Seriously, you guys. I was planning on doing this comic today, to counteract Monday’s comic. It almost didn’t happen, because of a giant horrible battle I had to fight with the gas company, which left me in tears a few times. But I was successful, we have our heat back on (it’s a long story, which might end up becoming a comic), and I’m back to happy again, at least happy enough to talk about the things that make me happy.
Vitamin D is awesome, I take it year round, but I usually double and sometimes triple my dose during the winter. The therapy lamps (I have two!) are hard sometimes to remember to use, but they are SO much more effective than you’d think. I mean, it’s just a lamp. But it works. Yoga, obviously, is awesome for everything, but it’s especially good at keeping me emotionally level, and making it easier to deal with sad or difficult things. Biking is always good, and it’s been a warm and dry winter for it so far, and my new little Snowball II still rides so beautifully. Rescue remedy – part of me thinks it’s a placebo, but it definitely works, so I don’t care if it is. And sleep, sleep is my favorite, especially this time of year, and especially when one of my cats has started slipping under the covers to snuggle with me every night.
But mostly, you guys are seriously the best. In the three years or so that I’ve been doing this comic, every time I’ve dug into the darker stuff, every time I’ve bared something sensitive or scary or sad and made myself vulnerable, you guys have been nothing but supportive and helpful and awesome. Monday’s comic was no exception; your comments here and on FB and on Twitter made me so happy. Giant hugs for everyone!! Everyone take the day off and pat yourselves on the back for being so amazingly cool!
So, if this isn’t too personal a question I’d love to get an answer. I’ve been looking at a LOT of online sports bra stores, and I’m wondering if you have a preference of brand/type for sports bras to use for Yoga. I’ve been wanting to start yoga, but I want a better bra, first. One that, preferably will help my boobs not smoosh against my neck when doing head-down poses…
You are sauceome, by the way, Sarah. I met you at… I’m fairly sure either Stumptown (maaaybe SPX) at an autobio panel you spoke in a couple years back and I talked to you to get your comic address, and have been reading ever since.
It’s not too personal! Although I don’t think I have anything helpful to say, because this is an issue I have too. Basically, I have some old minimizers that I like for yoga, because they keep things from moving a lot, and I have ONE decent bra that’s ok for yoga. I’ve had a terrible time finding sports bras that I like. I have a strong suspicion that they don’t make decent ones for large breasts. But I’ve been meaning to head back to Intimacy to see what they have in the way of sports bras. Anyone else have any experience with good sports bras?
I was going to make a comment about your panniers, but not now…
I’ve been reading you for a while (can’t remember how your site came up, but… there was a week-long binge to get caught up and have been enthusiastic about you/your work ever since) and tend to lurk… but you need help with the sports bra thing, and I can throw a name out there for you to ask about. See if your preferred store (Intimacy) carries Goddess bras, and ask about their sport options. I too have large breasts– and will also be bothering with C25K in a few more weeks, hence the need for a proper sports bra as well– tried one on at the ass-end of Dec. and I am telling you, I jumped up and down and NOTHING MOVED. It was actually kind of freaky! I didn’t ask the model number whilst at my own schmancy lingerie store (due to total shock), but tonight/this morning my google-fu is strong– try Goddess #5056.
And now, to submerge once again in the murky depths of the intertubes. But, um, I really really like your work… and am super glad you are on the planet to make it and put it out here for us to read and appreciate! Thank you.