It's a scam. DON'T FALL FOR IT.
And the best way to avoid the trappings of this cold weather? By tuning in to Monday Musings tonight as Irene and I implore you to Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch!

For those that don't know, Irene embarked on a fitness journey a while ago and has managed to lose over 50lbs by eating right and exercising regularly. (Meanwhile, my weight loss secret involves eating less than 700 calories and watching Netflix all day... but don't be like me. I'm sure my insides are all fucked up!)
This should be a great show so make sure you listen, dammit.
Now, about this vacation I've alluded to in the heading- I'm taking a mini-break this week as I adjust my schedule to include this new online course I'm teaching. The training modules I have to take are trying to crush my soul into bits and I'm on the verge of giving them all the finger in a fit of rage.
In order to avoid such thuggery, I think it's best to just take a few things off my plate this week (blogging, Twitter, going out), get my house, life and kids in order, and then come back Monday with a new episode of Monday Musings and some fresh words for you to digest. Deal?
Psssh! Like you have a choice!
*smooches...exhausted from just THINKING of all I have to do*
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you know what's funny? I don't think I ever worked this hard when I had a full time job. Actually that's not really funny... nevermind... I'm gonna go lay in the fetal position and cry myself to sleep now...