Welcome to The HOG

OK, Welcome to The HOG.  Again, HOG is Health Blog.  It's meant for me to get healthy.  And this has been a struggle for me.  I've been around the same weight (fluctuate up and down about 5 to 10 1bs) for the last 25 yrs or so.  I do exercise.  Although I hate it I try and do something (run, Bar Method, Yoga) at least 4 times a week.  Last year I even completed a half marathon.  This year I just haven't been as motivated.  I feel like last year I really blew my wad, so to speak.  I enjoyed the challenge of running races but this year I haven't run one.  I've also shortened my runs.  Again, the motivation has disappeared.  I'm thinking I need to shake up my cardio.  Maybe go back to the gym and do dance classes?  I like knowing that I get a good work out.  I want to sweat.  This makes me know I've accomplished something.  Sometimes work gets in the way.  I like to work out around 11:30am/12pm-ish.  When I can't I have a hard time getting motivated to work out later and then sometimes I just reason with myself that it's OK if I don't do it and I'll get it done tomorrow.  Terrible thought.  I need to realize that exercise is oh so important.  What's even more important is my food intake.  I'm an eater.  I'm an eater who loves baked goods.....LOVE baked goods.  I have a serious prob.  I've been this way my whole life.  My grandfather had a severe sweet tooth so I believe I got it from him (the man used to eat circus peanuts and Fannie Mae like it was going out of style).  I'm one of those people that could....COULD eat 4 cupcakes in a day.  I COULD skip dinner and just eat dessert....like a hot fudge sundae and home made choc chip cookies....all in one sitting.  The thing is, I have high cholesterol.  It's something that is quite an issue in my life.  My doctor really wants me to lose weight and unfortunately since I've seen her (about 5 months ago) I think I've gained.  Lower cardio combined with baked goods intake = unhealthy Dori.  How do I curb this sweat tooth of mine?  I have tried the Skinny Cow and McDonald's ice cream cone as my one snack but I just don't look forward to them the way I do a fresh baked brownie.....with a scoop of ice cream and hot fudge on top.  I do not want to go on cholesterol drugs (FYI - this condition is also hereditary - My mom has high cholesterol as well and I'm almost certain my grandparents did).  I've been ordering food (Fresh Diet, Healthy Chef Creations, etc) off and on for years.  I enjoy getting the meals and eating them but I can't just stop there.  I have to top it off with something sweet....and not like 1 piece of chocolate....like a donut.  Again....I've got to fix this and soon.  I don't want to have a heart attack and I fear that this is the path I could be on.  So....I've started this HOG as a motivator.  It will hopefully hold me accountable for what I'm doing and eating.  I will try and update as much as possible.  I'm doing it for my well being.  And I'm also never going to write in a one paragraph forum ever again.  Promise.

LOSE ME!  (Kind of in the same vain as Hire Me and Date Me.....if it ain't broke don't fix it)

(FYI:  I wrote this last week but was having computer probs so I thought I lost this post only to find it today.....so here you go.....)

It's Been Awhile......

Wow.  It's been a long time since I DOGGED it up and I miss writing and thought I'd scribe a special ditty since it's been so long.

SO.....what's been happening with me and the fellas?  Glad you asked.  Since I last signed off I met a FAB gent and we have been together, gosh....around 8 months.  Holy balls.  That's pretty long.  I was quite scorned from my last shebang so it's taken me awhile to really open up and be happy but I think I'm just about there.  It's amazing what a supportive, selfless person will do for your overall demeanor.  I've never dated anyone like this chap and that's why I think it's so good.  We're still learning about one another and how the other one operates but so far so good.  For the first time in a long time I'm thinking about wifing up.  Not me taking a wife (Though I'm not scoffing at that idea and now that Obama oh so methodically came out in favor of gay marriage maybe I can find a lady wife) but me actually being a dude's wife.  Scary thought.  At least scary in my eyes as I never pictured myself as THAT girl.  But this is the kind of guy that wants marriage so if I'm with him then I need to figure out if I want it as well.  I'm still on the fence.

Mind you, no one has proposed but I think if I stayed with him it'd eventually happen.  Right now I have no desire to look elsewhere so I can only enjoy what I have and not get too bogged down in the deets and just enjoy the ride.  Right?  Right. 

This thing called Life is a real toughie.  Lots to think about and stress over and enjoy and all that jazz.  It's nice when you have someone who's on your side to share it all with.

Now....I'm thinking of turning the DOG into the HOG.  HOG = Health Blog.  I really need to lower my cholesterol.  So....if I'm so inclined the next time you'll be reading this (anyone....anyone) you'll see The HOG.

Yes.

Gone Fishing

I know I've severely neglected the DOG. Some of it is due to frustration while another part is due to travel and then there's another part that is due to somethin' cooking.

I'm very cryptic, I know.

If anyone is reading this and I'm sure YOU are just know that my life is boring and very interesting all at the same time. Now....everyone go back to not reading this and enjoying your weekend.

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Sometimes It's Just Exhausting

I just had an interesting convo with a fella. He basically told me he doesn't know what he wants. Fair enough. I'd rather know that now than a year into it. But I guess my question is: Is there ANY guy out there that does know what he wants? Anyone out there (who's attractive and smart/witty) that wants to have a relationship?

He then started opening up a bit too much: I'd like someone....you know.....to come over at 9pm and make out with me (who SAYS this??). Not sleep with me....well, maybe foreplay....but you know....just someone to sleep over. I don't have it in me to date. I like routine. I work. I go to the gym. I have dinner. And then I watch TV. I want someone to fit into this routine but I don't think I want a serious relationship. I wouldn't greet a girl at the door with my pants down. Actually, I don't know what I want. I could change tomorrow.

SO.....again....this is what's out there ladies. Those of you who are in relationships.....jealous? I didn't think so.

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Where Have All The Good Men Gone?

Last night I was on a real high from a performance that I did. I did a reading of a story I wrote (yes, it was dating themed, hello?!). And then I came home, did some work and realized......I have no dating prospects. The high was gone. I seriously feel the well is dry. I still get contacted by guys but they're all lame. Seriously lame like guys either only looking for a good time, or ones that write "Hi" and even if I did respond with a "Hi, yourself" I'd never hear from them again. (And is "hi" all you men have in your arsenal????? Obviously, the answer is "yes")

Have I dated my way through Chicago????? Do I need to relocate to find fresh faces? MAYBE. I'm considering it.

The last guy I met (it was only a couple weeks ago but it seems like a lifetime) is fodder for a written/performed story and not necessarily for The DOG. It deserves a bigger audience.

So, instead of concentrating on my lack of a love life I will focus on ME (which is cliche, but true) and how I can get my stories out to the masses. After last night I feel that people can relate to my dating woes. I'd like to be the older Carrie Bradshaw for the world. I have the big flowers to wear on my lapel and the stories.

I do know a lot about dating as I've been doing it for a LONG time. But I know nothing about men. Go figure.

In any case, I have the best friends and family (sis and cousin) ever and in that respect I am a lucky, lucky girl.

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Internet Dating 101

Here are a few things that guys do on the dating sites that really irk me:

1) Post pictures of scenery. WHO CARES?
2) Post pictures that are fuzzy. You obviously have something to hide.
3) Post 1 pic of multiple people/a group shot/two guys (obviously the more handsome fella is not you) and don't specify which one you are. Come on!
4) Don't fill out a profile or list minimal info but mentions: Ask me anything you want. I'm an open book. Then they also write that no one contacts them. MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF WRITTEN IN YOUR PROFILE.
5) Guys who im me but never want to send me a proper email. They're usually really slow typers and obviously have no intention to meet me or they'd follow up. They never do.
6) Guys that say they want to meet me without disclosing their name. Wouldn't one want to know this up front?
7) Guys that only post 1 picture of themselves and get angry if you ask to see another picture. Again.....you have something to hide if you don't post at least 2 visible pictures of yourself. Not one profile shot and one of you hanggliding from a far away distance.
8) Guys that send me an email and I respond and never hear back from them. Could I have really written something that bad that would warrant nary a reply?
9) Guys that write, "Hi" and that's it. Um......do you really think that deserves a response?
10) Guys that write in an im, "How are you?" Isn't the response always going to be, "Good. How are you?" And then it's usually, "Good. What are you up to?" WRITING TO YOU, FELLA. Ugh. Gets me quite irritated. Bring SOMETHING to the table. It's the same old same old. Not a lot of substance out there.

That is all.

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Does It Get Any Better Than This? No.

A guy on one of the dating sites asked me to help him find a job (no mention of wanting to date me AT ALL) and being the kind person that I am, gave him some advice and lo and behold here was his response. I can not make this sh*t up:

I went to LinkedIn.

There are mostly women on that site. Women and gay men are "power users" of social media sites and being a man I feel out of place and uncomfortable. I am just not the "metrosexual trendy type" who uses these social media sites to find employment.
I do not want to have a 30-something year old former sorority sister with an MBA to recruit me.

I'm a 43 year old man. It seems like women hold all the the careers in hotels and PR in 2011.

Thanks anyway.

You've got to be F'ing kidding me, right? THIS is what is out there ladies......grab it while the going's good. Oy!

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