NEW YEAR - NON-RESOLUTIONS
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Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a beautifully written piece of work. I love the opening lines. The body of the work is humourous and at the same time treats a serious issue. Fantastic ending. kudos
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
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This is a beautifully written piece of work. I love the opening lines. The body of the work is humourous and at the same time treats a serious issue. Fantastic ending. kudos
Comment Written 11-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
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Thank you so much for your kind review and comments. I am very happy you enjoyed the piece.
Comment from Selina Stambi
I beg upon my dimpled knees ... priceless! How often I've wondered at the chubbies in the mall with a huge bag of fries and a diet coke ... justification is such an amazing sedative for the awareness!
A wonderful, convincing write - good work!
Typo:
ever so happy (not every so happy)
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
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I beg upon my dimpled knees ... priceless! How often I've wondered at the chubbies in the mall with a huge bag of fries and a diet coke ... justification is such an amazing sedative for the awareness!
A wonderful, convincing write - good work!
Typo:
ever so happy (not every so happy)
Comment Written 10-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
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Thanks for the catch, I took care of it.
I'm so glad you liked this piece.
Thanks so much for this great review.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Marisa,once again your writing doesn't disappoint or fail to bring a big 'cheesy' grin to my face. i'm not one for resolutions or dates that tell you when you should start being healthier. You are a character and your sense of humor could rival mine in the dry stakes. You give the best advise in doing anything slowly involving diets, but that is the problem right there. Diets should be banned and healthier food choices with a plan brought in, diets are unsustainable life choices are not, take care and don't kill yourself trying to gain some fitness. I totally enjoyed the entirety of the content of your story,thank you. Kindest wishes James xx
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Hi Marisa,once again your writing doesn't disappoint or fail to bring a big 'cheesy' grin to my face. i'm not one for resolutions or dates that tell you when you should start being healthier. You are a character and your sense of humor could rival mine in the dry stakes. You give the best advise in doing anything slowly involving diets, but that is the problem right there. Diets should be banned and healthier food choices with a plan brought in, diets are unsustainable life choices are not, take care and don't kill yourself trying to gain some fitness. I totally enjoyed the entirety of the content of your story,thank you. Kindest wishes James xx
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Hi! James
Happy New Year to you. I agree diets are a problem, so I don't do them. I call what I do a lifestyle change, something I can live with for life.
As for my 'Rocky' challenge, I am quite enjoying it. A change up is good for the system; gets things going again.
So glad you enjoyed this zany story of mine.
Comment from Eric Corsten
I'm sure its just me but It reads like poetry in some spots..
am an urban animal. The city is my home turf. The sounds of the cars on the expressways, police and ambulance sirens blaring, and the commuter trains whizzing past are familiar and comforting music to my ears. The landscape is dank and sparse at this time of year and one's breath is visible as it clings to the moisture ladened air. Now if I could only find a 'Paulie' with a meat locker my workout program would be complete. A good kickass punching session on a side of beef would be just the ticket
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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I'm sure its just me but It reads like poetry in some spots..
am an urban animal. The city is my home turf. The sounds of the cars on the expressways, police and ambulance sirens blaring, and the commuter trains whizzing past are familiar and comforting music to my ears. The landscape is dank and sparse at this time of year and one's breath is visible as it clings to the moisture ladened air. Now if I could only find a 'Paulie' with a meat locker my workout program would be complete. A good kickass punching session on a side of beef would be just the ticket
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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That's probably because you have a poetic ear.
I'm happy you enjoyed this piece.
Comment from Shadow Pahn
Great piece and i can relate as well!
I really enjoyed the addition of the poem in the end, gave the whole piece a nice finishing touch.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Great piece and i can relate as well!
I really enjoyed the addition of the poem in the end, gave the whole piece a nice finishing touch.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Gland you liked the poem, I thought it might be a good finishing touch. So pleased that you like this piece.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Marisa, once again you delight with this absolutely perfect humorous write - I bellowed with laughter at the legless torsos and racing around a dog track after fried chicken and three-layer chocolate cake. The rest of the time I managed to stifle my loud laughter to a moderate level (when the neighbors threatened me with a noise complaint). Simply wonderful! Wish I still had a six for this one.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Marisa, once again you delight with this absolutely perfect humorous write - I bellowed with laughter at the legless torsos and racing around a dog track after fried chicken and three-layer chocolate cake. The rest of the time I managed to stifle my loud laughter to a moderate level (when the neighbors threatened me with a noise complaint). Simply wonderful! Wish I still had a six for this one.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Thank you, Dawn. As always I love your lively and so complimentary review of my work.
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You are very welcome - it's entirely my pleasure. :)
Comment from Spiritual Echo
What a great essay.
You mixed personal non-resolutions, flared out to add commentary that mirrors so many delussions people feed themselves and the sharp perspective of 300 calories burned vs the exerciser's 3000 treat.
The poem at the end was funny and adds a nice romp to the post.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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What a great essay.
You mixed personal non-resolutions, flared out to add commentary that mirrors so many delussions people feed themselves and the sharp perspective of 300 calories burned vs the exerciser's 3000 treat.
The poem at the end was funny and adds a nice romp to the post.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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I am so pleased that you found the piece entertaining. Thank you for this great review.
Comment from GregRedd
I'm like you: I resolved many years ago to stop making resolutions that I would simply and consistently never stick to past the end of January. Your approach of eating right, exercising regularly, and simply being good to yourself makes so much more sense all round.
You have a very pleasant, easy to follow writing style that would appeal to many. It's the sort of piece that would make a great magazine column. My only, small and insignificant, quibble would be the length of some of the paragraphs (especially the "Take the women that decide after every workout..." one). Maybe find a couple of suitable break points in them.
Other than that, very enjoyable piece of writing. Thank you.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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I'm like you: I resolved many years ago to stop making resolutions that I would simply and consistently never stick to past the end of January. Your approach of eating right, exercising regularly, and simply being good to yourself makes so much more sense all round.
You have a very pleasant, easy to follow writing style that would appeal to many. It's the sort of piece that would make a great magazine column. My only, small and insignificant, quibble would be the length of some of the paragraphs (especially the "Take the women that decide after every workout..." one). Maybe find a couple of suitable break points in them.
Other than that, very enjoyable piece of writing. Thank you.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Glad you enjoyed the piece and thank you for the suggestions. I will give it another look.
Comment from visionary1234
What a delightul little fireside good sense chat Marisa - and I must ruefully admit to having thoughts of signing up with a personal trainer ... but now I've read this, no need to, right? Love your sharing the final verses with us. VERY well crafted piece! :)Sharyn
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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What a delightul little fireside good sense chat Marisa - and I must ruefully admit to having thoughts of signing up with a personal trainer ... but now I've read this, no need to, right? Love your sharing the final verses with us. VERY well crafted piece! :)Sharyn
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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Thank you Sharyn, I always appreciate your reviews.
Comment from Titanx9
This is hilarious, but you've got some pearls of wisdom in this piece. New Year resolutions don't work for me, because there's something macabre in my psyche that makes me want to do the opposite of what I write. If I write I want to lose 10 pounds, you can bet before the year's over, I've gained 10 pounds. I love your poem, especially these stanzas.
"I beg upon my dimpled knees,
Deliver me from jujube's.
And when my days of trial are done,
And my war with malted milk balls won,
Let me stand with Heavenly throng,
In a shining robe - size 30 long.
I can do it Lord, if you'll show to me,
The virtues of lettuce and celery.
Teach me the evil of mayonnaise,
And of pasta a la Milanese.
And crisp-fried chicken from the South,
Lord, if you love me, shut my mouth!"
You are too funny. Have a great year!
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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This is hilarious, but you've got some pearls of wisdom in this piece. New Year resolutions don't work for me, because there's something macabre in my psyche that makes me want to do the opposite of what I write. If I write I want to lose 10 pounds, you can bet before the year's over, I've gained 10 pounds. I love your poem, especially these stanzas.
"I beg upon my dimpled knees,
Deliver me from jujube's.
And when my days of trial are done,
And my war with malted milk balls won,
Let me stand with Heavenly throng,
In a shining robe - size 30 long.
I can do it Lord, if you'll show to me,
The virtues of lettuce and celery.
Teach me the evil of mayonnaise,
And of pasta a la Milanese.
And crisp-fried chicken from the South,
Lord, if you love me, shut my mouth!"
You are too funny. Have a great year!
Comment Written 09-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2013
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I'm extremely happy that you enjoyed this piece.
I too have found that if I make resolutions in the New Year, I will certainly set out to break them before the ink is dry on the page. I freed myself from this ritual years ago.
