Body Image, just an observation.

I've taken to going for a swim for 20 minutes a day during my lunch hour lately, because with school, and my social life (and my budget) I haven't really been finding time for my regular work outs after work.

Mirrors lie.

Well, while I was in the change room, two stick thin women were talking nearby about the effectiveness of some pills they have been taking TO LOSE WEIGHT! I couldn't believe my ears. Here is me, at 155lbs, about 10 lbs heavier than the ideal body weight for my height, beating myself up about excess body fat every chance I get, and I DON'T read beauty magazines. (preferring sic-fi and fantasy novels thank you very much). Yet here are these girls popping pills to get thinner than their bodies should be. 

Y'know, realistically the only reason I've ever wished I had a different body type was to fit into clothing styles that I really liked. Still, I would never resort to un-healthy means to get there. (well except for my fancy of a beer-only diet) It really made me sad that these girls have what other girls only dream about, and yet still weren't happy. It really made me think about how often I tell myself I'm 'ugly' or 'fat', yet I'm actually quite healthy, and pretty (if I may say), and really, telling myself this terrible stuff isn't HELPING me feel better about my body image. I have to get my perspective fixed. *shake my head, slap my forhead*

Smarten up Bitches.

Just then, a woman in her golden years, full and round, plump and NAKED (respect lady!) comes waltzing by without so much as a wash cloth covering her; and it struck me that women are mis-guided, fucking morons. WHY oh why do we spend so much time in our youth worrying that we aren't: skinny enough or pretty, or how we look in a bathing suit; instead of thinking of what MAKES us beautiful, individually? Ahem: Self-respect, kindness, open-mindedness, empathy, etc.


Each of us, the skinny bitches, the boxy curvy's are going to age, wrinkle and sag. So I've decided to try focusing more on the healthy body I have now, before I'm just another crinkled lass.

Morrissey Pub on Granville ~ ambience and good value

I ate at the Morrissey Pub tonight for the third time. Drawing me there was the availability of Whistler Brewery Chestnut Ale (seasonal!!! and not available in BCL). If you are a fan of Granville Island Winter Ale, this is like it's tougher big brother, it's delicious!  There is about a month left on their keg, so head there soon before they run out!

Anyways, to the food. My first visit there with Bry-man we splurged and pigged out on the Gruyere cheese fondue with cheesy bread. It was phenomenal! Really, truly awesome. So awesome that only it, and the chestnut ale can be recalled about that meal, despite having had mains afterward.

Now tonight I tried out their Hippie chick burger (see their menu and description here). It was AWESOME. Priced at only $11.00 I decided to upgrade to the 1/2 fries & 1/2 salad option. For those of you going to visit on my recommendation, please don't bother with their salad. It's just a small piling of lettuce. There is not a single bit of vegetable on there, and was a serious disappointment, even for a side salad.  The fries were good though I would go with this option.

The big bonus was when the check came. They didn't point it out but my burger was only $6.00... because it was Wednesday?... I think?.... but I was quite pleased by the surprise. Overall, the ambience is very cool and eclectic, and at night it's candle & lantern lit adding a bit of romantic sway. The menu is brief but satisfying and quite delicious.... but don't bother with the side salad. Enjoy :)