I have to raise my hand as being a member of this group.
I read every single comment and PM I receive and it's purely due to time and my hectic scheduling as of late that I can't always do the proper thanks, 'likes' and wall postings. I have tried in the past, and sometimes I get on a roll, but I'm the first to admit I'm not always very consistent.
Those that know me are aware that I often have a list of PMs I need to respond to scheduled into my phone as appointents and I'm forever trying to catch up.
A huge and humble thank you to those that have taken the time to read and/or comment on one of my stories. You may never know how appreciative I am of receiving them or hearing a kind word about my writing, but sometimes I get one *exactly* when I need it most and it's truly a bright spot in my day.
Ashleigh xx
Moved topic to 'Ask the Girls' and to answer the OP's Q - fuck yeah, I love it.
I got the same message, probably in reference to an old Blog that I used to post on when I first started writing. I actually don't have any nudity on it, nor do I use it anymore since I moved everything to my own website, so I'm not particularly worried.
I assume they'll be cracking down on the blogs featuring obvious porn pics rather than 'sensual' non-hardcore pics (like your header photo). The message probably just went out to everyone that features adult content.
I might - eventually. Like I would watch it on Netflix out of random curiosity on a lazy evening, just to see what some of the fuss was about. I haven't read the books, nor do I plan to. The storyline really isn't my thing.
Good advice has already been posted in here.
Some easy tips:
* Get rid of juices, Snapples or any kind of sugar-heavy liquids. It's shocking how many empty calories one can drink when they could be enjoying them in food-form and feel much more satisfied. Drink lots of water. Buy a cute glass water bottle if it helps get you motived to drink more (eg. a BKR). Also - before meals, drink a glass of water to help you feel more full when you start eating. It takes a while for the body to kick in that it's actually full, so we often tend to overdo food portions unnecessarily.
* When you go out at night or are kicking back, substitute clean low-cal liquor for the margaritas or fruity martinis. Sipping on something like vodka on ice with water (or clear soda) and a big twist of lime is always preferable to cola-mixers. Water/soda is calorie free. Tonic looks clear and benign but actually contains quite a bit of sugar and is something like 80 cals.
* Drink black coffee or green tea (Matcha) to boost metabolism. Avoid Starbucks-fare or sugary lattes and 'dessert coffee'.
* Keep raw veggies cut up and ready to eat in your fridge when you want to snack or need something to crunch on. If they're ready and available, you're more likely to reach for them more often without having to do the cutting/cleaning bit.
* While on the veggie kick, it's worthwhile to have cooked veggies stocked in your fridge at all times. Years ago, I went through a health issue where I had to take a horrible medication (at a very high dose) for about 6 months that causes extreme weight gain. My hunger was off the charts and the way I got through it was keeping tons of cooked veggies, brussel sprouts, broccoli and spinach salad in the fridge. I also ruthlessly cut out sugar and salt and forced myself to stay active, even when I was feeling low and depressed. I found that this helped a lot.
* Eat before you grocery shop, even if it's a handful of unsalted almonds (which I actually tend to have on me at all times in my purse or gym bag). You're less likely to be tempted by unhealthy stuff if you're not hungry. I find that if you prevent yourself from ever getting to the point where you're *really* hungry, it's easier to portion-control at mealtime.
* Look up some interesting recipes from weight-loss books to get ideas about what to cook and how to cook it. There's lots of short-cuts you can learn from what kind of oils you cook with to how to cheat certain sauces and flavours. Think veggies and lean meats/fish and try to keep carbs to a minimum. I don't believe in cutting them out completely though - or any exclusionary diet because they can have a negative effect on the body in the long-term. Those diets are fine for quick short-term weight loss, but for the long run you just want to get used to eating differently but still having fun with it.
* If it's time for girl's night out dinners or going to a restaurant with your BF/hubby, try to hit a Sushi restaurant instead of Italian. You can have your splurge-nights so it's not the end of the world, but there are ways to learn how to order more 'cleanly' and avoid the hidden calories in many dishes.
* Work out/Cardio. It may be difficult to get motivated with this one, so maybe make a new playlist for your iPod or buy some cute new workout gear. Try something you've always wanted to - like yoga to start. If you don't want to go to a gym just yet, you can download tons of home workouts on Youtube or various sites. Anything to just get moving on a regular basis - even if that means extended cardio walks. If you're really motivated and ready to do this for the long-term with no excuses, think about getting a dog. It'll force you to make going out on walks several times a day part of your routine. If you're not sure yet, volunteer at your local animal shelter. They're always looking for help with dog walking.
* Set realistic goals. Take it all one step at a time. Slow but steady weight loss is typically easier to sustain over time than a sudden weight drop or yo-yo dieting. You want to slowly re-adjust your metabolism and eat enough that you're feeling satisfied so that you can do it over the long-term as a lifestyle change rather than just hitting that short-term goal.
Fluffy and stacked with pure maple syrup. I only stuff my crepes.
Which female porn star was this fleshlight modelled after? I think the clear conclusion here is to never fuck her in real life, if the opportunity comes up. She's got a dangerous pussy.
I've never used this feature and I dislike it. If I do leave a comment it will probably be much shorter and to the point than I probably otherwise would have left. The one-line box is very small and I don't like not being able to see my full comment before hitting 'post' (scrolling can be a pain).
As for my stories - whatever a reader feels like doing is fine by me. A vote, a comment, both, a PM, nothing. It's really reader's choice.
I had the total opposite reaction. I thought it was a really 'great character death' - not that I wanted to see him die, but I really liked all the nuanced ways they tied in various themes of who that character was (basically the moral compass of the group or the 'too good for this world' archetype).
I thought the trippy hallucinations were cool, the way it was shot with the abstract images we saw in the opener being clipped from what actually happens later when he gets bit. That whole theme of 'letting go' and 'shutting it off' finally. It was the first slow character death we've seen (which was interesting in itself) and I thought they did Tyreese justice.
I thought Beth's death was a waste because it felt so quick and random - and - we really didn't have a chance to see the characters really processing the aftermath. That character got shafted as far as a 'good death' or a proper send-off, in my opinion.
It sucks though, because I really liked Tyreese as a character. Noah feels like a total jinx on the group.
One ominous thing that stood out - the pile of half-bodied walkers. I assume it's a sign of more bad guys on the horizon that will pop up at some point going forward.
Love can change and turn to hate, friendship/fondness or just ambivalence.
I have exes or people that I've deeply connected with that now fit into one of those three spheres.
Sometimes exes creep into my dreams as well (even the one I hate) - I don't think it's residual love or longing for that person. It's just that they are part of who you are and where you were at one point in your life. Everyone you feel something for changes you in some way. They're forever part of your "Life-Blood" and history. That doesn't necessarily mean I want them in my present or future.
It's not a turn off for me. In fact, I think we need more Bukkake on Lush. It certainly has the potential to make for a more interesting story than just straight sex styled "our eyes met across a crowded room" and cut to boring hotel room sex. Just write it well and you'll have an audience.
I write some hardcore fare as well, and with the right words you can add that bit of 'classy' to really dirty fantasies and make them appeal to readers that may not even be into the sex act itself. Just be sure to tag the story properly so readers are aware of what you're serving up. Don't be afraid to really go for it. Tell the story you want to tell.
Kissing is very intimate but I wouldn't completely turn away from it - even with a casual fuckbuddy. There's a way to make the kissing a little rougher and more raw and in the moment so it kind of goes with the sex, without really bringing deeper emotions or intimacy into it.
There's also an important 'kissing threshold' if it's just casual sex - you don't want to overdo it or have it go on for too long. The minute it starts to slow-down or feel more emotion-based rather than just fast 'raw passion', then yeah - it can be awkward and I'm usually trying to find a way to move on to something else.
So when it comes to casual sex - hard kissing is good, and slow kissing might be awkward. It really depends on the person and the vibe we have.
My attention goes to the obvious first - pretty much the overview of what you're seeing.
1. Circumcised or not (I always assume cut but I'm aware there can be surprises)
2. Size (thickness, length)
3. Pubes (shaved? trimmed? dreadlocks?)
4. Balls (size + smoothness)
Then once you've taken in the basics, you can appreciate the finer points, like:
1. Dick Veining
2. Skin tone/colour variations of dick 'n balls
3. Shape of head
4. Straight or curved
5. Ball details
If I could only have one, I'd pick a laptop. I have a big (older) heavier laptop at home and an iPad for the on the go, but I tend to spend most of my time on my MacBook Air these days. I love how light and portable it is.
