Encouragement

"…They're just sit ups."

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Two words.

Heavy breathing.

Weight Loss Partners

"As the physical manifestation of your conscience and out of sheer goodwill, I'm rather obligated to--by all means--prevent your consumption of food items rich in saccharine by consuming them myself."

"But you're on a diet too!"

"Yes, but which one of us has lost more weight this week?"

"…You did."

"See? I'm such a nice friend. You should be grateful."

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As I said prior, I've been on a weight loss challenge with a friend. It's been very effective thus far (my weight has gone down by 7 lbs. as of this writing), and while initially difficult to adjust to, I've finally gotten used to eating more like a goat. I've also managed to have some self-control with what I eat most of the time, though I still get cravings every now and then.

This ink is dedicated to my weight loss partner, who has become a very good friend of mine over the last few weeks. Who'd have thought we'd both be so similar either? Couldn't have made the journey without starting it off with her, and I'm very glad to have done it with her of all people as well.

Also, she really needs to keep her sweet tooth in check. But then again, deep down I'm sure she's secretly grateful for all the motivating pictures of sweets and candies I send straight into her chat box.

#Diet

Last Monday I began doing a weight loss challenge with a friend in an attempt to be healthier together. So I've been trying to cut my consumption, and up my physical activity… Good lord, exercise is hard.

And then today I learned it was World Pizza Day and nearly every pizza store I knew near me was offering discounts, bundles, and buffet promos.

What a time for temptation to run me over like a bus.

PAC 2016 #27 - Snivy

December 27: Favorite Starter Pokémon.

Though I've been fairly obsessed with Rowlet these days, Snivy remains as my favorite starter. Appearance-wise, it and its evolutions reminded me greatly of the character Neira from Suikoden Tierkreis, and I have even drawn a Serperior in the same robes before.

PAC 2016 #26 - Silvally

December 26: Favorite Legendary Pokémon.

The llama god clone's derpiness SPOILER: during the credits sequence won me over.

Its status as a legendary is questionable though, since it's a synthetic Pokémon and isn't really a legend in that sense. But whatever.

Weebs

It's the first day of my formal Japanese classes today! Had a lot of fun learning and writing down new Japanese words and reading all the Hiragana symbols we discussed out loud. It's always great to learn new languages, especially when it's one you've always wanted to learn all your life.

And you know what else is fun? Meeting new people! While I like having friends online and even though I get triggered just being in a room full of strangers, it's great to actually meet people face to face and interact with them for once. It's a nice change from sitting in front of my laptop all day playing games while on Teamspeak (no offense TS peeps). Of course it means me being not lazy and getting out of my house but hey, the world isn't limited to just the confines of your room.

But sometimes, it's also better if I didn't have the, uh, pleasure of being in the presence of some people… Particularly anime-loving weeaboos.

So my dear seatmate in my Japanese classes, I am begging you, for the sake of saving a life, particularly mine.

Please, please, PLEASE don't be my nightmare come to life.