And it was there, after a morning of malicious trespass (that court documents show Goldilocks minimized to “simple gaiety” before the public gallery -honestly, the gall!) that Goldilocks fell asleep. Eventually Goldilocks ends up in the “just right” bed after doing criminal damage to the others. Or “too hard”, “too soft” and then just right, and so on. Goldilocks tries each of the bear’s porridge, chairs and beds and for each act of vandalism, there is, what becomes a predictable pattern of it being “too hot”, “too cold” and then “just right”. (People called her Goldilocks but word on the street was that her hair was rather brassy… turns out she neglected to apply a proper toner after brushing on the bleach -all in all the drugstore dye wreaked havoc on her hair, which legend has it, was once soft, golden tendrils.) Within the humble cottage belonging to the bears, Goldilocks carries out a quick succession of indictable crimes against private property. While a mom, dad and baby bear leave their home for a walk, a young woman breaks and enters. (See if you can catch the Goldilocks theme that aligns with my anti-diet approach to unlocking your HAPPY weight): Goldilocks Supervillain I’ve done a little reverse-engineering to put Goldilocks and The Three Bears on the back of a postcard. So for those unfamiliar with the great G-Locks heist of 1837, let me give you the low-down. ( The Harry Potter series, which I’m still due to read, is a septology b/c it includes 7 books.) So during my evening writing class, we learned that prior to starting any writing project, you should be able to put the plot of your story – even a septology – on the back of a postcard. Instead of you-belong-with-me-rings, Alex and I have matching Scaramoosh cat tags.Īnyways, where was I with Goldilocks and how her story helps you unlock your HAPPY weight? (That’s him in the faded picture below, that we keep on our fridge). And reminds you that everything will be ok. Kinda like having a grandparent in the house someone who loves you no matter what. Then eventually I un-(Wizard-of-)Oz-ed myself, to reveal that behind the beautiful, majestic, white and marmalade cat known as The Scaramoosh… was just me.Īlex’s mom called Scaramoosh: “Tatty-Fa-lah!” because despite only having two half-ears and just a tiny bit of a tail (he was hit by a car in cold weather before we adopted him), he had a huge personality. …Instead I started blogging here, with every post credited to the name of my cat. And everything I wanted to say was going to be told: My original plan was to write a book about what I learned from my eating disorder (aka how I unlocked my HAPPY weight without dieting). When I was a primary school teacher I took a writing course. (I’ll tell you more about the GSR soon! Please note: It has NOTHING to do with our girl Goldi!) (If you’ve read my book, you’ll recognize the baby bear!) Goldilocks isn’t the only character who helps unlock your HAPPY weightĮVERY single bear, without excuse, should go for a walk at least once a day, in:Īnd whether your porridge is hot, cold or juuuuuuuuuuuuust right.Īnd twice a day is part of a GOLD Standard Routine. Well… there’s much to learn from Goldilocks, despite her criminal activity, that will help unlock your HAPPY weight. (Doesn’t all good gossip start with an exasperated: “ Well… ” that’s followed by a brief moment of pause-to build suspense, while the bear-er of said “news” rolls her eyes? …If memory serves me right, that’s how Rachel Lynde from Anne of Green Gables started every sentence.) You know, the cheeky broad who broke into a house and tried all the porridge, chairs and beds while an unsuspecting family of bears went for a walk?
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