Dear _____ Letters

Welp! I pretty much suck at blogging consistently...but my mom forwarded me this hilarious email today so I had to post it! Enjoy!


Dear World,

Please stop freaking out about 2012. Our calendars

end there because some Spanish d-bags invaded our

country and we got a little busy, OK?

Sincerely,

The Mayans



Dear Noah,

We could have sworn you said the ark wasn't leaving

'til 5.

Sincerely,

Unicorns



Dear Twilight fans,

Please realize that because vampires are dead and

have no blood pumping through them, they can

never get an erection.

Enjoy fantasizing about that.

Sincerely,

Logic



Dear Icebergs,

Sorry to hear about the global warming. Karma's

a b*tch, eh?

Sincerely,

The Titanic



Dear America ,

You produced Miley Cyrus. Bieber is your

punishment.

Sincerely,

Canada



Dear Yahoo,

I've never heard anyone say, "I don't know -

let's Yahoo! it."

Just saying...

Sincerely,

Google



Dear 2010,

So I hear the best rapper is white and the president

is black -- WTF happened?!

Sincerely,

1985



Dear Windshield Wipers,

Can't touch this.

Sincerely,

That Little Triangle



Dear girls who have been dumped,

There are plenty of fish in the sea... Just kidding!

They're all dead.

Sincerely,

BP



Dear Fox News,

So far, no news about foxes.

Sincerely,

Unimpressed



Dear jf;ldsfa/kvsmmklnn,

Please lknvfdmv.xvn.

Sincerely,

Stevie Wonder



Dear Nickleback,

That's enough.

Sincerely,

The World



Dear Skin-Colored Band Aids,

Please make one for every skin color...

Sincerely,

Black people



Dear Scissors,

I feel your pain... no one wants to run with me

either.

Sincerely,

Sarah Palin



Dear World of Warcraft,

Thank you for ensuring my son's virginity.

Sincerely,

Parents Everywhere



Dear Customers,

Yes, we ARE making fun of you in Vietnamese.

Sincerely,

Nail Salon Ladies



Dear Ugly People,

You're welcome.

Sincerely,

Alcohol



Dear White People,

Don't you just hate immigrants?

Sincerely,

Native Americans



Dear iPhone,

Please stop spellchecking all of my rude words

into nice words, you piece of shut.

Sincerely,

Every iPhone User



Dear Giant Spider on the Wall,

Please die. Please die. Please die. Please die.

CRAP! Where did you go?

Sincerely,

Terrified



Dear Trash,

At least you get picked up...

Sincerely,

The Girls of Jersey Shore



Dear Man,

It's cute, but can you pick up peanuts with it?

Sincerely,

Elephant



Dear Dr. Phil,

Look man, there's only room for one fake doctor

in this world and I was here first.

Sincerely,

Dr. Pepper

     

"Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave When First We Practice To Deceive"

I consider myself to be a relatively good judge of character but people surprise me sometimes...and I worry I'm starting to get cynical about human nature. You think you know someone and you may have even been through ups and downs together...and you may have even had a breach of trust in the past but you worked through it together...and through it all you stuck with each other...you forgave and moved on...friends, lovers, business partners, significant others or whatever the relationship may be...but then you discover that it was all for not. You discover a web of lies and/or half-truths...so now you question EVERYTHING. How do you trust again? Do you confront the person or just let them continue to weave their web of lies and deception? Why bother saving the relationship...Is it even worth trying? If they don't have enough respect for you to be honest in the first place then why bother? I tend to try to "fix it"...I mean...everybody makes mistakes, right? And if I'm not trying to "fix it", I usually will seek justice...silly and juvenile but sometimes I just can't help letting them know they've been busted just so I can see the look of sheer panic on their face when the truth is finally out. The worst is when trust is broken in a love relationship...that horrible anxiety ridden feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know things have changed forever.

What is more important than trust? Without simple trust, there is basically nothing to fix and no reason to hold on. Sir Walter Scott's quote (the title of this post) explains it perfectly...but I also like this simple verse...reflects the hopelessness of a relationship with no trust:

"I hate liars....
 Fuck love I'm tired of tryin'
My heart big but it beat quiet"
 - Tyga in Chris Brown's Song Deuces

Dr. Krupp and the Water Witch

On St. Patrick's Day this year, a friend of mine invited me to a wine maker dinner at Cuvee in Napa. The wine maker was Dr. Jan Krupp of Krupp Brothers and we dined on delicious fare prepared by Chef Jordan Mackey. The food was seriously amazing and Jordan did an excellent job with the pairings. The wines were also really fabulous! I had my first glass of Marsanne (2007 Krupp Brothers "Black Bart" Marsanne). Dr. Krupp described this as the "red drinker's white" and it was great! Krupp Brothers is really known for their reds and we did taste a Syrah and a Syrah Port from their Black Bart label which were both fantastic and perfectly paired. I could go on and on about how great the food was and how amazing the wines were...the whole evening was just awesome! But what I really want to talk about is Dr. Krupp.

Dr. Krupp was an Internist prior to getting into the wine making business. Making wine was just his hobby but he soon found that he enjoyed his hobby way more than his medical practice. Dr. Krupp and his brother, Bart, took a pretty big risk when they purchased 750 acres on Pritchard Hill in Napa. Their first challenge was to find water and Dr. Krupp said they spent thousands of dollars working with the best scientists and geologists in the area but everytime they drilled for water, they came up with nothing. Finally, they decided to hire a "Water Witch" who worked her magic and pointed them to a river running 400 feet underground. Dr. Krupp also mentioned they had to file mountains of legal paperwork just to build the main road in their vinyards but they perservered and released their first wine in 1999 and have been making great wines ever since!

I really enjoyed listening to Dr. Krupp tell his story. I greatly admire (and am a little envious) of people who have found a way to weave one of their greatest passions into what they do for a living. It takes a lot of courage to risk leaving a secure, comfortable lifestyle and everything you know to embark into the unkown to pursue your dreams. I hope I am able to figure out how to make this happen for myself one day :)


Here are a few pics from the dinner:

I'm hoping to visit Krupp Brothers Winery for a tasting and tour soon so I will write more about their amazing wines soon :)

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Remember when teachers, public employees, Planned Parenthood, NPR, and PBS crashed the stock market, wiped out half of our 401Ks, took trillions in TARP money, spilled oil in the Gulf of Mexico, gave themselves billions in bonuses, and paid no taxes? Yeah, me neither

77 Health Benefits of Yoga

So...most of you know that I LOVE PILATES! My pilates workouts are among the few times during the week where I completely ignore the outside stress and pressure of the day-to-day grind and stay in the moment and focused only on my workout for 50 straight minutes in row. It is pure sweaty bliss to have that time to myself and get a great workout at the same time. I recently stumbled across this article about the health benefits of Yoga and WOWSA! It's an impressive list to the say the least. I don't know why I've never tried it before (other than Yoga the Wii Fit)...I'm such a creature of habit but this list has me convinced that I need some yoga in my life! I'm going to start classes next month. Check it out:

77 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga

By Meredith Walker
Over the past several years, yoga has experienced an upsurge in popularity in the western world among medical professionals and celebrities alike. While many associate yoga with new age mysticism or the latest fad at the gym, yoga is actually an ancient practice that connects the mind, body, and spirit through body poses, controlled breathing, and meditation. The practice of yoga has many health benefits associated with it, so read below to discover 77 benefits of incorporating yoga in to your or your patient’s fitness program.
Health Benefits Within
From lowering blood pressure to increasing pain tolerance, the following health benefits can all be discovered within the body.

1. Blood pressure. A consistent yoga practice decreases blood pressure through better circulation and oxygenation of the body. These two exercises can help lower blood pressure.
2. Pulse rate. A slower pulse rate indicates that your heart is strong enough to pump more blood with fewer beats. Regularly practicing yoga provides a lower pulse rate.
3. Circulation. Yoga improves blood circulation. By transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout your body, yoga practice provides healthier organs, skin, and brain.
4. Respiratory. Like the circulatory system, a lower respiratory rate indicates that the lungs are working more efficiently. Yoga decreases the respiratory rate through a combination of controlled breathing exercises and better fitness.
5. Cardiovascular endurance. A combination of lower heart rate and improved oxygenation to the body (both benefits of yoga) results in higher cardiovascular endurance.
6. Organs. Yoga practice massages internal organs, thus improving the ability of the body to prevent disease. Additionally, an experienced yoga practitioner becomes better attuned to her body to know at first sign if something isn’t functioning properly, thereby allowing for quicker response to head off disease.
7. Gastrointestinal. Gastrointestinal functions have been shown to improve in both men and women who practice yoga.
8. Immunity. Yoga practice has frequently been correlated with a stronger immune system. Read this article for more on the immune system and yoga, including some poses that specifically work on areas of immunity.
9. Pain. Pain tolerance is much higher among those who practice yoga regularly. In addition to pain tolerance, some instances of chronic pain, such as back pain, are lessened or eliminated through yoga (see below for more on back pain).
10. Metabolism. Having a balanced metabolism results in maintaining a healthy weight and controlling hunger. Consistent yoga practice helps find the balance and creates a more efficient metabolism.

Health Benefits Without
Just as many health benefits occur within the body, there are many benefits that can actually be experienced from without the body. From better sleep to more energy and strength, this list provides several benefits found on the outside of the body.

11. Aging. Yoga stimulates the detoxification process within the body. Detoxification has been shown to delay aging, among many other health benefits.
12. Posture. The very nature of yoga teaches the practitioner how to hold and control one’s body in a more healthful position. Through consistent practice, your posture will improve so that you look more confident and healthy.
13. Strength. One of the premises of yoga is that you are using the weight of your own body for overall strength. Find out more about how yoga works as an excellent method of strength training in this article.
14. Energy. Regular yoga practice provides consistent energy. In fact, most yogis state that when you perform your yoga correctly, you will feel energized after your yoga session rather than tired.
15. Weight. The benefits of a better metabolism along with the exercise of yoga work to keep your weight in check. Additionally, the stretching of muscles longwise helps to reduce the amount of cellulite that can build around muscles.
16. Sleep. Because of the many benefits to both body and mind that a yoga routine can provide, many find that their sleep is much better. Read here for more on sleep and yoga, as well as some positions for helping induce sleep.
17. Balance. An integral part of the yoga practice is balance and control over your body. With a consistent practice, you will find that your overall balance will improve outside the yoga class.
18. Integrated function of the body. Yoga is derived from Sanskrit and means "to join together and direct one’s attention." This is exactly what happens to your body after you start practicing yoga. Yogis find that their body works together much better, resulting in more graceful and efficient body movements.
19. Body Awareness: Doing yoga will give you an increased awareness of your own body. You are often called upon to make small, subtle movements to improve your alignment. Over time, this will increase your level of comfort in your own body. This can lead to improved posture and greater self-confidence.
20. Core strength. With a strong body core, you receive better posture and overall body strength. A strong core helps heal and reduce injuries. This is why a lot of athletes do yoga as cross training (boxers, MMA fighters, etc). Read how this swimmer uses yoga to strengthen her core and improve her swimming.
21. Sexuality. Yoga can improve your sexuality through better control, more relaxation, and more self-confidence. Read more about the yoga and sexuality connection here.

Emotional Health Benefits
Due to the strong mind-body connection of yoga, there are many emotional benefits to be gained from a consistent yoga practice. Find out how yoga can help improve emotional health with this list.

22. Mood. Overall well-being improves with yoga practice. The combination of creating a strong mind-body connection, creating a healthy body, and focusing inward can all lead to improvement in your mood.
23. Stress Reduction. The concentration required during yoga practice tends to focus your attention on the matter at hand, thereby reducing the emphasis you may have been putting on the stress in your life. Read more about yoga and stress management here.
24. Anxiety. One benefit to the controlled breathing used in yoga is a reduction in anxiety. Learn more about how you can use yoga breathing to reduce your anxiety.
25. Depression. Some believe the negative feelings that you may be repressing are brought to the surface during some types of yoga exercise. When this happens, the negative energy is no longer stuck within you, but released through exercise. Regularly releasing this negativity leads to a reduction of depression in many people.
26. Self-acceptance. Focusing inward and realizing through your yoga practice that perfection is not the goal, self-acceptance begins to take over. This post describes how success is not measured by perfectionism in yoga.
27. Self-control. The controlled movements of yoga teach you how to translate that self-control to all aspects of your life.
28. Mind-body connection. Few other exercises offer the same mind-body connection that yoga does. As you match your controlled breathing with the movements of your body, you retrain your mind to find that place of calm and peace that long-time yogis know.
29. Positive outlook on life. Continued practice of yoga results in a balance of many hormones and nervous system, which brings about a more stable, positive approach to life.
30. Hostility. Most yogis report a huge reduction in the amount of hostility they feel as well as a sense of control when anger flares. This calm effect is likely from the relaxation and meditation that is incorporated in their yoga practice that leads to an overall calming of the nervous system. Less hostility means lower blood pressure and stress and a healthier approach to life.
31. Concentration. Researchers have shown that as little as eight weeks of yoga practice can result in better concentration and more motivation.
32. Memory. Improved blood circulation to the brain as well as the reduction in stress and improved focus results in a better memory.
33. Attention. The attention required in yoga to maintain the structured breathing in conjunction with yoga poses sharpens the ability to keep a sharp focus on tasks.
34. Social skills. In yoga, you learn the interconnectedness of all of life. Your yoga practice soon evolves from a personal journey to one connecting to to the community at large where your social skills improve along with your yoga practice.
35. Calmness. Concentrating so intently on what your body is doing has the effect of bringing calmness. Yoga also introduces you to meditation techniques, such as watching how you breathe and disengagement from your thoughts, which help calm the mind.

Body Chemistry
Several aspects of body chemistry such as glucose levels and red blood cells are affected by yoga. Learn how you can improve your body chemistry through yoga.

36. Cholesterol. Yoga practice lowers cholesterol through increased blood circulation and burning fat. Yoga practice is a great tool to fight against harmful cholesterol levels.
37. Lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system boosts your immunity and reduces toxins in your body. The only way to get your lymphatic system flowing well is by movement. The specific movements involved in yoga are particularly well-suited for promoting a strong lymphatic system.
38. Glucose. There is evidence to suggest that yoga may lower blood glucose levels.
39. Sodium. As does any good exercise program, yoga reduces the sodium levels in your body. In today’s world of processed and fast foods that are full of sodium, lessening these levels is a great idea.
40. Endocrine functions. Practicing yoga helps to regulate and control hormone secretion. An improved endocrine system keeps hormones in balance and promotes better overall physical and emotional health.
41. Triglycerides. Triglycerides are the chemical form of fat in the blood, and elevated levels can indicate a risk for heart disease and high blood pressure. A recent study shows that yoga can lead to "significantly lower" levels of triglycerides. Read more about the results of that study here.
42. Red blood cells. Yoga has been shown to increase the level of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen through the blood, and too few can result in anemia and low energy.
43. Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps boost immunity, helps produce collagen, and is a powerful antioxidant; and a yoga regimen can increase the vitamin C in your body.

Exercise Health Benefits
As a form of exercise, yoga offers benefits that are sometimes not easily found among other exercise regimens. Check out these reasons to include yoga in your or your patient’s health program.

44. Low risk of injury. Due to the low impact of yoga and the controlled aspect of the motions, there is a very low risk of injury during yoga practice compared to other forms of exercise.
45. Parasympathetic Nervous System. In many forms of exercise, the sympathetic nervous system kicks in, providing you with that fight-or-flight sensation. Yoga does the opposite and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic system lowers blood pressure and slows the pace of your breathing, which allows relaxation and healing.
46. Muscle tone. Consistently practicing yoga leads to better muscle tone.
47. Subcortex. Subcortical regions of brain are associated with well-being, and yoga is thought to dominate the subcortex rather than the cortex (where most exercise dominates).
48. Reduced oxygen consumption. Yoga consumes less oxygen than traditional exercise routines, thereby allowing the body to work more efficiently.
49. Breathing. With yoga, breathing is more natural and controlled during exercise. This type of breathing provides more oxygen-rich air for your body and also provides more energy with less fatigue.
50. Balanced workout of opposing muscle groups. As with all of yoga, balance is key. If a muscle group is worked in one direction, it will also be worked in the opposite direction to maintain balance. This balance results in a better overall workout for the body.
51. Non-competitive. The introspective and self-building nature of yoga removes any need of competition in the exercise regimen. With the lack of competition, the yogi is free to work slowly to avoid any undue injury as well as promote a more balanced and stress-free workout.
52. Joint range of motion. A study at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine indicated that joint range of motion was improved by participants who practiced yoga.
53. Eye-hand coordination. Without practice, eye-hand coordination diminishes. Yoga maintains and improves eye-hand coordination.
54. Dexterity. The strong mind-body connection and flexibility gained from yoga leads to grace and skill.
55. Reaction time. Research done in India shows that reaction time can be improved with specific yoga breathing exercises in conjunction with an already established yoga practice. The improvement was attributed to the faster rate of processing and improved concentration gained from yoga.
56. Endurance. Working the entire body, yoga improves endurance and is frequently used by endurance athletes as a supplement to their sport-specific training.
57. Depth perception. Becoming aware of your body and how it moves, as one does in yoga practice, leads to increased depth perception.

Disease Prevention
Doctors and nurses love yoga because studies indicate that it can help prevent the following diseases.

58. Heart disease. Yoga reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, keeps off weight, and improves cardiovascular health, all of which lead to reducing your risk of heart disease.
59. Osteoporosis. It is well documented that weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis. Additionally, yoga’s ability to lower levels of cortisol may help keep calcium in the bones.
60. Alzheimer’s. A new study indicates that yoga can help elevate brain gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels. Low GABA levels are associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s. Meditation like that practiced in yoga has also been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s.
61. Type II diabetes. In addition to the glucose reducing capabilities of yoga, it is also an excellent source of physical exercise and stress reduction that, along with the potential for yoga to encourage insulin production in the pancreas, can serve as an excellent preventative for type II diabetes.

Symptom Reduction or Alleviation
Medical professionals have learned that the following diseases or disorders can all be helped by maintaining a yoga practice.

62. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome who practiced yoga showed greater improvement than those who wore a splint or received no treatment at all. Researchers saw improved grip strength and reduction of pain in the study participants.
63. Asthma. There is some evidence to show that reducing symptoms of asthma and even reduction in asthma medication are the result of regular yoga.
64. Arthritis. The slow, deliberate movement of yoga poses coupled with the gentle pressure exerted on the joints provides an excellent exercise to relieve arthritis symptoms. Also, the stress relief associated with yoga loosens muscles that tighten joints.
65. Multiple sclerosis. According to this article, "yoga is now recognized as an excellent means of MS management." Additionally, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is funding a clinical trial of yoga for treating multiple sclerosis.
66. Cancer. Those fighting or recovering from cancer frequently take advantage of the benefits that yoga provides. Cancer patients who practice yoga gain strength, raise red blood cells, experience less nausea during chemotherapy, and have a better overall well-being.
67. Muscular dystrophy. Using yoga in the early stages of muscular dystrophy can help return some physical functions. The practice of Pranayam yoga helped one teen regain many of his abilities lost to muscular dystrophy. Learn more in this article.
68. Migraines. Regular yoga practice has been shown to reduce the number of migraines in chronic migraine sufferers. This post describes how yoga can reduce migraines.
69. Scoliosis. Yoga can straighten the curvature of the spine associated with scoliosis. Find out how this yogi cured her scoliosis and continues to help others as well.
70. Chronic bronchitis. Exercise that does not elevate respiration, yet increase oxygen levels in the body is ideal for treating chronic bronchitis. Luckily, yoga can do this, as well as aerate the lungs and provide energy.
71. Epilepsy. Focusing on stress reduction, breathing, and restoring overall balance in the body are the focus of how yoga can help prevent epileptic seizures.
72. Sciatica. The intense pain associated with sciatica can be alleviated with specific yoga poses. Here are 10 great ones to help relieve pain.
73. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Studies of people with OCD have shown that practicing yoga has lead to a reduction in symptoms–resulting in less medication or medication no longer needed.
74. Constipation. Due to the practice of yoga and overall better posture, the digestive and elimination systems work more efficiently. If the practitioner also has a healthy diet, any constipation will be eliminated through yoga.
75. Allergies. Using a neti pot to clear the sinuses is an ancient form of yoga to help reduce or eliminate allergy symptoms. Certain types of breathing can also help clear the nasal passages.
76. Menopause. Yoga practice can help control some of the side effects of menopause. Learn how the bridge pose can help reduce hot flashes here.
77. Back pain. Yoga reduces spinal compression and helps overall body alignment to reduce back pain. Find a yoga pose to help lessen back pain here.

Eyebrow Envy

I have eyebrow envy. Mine are thin and uneven. I have barely touched them in 3 years in hopes they will grow in full and bushy so I have something to work with but alas...they are still sparsely populated :(

I know I could use make-up to fill them in but I just want more eyebrows darnnit! Sigh...it's a rough life I lead...j/k ;)

What Matters Most Is How You See Yourself

This is one of my favorites! This particular poster has sentimental value to me. Many many years ago, I was a freshman in college and decided to try out for the Pom squad. Seemed like a good idea at the time...until I realized how quickly out of shape I became after not dancing for a year! The week of tryouts was really stressful. The majority of the pom squad members were returning and even though they had to go through the motions of trying out, there were really only 2 spots open for the 40+ women that showed up to compete for the team. I discovered very quickly that I was headed for my first big disappointment and probably the end of the my pom days. I called home early in the week to vent to my mom but she wasn't home. My dad answered the phone and he patiently listened to me cry and complain about my out-of-shape body and about how unfair the politics of the whole process was at the collegiate level. He offered words of encouragement the best he could but I was pretty down on myself and just not in the mood to be cheered up so we hung up the phone so I could go practice.

A day or so later, I got a card in the mail at the dorm with this picture on the front and a really nice note from my dad explaining how proud of me he was no matter what happened. He said to never let anyone (including myself) bring me down and he reminded me that no one else's opinion mattered more than my own. I immediately felt a thousand times better and beamed from ear-to-ear! I didn't make the team but my dad's words of encouragement, support and the image on the front of this card have stuck with me ever since. I still pull the card out from time to time when I need a lift. I Love You Dad and Thank You!

The Golden Rule

Have you ever noticed how sometimes no matter how hard you try to follow the Golden Rule and treat others how you want to be treated, you sometimes end up treating others exactly how they treat you even when you don't want it to be that way at all?

Even with your best intentions to maintain your cool, there are some people that just know how to push your buttons and seem to make it their personal mission to do just that. The constant tit-for-tat jabs and snarky remarks the two of you share eventually take their toll until you have become the worst version of yourself.

Fortunately, I've only encountered a few of these people in my lifetime. I typically get along with just about everyone but when I am faced with someone who believes the ends justify the means to get what they want or someone who is willing to attack you personally just to prove their point or someone who needs to put you down just to make themselves feel better or someone who feels it is their job to put you in your place, I often find that I just can't help myself. I am all too eager to dish it out right back to them with the same, if not more, vitriol that they are giving to me. Sigh...

You may be thinking..."Oh yes...I know exactly what you are talking about! My boss or my in-laws or my boyfriend's best friend or my co-worker or a cyber bully on twitter or facebook is that person for me and they drive me freaking nuts!" And for those of you who know me personally, you have possibly witnessed me in this agitated state delivering a tongue-lashing to one of these individuals. But more likely, you patiently listened to me tell a story about an encounter with one of these individuals and I have no doubt I droaned on and on about it...probably for years! In the past, I have beaten myself up about these encounters and turned them over and over in my mind....what should I have said differently? Or why didn't I just keep my mouth shut? What can I do to fix this? How can I get them to see the real me? If they would just take the time to get to know me, we wouldn't get in these arguments!

But in my ripe old age, I'm learning to let it go. I don't have to apologize and I don't have to fix it. I am focused on achieving Serenity:

First Blog Post

Dear People of the Interwebs,

I have finally done it! Started a blog! I've been wanting to do it for a long time because I always have so much to say about pretty much everything and I know my FB friends are beyond annoyed by this point. At least with a blog, they can "opt in" vs having to delete or hide me. Yup...that's me...an insufferable know-it-all. But now the blog is created...and for the first time in my life, I am speechless and can't think of a thing to say.

Let's try again another day :)

Love,
me