#almostfancynancy

[myprettypurplecrush]

I have a major girl-crush on almostfancynancy. She is drop-dead gorgeous.

[myprettypurplecrush]

almostfancynancy takes my breath away. Beauty, brains--the complete package.

[mystifiedmom]

In answer to your question...

Split open his elbow playing yard football. He thought it was no biggie but actually needed 6 stitches.

He wanted to know if he could go back today and just play QB!

Umm, that would be a know.

[bdgarp]

more than names

Whenever I think how horrible the internet is, which is often, I’m reminded of how wonderful it is too, because of the people who are on it. I’ve even met some of them, people like Adam, Val, Nancy and even Jim Bosha, among others too many to mention here. They are more than just names and pretty faces. They are people with real lives, and their lives have touched me in different ways. So last night when I said you guys had a lot of problems, please know that I was kidding.

Five years ago, I wasn’t yet on tumblr, only on twitter. I didn’t know anyone. I was basically just saying stuff, mostly nonsense, just like today and probably always. Then one day I decided that I would open myself to the internet and actually meet some people I was reading. I went to a couple of tweetups in New York and in Chicago. When I met Nancy in Chicago, I couldn’t believe how pretty she was. She took my hand and led me around the bar. She introduced me to a lot of people I didn’t know or care about. It was awesome. She made me feel welcome and I really appreciated it, especially since she ignored me in New York. That’s where I met Adam. I remember Shari V. saying I had to meet “jusky.”  She took me to his table, and much to my surprise he got up and hugged me. I could really feel it. He was totally genuine. And that’s when I knew we were brothers.  I also met “thebosha” there too, who was completely different than I imagined. Jim was very warm and kind, and when he shook my hand, I realized he wasn’t going to murder me or yell at me about something. It was such a relief, I can’t even tell you. And of course, last year I met Val when she came to D.C., but I’ve known her for much longer from tumblr and maybe twitter also, I can’t remember. I don’t know what it is about Valerie. Maybe it’s because she lives in the Northwest where my kids are that makes her feel like home to me. She’s one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever met. I always feel her heart, and I smile whenever I know she’s read something that I’ve written. There are many other people on the internet as well as in real life whom I love and who have touched me in many ways. I guess what I’m saying is when we hear so much bad stuff in the world, sometimes it’s easy to think that’s all there is.

[kevin-for-what-ails-ya]

almostfancynancy replied to your post “the-stars-in-the-woods replied to your post “Now taking suggestions...”

I'm eating a delicious soup that is sold in a bag at the grocery store. It's Tuscan White Bean by Alessi and it takes about 15 minutes to make by just using water.

For some reason, I'm not really big on soup. I don't know why. I ate it quite often once upon a time, but now I can never seem to get myself "up" for soup.

[kevin-for-what-ails-ya]

almostfancynancy replied to your post “Everybody's Foolin' Around but Me”

I miss that, too. But what do you have against PIV?

I have nothing against it, it's just not the thing that I am primarily interested in any more. Sex, sex, sex, whatever. I just want somebody to live my life with.

[damewendy]

Hi, Wendy! Can you recommend a yoga mat that won't slip? I don't mean the part the touches the ground. Also, what do you think about those yoga towels? Thanks!

Hi! My favorite mat is the Black Manduka. It's one of the pricier mats but it'll last forever. OK, that said I have yet to find a mat that is 100% slip free. You will find that about halfway into your yoga practice you will stop slipping 1) because your hands get hot and 2) because you'll be stretched and aligning your body better. My manduka I have very little slippage. If I am doing a high intensity practice (sweating a lot) I use a yogi toes towel on top of it. No slipping and it catches sweat. It's way easier throwing that in the wash than constantly cleaning the mat. 

I also have a lululemon "The Mat". It is an awesome mat and the one I use when I'm doing things like Jillian Michael's shred. It's not my favorite for yoga but there are many who prefer it over the Manduka. It's popular with those that do hot yoga. 

Both of those will run you around $100. The yogitoes towels are about $60 (if they cost the same as they did) and I think worth it.

If you want a less expensive non-slipy mat Jade makes a good one. It's not as thick as the other two but the rubber material they use gives you a really good grip. I find it a bit abrasive and not thick enough but it is the one I take with me when I travel because it's lighter and smaller.