StressMonkey

[paolo59]

I'm up, still awake, and can't sleep! Kick some ass tomorrow brother, in absolutely every best sense of the word! Do and be what nobody expects!!! There's nothing like a surprise on a daily basis! And as always...BLESSINGS, HEAPED UP AND POURED DOWN ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD!

[StressMonkey]

I'm up, still awake, and can't sleep! Kick some ass tomorrow brother, in absolutely every best sense of the word! Do and be what nobody expects!!! There's nothing like a surprise on a daily basis! And as always...BLESSINGS, HEAPED UP AND POURED DOWN ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD!

I can't sleep either! Thanks for the push!

[freebirdmac]

Glad to read that you're on the upswing this week! And you're right about not knowing what you can face until you have to. We're stronger than we know. But this doesn't mean we ever want to deal with a repeat performance!

[latebloomingmom]

Happy Hump Day SM..hope all is going well this week

[hochspeyer]

Enjoying a glorious weather headache. Took some stuff, and now I can breathe, but still have the headache. Oh, well, time for something interesting...

[whatevergirl]

Have been thinking of you lots SM, and praying for you.

And to make amends for completely and utterly grossing you out, with my 'for ironcharles' thread ...here's a bug that'll make you smile. They bring good luck, too!

[hochspeyer]

Ladybugs are cool, but apparently are not indigenous to North America.

Coccinellidae
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ladybird" and "ladybug" redirect here. For other uses, see Ladybird (disambiguation).
Coccinellidae

Coccinella magnifica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Poly****a
Superfamily: Cucujoidea
Family: Coccinellidae
Latreille, 1807 [1]
Subfamilies
Chilocorinae
Coccidulinae
Coccinellinae
Epilachninae
Ortaliinae
Scymninae
Sticholotidinae
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (UK, Ireland, Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Malta, some parts of Canada and the US), or ladybugs (North America). Scientists increasingly prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles[2] as these insects are not true bugs. Lesser-used names include God's cow, ladyclock, lady cow, and lady fly[3].
Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are commonly yellow, orange, or scarlet with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, head and antennae. A very large number of coccinellid species are mostly, or entirely, black, grey, or brown and may be difficult for non-entomologists to recognize as coccinellids. Conversely, many small beetles are easily mistaken for coccinellids, such as the tortoise beetles.
Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 5,000 species described,[4] more than 450 native to North America alone.
A few species are considered pests in North America and Europe, but they are generally considered useful insects, as many species feed on aphids or scale insects, which are pests in gardens, agricultural fields, orchards, and similar places. Harmonia axyridis (or the harlequin ladybug) was introduced into North America from Asia in 1916 to control aphids, but is now the most common species as it is out-competing many of the native species.[5] It has since spread to much of western Europe, reaching the UK in 2004.[5][6]
A common myth is that the number of spots on the insect's back indicates its age.[7][8]

[whatevergirl]

wow ^^

You are a kewl dude, hoch.

[hochspeyer]

Thats just a polite way of saying nerd.

[jtroster]

[Bando]

Oh hell yeah. Unlike Bando Bro you know exactly the right vids to post.

Alright lemme see if I can redeem myself with this one.



I actually dated a girl for a short time in the 80's that looked like that, but I think a lot of girls went for that look at that time.

[GuyJin]

Thats just a polite way of saying nerd.

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Nerd x 2.



They have the cutest ladybugs here, similar to the North American ones.

Except they speak Japanese.

Really.

[StressMonkey]

Glad to read that you're on the upswing this week! And you're right about not knowing what you can face until you have to. We're stronger than we know. But this doesn't mean we ever want to deal with a repeat performance!

SO true!

Happy Hump Day SM..hope all is going well this week

Thanks, it is.

Enjoying a glorious weather headache. Took some stuff, and now I can breathe, but still have the headache. Oh, well, time for something interesting...

Nice choice.

Have been thinking of you lots SM, and praying for you.

And to make amends for completely and utterly grossing you out, with my 'for ironcharles' thread ...here's a bug that'll make you smile. They bring good luck, too!

Thank you. That IC thread is the worst!

notsureifserious.jpg

Alright lemme see if I can redeem myself with this one.

I actually dated a girl for a short time in the 80's that looked like that, but I think a lot of girls went for that look at that time.

My least favorite Berlin song, but you are improving!

[StressMonkey]

I've got a good number of workouts under my belt since I was able to start training again. I spent the first week or so being very annoyed at how much progress I had lost, but that was quickly overtaken by being thankful that I was able to train again. I am really pleased with how I'm doing. My strength is definitely increasing. I've also been really shocked with how well I've been doing with getting my weight back. Since I'm on again/off again with my training and eating (around my chemo schedule) I didn't really expect to make any progress during this time. My goal was to just not slip backwards any further, so I've been really pleased. When I first joined a gym years ago I didn't care at all about gaining strength and that has never really changed. However, it is an interesting indicator of where you are and where you were. I'm nowhere near where I was at the start of the year, but each day I'm getting better. That's all that matters.

[racejunkie]

I've got a good number of workouts under my belt since I was able to start training again. I spent the first week or so being very annoyed at how much progress I had lost, but that was quickly overtaken by being thankful that I was able to train again. I am really pleased with how I'm doing. My strength is definitely increasing. I've also been really shocked with how well I've been doing with getting my weight back. Since I'm on again/off again with my training and eating (around my chemo schedule) I didn't really expect to make any progress during this time. My goal was to just not slip backwards any further, so I've been really pleased. When I first joined a gym years ago I didn't care at all about gaining strength and that has never really changed. However, it is an interesting indicator of where you are and where you were. I'm nowhere near where I was at the start of the year, but each day I'm getting better. That's all that matters.

I'm going through health "stuff" right now, but nothing as serious as what you are going through, and I want you to know that you are truly an inspiration. Keep working hard, but remember to not be too hard on yourself too. The physical strength you lost will come back; right now you are gaining spiritual and emotional strength, which is equally important. Best wishes and positive vibes

[IronCharles]

Hey, dude!


Not the 80's, but I was thinking about you when I heard this:

[hochspeyer]

No middle ground, methinks- like it or hate it, but very archetypal 80's-

[StressMonkey]

I'm going through health "stuff" right now, but nothing as serious as what you are going through, and I want you to know that you are truly an inspiration. Keep working hard, but remember to not be too hard on yourself too. The physical strength you lost will come back; right now you are gaining spiritual and emotional strength, which is equally important. Best wishes and positive vibes

Thanks! I'm being smart about what I do in the gym. This article really was eye opening for me.

Hey, dude!


Not the 80's, but I was thinking about you when I heard this:

No middle ground, methinks- like it or hate it, but very archetypal 80's-

Wow, another one I have never seen before.

[Bando]

My least favorite Berlin song, but you are improving!

[StressMonkey]

[latebloomingmom]

tomorrow begins a new week for you . I hope its a good one SM

[hochspeyer]

tomorrow begins a new week for you . I hope its a good one SM

And with a lead-in like that, you should be expecting this-

[StressMonkey]

tomorrow begins a new week for you . I hope its a good one SM

I do too!

And with a lead-in like that, you should be expecting this-

Still hot!

[IronCharles]

U mad because I'm thinking about you, or mad because I posted a 90's song?

[StressMonkey]

U mad because I'm thinking about you, or mad because I posted a dreadful 90's song?

Fixed that for you.

[whatevergirl]

always liked this song...enjoy, SM.

[john-t-b]

[kademrulz]

My prayers for you.

[Bando]

My prayers for you.

Oh my, look who the cat dragged in!

[StressMonkey]

always liked this song...enjoy, SM.

Very nice!

.

Not cheesy enough.

My prayers for you.

Thank you!!