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I don't know what "Anamika" is going on about, claiming that this should be labeled as an "American" list. From what I've quickly discerned, a number of the guys mentioned hail from Britain, France, Canada, China, Mexico, Domincan Republic, New Zealand, and Spain. Are we looking at the same list?
If she'd been truly incapacitated by her husband's absence, she wouldn't have written a damn thing.
The writer has to realize that Amy wasn't abusing hard drugs while writing Back To Black - she was prone to drinking and recreational pot-use, but not much else. She was also dating a man who was not a drug-addled junkie.
The heroin abuse, coke-snorting, episodes of overdosing, battered appearance and cancelled shows all started happening after she re-united with Civil-Fielder earlier this year - who by all accounts, has been her negative influence and enabler.
It's tragic to see a person with so much talent and potential being ruined by an obviously abusive and destructive relationship.
Forgive my ignorance, as I don't live in the States and I'm not completely familiar with all the electoral procedures, but is there any possibility of Edwards being selected as a VP running mate again? Or are party nominees barred from such positions? (Legitimate question - I'm actually quite curious about this.)
Watching as an outside observer, I found Edwards to be the most eloquent and genuine of the candidates, and I'm quite saddened to see his early exit.
The LW has obviously worked hard to get where she is. She likely sacrificed most of her social life in high school (as she implied herself) but now in med school, she is now surrounded by like-minded individuals who have also struggled like her to get where they are. They understand her struggles! They GET her! They are just like HER! Yet, somehow... it didn't work out. They were "handsome and smart" but perhaps they were too much like HER? (Overly studious and self-centered?)
Enter her current boyfriend: seemingly great and content in every way. Secure job. Caring family. Likes to travel. Adores girlfriend. Puts up with constant belittling of his education by adored girlfriend.
But... he's somehow just not good enough. And why shouldn't he be nothing less than perfect? SHE'S a catch! She's a self-described "attractive and outgoing" med student! But what is she going to do five, ten years down the road, when she's at a dinner party with her medical colleagues, and has to suffer the indignity of introducing her boyfriend/husband as a lowly high school educated government worker?
I know a couple EXACTLY like the LW and her boyfriend. Him: popular, super-likable and laid-back guy who is a teacher. Her: high-strung doctor who relishes her money and stature. He has never had a problem with their difference in income or social standing. She, on the other hand, constantly needles him about this, sometimes even in front of their friends or family. I honestly don't know how he puts up with it, and she should be thanking her lucky stars that she's even able to hang onto such a selfless and tolerant guy.
The LW shouldn't be concerned with how much longer SHE should be staying in the relationship. She should be concerned about the day that her boyfriend will wake up and dump her ungrateful sorry-self.
I couldn't help but notice you had your feet and knees splayed apart when you were doing your side bend ("half-moon" pose) - try to keep your feet together, as there's less chance of injury, and the bend will come much easier! (I work at a yoga studio.)
I'm curious as to how much instruction is given by the program's "personal trainer", so that people don't injure or strain themselves?