Too many shadows in my room
Too many hours in this midnight
Too many corners in my mind
So much to do to set my heart right
Oh, it's taking so long
I could be wrong
I could be ready
Oh, but if I take my heart's advice
I should assume
It's still unsteady
I'm never really ready
I'm in repair
I'm not together, but I'm getting there
-John Mayer, In Repair
The new shift is SO much better. My body is hating me right now, and I do not blame it. I am constantly in flux between tired and exhausted. I eat breakfast and lunch at somewhat normal times, but I do not get hungry again until after midnight. Like right now, minutes before bed. I almost feel like I should eat, because I certainly have not had enough food today. I will not eat, because this is just ridiculous.
But back to what I started with. The shift is fantastic. I could not get off nights fast enough. The temporary partner is great. The shift gets a bit long at the end, but it is totally worth it. My life has improved tremendously in the last few days, and I thank you all immensely for your support in whatever form you gave it.
I teach for the first time next week. I am just the assistant, and it should be a good time. I am honestly looking forward to it. The experience should be good, and it will be nice to get my feet wet, but I have to be honest. It is mostly about the money. I need it. This is a good way to get it.
That last horizontal rule was without a point. This post is done.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Ugh.
THE most frustrating softball game in the history of Art. That is saying a lot. Yes, even worse than last week.
Well, at least this week I got to tag a guy out at home. That was kind of nice. But we lost, and I was terrible.
There is a chance that we will still make the playoffs, as we are apparently tied for fourth in the league with one of the teams that we beat. There is no parity in our softball league. Haha. Not even close.
I have not been to the gym in a while, and I have kind of eaten like crap a bit lately. But I am still very conscientious of things, and I am not letting this end here. I recognize that I sometimes use food to get myself through rough times, and I simply have to learn to stop.
Tim Lincecum struck out 15 today. Amazing. I wish I was there.
Is it just me, or does this blog really suck lately?
I am starting a new blog just for my photography. I have not finished coding it yet. Actually, I have not really started yet.
Well, at least this week I got to tag a guy out at home. That was kind of nice. But we lost, and I was terrible.
There is a chance that we will still make the playoffs, as we are apparently tied for fourth in the league with one of the teams that we beat. There is no parity in our softball league. Haha. Not even close.
I have not been to the gym in a while, and I have kind of eaten like crap a bit lately. But I am still very conscientious of things, and I am not letting this end here. I recognize that I sometimes use food to get myself through rough times, and I simply have to learn to stop.
Tim Lincecum struck out 15 today. Amazing. I wish I was there.
Is it just me, or does this blog really suck lately?
I am starting a new blog just for my photography. I have not finished coding it yet. Actually, I have not really started yet.
I still don't know.
Tonight is softball. I do not really have much else to say. I am super hungry, as I have been all day, even immediately after eating.
Anyhow, softball is tonight. That should be good.
Anyhow, softball is tonight. That should be good.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Finally home...
I am home after a long shift... But only for an hour. I get a shower, then I am back off to work for another 12 hours. Long day.
I am starting back on days today. For now, 0900-2100. Man, I want to go to sleep right now.
I am starting back on days today. For now, 0900-2100. Man, I want to go to sleep right now.
Friday, July 24, 2009
How to feel better
This one actually is a how-to, you could say.
I ended my last post by mentioning that I might go visit Lake Tahoe after some sleep. Well, sleep simply did not work for me, and I left for Tahoe shortly after making that post. I needed to. There is no other way to describe it.
I know that most of my readership has never been fortunate enough to see this lake in person. I wish you could. I really do. Every one of you. Of course, it is something different for me. For the first 22 years of my life, minus the year in college, I lived on the North Shore.
I decided to drive up Highway 50, because I had never been up that way. It was a nice drive, winding into the mountains with minimal traffic to impede me. I had planned to grab some breakfast on the South Shore, but I interpreted a sign wrong, and started for the West Shore. That is alright. South Shore is kind of lame. Casinos and people.
If you go the route I chose, you see a corner of the lake, which takes your breath away all on its own, then you come to Emerald Bay, which is probably the most photographed part of Tahoe. Here's why.
After exploring this area a bit more, and getting my money's worth out of the $5 parking fee, I continued on through the West shore. Everything looked pretty much exactly as I remembered it, including the Fire Sign Cafe, where I stopped for breakfast. I had last eaten there 12 years prior. Their crepes are delicious.
I continued on to the Y in Tahoe City, and the hardware store where I worked for several years. I stopped in partly to buy a towel, and partly to see if I knew anybody working there. I did not leave on good terms, but Brian, a manager who I was definitely on good terms with was there, and we had a nice little chat. Another manager who I was on good terms with was there, but he was busy. It was kind of neat to see the place, which has only changed slightly. After this, I drove up to my old Junior High/High School, which looked completely different, and only served to confuse me.
I continued on to Tahoe Vista, where I drove down the street I once lived on, and took a look at the house that I lived in for 12 years. Strangely, it was not as emotional as I thought it would be.
It was, however, very emotional when I got here:
This is the beach that I spent my summers at during those 12 years. It is just down the street from the house I previously mentioned. It is where I would go when I needed to think, needed to get away, or just wanted to swim.
So, of course, I threw on some shorts and took a swim. I went out past where I could touch bottom, and just swam for a while. I eventually realized that I was tiring, and should get back in to where I could touch without problems. It was a wonderful time for me, and a very contemplative and spiritual time.
From here I continued on to Kings Beach, where I checked out two houses I used to live in, as well as my elementary school. More memories, but again, not so many emotions.
I decided to have lunch at the Char-Pit, which is a little burger joint that has been there since well before I was born. It tasted exactly how I remembered, and the inside was almost as exactly as it had been the last time I saw it, which was even before high school. They even had the same table-top Mrs. Pac-Man arcade game, albeit now barely functioning.
By this point I had made some plans, and decided that I only really needed to stop one more place before venturing away from Tahoe, so I followed the road around to the Nevada side of the lake, and started up Mt. Rose, which has the highest year-round pass in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. From there, you find this amazing view of the lake:
On the other side of Mt. Rose is the Washoe Valley, and the city of Reno, NV. My very good friend Tim lives here, and being with a friend seemed like the most amazing way to finish my day.
After a bit of Taco Bell, we headed off to Aces Stadium to see the Reno Aces play the Portland Beavers. The Aces are brand new to Reno. They are the AAA Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They play in a gorgeous brand new stadium, and they put on a good show. The Beavers are affiliated with the San Diego Padres.
Unfortunately, I completely forgot my camera like a bonehead. I have been to this stadium twice. The first time, I did not have the battery for my camera. So, I am 0-2 at Aces Stadium in the pictures department. Sad.
As I had predicted, it was a great way to end an amazing day. It was a total day of refreshing and renewal for me. In the end, I was awake for more than 35 hours without sleep, and it was worth every minute.
There will be many more pictures going up on Flickr. You are getting the super special middle of the night sneak preview. I hope you enjoyed it.
I ended my last post by mentioning that I might go visit Lake Tahoe after some sleep. Well, sleep simply did not work for me, and I left for Tahoe shortly after making that post. I needed to. There is no other way to describe it.
I know that most of my readership has never been fortunate enough to see this lake in person. I wish you could. I really do. Every one of you. Of course, it is something different for me. For the first 22 years of my life, minus the year in college, I lived on the North Shore.
I decided to drive up Highway 50, because I had never been up that way. It was a nice drive, winding into the mountains with minimal traffic to impede me. I had planned to grab some breakfast on the South Shore, but I interpreted a sign wrong, and started for the West Shore. That is alright. South Shore is kind of lame. Casinos and people.
If you go the route I chose, you see a corner of the lake, which takes your breath away all on its own, then you come to Emerald Bay, which is probably the most photographed part of Tahoe. Here's why.
After exploring this area a bit more, and getting my money's worth out of the $5 parking fee, I continued on through the West shore. Everything looked pretty much exactly as I remembered it, including the Fire Sign Cafe, where I stopped for breakfast. I had last eaten there 12 years prior. Their crepes are delicious.
I continued on to the Y in Tahoe City, and the hardware store where I worked for several years. I stopped in partly to buy a towel, and partly to see if I knew anybody working there. I did not leave on good terms, but Brian, a manager who I was definitely on good terms with was there, and we had a nice little chat. Another manager who I was on good terms with was there, but he was busy. It was kind of neat to see the place, which has only changed slightly. After this, I drove up to my old Junior High/High School, which looked completely different, and only served to confuse me.
I continued on to Tahoe Vista, where I drove down the street I once lived on, and took a look at the house that I lived in for 12 years. Strangely, it was not as emotional as I thought it would be.
It was, however, very emotional when I got here:
This is the beach that I spent my summers at during those 12 years. It is just down the street from the house I previously mentioned. It is where I would go when I needed to think, needed to get away, or just wanted to swim.
So, of course, I threw on some shorts and took a swim. I went out past where I could touch bottom, and just swam for a while. I eventually realized that I was tiring, and should get back in to where I could touch without problems. It was a wonderful time for me, and a very contemplative and spiritual time.
From here I continued on to Kings Beach, where I checked out two houses I used to live in, as well as my elementary school. More memories, but again, not so many emotions.
I decided to have lunch at the Char-Pit, which is a little burger joint that has been there since well before I was born. It tasted exactly how I remembered, and the inside was almost as exactly as it had been the last time I saw it, which was even before high school. They even had the same table-top Mrs. Pac-Man arcade game, albeit now barely functioning.
By this point I had made some plans, and decided that I only really needed to stop one more place before venturing away from Tahoe, so I followed the road around to the Nevada side of the lake, and started up Mt. Rose, which has the highest year-round pass in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. From there, you find this amazing view of the lake:
On the other side of Mt. Rose is the Washoe Valley, and the city of Reno, NV. My very good friend Tim lives here, and being with a friend seemed like the most amazing way to finish my day.
After a bit of Taco Bell, we headed off to Aces Stadium to see the Reno Aces play the Portland Beavers. The Aces are brand new to Reno. They are the AAA Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They play in a gorgeous brand new stadium, and they put on a good show. The Beavers are affiliated with the San Diego Padres.
Unfortunately, I completely forgot my camera like a bonehead. I have been to this stadium twice. The first time, I did not have the battery for my camera. So, I am 0-2 at Aces Stadium in the pictures department. Sad.
As I had predicted, it was a great way to end an amazing day. It was a total day of refreshing and renewal for me. In the end, I was awake for more than 35 hours without sleep, and it was worth every minute.
There will be many more pictures going up on Flickr. You are getting the super special middle of the night sneak preview. I hope you enjoyed it.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Double post
I do not like double posting like this, simply because it generally means that people will not read the post below.
I made a couple of little tweaks to the blog. I am figuring out more and more CSS, and more and more of the way I like things. There is just one more big thing to change for now, and I am going to be very happy with the way this thing looks.
I went to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince last night with a couple of friends. I am not going to drop any spoilers or anything like that, so no need to avert your eyes. We all know that the movie can not remain 100% loyal to the book, but I do have to say that I am a bit disappointed with the changes that did come about. The movie was the best in the series so far, that I will say. I will also say that I eagerly anticipate the next installment.
So, people are noticing that I am in a funk. At least, my roommate is.
I said I was not going to really provide details, but I just might be in enough of a mood right now that I could be willing to divulge a little something. The more realistic truth is that I am doing much better than I was before, but I am still in all kinds of funk. Writing makes me feel better, and sometimes, I just want for my story to be out there. This post might come down tomorrow, or it might last forever. I don't know. I just don't.
The factor that I think is contributing most heavily is, of course, my brand new schedule. I used to be a night person. And even now, I am up at 5 AM typing this, tired, yet here. On my days off, I have chosen to stay up until I am completely worn out, knowing that if I try to sleep, I will be haunted by thoughts for far too long, and will eventually be up again, reading or typing or playing some game. The truth of it is, though, that I am finding adaptation to be insanely difficult in this instance. I am not sleeping well, I am far too easily annoyed, and I generally do not like going to work.
Another major contributing factor is that I see what this is doing and already has done to my social life. I simply will not be able to see people the way I have, and even my Internet communications are suffering. I work with a person who is not a bad person, but who I doubt will ever be counted among my real friends. So, the shift has become a burden.
The good news is that I managed to come away with a different and much better shift. I will be working days, though late in the day, and I will have Friday through Sunday off. This should change things considerably. Of course, I also found out that I will not be able to start this new shift for at least a month, thanks to things completely out of my control.
The final contributing factor is one that was initially not a factor at all. I wrote recently about having feelings for a woman again, which caught me quite off guard. It has recently become quite apparent to me that my feelings have betrayed me once again, and are indeed continuing to do so. I have been spending my time falling for a woman that I am increasingly sure I will never have, which is mildly depressing in itself. The true problem lies in the fact that she has become too busy for the time to even be my friend, and informed me of this at a time when I really needed some friends. She had no idea of what I was going through, and still does not fully.
So, here I am, waiting.
I have not been to Tahoe in ages. I might drive up today. Maybe just go jump in and swim for a while. See the places I grew up. Take a crap ton of pictures. I don't know.
For now, though, I think it is time to sleep.
I made a couple of little tweaks to the blog. I am figuring out more and more CSS, and more and more of the way I like things. There is just one more big thing to change for now, and I am going to be very happy with the way this thing looks.
I went to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince last night with a couple of friends. I am not going to drop any spoilers or anything like that, so no need to avert your eyes. We all know that the movie can not remain 100% loyal to the book, but I do have to say that I am a bit disappointed with the changes that did come about. The movie was the best in the series so far, that I will say. I will also say that I eagerly anticipate the next installment.
So, people are noticing that I am in a funk. At least, my roommate is.
I said I was not going to really provide details, but I just might be in enough of a mood right now that I could be willing to divulge a little something. The more realistic truth is that I am doing much better than I was before, but I am still in all kinds of funk. Writing makes me feel better, and sometimes, I just want for my story to be out there. This post might come down tomorrow, or it might last forever. I don't know. I just don't.
The factor that I think is contributing most heavily is, of course, my brand new schedule. I used to be a night person. And even now, I am up at 5 AM typing this, tired, yet here. On my days off, I have chosen to stay up until I am completely worn out, knowing that if I try to sleep, I will be haunted by thoughts for far too long, and will eventually be up again, reading or typing or playing some game. The truth of it is, though, that I am finding adaptation to be insanely difficult in this instance. I am not sleeping well, I am far too easily annoyed, and I generally do not like going to work.
Another major contributing factor is that I see what this is doing and already has done to my social life. I simply will not be able to see people the way I have, and even my Internet communications are suffering. I work with a person who is not a bad person, but who I doubt will ever be counted among my real friends. So, the shift has become a burden.
The good news is that I managed to come away with a different and much better shift. I will be working days, though late in the day, and I will have Friday through Sunday off. This should change things considerably. Of course, I also found out that I will not be able to start this new shift for at least a month, thanks to things completely out of my control.
The final contributing factor is one that was initially not a factor at all. I wrote recently about having feelings for a woman again, which caught me quite off guard. It has recently become quite apparent to me that my feelings have betrayed me once again, and are indeed continuing to do so. I have been spending my time falling for a woman that I am increasingly sure I will never have, which is mildly depressing in itself. The true problem lies in the fact that she has become too busy for the time to even be my friend, and informed me of this at a time when I really needed some friends. She had no idea of what I was going through, and still does not fully.
So, here I am, waiting.
I have not been to Tahoe in ages. I might drive up today. Maybe just go jump in and swim for a while. See the places I grew up. Take a crap ton of pictures. I don't know.
For now, though, I think it is time to sleep.
Ask Art Anything: The Answers, Vol. 1
Note that I am still very much open for questions here. I just need something to keep myself occupied right now, so I thought I would answer some questions.
On to the answers! We start with a question from my good friend Kepa, who has the best weight loss blog ever.
Question: Do you still sing/play guitar? I think I've only heard you sing once, and that was waaaaay back, and I'm not sure if you were playing guitar as well. Does music still play as big a role in your life as it used to?
Answer: Now this is what I'm talking about. For those of you who do not know, I am a musician, as I have been for most of my life. My primary two instruments are trumpet and guitar.
To answer the actual question, yes, music is a massive part of who I am. I sing all day long. I don't care who hears me most of the time. I do still play guitar when I can, which is not enough. Also... I am just not that good at it. I wish I was much better.
I think I'll include a bit of singing and playing in my video post.
Next, a question from the lovely F. McButter Pants. She's an extremely positive and encouraging person.
Question: What kind of happy dance do you do individually and as a team when you beat the CRAP out of your opponent?
Answer: Individually, I tend to stick with basics for the most part... a quiet fist pump, something like that. We try not to show people up unless it is a really huge moment. As a group, we celebrate by being generally happy.
In a big moment... Well, in my biggest sports moment celebration, I threw my ball glove high in the air while running, yelled at the top of my lungs, and just generally kind of freaked out. But I was 13.
One more from the amazing artist formerly known as FLG.
Question: Favourite meat?
Answer: I do love beef. My favorite thing is probably a really good hamburger. Chicken has to be a close second, just because there are so many amazing things you can do with it.
Part two will come later. Tonight was a good night for writing. I need to actually do some more of it.
On to the answers! We start with a question from my good friend Kepa, who has the best weight loss blog ever.
Question: Do you still sing/play guitar? I think I've only heard you sing once, and that was waaaaay back, and I'm not sure if you were playing guitar as well. Does music still play as big a role in your life as it used to?
Answer: Now this is what I'm talking about. For those of you who do not know, I am a musician, as I have been for most of my life. My primary two instruments are trumpet and guitar.
To answer the actual question, yes, music is a massive part of who I am. I sing all day long. I don't care who hears me most of the time. I do still play guitar when I can, which is not enough. Also... I am just not that good at it. I wish I was much better.
I think I'll include a bit of singing and playing in my video post.
Next, a question from the lovely F. McButter Pants. She's an extremely positive and encouraging person.
Question: What kind of happy dance do you do individually and as a team when you beat the CRAP out of your opponent?
Answer: Individually, I tend to stick with basics for the most part... a quiet fist pump, something like that. We try not to show people up unless it is a really huge moment. As a group, we celebrate by being generally happy.
In a big moment... Well, in my biggest sports moment celebration, I threw my ball glove high in the air while running, yelled at the top of my lungs, and just generally kind of freaked out. But I was 13.
One more from the amazing artist formerly known as FLG.
Question: Favourite meat?
Answer: I do love beef. My favorite thing is probably a really good hamburger. Chicken has to be a close second, just because there are so many amazing things you can do with it.
Part two will come later. Tonight was a good night for writing. I need to actually do some more of it.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Design Update
With massive thanks to my amazing friend Sarah, I present my newest blog design. There are still some small changes to come, but I really felt that this blog needed an infusion of color. And there it is!
I hope you enjoy it, but I welcome your comments either way.
Depending on how tonight goes, I will be giving some answers tomorrow. And just to throw it out there, I am doing better. Thank you for being awesome.
I hope you enjoy it, but I welcome your comments either way.
Depending on how tonight goes, I will be giving some answers tomorrow. And just to throw it out there, I am doing better. Thank you for being awesome.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Quickie
Just a quick little update.
First of all, the images have come in from the friend who is helping me, and things are coming together quite nicely. I am rather excited for the new layout, and I personally think it is looking pretty good.
As for me... I am having a really bad week. Everybody knows me as a very positive person who loves life, but I do suffer from occasional depression, and I am knee-deep in it right now. I have the weight of too many things on my shoulders right now, and it is not only affecting my blog pretty heavily, but it is affecting everything in my life.
Today was thankfully better than yesterday, but not by a whole lot. I am not going to really get into any details publicly, but if you really want details, I may be willing to share some of them privately, depending on who is asking.
I am honestly not looking for your sympathy or pity. It is just something in my life right now that I have to work through and beat, and this blog is about my life, so I felt that I should share it with all of you.
First of all, the images have come in from the friend who is helping me, and things are coming together quite nicely. I am rather excited for the new layout, and I personally think it is looking pretty good.
As for me... I am having a really bad week. Everybody knows me as a very positive person who loves life, but I do suffer from occasional depression, and I am knee-deep in it right now. I have the weight of too many things on my shoulders right now, and it is not only affecting my blog pretty heavily, but it is affecting everything in my life.
Today was thankfully better than yesterday, but not by a whole lot. I am not going to really get into any details publicly, but if you really want details, I may be willing to share some of them privately, depending on who is asking.
I am honestly not looking for your sympathy or pity. It is just something in my life right now that I have to work through and beat, and this blog is about my life, so I felt that I should share it with all of you.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
AAA
Yeah, we won the softball game. It was ugly, actually. We won 25-3, and we stopped trying around the 3rd inning. I played catcher, and that was fine. I have been batting 3rd, which is a spot for a really good batter, which has made the other team play me way back at the fence. Haha. It is brilliant.
I can not think of a damn thing to blog about. So... somewhat reluctantly, I follow the lead of greats who have gone before me. I am introducing AAA!
What is AAA, you ask? The Automobile Association of America? Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms? Well, yes, but not THIS AAA. I proudly present Ask Art Anything!
That's right, you need to decide my topics for the next blog or two, because if you don't, they will never happen. I want to make this blog interesting for you, the readers, so I really want to know what you want to know about me. Confused? I can try harder...
Anyhow, if you feel so inclined, leave your question in my comments section, and I will answer them very soon.
Also coming soon is my very first Video Blog, because I discovered that my camera phone actually takes some pretty darn decent video! I just don't know what I will do the video about...
I can not think of a damn thing to blog about. So... somewhat reluctantly, I follow the lead of greats who have gone before me. I am introducing AAA!
What is AAA, you ask? The Automobile Association of America? Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms? Well, yes, but not THIS AAA. I proudly present Ask Art Anything!
That's right, you need to decide my topics for the next blog or two, because if you don't, they will never happen. I want to make this blog interesting for you, the readers, so I really want to know what you want to know about me. Confused? I can try harder...
Anyhow, if you feel so inclined, leave your question in my comments section, and I will answer them very soon.
Also coming soon is my very first Video Blog, because I discovered that my camera phone actually takes some pretty darn decent video! I just don't know what I will do the video about...
Monday, July 13, 2009
I'm on a night train...
I worked the first day of my new shift last night. I have worked individual night shifts in the past, but not as a regular thing. It was a good shift, but it is going to be really hard to get used to.
I may not be with this shift for very long. A day shift has opened up, and I am definitely bidding for it. It is Monday-Thursday 10A-10P. I do not love the hours, but it is otherwise a pretty wonderful shift.
I had some errands to run after work this morning, which included seeing one of the most awesome people I know. After that, I headed to the gym. My right knee was not loving it, but I did about 4.5 miles in 30 minutes on the recumbent, which is my normal distance and time. I am looking forward to going farther and harder, but I am just not there yet. Right now, I am just focused on getting my heart in better shape.
Softball tonight, followed by a late shift. 10 PM. I am working with my roommate, so it should be a good, easy shift. It is also my last shift for this work week. Yes, changing shifts gave me a short week. Another 3 days off after this, and it will go on from there.
I am watching the MLB Home Run Derby... they just showed Shane Victorino, who does not in any way deserve to be an All Star. I am really kind of bitter that Pablo Sandoval will not be in the game, because he has had a good enough year to be a starter. Bleh.
Anyhow, have a great night.
I may not be with this shift for very long. A day shift has opened up, and I am definitely bidding for it. It is Monday-Thursday 10A-10P. I do not love the hours, but it is otherwise a pretty wonderful shift.
I had some errands to run after work this morning, which included seeing one of the most awesome people I know. After that, I headed to the gym. My right knee was not loving it, but I did about 4.5 miles in 30 minutes on the recumbent, which is my normal distance and time. I am looking forward to going farther and harder, but I am just not there yet. Right now, I am just focused on getting my heart in better shape.
Softball tonight, followed by a late shift. 10 PM. I am working with my roommate, so it should be a good, easy shift. It is also my last shift for this work week. Yes, changing shifts gave me a short week. Another 3 days off after this, and it will go on from there.
I am watching the MLB Home Run Derby... they just showed Shane Victorino, who does not in any way deserve to be an All Star. I am really kind of bitter that Pablo Sandoval will not be in the game, because he has had a good enough year to be a starter. Bleh.
Anyhow, have a great night.
Friday, July 10, 2009
What a night!
I spent my night watching Jonathan Sanchez throw a no-hitter. What an amazing game.
For starters, Jonathan Sanchez was demoted to the bullpen three weeks ago, and only started tonight because Randy Johnson got hurt 5 days ago. He has not had a good year, and patience for him had grown rather thin.
On this team, there are three Cy Young Award winning starters in Randy Johnson, Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum. Matt Cain is pitching so well that he could definitely be in contention to win the award this year. And Jonathan Sanchez, of all people, comes out and pitches a no-hitter.
He actually pitched a perfect game, though the stat books will not reflect this, because Juan Uribe had an error on a grounder in the 8th inning.
And finally, for those of you who do not understand what a big deal this is, he is the only pitcher to throw a no-hitter this year, and he is the first Giants pitcher to throw a no-hitter in 32 years. 32 years! As for a perfect game? There have been 17 in Major League history. In my opinion, he just threw number 18.
For starters, Jonathan Sanchez was demoted to the bullpen three weeks ago, and only started tonight because Randy Johnson got hurt 5 days ago. He has not had a good year, and patience for him had grown rather thin.
On this team, there are three Cy Young Award winning starters in Randy Johnson, Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum. Matt Cain is pitching so well that he could definitely be in contention to win the award this year. And Jonathan Sanchez, of all people, comes out and pitches a no-hitter.
He actually pitched a perfect game, though the stat books will not reflect this, because Juan Uribe had an error on a grounder in the 8th inning.
And finally, for those of you who do not understand what a big deal this is, he is the only pitcher to throw a no-hitter this year, and he is the first Giants pitcher to throw a no-hitter in 32 years. 32 years! As for a perfect game? There have been 17 in Major League history. In my opinion, he just threw number 18.
Time off spawns more time off?
It seems that it is easier to go to the gym if I have been to the gym the day before. I have not been to the gym in several days, thanks to work. And now... I really don't want to go to the gym. I will force myself, and I will enjoy it. I will love how I feel, and I will love that I have worked to improve my life. And tomorrow, it will be much easier to drag my ass to the gym.
Why is this? Why is it that after a few days off, I just don't want to go? Why is it so much easier if I went the day before?
I thought I was going to continue this, but I can not think of anything else to say. My goodness.
Why is this? Why is it that after a few days off, I just don't want to go? Why is it so much easier if I went the day before?
I thought I was going to continue this, but I can not think of anything else to say. My goodness.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday Softball!
Today was an easy day at work. A small amount of driving, no calls... Just 11 hours of total relaxation. It was kind of amazing.
Softball was tonight, and I was simultaneously excited and feeling unprepared. I had a headache before the game, but some Tylenol took care of that before game time. We played a team of young guys who had all kinds of attitude, but not a ton of talent. The game was close, but only because we gave up a lot of hits and runs that we should not have. Stupid mental mistakes. Also, we had the worst umpire I have ever had for softball, and he made some truly terrible calls. We won in the end with a two out rally. I was 2-4. I played catcher today, because of who we had show up. Also, I took a foul ball off my right shin, and that hurt sooo bad I can not even tell you. The pain went away, but at first I thought I was not going to be able to run at all.
That is about all that is going on here. Tomorrow is my last day of my current shift. Then, a class on Wednesday, and a long weekend. I hope you are all having a happy and healthy week.
And your homework... what is your favorite healthy snack? I am looking for things that are fast and easy, and the best would be things that I can bring with me to work.
Softball was tonight, and I was simultaneously excited and feeling unprepared. I had a headache before the game, but some Tylenol took care of that before game time. We played a team of young guys who had all kinds of attitude, but not a ton of talent. The game was close, but only because we gave up a lot of hits and runs that we should not have. Stupid mental mistakes. Also, we had the worst umpire I have ever had for softball, and he made some truly terrible calls. We won in the end with a two out rally. I was 2-4. I played catcher today, because of who we had show up. Also, I took a foul ball off my right shin, and that hurt sooo bad I can not even tell you. The pain went away, but at first I thought I was not going to be able to run at all.
That is about all that is going on here. Tomorrow is my last day of my current shift. Then, a class on Wednesday, and a long weekend. I hope you are all having a happy and healthy week.
And your homework... what is your favorite healthy snack? I am looking for things that are fast and easy, and the best would be things that I can bring with me to work.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The best Independence Day ever...
...was the one when the movie came out. Will Smith, my friends. Not to mention Jeff Goldblum. Oh my.
Anyhow, I do enjoy the 4th of July, a distinctly American holiday, as it is our Independence day. A celebration of telling England to kiss our collective heiney, because we refused to pay their unfair taxes anymore.
Of course, we are now overtaxed by our own governments, so what is the big difference? An accent? But I digress.
I ate a ton of food today, all unhealthy, but I feel good anyhow. I made it to the gym for a while before they closed early, and that was nice. My knees are not in the best of shape right now, and when I tried to jog to my car this evening, my shins hurt like crazy. It should make softball pretty interesting tomorrow night.
So right now, I am sitting in the dark in my bedroom, sipping a Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat beer, celebrating the fact that I am free to sit in my dark bedroom, drinking a beer while typing about it in my blog. I know that is not something distinctly American, and I hope that you are all celebrating with me.
Anyhow, I do enjoy the 4th of July, a distinctly American holiday, as it is our Independence day. A celebration of telling England to kiss our collective heiney, because we refused to pay their unfair taxes anymore.
Of course, we are now overtaxed by our own governments, so what is the big difference? An accent? But I digress.
I ate a ton of food today, all unhealthy, but I feel good anyhow. I made it to the gym for a while before they closed early, and that was nice. My knees are not in the best of shape right now, and when I tried to jog to my car this evening, my shins hurt like crazy. It should make softball pretty interesting tomorrow night.
So right now, I am sitting in the dark in my bedroom, sipping a Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat beer, celebrating the fact that I am free to sit in my dark bedroom, drinking a beer while typing about it in my blog. I know that is not something distinctly American, and I hope that you are all celebrating with me.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Blogging 101
No, this isn't a class. I just noticed that this is entry #101. That did not take long.
I was changing my clothes after work today. I was hanging my belt up on its hook in the closet, and noticed my old work belt. I decided to try it on, just to see where I am from a couple of weeks ago. When I pulled it tight, as if to buckle it, there was no hole. I am about 2" past said hole. Do I win? Yes, I do.
This really makes me feel good about the positive choices that I have been making. I have not been making enough of them lately, but come on, I've been wearing that belt for over a year, and now it would not even serve to hold my pants up if I were to try to wear it. All of this buying new belts is going to get expensive in a hurry. But hey, I can not think of anything better to spend the money on. :)
Additionally, I just want to mention that this was a pretty stellar week. Oh yes. I mean, the week is not over, but the work week is, and I am feeling really good. I will be hitting the gym tomorrow, as my legs have definitely recovered enough to allow me to again enjoy my intimate relationship with the recumbent bike. My favorite baseball team is pretty much amazing. I get a very special brownie tomorrow (Caramel. You know you're jealous), which was made by a very special person. And... Well, I am just happy. I hope you are too.
I was changing my clothes after work today. I was hanging my belt up on its hook in the closet, and noticed my old work belt. I decided to try it on, just to see where I am from a couple of weeks ago. When I pulled it tight, as if to buckle it, there was no hole. I am about 2" past said hole. Do I win? Yes, I do.
This really makes me feel good about the positive choices that I have been making. I have not been making enough of them lately, but come on, I've been wearing that belt for over a year, and now it would not even serve to hold my pants up if I were to try to wear it. All of this buying new belts is going to get expensive in a hurry. But hey, I can not think of anything better to spend the money on. :)
Additionally, I just want to mention that this was a pretty stellar week. Oh yes. I mean, the week is not over, but the work week is, and I am feeling really good. I will be hitting the gym tomorrow, as my legs have definitely recovered enough to allow me to again enjoy my intimate relationship with the recumbent bike. My favorite baseball team is pretty much amazing. I get a very special brownie tomorrow (Caramel. You know you're jealous), which was made by a very special person. And... Well, I am just happy. I hope you are too.
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