bodies

[willowperson]

So back in Indiana, when I had started running and lifting and all that... I realized that I'm genetically predisposed to building muscle. I should have realized this by looking at my brother.

So I quit.

Girls aren't supposed to have lots of muscle, right?

Then I moved out to Seattle. And I got into Parkour. And suddenly I feel like a badass. (

Comments

[mischiefmydear]

It kind of surprised me to read "So I quit. Girls aren't supposed to have lots of muscle, right?" because, while I don't feel I know you well, that doesn't fit my idea of what Willow would say.

So when I got to "And that's when I realized I really don't give a shit if doing something I love makes my form non-standard for social guidelines," I felt a lot more relieved, because that DOES seem to work with the Willow that exists in my head. It's also nice to realize that Willow ISN'T just in my head, if that makes sense, because I rather like her (or rather, to realize that my intuition/impresssions aren't completely shot to shit).

[mayara13]

Ditto.

[willowperson]

Just because I have my shit together most of the time doesn't mean I don't have it together all the time..

[outlawpoet]

Nobody picked a cricket bat?

More seriously, the most important survival skill is community. Knowing and trusting a group of capable, prepared people, with resources and some optimism is the only realistic way of preparing for disaster of any kind.

Nobody is doing it alone, survivalist I Am Legend fantasies aside.

[willowperson]

yes. That's why I love technology so much. Case in point : the Iran elections right now.

[picosecond]

I've been wanting to do parkour for a while, any tips for a beginner?

Also, I think muscular girls are hot & so do plenty of other guys. Just sayin'.

[willowperson]

Just get started. We love beginners. Come out and play! Work on balance, on quadrapedial movement, on control in action. The rest comes easily when you know your body.

[starplucker]

Machete's getting a bit close-range isn't it? Sounds risky. I've found myself partial to the de-brainer adopted by the military in World War Z.

Failing that, "Blue Monday" on vinyl, first edition.

[willowperson]

HA! You crack my shit up. Blue Monday is indeed a good weapon of choice.

I figure with a machete, you pay attention to what's close, and don't expend energy unless absolutely necessary.

[ding_0_]

I want you on my team when the zombies come