With the whole lapband thing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapband Note: no % of successes given) and of course the classic gastric surgery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_bypass_surgery mortality & infection rates are greatly underestimated on wiki), you’d think you’d be covered if you were looking for insane ways to fit into a thin-fantasy-centric society…but no! There’s a new way to hurt yourself:
Yes! They are sewing onto her actual tongue a polyethylene patch so that eating food is painful! Aren’t you stoked? (Totally sarcastic, of course!)
Still think there’s a thin person inside of you waiting to get out? WAKE UP! If you’ve considered any scary procedure then you’re probably fat and so fucking what?! 2 in 3 Americans are fat! So you have friends! You are worth more than what any thin-inspired marketing campaign tells you. You are a human being who deserves to live without being discriminated against or shamed!
Watch the full debate here: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/FaceOff/
I would love to recap it or explain it all for you, but let me just say this: It is far more impactful and powerful when you get your own first impression from this. It is a very controversial subject and a very personal one for me. I think everyone (not just women) has an opinion and a personal story on the subject and while I would love to hear from anyone who reads this blog, I ask only that you are respectful and use your manners, please.
I was very moved by this debate and it will air on ABC this evening. I hope that you find the time to watch and decide for yourself what is right for you. =0)
After watching a recent episode of “The Simpsons” where Lisa buys a Wii for the senior facility where Grampa lives and all of the old folks actually get movin’ and have a blast (until a nurse “acidentally” put it in the dishwasher because the residents became too active and demanding), I thought more senior centers and senior care facilities should have a Wii. But a playground? RAD!!!
Save Money! Seriously, y’all know I am a bargain huntress and general penny-pincher, but this article offers some tips I had long forgotten about (hey, when things become 2nd nature you forget they exist!):
Buy Generics! Use Internet Coupons! Increase your deductible on your Insurance! Stop buying Bottled Water! All things I have done and have seen the savings, personally! Check it out and hey, if you see something cool, let me know!!!
M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender”: the buzz is building on this one! I’m a long time fan of the Oscar nominated director and after seeing a trailer I knew I had to see this film based on the popular kids animated series “Avatar.” An effects and action driven adventure that is certainly a step in a different direction for Shyamalan, but definitely one I am very excited to be seeing.
