tacos and chimichanga's and dancing girls (and boys-depending on your fancy) and all sorts of cool shit to play with

 

But, you should definitely go check out our movie!!

 

 

 

 

 

Hiya Hazard!!! - I second WolfPool's comment - we won't spoil it for you, but thanks for stopping by. And you should totally see the movie!

​I hear there's a super guy who plays Deadpool. Now, who might that be?

As if there was one person on the planet who didn't know that Ryan Reynolds is Deadpool in the same way that Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man....

[stonegirl78]

Saturday, March 5, 2015:

 

I am feeling the nerd today, people. I am sitting here, sipping coffee out of a STARLabs mug, wearing my Hogwarts sweater, and keeping my feet warm in my Soft Kitty slippers.

What about the Hello Kitty swag?

Not my fandom, dear.

Hmmm... You're missing out!

Whatever you say, Wade.

 

Anyway. Today was supposed to be my long run - 7 miles, just like last Saturday. But no. I'm still fighting with this cold, so I only did three miles today. and slowly. I took lots of walk breaks, so I didn't feel like death when I got back, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't feel like I was copping out somehow by not running those extra four. I guess this is one of those times when MAXIMUM EFFORT! means discretion being the better part of valour. Ugh.

MAXIMUM EFFORT! Also, normal humans should take it easy when they feel like they sound like the undead when coughing. No?

But Wade, I'm not normal! I take great pride in being not normal!

​Yeah. But trust me. You do not want to be coughing up a lung in rehearsals next week.

Ugh. Why do you get to be the voice of reason?

Because *sings* Iiiiiiii-eee-iiiii will always love youuuuuuuuu.....

*facepalm* 

Were you re-watching Titanic last night, Wade?

*sniffs melodramatically* I was thinking about Leo finally winning the Oscar, and about Spidey and me cavorting off into the sunset, and then Titanic happened.

Of course it did. 

He totally could have fit on that door, goddamn it!

Truer words, Wade. Truer words....

 

Other challenge news?

I had a bad afternoon yesterday - mostly cold-related. I got back home and pretty much just collapsed on the couch. And watched Netflix. And had popcorn. So the popcorn challenge is going well. And the drinking challenge. And the mojo challenge. So, all's well here.

​Well, except for you sounding like one of the zombs from Zombies, Run! when you cough...

Apart from that. We're not counting that. We're not even thinking about that much. We're going about our days. Like normal - well, almost normal - humans. 

Ah denial. It's not just a river in Egypt....

*shoves at Wade, misses, almost falls off of desk chair* You, Wade Wilson, are a menace!

*cackles* Of course I am! It's one of my better qualities. Along with grace, charm, wit, and a bangin' bod.

Always modest, Wade.

Someone's gotta be! I am the pinnacle of modesty!

 

and on that note...

For the rebellion!

Maximum Effort!

 

Petra And Wade!!!!! 

[Wild Wolf]

Friday, March 4, 2016:

Written in a bit of a hurry before I head out to a lesson.

I woke up trying to cough up a lung today.

A lung, really? Wow. That takes skill.

It's called hyperbole, Wade.

It's called wild exaggerations, Stoney.

Maybe...

Anyway, I woke up coughing, but as the coughing subsided, I did my run, and I did my workout: 3 miles, not loving any one of them, and then BB L1B. I still love the pull-up bar. It's my new best friend.

​Hey! What about me?

I'll always love you, Wadey-pie. But the pull-up bar is awesome. And don't get me started about you and your relationship with your katanas.

Can't a guy love two pieces of beautifully honed, dreadfully sharp, pieces of metal?

Sure, why not. But it's when you start sleeping with the naked blades that I get worried.

Nah. I'll heal.

...... No comment.

Anyway, the tl;dr is the following: did my workout, everything else on the challenge front is going well. I've done my drinking of the water, I even did an eating of the popcorn and only had one bowl! It was something I allowed myself and very consciously had. So yay progress!

Popcorn? Did someone say popcorn?

Yeah. There's some in the cabinet. But it's mine, Wade! Do NOT eat the popcorn. Otherwise I will take your katanas and shiv you with them. Get it?

Got it.

Good.

You know, you've got to stop assuming everyone's seen The Court Jester. People will just think you're weird if you keep referencing random shit.

I'm writing a blog post with you in it, Wade. Anyone who's reading this already thinks I'm weird. Also, The Court Jester is an amazing movie with Danny Kaye in it, and if you haven't seen it, you totally should!

On another note,

Sings Bb3,

*shakes head* I'm getting better at the talking to myself in the mirror thing. Although I had to laugh. Today's was "I am successful at whatever I do." Right. With the rejection email I got last night before I got to bed. No one is successful at EVERYTHING they do. That's ridiculous.

Stoney wants me to point out here that she's not being down on herself. She's just acknowledging that failure is a part of the process, and for her, especially in her quest for a job, the rejections are coming and she's not feeling very successful at the moment. Even though she WILL get a job. PSA over.

Did I get it right?

Thanks, Wade.

Yeah. Failure is part of the process, AND I am sure I'll get work. Eventually. But right now, there's nothing. Ugh.

Anyway. It's Friday

*sings* It's Friday, Friday,

Wade, I swear, if you finish that lyric, I will come over there and kill you in a gruesome manner.

Seems a little harsh to me....

Nah. Justified.

You're no fun... Could I sing Biebs instead?

NO!!!!! Um... Katy Perry? Maybe? Or Lady Gaga? If you have to go pop....

We'll discuss your musical taste later... although how you got through high school without discovering P!ATD and FOB and the other emo trio is beyond me.

You might say I'm making up for lost time.... And now I've gotta go.

If you're reading this, you are made of unicorns, and rainbows, and submachine gun fire!

And grenades. Don't forget the grenades.

For the rebellion!

Maximum Effort!

Petra And Wade!!

Nah, not creepy at all.... By intimidated, I meant something more like "read your thread, thought it was awesome, thought mine was less awesome, thus did not comment." And I realise how stupid that sounds now I'm writing it. But whatevs. Water under the bridge.

And thank you!! I like writing Wade.

​What are you talking about? She doesn't 'write' me. I come into her mind fully formed. Like Athena from the head of Zeus.

Oooh boy. Now that's a mental image...

Except I'm way better looking than Athena.

WildWolf? Want to field this one??

Huzzah for Horatio!!! I admit, I always liked the Rifles more than Hornblower, but that didn't stop me from geeking out over the Nelson exhibit in the Royal Maritime Museum...

Hiya Hazard!!! - I second WolfPool's comment - we won't spoil it for you, but thanks for stopping by. And you should totally see the movie!

​I hear there's a super guy who plays Deadpool. Now, who might that be?

As if there was one person on the planet who didn't know that Ryan Reynolds is Deadpool in the same way that Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man....

I actually disagree that my thread is anymore awesome than yours. We both took the spirit of DP and ran with it. Your "inner" monologue and comments is brilliant!! I'm glad you decided to do this Stonegirl aka Petra

Haha, Athena?! Deadpool... Wade.. TJ Miller says it best..

I mean, we still love you like we love chimichangas!

But yeah dude, you're the type of face we would only sit on after 4-5 shots

Ok, TJ, be nice!

Sorry to hear about the crud you're dealing with Stoney-G. But you still got in 3 miles! Are you sure you're not a Ranger? And I'll be sending good vibes your way for a new job. Failure is inevitable with stuff like that- but I also believe in the timing of things. That job wasn't meant to be and YOU (and Wade) are meant for so much more!

I hope today gets better for you Petra!!

Wolfpool

"Daddy needs to express some Rage."

[stonegirl78]

I actually disagree that my thread is anymore awesome than yours. We both took the spirit of DP and ran with it. Your "inner" monologue and comments is brilliant!! I'm glad you decided to do this Stonegirl aka Petra

Haha, Athena?! Deadpool... Wade.. TJ Miller says it best..

I mean, we still love you like we love chimichangas!

But yeah dude, you're the type of face we would only sit on after 4-5 shots

Ok, TJ, be nice!

Sorry to hear about the crud you're dealing with Stoney-G. But you still got in 3 miles! Are you sure you're not a Ranger? And I'll be sending good vibes your way for a new job. Failure is inevitable with stuff like that- but I also believe in the timing of things. That job wasn't meant to be and YOU (and Wade) are meant for so much more!

I hope today gets better for you Petra!!

Wolfpool

"Daddy needs to express some Rage."

 

 

 

Awww, Wolfpool, thanks!!! This is exactly what I needed to read today. :)

She's been through two positive self-talks within the last hour, dude. She's starting to sound like that lady from YouTube she likes to watch.

Did you just compare me to the incomparable Superwoman (Lilly Singh)? Wade. I am beyond flattered, and you are full of more crap than usual.  

And perhaps I'm an Assassin with the heart of a Ranger? I dunno. The only thing that got me out the door this morning (even though I only managed two miles, ugh) was thinking that the SAS must do more stupid shit than this before breakfast... I love to run, but all my heroes are assassins and mercs. 

​Like me? Oh, please, say me!! I'm your favourite, aren't I? Please, come on, you know you can say it. No one will judge you!

Yes, Wade, you are one of my favourites. But I have to put in a plug for Peggy Carter and Natasha Romanov too. 

Two very badass women. I approve. 

As you should, Wade. 

 

 

Anyway: THE CHALLENGE UPDATE, WEEK 1.

 

Part One: Work Out! 

     Complete, pass, etc. I've run every day this week, even though I really wasn't feeling it this morning (can this cold be gone already??? Please????) I've also done my three workouts this week.

*sets off poppers* *jumps, almost falls off of chair* WADE!!! 

Sorry not sorry - You did good!

 

Part Two: Drink More! (water)

     Pass! drank at least 2 L of water every day this week, almost every day at 3L of water. I'm partly convinced that my fluid intake is what's letting me not completely die during this cold. 

Dying is bad. Most people do not come back from death.

Apart from you and Bond.

You only live twice, Mr. Bond.

And you only get to use that line once, Mr. Wilson.

But seriously, how awesome is that line?? Bond movies are seriously underrated.

.... Depends on who you ask. I quite like Bond. James Bond.

 

Part Three: Eat Popcorn! 

     Pass - ate popcorn three times this week, twice were conscious decisions to eat the popcorn, one was a reflex action, but it was popcorn as agreed, and I do think I'm starting to be more aware of when I get in the mood to eat ALL THE THINGS!

So you don't get to binge on chimichangas? Or tacos?

Nope. Not all of us can eat like that and keep our figures.

And we do have fabulous figures. I mean, who wouldn't want to get all over this. *gestures meaningfully*

*facepalm* indeed.

 

Part Four: Morning Mojo!

     Pass. I still feel a little silly saying motivational quotes to myself in the mirror, but I'm doing it. I'm not sure if it's helping, but I'll keep with it.

​Stick with it, Stoney! Like cheese and pizza. Like mac and cheese. Like... Deadpool and cinematic and critical success!!! I'd say I was surprised at it, but that would be a lie.

 

 

So, thus far, the challenge is going well. I've got my friendly neighbourhood Deadpool to keep me company- Hey! *waves* - and hopefully I'll kick this cold so I can get back to feeling like myself and being able to work out properly again. 

 

For the rebellion,

Maximum Effort! *waves katana*

Wade! Put that down, please! Not in the house!

Outside?

Yeah. That's a good idea. Wave the katana around in London. That won't get you arrested. At all. Leave Jim and Bob out of this, ok?

*sighs* fine. You know I only like you because you actually let me talk, right?

Love you too, Wadey-pie.

 

Bye folks! Ciao! Sayonara! Tschüss! Au Revoir!

[stonegirl78]

Ok, so truth time.

 

 

I feel like crap today. Like someone turned on the big snot tap in the sky and set it to run out of my nostrils. (Sorry if that's a bit graphic, Wade's getting to me... )

I did my workout, but no run, which is a good thing, and then I went to rehearsal, which i think was a bad thing. I sneezed and wheezed my way through it, and then crashed on the couch. Again. 

Nothing wrong with a good crash on the couch!

In principle, I'd agree, oh Wade my Wade. But I've done it three days in a row because I didn't have the energy to do much else. Which is not what I want during a 4-week challenge. I am so ready for this cold to be over it's ridiculous. And I'm ready to pass out and it's 7pm. Maybe the extra sleep will help???

Also, I dropped the ball on the healthy eating today. I managed to avoid the sugary beverages and the chips, which is something, but I still bought crackers and pop chips, which I then consumed. I'm not overly pleased with myself, but I'm not beating myself up overly much either. One, I'm too tired. Two, what's done is done. I will do my best to eat more healthily tomorrow, and hopefully at some point I will feel up to actually making a full-length trip to the shops to get my groceries for the week. (it's something I would have done yesterday, had I felt up to it.)

 

And I know this is long and rambling, and there's not much Wade. But I feel kinda crummy, but for the sake of completeness, I thought I should post. Otherwise, the challenge is progressing - it feels a bit like I'm just trying to stay afloat here, but I talked to myself in the mirror and I drank a whole bunch of water too. Anyone who has pull with the cold gods, please, send sacrifices. I really want this cold to go away. 

 

(And I realise as I type this that a cold isn't the worst thing that could happen to me. I'm very cognisant of the fact that it is only a cold, and it'll go. But it still sucks while it's here. And I do wish I were at home, where I could grab hugs from family and get babied a bit. But now I'm wallowing. Sorry guys. I guess it's really time to sleep now.)

 

But we'll soldier on. Right, Wade?
Soldier.... hmmm. Mercenary on?

sure. That. Mercenary on. 

Maximum Effort!

​For the rebellion!

 

Anna and Wade

[stonegirl78]

Wednesday, March 9:

 

WE'RE BAAAAAAAAACKKKKK!!!!!

 

As Wade so aptly screamed, I'm back. I'm feeling so very very much better, and I can work out again. I'm still coughing a bit, and I'm still having to blow my nose a bunch, but I'm back! I did my workout today in full and everything!

 

Yay for actual human speeds of healing!  

*shoots Wade the bird* Shut up, avocado-brain. Not all of us can have a healing factor. And I'm not sure I'd want my X-gene activated the way Francis did it either....

Francis? I hate that guy! 

Yeah, Wade. We know. I'm not overly fond of him either.

Hmmmm.... Calling bullshit. Such bullshit. You're a sucker for an English bad guy.

In principle. Not in practice. In theory, Ajax is a pretty pretty man. In practice, I'd stay as far away from Francis as humanly possible. 

Whatever you say. Denial's not just a river in Egypt.....

Go boil your head, dear.

 

Anyway..... Things are going well - I get to spend a day with my granddad tomorrow, which is going to be awesome. I also get to work out again. I feel like I need to repeat that. Because it bears repeating. Stoney gets to feel like she's strong again!!! Huzzah!

Huzzah! Go Stoney, Go Stoney, it's your birthday, it's.... actually not your birthday - you already had one this year, but hey, have another - nothing like getting older, right?

You're lucky I'm still young enough that joke's still funny, Wade. I've got custody of Jim and Bob right now, remember?

Hey, when are you giving them back, anyway?

I said two days, Wade. Practicing decapitations in my tiny flat is not allowed. We discussed this. I like my limbs attached to my body. 

And I repeat. You're no fun. Can't I just give you my healing factor? For a few hours?

If you're offering, sure. I'd be ok with that

 

IN any event, things are looking up here. More tomorrow.

 

For the rebellion,

Maximum Effort!

 

Petra and Wade

 

 

 

[stonegirl78]

Hi guys! *waves*

 

I'm going to be posting today, because Stoney's off doing other things. I heard her muttering about scions museums and taking over the world, so I have no idea what's going on there...

 

Anyway. Stoney and I ran four miles today, just barely over 40 minutes too, so Stoney was pretty psyched. She also used that Zombies app and was talking to Sam the whole time. If I didn't know better, I'd think she had a crush on the guy. Never mind that he's fictional....

 

Wade? What are you doing? *shoves over to get to the laptop* Christ on a cracker, Wade Winston Wilson!

 

He's right about the run though. And I did use Zombies, Run! as well. And I may or may not have a soft spot in my heart for Sam Yao...

 

The talking to the mirror's going as it usually does as well. Didn't have a stellar day of eating yesterday, but I'm putting that down to relics of the cold and moving on. Today I'm out exploring with my granddad, which is going to be awesome.

 

She told me I can't make an appearance. 

Wait for Comic-con, Wade. Just wait for Comiccon. It's only in May. Only in May. *sighs happily* I really should get on that Rey cosplay, huh. Something to work on while I'm home.... Which is in two weeks!!! *does happy dance*

 

This has been your regularly scheduled check-in from Stonegirl and Wade.

Until tomorrow!

Maximum Effort!

 

[Mr_Willes]

Very decent time on the run, congrats!!! Keep it up you'll be doing half marathons in no time!

 

And keep on posting, your updates are fantastic!

[stonegirl78]

YAAAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!!!

 

So I just ran my longest run ever - 8 miles. (8.03, to be exactly, but the .03 isn't exactly a huge deal...) And, do you want to know how slowly I ran it? Or how quickly? Bearing in mind that my usual pace is around the 10:00/mile mark?

 

80:45. That's right, people. Just over a 10 minute mile for every one of those eight miles. And the weather was beautiful, and I ran in a park full of other runners, and life is beautiful!

Didn't you even see a Sam Wilson look-alike doing sprints?

Dude. That was amazing! It seriously looked like the guy was about to take off and fly. Or was madly trying to chase Steve Rogers. 

Although you almost killed innocent tourists by that museum.

They can't help it they were in my way and I had to practically walk to get by the rampaging (read: quietly queueing) tourists. I'm feeling magnanimous right now...

 

​I can tell...

Anyway, quick update from me: I've been doing my workouts and things - yesterday marked halfway on my challenge workouts, and I think I'm ready to level up, which is exciting!

 

I'm also doing fine at the talking to myself in front of the mirror thing, but I'm not doing that great on the drinking front. Ever since I got back to orchestra rehearsals, I'm not drinking as much. We'll have to see what I can do about that.... Having that bit less control about when my breaks are is, I think, part of the problem... Anyway.

 

Week Two, almost over. And I was looking at Runkeeper and somewhat mourning the fact that I hadn't run seven times this week (because of the Dreaded Lurgy). But then I realised I was annoyed because I'd run five times that week. That's pretty good.

 

Anyway. I'll do my real wrap-up tomorrow, and talk to you all then. Wade's passed out on the couch right now, but I'm sure he'll speak up more tomorrow.

 

Later!

[stonegirl78]

Very decent time on the run, congrats!!! Keep it up you'll be doing half marathons in no time!

 

And keep on posting, your updates are fantastic!

 

Thank you, my dear mr_willes! I certainly intend to continue both running and posting here! Wade is too much fun to keep leashed.

Leashed? Are you trying to say something about your.... sexual predilections?

Actually I was trying to imply something about yours, Wade....  

Also, I'm hoping to do a half-marathon sometime this year, but I'm not too worried about it yet - streaking means I'm increasing my mileage very very gradually...

 

 

*Dun dun dun dun dun dun daaaaaaaaaa*

Aaaand now it's time for...

 

THE GREAT MID-CHALLENGE UPDATE!!!!!

 

So it's the second Sunday of the challenge, and since I'll be ensconced in orchestra tomorrow (21 hours of rehearsal over the next three days - it's kinda insane), I'm doing my update now.

 

Part the First: Workout! 

      I skipped two runs this week due to the Dreaded Lurgy. However, I did all of my scheduled workouts, and did an awesome 8-miler yesterday. I'll be moving up to BB level 2 this next week, so that should be fun/interesting/DOMS-inducing as well.

     Pass!

 

Part the Second: Drink more! (water)

     So this one didn't go quite as well. I knew there'd be some slippage in my water consumption when I started orchestra, but I only managed two days of at least 2L water this week. It shouldn't impact my goal too much, but I do feel better when I drink more, so I need to get back on that...

Drink, drink, drink, drink!

You know I'm talking about water, right, Wade?

Yeah, yeah. But can I match you with whiskey?

2+ litres of whiskey a day? That's expensive. But hey, if you want to, go for it! Maximum effort, right? *sniggers*

Foolish mortal. You know not what batshit crazy awesome powers I have.

 

Part the Third: Morning mojo!

     This part is actually the easiest and the hardest. It's the easiest because it takes so little time. It takes maybe fifteen seconds in the morning. But I have to look at myself in the morning and say the sentence out loud. And sometimes it feels like I'm lying through my teeth. But I say it anyway. Is it helping? i have no conceivable idea. I'll get back to you.

​Can she do it? Yes she can!

I didn't know you watched children's TV

Of course! Dora the Explorer, CBeebies, the works. Oh, and Boomerang. They have the best old cartoons. 

So you watch the kids channels and then....

Oh, American Horror Story, everything Marvel - gotta see what they get right, after all - NCIS, natch. Just not the news. That shit's scary.

Tell me about it. *shakes head*

 

Part the Fourth: Eat Popcorn!

     Didn't do so well on this one this week, largely because of a semi-breakdown on Monday or Tuesday - i can't remember which. Anyway, on one of those days, I basically caved and ate the bad stuff. Well, pop chips. Which aren't awful for you, but certainly aren't whole foods by any stretch of my imagination. I'm back on the wagon though, and if I slipped, it's not as bad as it could have been. SO I suppose half-victory? I don't know. At least I'm still thinking about it. And a friend and I watched Singin' in the Rain yesterday, complete with popcorn. It was magical, I tells ya. Magical.

​Ooooh, Singing' in the Rain! I love that movie! Gene Kelly dancing - hey, you know he reminded you of Daniel Sousa dancing in that one dream sequence in Agent Carter - and singing, and the bad acting. It's almost as good as my movie! 

Almost, but not quite?

You got it, Stoney! 

 

Are we done now? Can I have Jim and Bob back?

Yes, Wade, you can have your katanas back. Just don't hurt my flat with them, ok?

Yeah, yeah, sure. Got it. *waves the blades around experimentally*

*facepalms* this was such a bad idea.

 

Anyway, thanks for reading this, and hope everyone else is having a good mid-point to their challenges!

 

For the rebellion!

Maximum Effort!

 

Petra and Wade!

[stonegirl78]

Tuesday, March 15.

 

I can't believe Pi Day was yesterday and I pretty much missed it!

Pie? Did someone say pie???

Pi, Wade. 3.14159.... The number. But yeah. If I'd have thought of it, perhaps there would have been pie as well. But maybe not. I mean, I am trying to eat more healthily. Is that a word? *scratches head while random bit of Prokofiev wanders through brain*

 

Hi guys! So I'm posting today because life is about to get crazier from here. 9 hours of orchestra today. 9. Nine. 

So, not ten then. Not eight either. Nine.

Yeah. Nine. Hours. Wow. It's a lot. I mean, I love it, don't get me wrong. But nine. hours. Boy howdy.

Girl howdy? What the heck are you trying to say here, Stoney?

No clue. Brain is not functioning yet...

 

Anyway. Yesterday was a good day. As was Sunday. I ran both days, 3 miles. Yesterday I did my first BB level 2 workout, which was definitely a level up from L1. But that's fine. It's supposed to be hard, right?

Wade - don't even go there. 

*looks up* Huh? Wasn't paying attention. Did you say something?

Nah. Don't worry about it.

And I ran today as well, another sub-40 min. 4 miles, which is just lovely

 

Also, I realised that tomorrow in a week, I'll be on my way to the airport to go home! YEEESSSS!!!!! I seriously need this break.

WOOOO!!! Colorado here we come!!!!

In a week. After two concerts. But yeah.

 

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well!

May the odds be ever in your... hang on. Wrong franchise... MAXIMUM EFFORT!

For the rebellion!

[stonegirl78]

Wednesday, March 16,

 

 

So I beasted my workout today. I ran the three miles, and I did the BB L2 B workout. And all after getting home late last night and getting up so I could work out before orchestra. Because Thor knows I wouldn't do it after orchestra. My plans for later today include laundry, miscellaneous admin that doesn't require too much brainpower, and Netflix. CA:TWS is streaming now...

 

And you love your boys from Brooklyn

Who doesn't? #TeamCap. Although to be honest, I love them all. I want to sit them all down and say "no, you don't get to save the universe until you sort this out like grown-ups. Use your words." Also, Civil War is going to kill me. 

No, Stoney! Don't die!

Metaphorically, Wade.

Also, I thought I was your favourite!

Can't I have more than one favourite?

​Nope. You can only have one. And that one is me. The one, the only, Wade Winston Wilson. Deadpool. The Merc with a Mouth. The Avocado-face. This Prize Idiot. I have many names. All of them awesome.

Oh, Wade...

Say it! Say I'm your favourite! Do it! DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!! *jumps up and down like a crazed lunatic*

Crazed? Crazed? Stoney! 

Fine. Wade, you are one of my favourite Marvel characters.

Fine. I'll take it. Although I know you only like Cap because he has an ass you could bounce a quarter off of. 

And a great jawline. 

True. And those shoulders. And those tight shirts - do they purposely make him wear shirts a size too small? Damn, now even I have a thing for the Star Spangled Man With A Plan....

 

We should go, Wade. I've got stuff to do... Things to practice, people to see, and talk to.

Nah, work is overrated.

One more day of orchestra marathon. We can do this...

Maximum effort!

 

For the rebellion!

 

[Mr_Willes]

Did i just read Beast and Workout in one sentence? Fantastic, those are the best.

 

On tonights menu:

 

Main course: Lifting (deadlift day ooh-rah)

Dessert: MetCon (Burpees - Situps - Chinups - Jumping Lunges - Dips)

 

And afterwards feel like:

 

 

 

A combination of workouts always make me feel like a million dollar, and according to the way you described it, you do too!

 

Also this: