On being a Pig

Well, well... Welcome, 2008.

"Daily Chinese: January 19, 2008

This could be a positive day for initiating a necessary change in your life. A domestic crisis may occur, but with your patient and obliging nature you should have no problem diffusing it. You might want to seek medical guidance on ways to improve your overall lifestyle and fitness." Brought to you by the same folks who predicted surgery, travelling mayhem, etc. Hmmmmmmm.

So... 'positive'? Does that mean standing (puffy eyed and despondent again, post-domestic crisis) on the sidewalk shaking my pro-choice fist and chanting alongside just 200 local other pro-choicers at the THOUSANDS of bussed-in Anti-Choicers marching through the Embarcadero to Pier 39 (presumably so they could do some sight seeing)?

Or does it mean catching the farewell lip syncing tour at Balazo's?

Because I found all parts of my day equally disturbing.

So I'm just checking. I guess that's the power of the word, 'could' eh?

The Mouthwash Wars

Last week my dad and I went for a stroll. Our conversation strolled along, too:

Me: Ooooooooh, I love my new mouthwash. It's not at all overspicy or sugary at all. You add as much peppermint oil as you want. It is awesome!

Dad: Ooooh, really? Oooooooooh, I have a favorite mouthwash, too. I make it myself!


Dad: First you take some lemon juice.
Then you add some water.
And finally, you mix in some Campari!

It is my favorite mouthwash. It is delicious.

Me: Er, isn't that called a Campari with lemon?

Dad: Yes! It's my favorite mouthwash! It's also my favorite drink and my favorite dessert!

Me: Um....

I Can't Quite Put My Finger On It...

But leave it to the ever-litigious, territorial Bikram to get my proverbial panties in a twist.

Could it be that they have taken to crowning reigning yoga masters?


Yep, it's the San Jose Bikram-hosted Fifth Annual Northern California Regional Yoga Championship

The line that really most encapsulates the true spirit of yoga principles: "Look for Poornima, Lauren, Jennifer, Roshan and others to perform the requisite seven postures in three minutes! Contestants throughout Northern California from Carmel to Sacramento will be competing." Nice.