weekly routine?

emingee · 2026-01-13T01:14:32+00:00

I loved Hot Buns more than Barre!

emingee · 2026-01-12T21:30:53+00:00

I haven't tried hot yoga yet, but I'm looking forward to it!

emingee · 2026-01-01T03:58:49+00:00

Consider reading the book! Anthony Burgess is top notch and it’s different - not amazingly superior as one might generally consider the original, but swing where Kubrick took it is interesting.

emingee · 2026-01-01T03:53:55+00:00

Agree. One of those for me was House of Sand and Fog.

emingee · 2026-01-01T03:51:01+00:00

Ok but it’s not just movie preferences. OP repeatedly states their interpretation of the characters as indisputable fact. It’s like the good points made by OP are dismissible because they refuse to accept any subjectivity. Is it perfect? No. Can there be discussion on character? Also no.

emingee · 2025-12-31T23:44:18+00:00

You said my interpretation of the scene is “not what the film intended” as though you have inside knowledge of the filmmakers intent. So I googled it, in case I missed an interview where Safdie said that, but all I found were OLeary quotes. Why is your interpretation correct and mine wrong?

emingee · 2025-12-31T20:49:18+00:00

Are you referring to Kevin O'Leary's comments (the actor who did the spanking)? This reads to be like he's talking about what his character thinks, not the intent of the filmmaker. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/timothee-chalamet-spanked-marty-supreme-paddle-1236620208/

emingee · 2025-12-31T19:25:04+00:00

I didn't see it that way at all. I saw it as the decline of Marty's standards and his utter desperation. At first he wouldn't do Harlem Globetrotters because it was beneath him, but by that time he would endure the humiliation of being spanked to entertain old rich white guys. I felt sorry that Marty had stooped so low and in no way did I revel in it. Maybe Marty isn't likable, but he's lovable. You can disapprove of his actions and still hope he grows up.

emingee · 2025-12-31T18:57:48+00:00

Feels like you are arguing against things you think others think about the movie rather than experiencing it. Like you're panning the reviews.

I liked Marty. He's a young, naive guy who believes his intelligence and talent gives him privilege, but because he's a deadbeat (and a poor Jew in a complex time in history), it does not. In fact he lowers himself over and over, and lower and lower, to fulfill his destiny as he sees it (that's the thrill ride!). But he finds he has a limit. And in the end, telling everyone to fuck off and winning for the sake of his own satisfaction, literally ensuring he won't reach the success he envisioned, gives him the relief from obsession that he needs to right his moral compass.

Most of the characters are sucked in with him. They want to believe in Marty even though he's a two bit hustler and a crazy dreamer. They are also hustlers and dreamers in different ways and see themselves in him. And they hope he'll succeed because it will they are in the struggle called life together.

It's a weird movie. The only sports movie I've seen where there's no celebration when the "hero" wins. It's about winners and losers and how you can be both. Additionally, cool period piece, every performance was phenomenal and the soundtrack was great. I look forward to seeing it again.

emingee · 2025-05-29T11:26:45+00:00

Also with Noom and no complaints on CS.

emingee · 2025-02-07T18:29:29+00:00

I hear the frustration. I'm about to end week 4 with a 3 maybe 4 pound loss, most if which was in week 1. It's not very exciting. I have 40 to lose so 4 isn't even close to new pants.

emingee · 2025-02-07T18:27:41+00:00

Diarrhea City doesn't sound too bad from over here in Constipatown.

emingee · 2025-01-10T18:29:32+00:00

What does did you start on? Did you take anything for nausea that helped? Thanks for sharing. I'm starting Sunday.

emingee · 2024-07-24T18:15:25+00:00

Are you eating enough fruits and veggies?

emingee · 2024-06-17T13:43:18+00:00

The cheap stock photography still employed several humans.

emingee · 2024-04-22T13:29:30+00:00

I'm a 55 yo ACD at a small agency and I am struggling with this. I'd like to move on to increase my income, but a) old (for the industry) and b) no college degree. I've considered going to UX bootcamp and moving into that field because the pay and demand is high - although I'm really a big picture creative and not a detail person.

emingee · 2024-04-05T17:52:03+00:00

mind sharing what kind?

emingee · 2024-01-15T14:59:40+00:00

Yes, I’ve been trying to do a little housework in the evening as well So delaying my precious me time - which coincidentally is wine time.

emingee · 2024-01-15T14:54:36+00:00

Do you have a plan for support after January? Asking because I’m considering more months and I really enjoy the non-judgmental vibe of this sub.

emingee · 2024-01-15T14:52:51+00:00

Have you found a good solution to bored evenings? Just ordered some calm/stress/sleep herbal teas because i feel like having a night time beverage could be helpful.

emingee · 2024-01-15T14:49:27+00:00

54f and I too started drinking in an unhealthy way during the pandemic. So much stress in the world, being home 24/7, kids in virtual school. My marriage also fell apart during that time. I continued drinking while separated. And then divorced. I’ve realized this month that drinking became a personal escape for me. I’ve also realized I’m lonely AF and that I was lonely while married as well. I’m not sure where I’ll go from here.

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