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SMOKE-FREE FOR THREE YEARS

2012-01-08T21:55:00.001-05:00

Every day I am amazed I no longer smoke. I had my first cigarette at 13 and I was addicted by 15. I was on average a pack a day smoker and I couldn't walk outside without lighting a cigarette. I literally couldn't walk in NYC unless I had a cigarette in my hand. How crazy is that? But I was an addict and couldn't give it up. Or so I thought. I did a program that started on Jan. 4, 2009 and ended on Jan. 8, 2009. And at the end of the program I no longer smoked. I wanted a cigarette very, very badly, but I was also motivated by everything I had learned during the program; over the many, many quit attempts; and of course, my mother. The program no longer exists, but like every other quitting smoking program, not everyone quit. I think that 30% of us were successful, but we all still keep in touch and encourage each other every year (and all of us in the 30% has gained at least 20+ lb..; so now we have to figure out how to lose that next).

And even though I've been smoke-free for 3 years, I still want a cigarette. But I know in my heart (and my lungs) that one cigarette is too many. I can never smoke again because I have absolutely no control over it. I am a nicotine addict.

But it's been three freaking years! YAHOOOOO!!!!!

I guess I should be ADHD this week...

2011-11-30T12:33:00.001-05:00

From Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology: LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Biologists say there are 680 species of trees and shrubs in the U.S. and Canada. By comparison, Lambir Hills National Park on the island of Borneo is the home of 1,175 species on its 128 acres. I
suspect you will feel right at home in places like Lambir Hills in the coming week, Leo. Your own creative urges will be running hotter than usual, and are most likely to thrive in contexts that are themselves teeming with lush fertility and rich diversity. Please surround yourself with inspirational influences, thereby giving yourself the best possible chance to express yourself with vivid imagination.

For your horoscope, go here.

good morning, NYC

2011-11-30T11:20:00.001-05:00

clear, sunny and cold in NYC today. On days like these, I marvel that I live here.

my new exercise plan

2011-11-10T11:27:00.002-05:00

i feel the same way about pate

2011-11-09T07:01:00.000-05:00

stuck in my head

2011-11-09T06:38:00.002-05:00

my neighbor

2011-11-09T06:29:00.000-05:00

i haven't met any yet in my building which isn't unusual at all in NYC but i met my first neighbor across the way - in another building...cooking breakfast...in tighty whities... It was fascinating because 1) he was only wearing the whities and 2) he was cooking at the stove with an open flame. it was like watching a really cheap side show.

Lesson learned - get curtains stat.

Warning - coffee-withdrawn woman ahead

2011-11-08T08:33:00.000-05:00

I have to transition from coffee back to tea. The Reflux (flux, flux, flux, flux, flux) is back and with a vengence. Like Reflux II - Take No Hostages starring Steven Segal. So sad because I looooooove coffee. I love it. I would marry it. I would.

What the what

2011-11-03T14:47:00.001-04:00

What the what, a photo by ilovermont on Flickr.

When I was convalescing from my back/neck injury, I was on some serious pain meds. The meds made me very loopy and I began to compulsively shop. Now most of the stuff I bought I could use and did need. Maybe not at that current moment, but wasn't too big a surprise. However, I TOTALLY don't remember buying this. Diamonique, QVC LOLOLOL

My new apartment!

2011-11-03T11:46:00.003-04:00

New apt a video by ilovermont on Flickr.

I just got my keys and took these videos to give you a view of the new place. Very excited :)

The tour continues

2011-11-03T11:46:00.001-04:00

Apt 2 a video by ilovermont on Flickr.

The rest of the apartment

2011-11-03T11:45:00.001-04:00

Apt 3 a video by ilovermont on Flickr.

You know you're in a Korean household when

2011-10-30T23:31:00.001-04:00

The fridge smells like kimchee and the water tastes of ginseng...

Quandary

2011-10-29T21:01:00.001-04:00

So dad is remarrying which is great and his fiancée is a really great person. The only stumbling block I've reached is what to call her. Now in Korean I'm not sure what the word for stepmom is and knowing how the Korean language is it's probably got some secondary derogatory meaning like horrible hag who hates her stepchildren. My dad said to call her mom but I'm afraid I had a visceral reaction to that one. Sorta came out as, "God no." In retrospect that wasn't very nice. O well. Quandary continues.

He he he he whisper heh hehe he

2011-10-29T15:55:00.001-04:00

I was on the 7 am flight to MCO this am on delta. I usually take JetBlue but this time delta. Usually on the flight to Orlando you have many families with small kids who like to clear their lungs out during the flight. Oddly this time the wee ones were quiet. The college kids however were not. It was as if I was in the middle of a plane of spring breakers. Now the dudes boasting about chicks and how drunk they were when were ok. Their Vegas stories were lame. The ones who were really annoying were the two girls sitting next to me who were giggling oddly in continuous spurts throughout the damn flight. He he he he he he he. Whisper whisper and he whisper whisper he he he. Through the entire flight. He he he he he.

Reminded me of beavis and butthead but not remotely funny. He he he.

midnight sun - iceland by scientifantastic

2011-10-19T17:56:00.001-04:00

i can't stand it

2011-10-19T17:53:00.003-04:00

Someone hurry up and knit these poor birds more sweaters!!!!

Worldwide Call For Knitters To Make Sweaters for Penguins Affected by 2011 New Zealand Oil Spill

Photo via the AP

sleeping beauty

2011-10-18T14:30:00.001-04:00

sleeping beauty, a photo by dohlongma on Flickr.

omg - so cute

That's right - my people created pizza

2011-10-12T18:25:00.002-04:00

prehensile feet and low center of gravity helps

2011-10-12T10:51:00.002-04:00

sweet

2011-10-11T11:59:00.001-04:00

If there are animals like these in the forest, I would go into the forest more often!

HAERSKOGEN from David Luepschen on Vimeo.

please donate because she is just so darn cute

2011-10-11T10:26:00.002-04:00

Maggie is a very cute Maltese who needs your help!

things that make me giggle

2011-09-29T11:56:00.001-04:00

awesome

2011-09-29T11:01:00.001-04:00

How to Peel a Head of Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds from SAVEUR.com on Vimeo.

what - don't your household objects do this?

2011-09-23T10:56:00.001-04:00

VOICES from SPACE SHOWER TV on Vimeo.

13 dogs jumping rope - awesome

2011-09-15T12:09:00.001-04:00

Children like laser pointers too!

2011-09-13T12:43:00.001-04:00

Do big cats like catnip?

2011-09-12T10:04:00.002-04:00

maruuuuuuuuu is always in a box

2011-09-02T11:05:00.001-04:00

sweeeet

2011-09-02T11:03:00.001-04:00

SATURDAY, 3:24 pm: Empty Grand Central Terminal - WNYC

2011-08-28T09:13:00.000-04:00

SATURDAY, 3:24 pm: Empty Grand Central Terminal - WNYC

Another amazing MTA photo - WNYC

2011-08-28T09:11:00.000-04:00

Another amazing MTA photo - WNYC

check it out - insta-dam

heeeee

2011-08-25T12:14:00.000-04:00

Burger King's King

2011-08-25T12:07:00.000-04:00

Burger King's King
i liked the king. i do not like any ronald.

cool

2011-08-25T12:02:00.001-04:00

Tempest Milky Way from Randy Halverson on Vimeo.

muppets

2011-08-24T12:42:00.001-04:00

earthquake!

2011-08-23T14:07:00.002-04:00

In a conference call with people in NJ and PA and we all felt the earthquake at the same time. All ok but worried about after shocks. You all in VA - you ok????

GIT YER FLU SHOT

2011-08-22T11:05:00.003-04:00

I got my flu shot! Git yers today. Or as soon as you can get one. I was picking up my meds at the drug store and they were advertising for them. I thought - eh, I can pick up my meds, some yogurt and get a flu shot! What a country!

Photo credit: James Gathany

Why so expensive?

2011-08-12T08:27:00.003-04:00

OK - it is more expensive to get the digital subscription of Redbook magazine on Zinio ($12 for 12 issues) than it is to get the hard copy subscription ($8 for 12 issues). I think this is the equivalent of dining out - it costs more for healthy meals than it is more fried, over processed food. Harrible

it's called futbol you big....

2011-08-11T13:04:00.001-04:00

Did you know there was a pay for cable TV channel called GolTV which has a show called, "Oh My Gol!"

Seriously hilarious.

STUFFED

2011-08-10T14:32:00.001-04:00

michelle and chipotle burrito = pigeon with a belly full of rice

NYC finally bringing back sex ed to schools!

2011-08-10T09:47:00.002-04:00

Finally, NYC is bringing back real sex ed to schools! Read story here.

Honeybadger doesn't care...he's a bad@ss!

2011-08-08T12:55:00.002-04:00

on YouTube by Randall

how do I love thee Yankovic

2011-08-05T16:21:00.000-04:00

Party in the CIA by Weird Al Yankovic

my new favorite site

2011-08-03T14:40:00.002-04:00

Laughing Squid. They post everything I would post if I had the time...and money...and wherewithal. Check it out: http://laughingsquid.com/

awesome

2011-08-03T11:01:00.003-04:00

I need one of these signs in my office.

From Trustocorp via Laughing Squid

the most intelligent conversation i have heard all week

2011-07-31T11:11:00.000-04:00

HOLY RHINO HORN, BATMAN!

2011-07-26T11:56:00.002-04:00

"A collection of Chinese cups at the Tulsa stop Saturday of 'Antiques Roadshow' was the most valuable find in the appraisal show’s 16 years.

The five Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups are believed to be from the late 17th century or early 18th century and are valued at $1 to $1.5 million."

from "Collection item in Tulsa sets 'Antiques Roadshow' record," TulsaWorld.com

I think I can, I think I can...

2011-07-26T10:09:00.001-04:00

really

2011-07-25T20:08:00.000-04:00

Her voice cuts into your ear drum like a rusty machete hacking its way to your brain.

omg SHUT UP

2011-07-25T20:00:00.000-04:00

How is it possible that on the bus to and from work I get to sit near the absolutely loudest and annoying-voiced person? It's like they are screaming in my ear. And the second one has the worst nasally voice and absolutely no volume control. ARgggghhhhhh

fire! fire! heehehehhehehhehehhe

2011-07-18T13:59:00.004-04:00

remember when you just took newspaper and made doughnuts to help start a fire? i think people are feeling crafty about making fire because there is an article in lifehacker about making fire starters with egg cartons, candle wax and drier lint.

it turns out that boy scouts have been doing this for a long time.

The ever practical Martha Stewart is in my camp, but she makes fancier newspaper firestarters. Whatever shape you use, I still believe in the roll-the-newspaper-and-tie-into-a-knot method. Why go to all the fancy trouble? unless it really is THAT environmentally friendly? I don't know.

2011-07-18T10:26:00.001-04:00

GoFugYourself's photo

Neville grew up GOOD. GoFugYourself has this great before and after series of Matthew Lewis.

thinking of my mom

2011-07-17T10:46:00.003-04:00

here she is in the arms of her father. it's her first birthday (April 5). :)

rock on, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, rock on

2011-07-15T22:31:00.000-04:00

Ah those wacky Japanese tv shows

2011-07-15T22:18:00.001-04:00

hilarious

2011-07-15T21:29:00.001-04:00

love the baby talk

blink blink blink

2011-07-15T21:19:00.001-04:00

quotable

2011-07-15T12:29:00.001-04:00

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

Albert Einstein
US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955)

nice hat

2011-07-14T16:03:00.003-04:00

Austrian man wins right to wear pasta strainer in his license photo. Claims to be a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FROB!

2011-07-14T10:00:00.006-04:00

AND HAPPY BASTILLE DAY TO YOU TOO

XOXO,
Michelle

Frussell and Frob

Sleepy baby

2011-07-12T16:56:00.000-04:00

Korean babies are the cutest...

NETFLIX - YOU SUCK

2011-07-12T16:38:00.002-04:00

NETFLIX is raising its rates and for that, i sayeth you suck.

http://blog.netflix.com/2011/07/netflix-introduces-new-plans-and.html

after!

2011-07-11T12:28:00.002-04:00

So the keratin treatment worked! It's just a bit messy in this photo, but not frizzy! I should have done this a long time ago. Of course, the next time I do it, I will definitely find a cheaper place.

save money, save energy

2011-07-11T09:51:00.003-04:00

I unfortunately can't do a lot of these little changes to save energy in my home, but for you homeowners out there, takea gander at this article on Lifehacker "Save substantial energy with small household changes."

I'm just a gurl who cain't say no

2011-07-07T21:38:00.003-04:00

So, I went in to get bangs. Because my hair is really curly, if I want bangs, I have to get them straightened. However, instead of just getting my bangs, I got my hair dyed and got a keratin treatment. I spent about 5 times more than I wanted to AND i also came home with a new shampoo and conditioner. I am an easy mark!

SO TRUE!!!!

2011-07-07T15:47:00.001-04:00

From NPR's MonkeySee Blog - Toenails On The Train: Your Private Business And Public Transportation

maps are fun

2011-07-06T21:34:00.001-04:00

THE WORLD MAP OF USELESS STEREOTYPES by Christoph Niemann

stop it

2011-06-29T18:00:00.004-04:00

Someone told me they had mosquito bites and of course showed me them and now I can't stop scratching. Why is that?! It's like contagious yawning, which is a real phenom.

However, since my friend told me about the bites, I really can't stop scratching. Well it turns out itching is contagious. Of course, more studies need to prove this, but I can tell you that anecdotally, it's true.

yup

2011-06-29T17:22:00.000-04:00

I am wondering if you are wondering where I have been the last year and some. It's been a while since I posted anything and now it's never ending posts of kittens and cute animals and weird happenings in the world and universe. Well, I was working. And now that my workload is lighter (I still am working, but seriously my workload is no longer in the tonnage. It's more like in the grams), I blog. So enjoy!

i believe i can fly

2011-06-29T17:10:00.001-04:00

i concur

2011-06-29T17:07:00.001-04:00

Food Safetyz y'all!

2011-06-29T16:59:00.001-04:00

new public service announcements from the FDA - Food Safetyz y'all! I love a good PSA.

File under YUM

2011-06-29T16:36:00.003-04:00

I saw this picture and the first thing i said was "ooOOoooooh!" Doesn't it look good?

Bucatini with spicy baby octopus sauce by Nick Kindelsperger

good read

2011-06-29T13:16:00.000-04:00

Good article: For Many Immigrants, Marriage Vote Resonates (NY Times)

Shake it up.

2011-06-28T18:04:00.006-04:00

From NASA

This Friday is another freaking eclipse, but this time, it's solar. So hold onto your seats and get ready for some big changes!

And I can't wait because i finally get to go on vacation - a vacation for me. Vermont or bust! I looked at my timesheets this year and I have only taken 0.5 personal day. That's it. I need to catch up on the vacation days stat!

Have a great and safe 4th, everyone!

Check out your Free Will Astrology horoscopes at http://freewillastrology.com/horoscopes/printer-friendly.html

making biscuits

2011-06-28T12:03:00.001-04:00

cute

2011-06-28T11:57:00.001-04:00

tired from Matt Wiebe on Vimeo.

Rinderpest is gonez y'all!

2011-06-28T11:23:00.000-04:00

Rinderpest, Scourge of Cattle, Is Vanquished

CHEESE

2011-06-28T10:00:00.002-04:00

Jezebel has posted photos of the past 10 years of winners of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. Adorable.

beauty

2011-06-28T09:52:00.000-04:00

From Gawker - Watch 8,000 Paper Lanterns Float Into the Sky

LOLWHOOOLOL

2011-06-22T08:15:00.001-04:00

From Flickr Blog
Check out Flickr blog. The geniuses at Flickr have a blog which they post daily if not several times a day. Today's is quite hilarious - Owls with stupid expressions on their faces. Awesome

I should've taken the left in Albuquerque

2011-06-21T15:53:00.003-04:00

from HuffPo

Emperor Penguin Takes Wrong Turn, Ends Up In New Zealand

another winner from cuteoverload.com

2011-06-21T15:18:00.000-04:00

Everyone's favorite customer

it's the summer solstice, y'all!

2011-06-21T10:41:00.001-04:00

stolen from http://news.delees.com/news/summer-solstice.html

It's the summer solstice, y'all! Get your longest day groove on!

seriously, WHERE?!

2011-06-15T19:41:00.001-04:00

where do they get these cats?

2011-06-15T19:38:00.001-04:00

hehehehehhe

2011-06-15T16:52:00.001-04:00

i am speechless

2011-06-15T16:41:00.000-04:00

head exploded!

2011-06-15T16:37:00.001-04:00

Stolen from http://www.bichon-moosgaard.dk/hvalpe-bichon.html

the angels are weeping...

2011-06-13T20:32:00.001-04:00

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Monday, June 13, 2011 -- 8:23 PM EDT
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Bachmann Announces Candidacy for President

Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota interrupted her answer to a question at a Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire to announce that she had filed papers on Monday to formally declare her candidacy for the Republican nomination for president.

Dr. Pepper, meet Dr. Pepper and Dr. Pepper

2011-06-13T10:13:00.005-04:00

Photo and article, "Does Dr. Pepper Ten Taste Even More Like Regular Dr. Pepper?" from SeriousEats.com

Um - In my opinion, there is negligible difference between Diet Dr. Pepper and Dr. Pepper. How will Dr. Pepper Ten be any different? Are we sure the company isn't sending out the same drink with different wrappers?

OH YEAH?

2011-06-13T09:35:00.002-04:00

So am I! Where's my People magazine article? HUH???!!!

up yours

2011-06-13T09:31:00.003-04:00

I can't stop blowing raspberries today. In a very crummy mood. And feel about 5 years old. :) Even though I am supposedly an adult, I feel the need to stomp around and have a tantrum in the middle of K-mart, like I did when I was 5.

Of course, I wouldn't get bribed with a Barbie outfit like I did when I was 5. I would probably be arrested and thrown in the pokey.

BAH! Phhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhppppppppppppppptttttttttttttttttttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhht

so freaking cute

2011-06-04T23:09:00.000-04:00

Photos: Shape-Shifting Cuttlefish Can Mimic Pictures

2011-06-03T09:13:00.001-04:00

Photos: Shape-Shifting Cuttlefish Can Mimic Pictures

how awesome is this? cuttlefish mimicking photos to blend into their environment. Like a Jedi, the cuttlefish waves its limbs, saying, These are not the cuttlefish you are looking for...

Happy Memorial Day!

2011-05-30T15:26:00.001-04:00

Thanks to all who fight for our freedom!

Cheating elephants via NPR

2011-03-17T10:38:00.000-04:00

watch this from NPR - amazing. Of course, it's not amazing that elephants are highly intelligent. It's amazing that scientists are just realizing this.

BIG ASS MOOON

2011-03-17T10:37:00.002-04:00

(Image from NASA)
Super big moon expected Saturday night - go watch!

"Apples" No Worse Than "Pears" in Terms of CV Risk

2011-03-14T17:54:00.001-04:00

You might have to register to read this article but did you know that central adiposity is apple shaped, where the fat is accumulated in the front? Science sure is fun!