A Daily Desultory

Bouncing Around the Room

2008-11-23T22:56:00.001-08:00

Been a while, Bee a while

2008-05-18T01:17:00.000-07:00

"It's 4:12" I say to her

We both stretch.

"It's like he's been hatching you" she says
"What do you mean?"
"He's been on you all night. You would move, he would move with you."
"That's why I slept so well" I exclaim.

See, I haven't been sleeping well in days but today is the day.
This morning is the time.
Race day is upon us.

My legs are heavy =(

Well wish me luck or a prayer from God.

See you in a week, as it's off to the West 5 hours after I land at the finish line.

Woot Vacation Woot

Motivation

2008-05-11T23:35:00.001-07:00

You may not like it but I may need it! Title of post is title of video. I didn't make it.

There he is. There he goes.

2008-05-10T04:29:00.000-07:00

After days and weeks of watching Woot and Woottv, I'm officially burnt on the idea of visiting for a little while. Declaring myself burnt and crispy.

Through my mini-obsession, I forgot what it felt like to accomplish much of anything. I was reminded today though.

Howard CPS was nice enough to offer me a preliminary interview and I'm quite sure it went well, as my interviewer (a fellow teacher but of 12 years) jointed a paper full of notes ...
Not to mention, I'm a great interview.
As is the way I act in my classroom and during a poker game, I'm an entertainer first.
Improvisational style, Thank you.

That being said, I'm an athlete.
Better known as a triathlete.
I'm getting more and more hardcore with the passing days.

I was sick for 2 days
and I was mostly upset that I couldn't train.
Where before, poker was my focus,
what I see is Triathlon.
what I see is Career.
what I see is Life beginning!

Such is that,
keep an eye on the right side of my training schedule;
for as of 7:47am this Saturday morning,
I am 8 exact 24-hours away from my first run of the season.

Swim. Bike. Run. to be exact.

Fri 'Ride Your Bike to Work' Day

2008-05-07T18:33:00.001-07:00

A day early, so that you might prepare ....

Though I may not be able to participate (due to a lack of a job), I ask that you please get out of your metal box and off your ass and into the saddle of finely crafted (or even a pile of junk) 2-wheeled, non-motorized, eco-friendly, lung friendly bicycle.

Please help the environment for once in your life without protest and without having to figure out if Penn and Teller would call this "B---S---", such is the title of their show.

It's a no-brainer that riding your bike, as the people of Amsterdam do daily, is much more eco-friendly and body friendly than riding along in your car or bus, not using many muscles past the extension of your right ankle.

So not only is it friendly toward the world, not only is it friendly toward your body, if you are in the DC Metro Area (and I suspect around the USA country) then you can even receive a free t-shirt and maybe some other free goodies.

"How?" you say? Simple! Sign up on T HIS Website and show up on your ride.

No money necessary. Just the shown willingness to help save yourself and the planet.

Is that so horrible?

---Insert your excuses below---

At least he left the Skins' fans alone

2008-05-05T11:24:00.000-07:00

Not that any of us actually go up for the draft but still.....

Friday Funny

2008-05-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

Funny to me at least....and how bad can any Family Guy clip be?

What did you learn in college?

2008-04-30T08:16:00.001-07:00

I might have to change this to my favorite sport!

Ah....I miss WVU

Missed 'Free' Cone Day? Replay today!

2008-04-30T06:05:00.000-07:00

Skip the booze.
Skip the healthy dinner.
Skip the remorse of missing Ben and Jerry's yesterday.

Baskin Robbins' is having a 31-cent day!!!

Any flavor, anytime after noon. Boom, cone day Take 2!

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and don't skip the healthy dinner but feel free to skip the booze. Now go hit the gym and make up for me (day 4 in a row = rest day)

Taking the day off from training as if the weather holds up like it turned out to be yesterday and it is right now (9:08am), then I'll be riding the Columbia course come Friday. might walk/jog the course after a lunch that day too. We'll see =)

Triathlon Tips

2008-04-29T07:18:00.000-07:00

Day Before Race - Prep Tips

The Final Countdown

2008-04-25T15:32:00.000-07:00

Last day to vote:

Vizu & Vizu

SCramble

2008-04-25T09:39:00.000-07:00

It's a facebook version of Boggle and it's sucking all my time away!!!
that and the 17 mile bike loop that I can now do even faster and faster! Yay leg strength!

Maryland Day tomorrow (mmmm...cupcakes), a 10K on Sunday morning and the Nationals game Sunday afternoon.....A wonderful weekend coming.

Also included will be my going through pictures from last weekend and maybe telling a story or two. For now, off to work ....now that it's 1245. lol

Looks like we made it..............

2008-04-24T07:37:00.001-07:00

Over the hump and toward the weekend, the legs still aren't 'fresh' from Tuesday's brick workout but they aren't sore either.
Given tomorrow starts a mad streak of rainy weather here in the Washington DC Area, I'll be going for a bike this afternoon that may or may not involve a run. Prolly a lap around the pond and then head into the gym.
Reserving more time for the gym this weekend.
We're 24 days out and crunch time is on.

Jesus.
Really only 24 days?
Writing it is kinda freaky.
While I made it through the training ride and I know I'm getting stronger daily, I still don't feel totally ready.
I certainly need to spend a few more days a week in the pool. I didn't even go on Monday!

Uck, and I still didn't write about Atlanta. Well it was a great trip and I hope to write about it later.

If I could figure out how to blog from my mobile and text it in, that would rock.

Alas, for now I'm off to teach Spanish of all things
<--Not a Spanish speaker
then train others followed by my long session.

Ttyl?
and if somebody could remind me, I need to ask David what his training regime is like. I'm told he's overtraining

This is basically what goes on with me

2008-04-23T12:46:00.001-07:00

Given that I'm up at all hours of the night and morning and yet I workout like crazy, this video seemed to fit me perfectly.
K says I just need to relax and give myself the chance to sleep. -sigh-

Brain TURN OFF!!!

Man, I still owe y'all a story about Atlanta -sigh- Hope it comes to see the light of day. As it gets further away, the less likely. It's what happened when I went to NY a few weeks ago.

You guys seem to miss out on the cool stuff, while my ADD head gives you garbage like above.
Eh. oh well. you love me anyway.

On the quick....

2008-04-22T14:20:00.003-07:00

Heading out for a training ride (more on that later) and found $60 bux in pants! WOO!!!

E.T., no phone

2008-04-22T05:31:00.001-07:00

Hate it when I forget my phone at home but that's what I did today.
Why do I hate it? Well you're correct if you're thinking that I can't really use it as a phone at work because "Don't you have to teach? or at least pay attention so the kids don't lose their minds?" Yea, I do. But I also can text really quickly and I'd like the ability to keep some sort of contact with the outside world.
"But you're on the computer right now. Other than not being able to get on facebook, what kind of outside world contact are you missing? You're blogging aren't you?"
I am but I also will have students in a few minutes rather than in the classroom at the moment.

So as I head back to my coffee and my Triathlete magazine, I bid you adue and hope to write later about my Atlanta adventures.

Ya see, yesterday my home computer f'd itself and I couldn't get online til midnight. Quite the fight but I won round 1. Round 2 comes this afternoon after a haircut and swim session. Too rainy for biking plus my knees are achy.

-sigh- To be young again.

You know. You know. You want. Juno.

2008-04-20T23:40:00.000-07:00

Wanna watch Juno? Yes? the movie.....for free

Enjoy your afternoon. I'm still writing up the weekend review: Atlanta - part 1, Atlanta - part 2, Atlanta - Part 3, etc.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Welcome Back, Monday Morning Edition!!

2008-04-20T23:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome back from Atlanta!! and what a trip it was.
READY FOR SOME FUN?!

If you're looking for more stupid stuff to watch, I've done the work.

speaking of work, Happy Monday Morning Everybody (there will be an afternoon, etc editions)

Link 1 -

Link 2 -

Link 3 - Family Guy

Link 4 - warning: if you hate Techno, don't watch this...but it is Lego 'sparta'

Went for a Bike today

2008-04-17T18:33:00.000-07:00

and what a training day it was!

36 miles -

including the 25.2 miles of the Columbia Triathlon course! Woo!

Tired as hell and my legs are gonna kill.

I'll try to blog from the road as I'm leaving for Atlanta for the weekend.

I have other posts in the work. ---suspense...suspense---

Later kids

Birthday Weekend, Reprise 1

2008-04-15T18:28:00.000-07:00

this was started Monday (Sunday morning actually...4am, upon returning from AC)

Sorry to have stayed away all day. I cleaned the shit outta the backroom and sadly it isn't even done, once again proving I have way too much stuff. So the fight to Craigslist my crap away continues.

Feel free to participate in my local battle against my personal capitalism....I'll load up my stuff soon enough to the sidebar....anyway

I'll continue on with my regular garbage tomorrow but for today, lemme leave you with the 'thank you's to the well-wishes I received online via email, facebook,ims,text messages. I'm not dinsinuating that I'm popular, as I feel as if I have a very limited amount of friends (mostly by choice) but to blanket-thank-you without having to send out a bunch whatevers to each individual.

Plus I get in a post today and isn't that what it's all about?

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Slickdeals.net
We at SlickDeals.net Forums would like to wish you a happy birthday today!

Natalie:
OK - So I am a little late - but you were out of town. I hope it was a
good one and that you got to see some beautiful county!

Huff:

hope all is well...

Extra Stout

David: H.S. friend/Faceboy
"happy belated old friend"

Lauren: Blogger/Facegirl/ex-gf of ex-bff
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDO!"

Jeff: Blogger/Faceboy/ex-bff
Subject: Happy Birthday!!

"hope all is well..."

Elizabeth: Blogger/Facegirl
"fashionably late as always, but just wanted to wish you a happy birthday!"

Jacob Smith: Faceboy-Poker
happy birthday papi lol hope u have a great one bro

Tanvi: Facegirl-Attack
"Happy Birthday Brian :)
hope you had a great one!!"

Maria: Blogger/Flickr/Facegirl
"Happy birthday :o)"

Karen: BB2/Facegirl/'roommate'/my one true love (awww..puke)
Karen has thrown a birthday cake at you.

My sister sorta called. Strange sitch there. Nothing bad but not exactly a birthday wish.

Parents called.

Scott/Delirium gave me e-cards. they were glol! I love those little cartoon guys.

Ed wrote me early on but I forgot what he said. Prolly something nasty....but I liked it. lol

McCurdy:
Hey bro, Happy belated birthday!! Sorry I missed it on Saturday. I hope all is well with you my friend.

THANKS EVERYBODY!!! (Most who won't even see this)

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Lemme ask: who works
for Cassidy & Pinkard ??? Thanks - B

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Don't forget to check out the poll
or
The workout schedule I've been running for my pre-Columbia Triathlon, keeping me pretty busy.

I get older, they stay the same.

2008-04-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

I was in the middle of my continued birthday weekend saga, reprise 1...when I had to break in with some news that prolly isn't so new to some people:

Our cleaning crew is fucking retarded.

I mean it. I taught some kids today that were borderline DEEERRRR patients but these wackos must be below them in 'making it through the world today' points as they vacuumed only half the rug that lays in the middle of the living room. They broke a picture frame in the bathroom (the piece that covers the picture) but put the picture frame back with the picture wafting in the wind. I'm looking at the nicely washed floor, that still has spot all over it and now some sort of sticky tar-like substance on it.

The counters are dirty. I mean come on, that's a minimum that dust isn't still laying on the dark granite counters. They're the first thing you see when you walk in. That is, once you walked over the still dirty front door mat and step onto the still crumb-covered floor of the kitchen.

And we pay these wads of waste to clean? They didn't clean the vanity in the bathroom but at least they didn't kill the cat.

Thanks rejects!

**Post-script to this story, they're in the service industry and didn't even say sorry when I called them. At least the next half-shit job they come and do will be gratis**

Sad state of affairs

2008-04-15T06:51:00.001-07:00

Birthday Weekend

2008-04-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

Birthday weekend begins tomorrow after work. Plans:

Go to NY. woo!

I'll do my best to blog over the weekend. I wonder if I can figure out how to do it from my phone. Doubtful...looking forward to running on Saturday.....Birthday.

yay me.

Anyway, busy busy.....ttfn guys

two polls to help you through the hump day

2008-04-09T01:52:00.001-07:00

This is a foolish poll that I didn't make up (but it's a nice waste of time for a boring 'Hump' Wednesday.

**Check out my poll on the left too please**

Tri-ath Update

2008-04-09T00:47:00.000-07:00

Up all night is more like it.

Been spending some time on Woot.com Well, on a kind of sister site actually and with that, only went there tonight. So where the hell have I been.

Had Monday off so swum 500 meters twice then sat in the hot tub, which I could live in if I had the right ammendities then trained two clients followed by hitting the gym for an indoor bike session. what.....22 miles in 30 mins? I don't remember but who cares. Legs felt good enough to go for a ride today.

This cold and rainyish Tuesday afternoon, I hit up a new part of Silver Spring and found some paved back-trails, new homes off Second Avenue, some super sweet older houses, renovated homes, blah blah blah....a visually pleasing ride, except for the lack of bright light rather than the shaded roads I flew around.

Up the gradual uphills, speeding through the downhills. Except for the chilled and damp air, it was a crisp ride without any hangups. Legs are getting stronger and lungs warm-up easier but my quads certainly producing the kinda of power necessary for the Columbia walls that lie ahead. More strength and power needs to be the focus for my upper legs. My lower legs, namely my ankles, need flexibility work. Not to say my whole body doesn't but I digress.
To Increase:
Strength/Power = Thighs
Flexibility = Ankles/Low Back
Lungs = increased capacity for oxygen-intake
Cardiovascular system = It isn't amount mileage. Not totally. It's more about how long can I sustain a level of work at a 'high' level? Endurance is what some call it but in an Olympic-distanced race, I think this term would be overstating it. Pick a term for me...if you can.

---Side note: I must report it's 5am and Breaking Away is on. LOL, how perfect as I'm thinking more and more about going for a morning workout. .... and the cat's name is Jake in the movie ;)

and finally, #4 on Sportcenter's top 10 is guys playing field hockey.
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Field Hockey. Guys. Full-inclusion has now gone too far.

and that was yesterday.

7am
Time to start the day. G'day! Riding Sugarloaf this morning. peace

Service Announcement

2008-04-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

Now, I've never been one to be very outspoken or show major support for this or that but why not help these people out?

Doesn't seem like they've done much to hurt others.

Two Movies later

2008-04-06T22:02:00.001-07:00

Tonight was nothing but staying true to 'the diet'
- Twizzlers

- Popcorn

- Hot dogs (that's right. more than one)

- Squishy (aka Slurpie)

But upon arriving home, Chicken soup was made. yby!

I just can feel the garbage sitting there in my guy, lingering and trying to attach itself to my mid-section. I'm losing the war of the bulges but tomorrow is Monday and Salmon is cooling in the fridge.

Let me limit the Wendys to special days and the Hostess to never, again.

Let Birthday-Week Begin

Bolivian Bonanza

2008-04-05T21:45:00.000-07:00

Recommendation of the Day:

While the joint doesn't have the outside lookings of a 5-star diner, the joy of having a non-famous name and the hoopla that goes with it. The dumpster-diving look of excellent tasting food.

Not unlike the deer steak I enjoyed last night.

Well, Friday that is.

So this week starts my 'eat healthy'...unlike the picture ... from the Bolivian place I can't wait to go back to

I got a room at the top of moon tonight.

2008-04-04T23:38:00.000-07:00

2 races in 2 weekends. How do people do it?
I'm taking on the Annapolis Triathlon September 7th in Annapolis (duh) and then a new race again, the Nation's Triathlon on September 14th in downtown DC.

My question is: Do people train in the week between? Do they ride the high of their other race and just physical recover and mentally focus on the next one?

Well, I'm going to have to work for burnout as there isn't enough time to rest more than once a week til May 17 (18th is race day)

Off to burn stuff Bonfire style

Keep your pants on

2008-04-04T01:25:00.000-07:00

I'll get around to an actual title picture soon. and maybe even an actual post of substance...but for now, bedtime.

Anything people wanna talk about? Only one topic I really don't feel like discussing.

Was out for a day, now i'm back

2008-04-03T10:23:00.001-07:00

I just woke from the dead and a good thing too as my legs are still a little sore.

On Tuesday, I had another 'brick' work out and I did great! 600 meter swim followed by a 3-mile run.

I guess it wasn't exactly bunched back-to-back as I swam in the pool then drove to Crystal City and ran past the airport on the Mt. Vernon Trail but still, I'm psyched. My body held up and I got video of a few planes flying overhead. Now, can I get them off my phone is the question.
Don't know but I would suggest anyone go out to National Airport on a sunny day and watch the planes come in. There is a certain parking lot to stand in that just kicks ass. I forget the name of it but wow....such fun! And what a great weather day!

Ok. Gotta workout this afternoon as I took yesterday off, other than going on a walk with my PT clients in the afternoon. Time to go apply for jobs too but good news everybody...I work at 10am tomorrow. woo! Late night blogging!!

bhahahaha (DMB style)

2008-04-02T00:15:00.000-07:00

Got a big trunk? Cause I'm gonna put my bike in it

2008-04-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

I really need to pick up the guitar. Can't believe that Spring Break is over and boom, I didn't do shit. LOL
But that's what a 'break' is about, right? Not doing much of anything. I guess I trained and that's good. Still lovin' the new bike. Hmm...did y'all see it? Not sure I got around to posting about my first ride.
Lemme post that here:

--From almost 2 weeks ago (jezzz where does the time go)

RIDE OR DIE! - a reminder that no help awaits the triathlete

STORY ONE(1)

The weekend was so good, it took me a couple to write about it. Process the pictures. Rest. Ride my newest Tri-tool!

That's right, after riding a loaned ride ...thank you Kev... I received a gift to myself for this season: a $2300 bike new, sold to me for under 400.

Sure I actually bought it like 9 days ago, I haven't been home to enjoy it. Today ended the streak of not riding outside. In my Sunday Best shorts and mandex, I took off this afternoon for a lesiurely stroll and that's where it changed gears.

I go about 5 miles down and I see a green sign that says: Poolesville 8 miles. I determine I don't really want my first ride to measure 20 miles and can keep to the 12-14 I set out to ride.

---That's as far as I got before I got too tired that evening. I rode 22 miles. Amazing ride. Good training route. Rode Georgetown to Nationals Stadium on Friday but hopefully I will get into that when I write about the stadium.

At any rate, the 'new' song is actually an old one but I really am getting into it. Here it is:

I think I'll need Ly or some partner on this one though.

You've seen it, You've heard it

2008-03-31T23:23:00.000-07:00

and yet, it's still one of the best things I've heard live.....and I've seen Pink Floyd live!

I saw Bush get boo'd at the Opening Day at RFK too. You'd think I was a Nats fan.

GO Red Sox.

ps - stupid Bush can actually throw.

NSFW?

2008-03-31T22:31:00.001-07:00

This is a check to see if I have any male readers. Please comment if you're here?

Sexy Celebrity Asses According To Platinum-celebs.com - video powered by Metacafe

-no good title-

2008-03-30T23:08:00.000-07:00

In a poker tournament played on Thursday, I found that if I had a small pocket pair and just called after an honest hesitation over raising, I would hit a set on the flop.
More times than not, I'd be against a flush draw if I was called.
I believe I won each one but don't remember clearly.

Was a good spring break....Back to work in the mornin'

- back to work on a few different posts:
= Trip up to NY...with many fun stops
= Opening Day: Nationals
= 100 things about me

OPENING DAY....again!!

2008-03-29T22:33:00.000-07:00

My First View of the New NATIONALS' STADIUM. It's from waterside (left) of the new DOT HQ building (beautiful building btw).

I can't wait to bring you play-by-play action. I'll have to figure out how to do it via cellphone so I do that during the season.
What I really need is for XM and Sirius to get their shit together and load baseball on my Stilletto! How money would it be to listen the game via satelite while at the game? That's why I like the thought of minor league games.

See ya after the game....well, maybe another post is coming b4 it. we'll see what kinda time I have. Gotta do another 1273 calories ;)

See ya from the game. Not sure where season ticket seats are but WOO!!

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RED SOX Update: Preseason win but where is significant. Tell me why and win a prize.
In more special news, in their last pre-season warm-up/mid-beginning of season due to Japan/back in USA = Red Sox beat the Dodgers. Sorry Alyssa but there's a reason why we're the defending World Champs and have all but 2 returning starters. How do you improve diamonds and platnium? I rest my case.

Play Ball

Earth Hour - 8pm

2008-03-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

Please participate in saving the earth's resources by turning off your lights and other energy consuming products for 1 hour tonight. One freakin' hour without power. You can't do it?

Wah. I don't care. blah blah....
Dude, usually I could give a fuck myself but for some odd reason I'm behind this one.
Get behind it.....it's one hour to save your own lungs, life, blah blah..

Triathlon Info. ---- Me!

2008-03-29T00:23:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Triathlons/Events: I'm thinking of Entering.
If I enter them, they'll be on the side with more widget tickering for everyone's slow uploading pleasure

2008 Races: Entered or Contemplating

CUA Triathlon (Thinking)
April 5, 2008

Columbia Triathlon (Entered)
May 18, 2008

BaySwim 2008 (Thinking)
June 8, 2008

Pittsburgh Triathlon (Thinking)
July 20, 2008

Nation's Triathlon (Entered)
September 14, 2008

Annapolis Triathlon (Thinking/Pending)
September 8, 2008

DCTRICLUB Calender

RACE SITES:
TRYITNOW need icon: 2008 Races Information

VIRGINIA TRIATHLON

MARYLAND TRIATHLON

Other Triathlons

RACE TRAIN - Daniel Brafman

Happy Friday to ya!

2008-03-28T16:09:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Scottie my boy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKIE!!!

2008-03-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

I love you little guy. You are the best thing in my world =*!
(K, just ....you know)

Take it easy today

2008-03-27T00:20:00.000-07:00

Song of the day:
On bended knee is no way to be free
Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently
That all my destinations will accept the one that's me
So I can breathe

Circles they grow and they swallow people whole
Half their lives they say goodnight to wives they'll never know
Got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul
And so it goes

Don't come closer or I'll have to go
Owning me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you

Everyone I come across in cages they bought
They think of me and my wandering but I'm never what they thought
Got my indignation but I'm pure in all my thoughts
I'm alive

Wind i my hair I feel part of everywhere
Underneath my being is a road that disappeared
Late at night I hear the trees they're singing with the dead
Overhead

Leave it to me as I find a way to be
Consider me a satellite forever orbiting
I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me
Guaranteed
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3 Hours

2008-03-25T23:57:00.000-07:00

Back to Baseball Breakfast

1-0 in the Japan series, the Sox took down the A's in this first struggle of the season. With 5 lead changes, great game. Hope everybody set their Tivos.

Still working on a few other posts but my legs both ache and are numb. It's a strange sensation but i know they're feeling the 22 miles from today.

Wait for the newer post. 6am. Game Time. PLAY BALL!

ESPN 2

Baseball for Breakfast!!

2008-03-24T22:56:00.000-07:00

When the Red Sox take on Oakland in Japan, Dice-K gets his chance to show how he's going to shoulder the team by being the #1 pitcher to start the 2008 season and how Sox will get it done for at least 20 more days as Beckett will be on the 15-DL =(

In other and more of the 'who cares' news, the New York Yankees who I can't believe we are now required to say their name as of there is another Yankees team people would be yapping about in their best Brooklyn/Queens impersonation.

The Washington Nationals will weave their way through the rubble surrounding their new stadium and will try to take on the other league.

Good luck to us and let's....

PLAY BALL!

Sirius Business

2008-03-24T13:13:00.000-07:00

THE DEAL IS DONE!
--INVEST TODAY---

*In case you're wondering, this marks the end to XM. Not bad for $5 billion and to own the future!

Some weekend, some fun!!

2008-03-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY:

Frederick, Md - lunch

Thurmont - people live there (close to howard county? or if work in Frederick...eh)

Harrisburg, Pa. - no stopping but saw: Jameson's Bar/Car crunched

Harrisburg, Pa. - Car Pile

Casino -

Cabela's - bought 2 new sacks

Easton, Pa. - Crayon

Egg truck caught up to us' an hour and a half behind

Jersey Gardens Mall - Banana Republic

SATURDAY:

Breakfast at Del Grecos - K has first bite of Turkey Bacon, ever!

Talked to David about Triathlon (add Nations Triathlon picture)

Ran on Boardwalk, Brighton Beach toward Coney (didn't make it)

WVU beats Duke! (Insert Video - K camera/youtube)

SUNDAY - up to now

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-I'm tired, I'm not. I'm insane, I'm hungry. The only thing I don't feel is movement in my bowels. 2 days now. Happy to tell the world!

Snack Cakes and Boobies

2008-03-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

I don't think this represents truth but this wanna-be-West-Virginian caught my attention with the title so maybe there is something to this snack cakes and boobies

Busy - Training Day - St. Patty style

2008-03-17T23:13:00.000-07:00

Indoor Brick Workout

Exciting stuff, I know. Hopefully I'll have more time tomorrow but obviously been busy.
Time for advil and bed.

Bike: 15.22 miles, lvl 5-7, time: 42.22
Run: 1.01 mile, incline 2.5 time: 15.01

Swim Tuesday? More tomorrow

Scene in a Crystal Ball

2008-03-13T16:19:00.000-07:00

Yea ok. It's a well-known fact that if you're famous enough, kiss enough ass the team in one and probably payway or another, you can play an inning of baseball.

Shit, Jordon did it....and don't tell me that guy was really going to be a pro ball player; please. I'm sure there are more too, but who cares. Let em. I mean, if you could, wouldn't you? Ok maybe not with the scumbags of MLB but another certain current world champion team

So Yay for the over-the-hype, done-with-his-career, monster-of-bullshitters, Billy Crystal and his spout with the New York cheating Yankees.

That's what I really wanna address here (since it hasn't been written about time and time again).

The Yankee organization has been a tradition of purchasing players to make the playoffs and win the World Series. From the Babe to the Rocket and I have no problem with that. Free agency the way it is, unimaginable salaries....this is the way that our national pasttime has gone: Those with the most money, Win.

Shocking given that's the way America has decided to go: Off the deep-end into Capitalism.

The US Dollar is so low that you'd think the tresurary department will print the Doritos' slogan on the new 5 dollar bill (printed and released today, in your stores pronto!)

That's a whole other post, GO SOX!!!

READ THIS: Here's to all teachers

Washington Nats from the Washington Post/DCist

2008-03-13T00:28:00.000-07:00

Nats Pick Stadium Music (Updated)

Yes please. (Photo by Sam Kittner)

Mea major culpa, full list of song choices below, Chuck Brown is indeed included, apologies to the Nats.

This asking-the-fans-to-pick-the-music trend has been percolating for a few years--remember last spring, when fans were allowed to pick David Wright's at-bat music--but the Nationals have now entered the American Idol era with a wide-ranging musical plea to their fans. From this morning's release:

Through an online voting system, fans may select the song the team plays after a Nationals Home Run, during the Seventh Inning Stretch (immediately following baseball's traditional "Take Me Out To The Ballgame") and after a Nationals victory....

Fans may choose from a selection of songs, including "Because We Can" by Fat Boy Slim or "Song 2 (Woo Hoo)" by Blur for the Home Run song, and "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations or "Shout" from Otis Day and the Knights for the Seventh Inning Stretch. Choices for the Nationals Victory Song include "Beautiful Day" by U2 and "How Do You Like Me Now" by Toby Keith.

UPDATE: The full list of choices:

Home Runs: Because We Can (Fatboy Slim), Bustin Loose (Chuck Brown), Kernkraft 400 (Zombie Nation), Off We Go--Air Force Theme (Robert Crawford), Song 2-Woo Hoo (Blur).

7th Inning Stretch: Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations), Rock Me Gently (Andy Kim), September (Earth Wind & Fire), Shout (Otis Day and the Knights), The Gambler (Kenny Rogers), Twist And Shout (the Beatles), YMCA (Village People), You Gotta Have Heart (Damn Yankees The Musical).

Post-game Victories: Beautiful Day (U2), Celebration (Kool and the Gang), Dancing In The Streets (Martha Reeves and the Vandelas), How Do You Like Me Now (Toby Keith), Rock and Roll Part 2 (Gary Glitter).

I guess I'll endorse Blur, Buttercup and none of the above in the three categories. Seriously, couldn't we work one Chuck Brown tune in here? Bad Brains? Minor Threat? Even the lamentable Good Charlotte chaps at least have the benefit of being local.

If "Shout" becomes the 7th Inning tradition....well, I just feel like with a new stadium, a new team, a new quadrant, a new outfield, a new scoreboard and a new concessionaire, it might befit the team not to choose a 7th Inning anthem that is regularly played in every sports venue in the country.

I call that the audacity of hope, and I believe that yes, we can seize our future. But that's the beauty of democracy, I guess. Voting begins tomorrow at 9 am; no word if write-ins are accepted, but I'd be curious to hear your musical additional ideas.

News of the Stupid: Congressional Edition

2008-03-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

and our Winner of today is: Jack K.....Come on Down!!

Today's ADD edition, part 1

2008-03-11T11:47:00.000-07:00

Insert werido here:

This week

2008-03-10T11:47:00.000-07:00

Plans for the week: Make it to DCist Show
Monday -
--My Train: Run (inside) / light weights: Back

Tuesday
--My Train: Swim (inside)

Wednesday
--My Train: Bike (inside) /

Thursday

Friday
--My Train: Off

Saturday
--My Train: Run

- Andy's Party?

Silly Rabbit

2008-03-09T19:05:00.001-07:00

Trix are for kids. But as of late, sugar is out. 1/3rd in some cereals. But even 1/3 less sugar is too much.

For example while the Froot Loops are a wonderful way to wake you up (without Folgers), they scream SUGAR to the extent that your mouth needs to reject 35% of to not wanna hurl.

-Insert Crispix-

This is the perfect cereal.
The better-than-Cherrios cereal.
The right cereal to do the job:
It calms it the fuck down.
I don't know if it's the entire 35% as that will be determined on the Crispix-to-Loop ratio.

Ever do this problem in your statistics class kids? Yea me neither. oh well. Calm down.

Just like the cereal every person needs to 'calm it the fuck down'. That the technical term we use around the homestead.

People just get way too excited over the smallest shit. I guess who am I to say what's important in someone else's world and that they shouldn't get so excited over something happening...or not happening. Whatever happens, happens and try not to look behind the curtain.

This guy needs to calm the F down!

Let's just pretend it's not Monday

Am I learning yet? -self-poker-tip

2008-03-09T03:17:00.000-07:00

Agression works.

Strong bet the turn knowing you'll receive at least one caller,
the river should be played with the utmost of confidence.

This works if you don't see the same thing on their face. That's when the hand begins.

Last week left me up $40 after winning $80 Wednesday but losing $40 on Friday.

At any rate, I learned a bit what Charlie does and am a better player than Jared. Sang will get bored late which is good.
Against Frank, you can play the man but mostly, I need to play my cards.
Watch my play and what I give away and the purpose of acting a certain way. Focus along with discipline.

J-Cash does T-Petty

2008-03-08T20:37:00.000-08:00

I won't back down, sung by a guy who was no taller than ___cash_____ and would win a fight with you. It's all about who wants it more. Do you?

Ya Hoo!! I'm a bot

2008-03-07T10:36:00.000-08:00

If I hear Yamo Be There one more time, I'm gonna Yamo burn this place to the ground - 40 year old Virgin.

And if fucking Yahoo asked me to verify an email I'm sending myself so I am sure that I'm not a bot,
it's curtains to the whole internet.

I mean holy shit and jesus christ,
stop fuckin' asking me,
you pesky middle school-aged program!

What the hell, you don't get enough attention from Microsoft?

There is no reason why it should take me 3 tries to see through your fucking number scribble. By the time I send it, I could give a fuck and makes me second guess (and third guess) if the email is even worth it!

"Wah. I didn't get purchased so now I'm gonna be all cranky to those that haven't completely switched over to Gmail yet"
Yea, that'll make us stay. That'll help you sell the company. "Hey, we're so secure that you can't even send email!"

I don't have enough bullshit going on that I need my email giving me crap?

Skins and Bones, Obsession Part 2 - Video

2008-03-05T22:02:00.001-08:00

....and they say that Idiots live!

2008-03-05T00:19:00.000-08:00

Where's George?

2008-03-02T13:20:00.000-08:00

After once again not being successful with the Tivo,
I decided to enjoy entering more bills into Where's George. and that ..what is that, you say?

Go find out!

Then again, I took yesterday off from training. I didn't exactly want to but we had company in town. I guess with 76 days left, I can't really afford to miss many more days; if any. I'm sure to take some days to rest as it's good for any person under training but I think that doing something 6 days a week isn't too much to ask for.

I've been good with 5 but it doesn't feel like enough and I feel guilty if too many of them are bunched together.
.
---hours later-----
.
Good run. Chest a little tight but good stuff.

[18:49] Kbear: KRF i could do without though. makes me think of kermit.

Song: Newest Obsession

2008-03-01T19:12:00.000-08:00

Lately I've been measuring
Seems my time is growing thin
Wind me up and watch me spin
Watch me spin
Watch me spin

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

I'm just skin and bones

All worn out and nothing fits
Brennivin and cigarettes
The more I give the less I get
But I'm all set
I'm all set

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones

Deep within this frame of mind
Heart of hearts oh valentine
Tell my mom I'm doing fine
Doing fine
Doing fine

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

Skin and bones
Skin and bones
Skin and bones don't you know?

I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones
I'm just skin and bones

I about pissed myself 1:33 in, then again at 1:44

2008-02-28T08:49:00.000-08:00

The rest is just a bunch idiots....thanks from 'a friend' who posted it on their site but would like to remain nameless:

poor you

2008-02-26T23:06:00.001-08:00

I already missed a day. Oh well.
So I've been busy getting my ass kicked in at work for the past week and that's all that there is to report on the social side of things.
I continue to train for my sport, which has now been accepted into the Olympics!!! but as of this past weekend, I'm without a bike....and continue to remain poor.

Being poor is helpful though. It allows me to feel worse about myself and to be able to take unimaginable amounts of crap about getting married or going to a concert....not feeling able to play poker the way I'd like (aggressive) and therefore, prolly helping in my long-losing streak.

wah wah wah...tomorrow will be better!

Rings true enough for most

2008-02-25T10:40:00.001-08:00

It's gotta start sometime

2008-02-22T07:56:00.000-08:00

While I hate to 'launch' this site without having it NEARLY where I want it to be, I don't give a shit cause I'm just writing to myself and rather than just writing myself emails: here we go again.

After being asked to not come back to work on Wednesday........my first response
02/20/08: Smacked Back to the Boondocks

He walks in the room and has a quick seat. He looks at the mother and can see he's in for a treat.
For it was her and the principal, he was here to meet, what he didn't know was that he was already beat.

He said some nice words and tried to play the game but what he thought was articulate, they found to be lame. He pled his case and only the truth came but in the end it didn't matter as he was to blame.

Not enough empathy or enough kiss ass, he gave all he could to this rich, bitch upper class. She had her mind set on not giving him a pass and wanted him out to pasture in the wintery grass.

And so it went the next day at the school, meeting again with the principal who had lost all his cool. The words were empty and being played for a fool, the young man just sat there with boredom, trying not to drool.

When it was over, it was the student that won. and not by a little,
the votes on their side weighed a ton.
School is place to be under the gun,
time's a wasting,
no time for fun.

No Time for Gum!

Most Amazing Idiot

2008-02-20T13:51:00.000-08:00

Into the Wild

2008-02-18T11:46:00.000-08:00

I wouldn't do it just as he did but I do get itchy feet

2008-02-05T14:45:00.000-08:00

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