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August 28, 2003
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My last journal entry mentioned the benefits of PBS's educational programs. Although I'm not unemployed, I did wake up Saturday bored and felt sort of down. Believe it or not, the telethon was on and this time, they featured motivator and guru, Dr. Wayne Dyer. There is really no way to explain who he is and what he does other than to provide a link. Somehow, the show tapped into some part of me that needed it because when he told a touching story, I wept like a baby. I really did. I'm not even into touchy-feely stuff. In case anyone wants to know what it takes to make me cry, here's the story. Why is it so easy for me to cry for others but not myself? I don't understand. I did feel a lot better and even got cracking on some junk I'd been putting off.
I am now on Day 36 of the Atkins diet and have lost 15 lbs. since the beginning. People are starting to voice their concerns over my continuing weigh loss. I'm not underweight or anything, in my opinion. I just have a few more to go and then I will be happy and perfect. Kidding! I'll be ready to just maintain once I reach my goal weight.
My brother's wedding is in two weeks. I have not really considered how odd it is that my 4-years-younger brother is ready to tie the knot and I've barely gotten started. Maybe odd isn't really the word. We're related but besides our mutual taste in music and film, we are opposites. Apparently, I am supposed to buy a new dress for this occasion, even though I am not in the wedding. I was just going to wear a red and beige number but then I found out her colors are red and silver. My family/friends expressed shock that I had not purchased a new dress already. In fact, I've gotten several emails with pictures of dresses. I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but people here at work treat me like a human Barbie Doll. I find it sometimes amusing but often annoying.
This week I am working on, "The Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison. I like how fast it reads though it's around 550 pgs.
AFI Score:
100/100
Modern Library Score:
10/100
Fluency:
1/4 English
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