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Day 247:Sweating to the Golden Globes!

I did over an hour on the treadmill yesterday. And I have the Golden Globes to thank! The program had just begun when I started on the treadmill. I was planning on just doing a mile. But I was tired and sore and couldn't keep up the pace. So I slowed it down and did some longer strides, and some deep breathing. And got caught up in the show. 

Honestly, I could have done two hours, I was that involved.  But I was also annoyed.  During the pre show interviews, all the celebrities sounded like they were straight of the movie "The Stepford Wives". 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327162/

They all said that the other candidates were "amazing" and they couldn't believe they were in the same category. And the directors and crew were brilliant and wonderful and they loved them. 

All the while looking so perfect and beautiful in their evening attire.  So fake sounding.  But when the actual show started, it was hilarious.  Downright politically incorrect and  abusive they way Ricky Gervais attacked our idolized celebrities. 

But I found it hilarious.  What is wrong with me?  There must be some scheme from television producers.  Ricky has hosted the show in years past.  And they've allowed him back.  I saw a lot of scowling faces on the celebrities, but did they not expect this treatment?  Are we supposed to feel compassion for them? 

 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/so-long-ricky-gervais-his-most-offensive-golden-globes-moments-8213513.html


Could it be that people like to find fault in others? Is that intrinsic in our nature?  Maybe just knock the rich and beautiful down a few rungs on the ladder.  Makes us feel less inferior. I can't help wonder what the response would be if the elite publicly ridiculed the working class?  How politically incorrect would that be?  Would we vote for a presidential candidate that scoffed at the poor and working poor? 


Whatever.  Time to get out of my brain and into my day.  I am thankful for the experience yesterday. I got a good one hour workout and some good laugh therapy to boot!


And so, ladies and gentlemen, without further adieu, here are today's measurements:

January 11.2016
Weight: 187
Neck: 14"
 Chest: 41"
Waist:  37"
Hips: 43"
Thighs: 22.5" R, 22" L
Biceps:  13.5" R, 13" L

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