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Thursday Rant: My chunky ass
I had two experiences recently that let me know that I wasn't in the best of places. Snowboarding Struggles I went snowboarding in late December when I realized something horrible about myself. If you've ever been snowboarding, you know what part of the ritual is plopping your butt down in the snow so you can fasten your bindings. When I did this, my gut got in the way. I had … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: My chunky ass
Thursday Rant: Piloerection Parking Pandemonium
Before we start, I need to get something out of the way. Piloerection* is nothing more than the scientific name for goosebumps. Don't say that you never learned anything here at 1500 Days. You also have a fun new word to try out on your friends, family and coworkers. A battle is brewing in my town and it's starting to get nasty. The source of the conflict is the parking … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Piloerection Parking Pandemonium
Thursday Battle: The 1500 Crappy Christmas Tree Conflict
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about a battle Mrs. 1500 and I were having over the thermostat. Writing it was a lot of fun, but we usually get along well, so I didn't expect to write about another fight this soon. (Mrs. 1500 note: I wouldn't characterize this as a fight...more like a disagreement because I am right and he is not...) However, a new conflict has broken out in the … [Read more...] about Thursday Battle: The 1500 Crappy Christmas Tree Conflict
Thursday Rant: Foolish FroYo Frugality
If you haven't been to a self-serve frozen yogurt (FroYo) place yet, it works like this.First, grab a cup. Fill it with frozen yogurt of your choice. Add toppings from the topping bar. Put your concoction on a scale and weigh. You pay by the ounce.I like these places because I can make myself a treat exactly how I like it in a small portion.A couple weeks … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Foolish FroYo Frugality