1) Perv on the Metro
There was an older man standing beside me on the Metro last night. I was kind of turned off by his big plastic glasses and the way he kept glancing over at me, but I concentrated on my book and tried to ignore him. It was warm on the train, so every once in a while I’d pause in my reading and use the book to fan my face.
He kept glancing at me. Finally I looked up when I could tell he was watching me, so I could glare and/or roll my eyes. It was a mistake to look up. “What are you reading?” he asked.
“A Thousand Splendid Suns,” I answered begrudgingly.
“Oh,” he said. “I noticed you kept fanning yourself, so I figured you were reading something racy that was causing you to get overheated.”
“Uh…no.” I went back to my book and luckily he got off at the next stop.
2) I might tell some secrets
I haven’t been able to talk about some of the things going on in my life recently (like some of the people I’ve been meeting) because I said I wouldn’t talk about it. It’s kind of bothering me, because this is what’s going on in my life, and I do want to talk about it — I just don’t want certain people reading it.
So, yes, of course, duh: password protection. I utilized that option a few times last year. I really don’t like writing protected posts (I know from personal experience that a lot of people won’t bother asking me for the password), but if the alternative is NOT writing about it at all…then I think there’s no other alternative. If I decide to put something up, I’ll give you guys an opportunity to request the password. (Keep in mind, I probably won’t give it to you if you haven’t commented here before, or if I don’t know you in person.)
3) Free, freeeee stuff for meeeee
In the past week, I’ve received a few things in the mail — one of them is a new sports bra, courtesy of Oiselle and MizFit. (It’s light pink! I could have asked for it in black, but I already have a sports bra that’s dark gray — I figured I’d get something a little different.)
I also won a coupon for a free Starbucks protein shake, courtesy of Sahar from FatFighterTV. I haven’t used the coupon yet because I keep forgetting to put it in my purse, but I’m planning to use it for an afternoon snack next week when I’m at work. (Speaking of Sahar, she mentioned my Strip Aerobics experience in a post she wrote earlier this week.)
4) Resemblance
I leave you with this photo I found on the MySpace page of my brother Isaac’s band. He told me that he hates it, but I think he looks adorable. I also think he looks like the young, male version of me. We have a similar nose, chin, and (although you can’t tell in this photo) the same blue eyes.
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I’m sorry but #1 caused me to LMBAO!!! I could just imagine your face of disgust, ahhhh…DC, I tell you!
Your brother does look like you! My brother and I don’t look alike at all…people tend to think we are husband and wife GROSS!
A password better be coming my way, lady!
Groooooossssss to #1….. hahahahaha
And yes, I definitely think Isaac looks like you!
MmMMm I’ve had the banana mango vivanno. It is really yummy and suprisingly filling. My only complaint…you can really taste the whey protein when you get to the bottom and it sometimes leaves an aftertaste in your mouth. I still like it though, I wish they weren’t almost $5!
OMG, what a total perv – ewwwww! That was creepy.
Secrets???! Do tell!
Yes, don’t forget to use the coupon before September 30.
Ew, ew, ew to #1! And I’m sorry, because this will make me sound like a pervert, but your final line in #1 was most fitting.
It’s crazy how engrossed we can get in other people’s lives and I’m looking forward to your password protected posts.
And your bro totally looks like you! He should be proud of that pic!
Ewe..creepy old guy! I would totally have been moving at that point…hope you have a great weekend!
~K
“Oh,†he said. “I noticed you kept fanning yourself, so I figured you were reading something racy that was causing you to get overheated.â€
Ugh. Gross. This is why i try to ignore people as much as possible.
Regarding (1)… next time some perv asks what you’re reading, give ‘em a brief summary of the the plot. For example:
“Yeah, it is a murder mystery about this woman who goes crazy and assaults pervs she meets on the Metro. So far it is a really good read!”
That’ll suggest he mind his own business… and provide quality Metro’taiment for other riders.
awe, you’re right. your brother and you totally resemble each other. he’s a cutie!!
Woman – I totally follow your tweets and am dying to know what happened at lunch a few weeks ago. (umm, and I realize now I sound kind of cyber stalkerish, so backing away from that topic…)
And pervs, well, they get me down on society. Because they’re everywhere. Sucky.
And pics of you and your brother are cute! I love taking pics of me and my siblings just to see who’s looking more like who as we get older.
look at you and all your free stuff! thats so awesome
I’d hit the perv over the head with my book! How people think comments like that are even OK to say….EWWWW!
The guy on the train would have been either cussed at or spit on if it was me.
Your lil’ bro is cute and you do look alike.
Have a good weekend, and send me an update an you-know-who (both of them!) Be cautious too, of you-know-what.
Seriously, what is with pervy like that dude? Like, why? Why do people do that?
Gross.
How cute is the brother?
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(in a totally nonICKIMOLD way
and I do password protect my personal blog—-sad to need to huh?
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Let me know what you think of the sports bra. I’ve been on a search for one that works for 15 years. So far, no luck.
Hmmm. I do wonder. I’m an older man (well, 51; I don’t think that’s “older”), and when one’s in a crowded area and has nothing else to do, it’s pretty hard not to glance around at people. I wonder if young women think of me as a perv.
Sigh.
Then, of course, I would never make such an icky and inappropriate comment to someone I didn’t know. That’s just disgusting.
Sicko! Major perv, for sure.
It’s tough trying to be a blogger and having a full-time job. That’s a huge chunk of your life that you can’t (or shouldn’t really) blog about. I feel ya there.
Yep, that guy was a bit of a perv. Some just don’t get it.
And yes, your brother looks like you (or yes, there is a family resemblence). he’s adorable!
Do you love your Oiselle bra? I was lucky enough to get the new style (it fits!) and I’m pleasantly impressed. Best freebie I’ve gotten in a long time.
I can understand why you would want to protect some posts. Would be cool to hear how it’s going in that dept. for you also.
#1 is the worst!! Especially when you’re on the subway and can’t just get off or get away from that person. I totally see the family resemblance between you and your brother.
What a perv!
You and your brother could be twins.. Though it took your mom a few years to give birth to your brother
That’s a long time to be in labor, come to think of it.
I can totally see the resemblance. Oh, and spill on the secrets. I wont tell anyone!
Oh gosh, how awkward that situation with the weirdo on the Metro must’ve been!
I post password-protected posts sometimes as well. Definitely let me know the password.
Hey, just typed in Zandria.com expecting to come read your blog but ended up in SLUTVILLE. Yikes. Had to go and look up your address via Weighting Game to get it right.
Interested in hearing about Splendid Days in the Sun.
Love my Oiselle bra too! So pretty.
hahaha on #1! Yesterday I had a guy smile at me and say “Hey there,” going into a stairwell, and as soon as the door shut he was like, “I thought this was going to be a dark stairwell…oh well.” I basically ran for the door.
Thanks for the comment on my blog! I’ll add you to my list!!
Glad that the weirdo on the Metro got off on the next stop to avoid having to take drastic measures of rudeness
I tried out my free Oiselle sports bra for the first time last week and it totally rocks!