Further catching up-on of things I did whilst away from Fotolog (second in a series...which could be huge, since I've been away FOREVER):
- I lost 28 lbs.
Without dieting or going to the gym all that much.
Moving to the city in October suddenly meant walking everywhere, so at first they sort of melted off gradually, especially since I live uphill and everytime I took the subway, it meant walking a minimum of 1.5 miles.
But then in December, while mourning my Father and my Grandmother, I dropped 15 lbs in under a month, which is hardly a fortuitous development. I've managed to gain about five lbs back but more importantly, I've stabilized at a set point of 135, which is what my Mother and Doctor are comfortable with me weighing (I'm 5'6").
:+:
Moms: Can you send me a picture of you? A recent one?
Me: Sure. There are only 4,000 online.
Moms: I'm serious I-- really? That many?
Me: On my flickr...that site I showed you which is like a bunch of photo albums.
Moms: Where you finally met Malayalees?
Me: That's fotolog.
Moms: Oh. And you said they were all Malayalee GIRLS, correct?
Me: Whatever. The latter is more like a blog, it involves more writing/dialogue...which is how I made said GIRL friends. Flickr is that thing I used at home to upload 200 pics at a time from your desktop, remember? When I was packing and you were mad that I was "fooling around with the computer"? And I told you that I was multi-tasking?
Moms: No.
Me: Nevermind. What or whom is this picture for edi?
Moms: Nothing, edi. No one.
Me: Who wants a picture of me again?
Moms: Maybe...your...Auntie does?
Me: MOM. Tell her to give up. I'm THIRTY-fucking-TWO. Whatever divorced Jacobite guy she's talking to deserves some bitch with fresh eggs. And you may quote me.
Moms: I pray that you stop cursing when you actually find the one.
Me: Fo' reals? You think THAT will be the sign? I won't fucking say "Fuck, fuck, fuck" all the fucking time?
Moms: Sigh.
Me: I don't want to send a picture to Auntie. I know what it's for.
Moms: Just send a picture from after church, will you? That way you won't be dressed like a hooker.
Me: Whores are people too, you know.
Moms: Yes, I know and that's why I love you dearly. Now send something so she'll SHUT UP. Do it for me, please, I can't take the nagging.
Me: I thought you talked to her...actually, all of them.
Moms: I did. They no longer believe you are lesbian. They figured out you were buying time.
Me: DAMNIT.
Moms: Please? Send a suitable picture?
Me: Oh, I'll send you something suitable...
Moms: Promise me one thing monay--
Me: Anything, Ma.
Moms: No pictures with your middle finger expressing itself. Please. I know that's what you always do for biodata photos, but...
Me: Mummy, I promise on my Hermes scarf collection that my middle fingers will behave in a manner most lady-like.
Moms: Oh, what a relief. I'm so sorry you have to do this. I wish she respected your wishes to be left alone.
Me: No worries. I love you.
Moms: I love you too, monay. And I know that when you are meant to, you will find him. And you will not want a big circus wedding, but a humble, naadan ceremony in Kerala--
Me: I want Vera or Monique and St. Pat's.
Moms: Maybe you won't?
Me: Seriously?
Moms: Sigh.
:+:
Moms: LATHA. WHAT are you DOING in those pictures????
Me: Chewing bubble gum. Terrible habit, not good at all for my health. Really must quit.
On February 16 2007
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Preetalina
On 02/04/2007
A N N A, this was _hilarious_! I want my kids to be able to talk to me so openly. :) (One day far in the future when I have kids.)
krustymol
On 23/02/2007
Whores ARE people too. I'm glad you made your mummy recognize.You look fab, as usual.
avasa05
On 23/02/2007
i love how real you can be with your mom in your conversations..i think thats great!
shirleyjohn
On 22/02/2007
I love your conversation with your mom. Hilarious!!! You look absolutely wonderful!!!
confused morsel
On 20/02/2007
ok. my mistake. not really seeking a square off. Just saying I saw this guy and spent a few nights reading your blog from start to finish...no big deal. thanks.-k
wtf
On 20/02/2007
have i been reading the wrong (rarely-updated) blogs? when did she mention anything about getting engaged? where's the porsche?
That Dude
On 19/02/2007
You look great. And dialog with your moms, whenever I curse, my moms says "Why do you say such ugly words." Hits me and then says "It's not nice ma". Anyway.... you look great.
realdvine1
On 18/02/2007
welcome back!!! you look great!! glad to hear that you are doing good. your post is so funny... i love how you and your mom talk to each other. its great that the 2 of you get along the way you do
kovoor36
On 17/02/2007
hahaahaa that convo is like deja vu with my mom....except she knows now that the potty mouth hasnt gone anywhere with minnus and rings! oh well! glad to see you return!!:)
soulsysta
On 17/02/2007
Girl you had me peeing myself with your hilarity.talk about a novel in the making.and you look damn good in these pics - not necessarily cuz you lost weight but more so because you look self assured and content.and THAT my dear friend is something that I love seeing.glad you are doing well.
anonymous
On 17/02/2007
I love your glasses and your handbag. More picture of that beautiful handbag.
anonymous
On 17/02/2007
I love your glasses and your handbag. More picture of that beautiful handbag.
blessed247
On 17/02/2007
if only all moms were as cool and open as yours :) and if only mine would allow me to drop the f-bomb once in a while. she starts callin on Jesus when i say "what the frick". I can only imagine what would happen to her if i actually said the word lol. :) the lesbian line is the best ;)
momof3
On 16/02/2007
u'r looking real good! I love that conversation u had with u'r mom! Its tooooo funny :)
malvado218
On 16/02/2007
Himissed you..you looked good with the 28+...but I'm sure you feel better with it off...and I'm also sure your eggs are fresh!!! hehe;)
samferrero
On 16/02/2007
yeh that was too funnyincredible sense of humor and u lost weight,thats so great! but personality makes it greater :)
sunshine918
On 16/02/2007
I'm glad to see u back! and this conversation is too funny.. You are looking beautiful :)
cookiemonsta
On 16/02/2007
glasses? but you have 20/20 vision.. no? smoking? cheeee28 lbs? woahconversation? teeheee
indiemol
On 16/02/2007
first: you look splendid. second: your conversation with your parental unit was HILARIOUS!
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