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by Little Miss Dangerous on April 3rd, 2009
Both.
I look forward to how it makes me look and feel. That and the sense of accomplishment it brings is definitely a pleasure. But the actual work of it is not fun.
by HaoieZ on April 3rd, 2009
If you like it, pleasure.
If you don't [and most don't], chore.
by The Chief on April 3rd, 2009
For me, exercise for the sake of exercise is a bore.
For example: working out in a gym is a bore to me. Sitting on a stationary bike and riding a simulated number of mile just sucks the life outta me.
Exercise in real life is GREAT! Like riding a bike somewhere...you get to feel the breeze, smell nature around you, see the sights as you go by, and more. Plus you actually get to DO something at the same time...like running out to a parts store or a grocery store and bringing back something.
by fittoyou on April 5th, 2009
It should be pleasure if it becomes a chore change to doing something else for a few weeks, keep changing your workout, exercises etc.
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009
very true
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 3rd, 2009
I'm a big fan of walking. I could do that for hours straight. I hate regular exercise though (unless it involves sex).
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 3rd, 2009
a pleasure that is occasionally a chore
by Randy D on October 25th, 2009
For me, both.
It's a chore that I love doing.
by brianna01 on September 26th, 2009
it really just depends on what mood im in. sometimes ill get all pumped and motivated while at other times i just wanna sit in front of the tv with some chips lol
by limakilo on April 7th, 2009
If you train enough, it will be both. I love going the gym, or running, swimming, whatever, but some days I really have to force myself to do anything. And then when I'm training, couple the lack of motivation with the physical pain and difficulty of training hard, and it becomes a serious chore.
by Moonchaser on April 3rd, 2009
Both - one wants the satisfaction of the chore - but one does not want the soreness o accomplishment!
by Lalala on April 3rd, 2009
lol it is always a chore to do it but when u are done it is totally a pleasure :-)
by Just Another on October 25th, 2009
Find the kind you like to make it a pleasure. I like to run, not walk. Walking would be a chore, so I do what is more the pleasure.
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For me, there is nothing more boring about exercising for the sake of exercising.
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If I can accomplish something at the same time, GREAT! I will ride my bike 20 miles in a day, no problem. I'm enjoying the fresh air, I'm seeing the scenery, I'm going somewhere to get something...THAT'S fun and enjoyable, to me!
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Same for construction work. If I'm helping a brother roof a house, then hauling 80 pound sacks of shingles up the ladder is FUN! So is slinging a sledgehammer to break up concrete and so forth.
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But go to a gym and work out? Nah, not for me.
by The Chief on April 3rd, 2009
Agent huh? : )
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 3rd, 2009
Yes...for my writing :P
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 3rd, 2009
So, what? Now your gonna be a famous writer, too?
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Anything I'm gonna like enough to buy?
by The Chief on April 3rd, 2009
Really? I'm writing a screenplay. And I've written several short stories (one of which is on here). What do you write?
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 3rd, 2009
I write romantic fiction :)
Some ABers have read a few of my short stories but I haven't shared my novel with any yet.
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 3rd, 2009
Oh, dear...you mean Danielle Steele is really LITTLE MISS DANGEROUS!
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OMG! I've been trading quips with DANIELLE STEELE!?!?! Are you gonna get back at me for all those quips by killing off a bad character modeled on me?
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;)
by The Chief on April 3rd, 2009
Where is your short story KDP?
@Chief - You'd really like it if I modeled one of MY characters after you ;)
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 3rd, 2009
Here it is if you want to read it. You don't have to.
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/355573
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 3rd, 2009
Uh-oh....
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There you go trying to get me into trouble again!
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WIFE: About this new book you bought...
ME: Yes?
WIFE: Since when did you start reading romance books?
ME: Since I knew the author online.
WIFE: Online, huh? So, I was reading the dedication in the front of the book, and I see there is a whole paragraph which starts off "To my friend, The Chief, whose influence inspired the development of the main character....". Isn't that your screen name on AB?
ME: Yeah! Pretty cool, huh?
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WIFE: So, I skimmed through the book to see what this character based on The Chief is like..."The heat of his full-body hug burned my torrid flesh as I melted into his arms..."
ME: Um.....
WIFE: And then there's this one: "I spied his lithe form from the window as he pulled his dripping body out of the pool and toweled himself off..."
ME: ER.....
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WIFE: Or how about this one: "I gazed passionately up into his eyes as they rolled up and his body stiffened..."
ME: Well....
WIFE: You care to explain just WHY she based this character on "The Chief"?
ME: But, but...
WIFE: And she autographed the book for you, too! "To my friend, The Chief, without whom this book could not have been written."
ME: ......
WIFE: I'm waiting....
by The Chief on April 3rd, 2009
I'm SO dead if you do that...
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;)~
by The Chief on April 4th, 2009
for sure... agree it is both
and good luck Chief
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009
I left you a critique. If you want to read one of mine let me know. I'd have to email it as I certainly can't post it here.
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 4th, 2009
And Chief...don't worry...I'll be sure to add "now go find that wife you're always talking about with such love" :)
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 4th, 2009
i would be happy to read if you wanted to share
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009
Yes. I left a comment back : )
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 4th, 2009
HAHAHAHA!
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I'm not much for romance books. Though I've read a few I considered as "fantasy" that were filed in the local library under "romance". I couldn't see the romance part as any romance was incidental to the storyline, which revolved around fictional supernatural characters like vampires, shape shifters, and the like. The story itself wasn't a romantic one.
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But if you actually published, I'd probably buy the book and read it simply because of the novelty of knowing the author beforehand!
by The Chief on April 4th, 2009
yeah i would too
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009
Okay I sent a couple.
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 4th, 2009
wow... great Little Miss Dangerous... you are hot and so is your work!!!
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009
I have to convert it from doc to pdf. I'll read them tomorrow and let you know what I think. Oh I like hot...
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 4th, 2009
If you have problems let me know and I'll paste them into an email.
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 4th, 2009
no problems at all LMD
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009
That would be a lot easier if you could do that. Thanks.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on April 4th, 2009
Enjoy...might want to make sure you're alone (or not) when you read my writing. I bet a certain red head would like them too :)
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 4th, 2009
and enjoy i did!!!
by anonymous on April 4th, 2009