Comments on: 100 things I learned in 2006, Part II

By: Mary T

Mary T — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:28:10 +0000

So does that mean if I’m fat at 40 i could potentially be THINNER at 45? Because that is what I’m hoping for.

(Lookee, broke down and got me another blog. No longer going by HMS…those days be done. : )

By: jenny

jenny — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:02:52 +0000

I’m opposed to entertainment books and discount clubs of all kind, primarily because I have wasted so much money buying/joining them, and then never remember the coupons until it’s too late. Plus, there’s only so many 20% off dry-cleaning coupons that one person can use…

By: communicatrix

communicatrix — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:54:12 +0000

eve – Seriously. I mean, whatever that part of Indiana that’s lumped in with Chicago? As in “the greater Chicagoland area”? Um…not so great.

Jennifer – I think 50% of the problem was that I bought a book for L.A. westsiders, not eastsiders. I mean, it was only $25, and I’ll get it all back w/ the Ralphs (supermarket) coupons alone, but seriously. There is so much fast food gack in there!

Jamie – Buddhists. They’re a real fun-loving bunch. Personally, I realized I was miles away from being able to *think* about Buddhist when I found out that letting go of *happiness* was the prize at the end of the journey. AUUUUUUGGGGHHHH!!! I get it in theory, but that is one chilly prospect for someone who’s still working *towards* happiness.

annie – I hope that means you’re on the other side of 37. And I hope I get to see you more this year.

By: annie

annie — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:22:24 +0000

14.

and

37.

yeah. totally 37.

happy new year.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 06:02:33 +0000

Actually I think Buddhism at least “discourages” caffeine and alcohol, and that the “upper levels” (wrong word for it), I think it’s supposed to be cut entirely…

I only know that because while I could theoretically give up the occasional beer (because it leads to random commenting on blogs on New Years Eve when the wife’s asleep?), I’ll never be able to give up coffee. And that has strangely soured me on a serious pursuit of Buddhism.

When they criminalize caffeine, I’ll just sign up for 25 to life, because I’m gonna be a habitual offender…

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:05:56 +0000

Re: #40: oh, please trust me. I realize.

Re: #48: one purchase of primo hockey seats at buy one get one free, saving me $120 vs. a $24.95 book (net savings of $95?) says otherwise. But to each their own. ;-)

Happy New Year!

By: eve

eve — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:08:18 +0000

Southern Indiana is the only part of Indiana I like.

By: communicatrix

communicatrix — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 02:28:42 +0000

Cris – I never doubted that you couldn’t resist chiming in. If there’s one thing a talker can recognize, it’s another talker.

MEB – Those damned Buddhists. I say they’re right about everything but the no coffee/dancing/alcohol. Oh, wait–those aren’t Buddhists.

deezee – Like I always say, laughing beats crying…

By: deezee

deezee — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 19:12:55 +0000

very amusing. you infuse life with humor well…

By: MEB

MEB — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:04:23 +0000

I swear the Buddhists got it right. Life’s difficult, part of its fundamental nature, and it never really ever all comes together. But I agree with you, C, when you say it’s interesting. I know now that it’s all about mindset. Re: your observation on depression, it’s alot like the air conditioner…you never really how loud it is until somebody turns it off. For me, the biggest hurdle is in knowing that I’ve moved into a depression (vs. convincing myself that the pre-depression reality was just an illusion and THIS misery is what life is REALLY all about). Now I know it’s all illusion and that true reality is in this different place altogether…I don’t spend nearly enough time there). Thanks for living out loud, C. All the best in 2007.