Micro Marching League - The Marching Band Game

Micro Marching League - The Marching Band Game

OMG I'm SOOO In!!

Unique Scoop: Facebook Funny Moments (62 pics)

Funny stuff!! And definitely NSFW

Unique Scoop: Facebook Funny Moments (62 pics)

I'm back!

Well after much introspection (and some retrospection) I'm back on the wagon, people!  Had a lot of changes in my life and while I feel that I'd hit rock bottom, I am seeing a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.  Here are my priorities ATM:

1.  Job (J-O-B to quote Mr. Jones)
2.  Apartment (House if I'm lucky but yeah.. apartment)
3.  LIFE

Easy huh?  Well, I'm picking up the physical side of my well-being after getting my mental game into gear.  Started walking and I'll build up to running once more.  Enough is enough (...is enough... ala Stewart) with the yo-yo of my life.  I'm going to live my life to its fullest.  No more of the burning out, dropping, depressed because I'm not doing XYZ, then burning out again (repeat if desired) I'm going to be methodical, scientific, and realistic in my approach.

Here goes everything...

Goals Part Deux

Alright so this week I'll be baselining to figure out what my goals need to be so here's the breakout:

Strength and Resistance (Goal will be x% increase in weight or reps - not sure which to focus on first)

• Barbell Press
• Military Press
• Tricep Extension
• Bicep Curls (totally love the EZ bar)
• Forearm Cirls
• Crunches (Reverse, Side, and Incline)
• Lat Pulldown
• Row (Seated and Standing)
• Squats
• Smith Press
• Quad Extensions
• Ham Curls
• Calf Raises

Flexibility (I'll need to research this one first)

• Thinking % increase in range of motion but not sure how to measure it

Cardio

• Run a 6 minute mile
• Log 30 miles a week (I'll break out my plan later)

Goals (and lack thereof)

So I have some amazing motivation to re-evaluate my life and the goals I have.  I had very broad goals, and was very lapse in my day-to-day activities.  With that in mind, and the realization that I don't have to go it alone, here's what I'm shooting for:

Okay these are very broad right now and my homework over the next few days is to focus these down into actual targets and make sure they're healthy, doable, and I'm going to kick some major ass along the way!

-Strength and resistance training
-Flexibility
-Cardio

I'm not giving up this time and it's time to drag out my "Kick Ass Mix" from iTunes and get ready to kick afore-mentioned ass!

Innovation

My grandfather was the most creative man I have ever met. I think before MacGyver and the Duct Tape/WD-40 paradigm he was building nuclear subs out of fiberglass and chicken wire. My daughter amazes me how she can create her own little worlds out of ordinary things around her. While I agree that our education system has fallen behind when compared to other developed countries (I believe #18 at last report) the other, perhaps more important, factor is imagination.




I always had a vivid imagination and was never really TAUGHT to have an imagination. Not even sure if that's anything that CAN be taught. But in my experience innovation is 40% imagination, 30% education, and 30% perspiration. You have to be able to envision the new and unknown, you have to have the tools in your belt to transfer it to the tangible, and then the drive to actually make it happen.



I still believe in the greatness of America and in the imagination we all have just waiting to be unlocked.



Who holds the key?

New Title

Going forward, I will be focusing my blog on my life as I work towards running a 10-k in one year.  Or rather, in one year I will be running a 10-k.  I assume I could run a 10-k in 365 days today however I would like to have just a wee better time than that. 

I've been in running shape twice in my life and both times never did anything with it.

Slow and steady - that needs to be my mantra.  I become so addicted to the runner's high that I end up OVER training and my butt eneds up in bed, then I lose my motivation, start pigging out, and end up worse than before.  I don't care about winning, I care about setting this goal, working towards it, and actually crossing that line...

Day one begins...

-B.

Swet Irony in Motion

Reblog: Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been informed of a new benefit that has been organized for Aidan!

(Reposting a buzz from my friend Russell)

Death and Taxes, an independent rock band based out of Arizona, is releasing their first studio album, called Inevitable. They have agreed to donate $1 from every album purchase (digital and CD) to Aidan's NTAF account. They have also informed me that they hope to work something out as well with the purchase of singles when they become available. I will pass along more information about that when it becomes available.

CDs are currently available on pre-order for $9.99. If you purchase a CD during this limited time, the band will autograph it for you. Click here to place your order now! Click here if you would like to listen to a few of their songs before you place your order.

A few other links related to the band:

• Band's Facebook page
• Band's MySpace page
• Band's Twitter page
• Jay Link (lead singer)'s Twitter page

I hope you will make a purchase and thank Jay for this wonderful and generous gesture!

~Russell

Blog from the ER

So I'm STILL at the Baptist Medical Center examination room. The knot in my jaw is worse, the pain is worse, and now my vision is getting blurry. On the POSITIVE side, the nurses are really nice (though I assume it's because they just started their shift.) *sigh* i wish Elliot and Carla were here and JD and Dr. Cox were going to cure me. Apple-tinis anyone?




-B
(Sent from my mobile)

I'm sick again...

My fever was down last night but about an hour into work this morning, it was up to 101.5 and now I'm at 102 :( I was actually starting to feel better - silly me!

So if anyone needs me, just call me on my cell.

So if you're keeping score: Fever, toothache, muscle ache, deteriorating cartilage, headaches, numb fingers, hair loss.  Oh yes, I am growing old SOOO gracefully LOL

The Huffstress Does it Again!

I am enjoying this site more and more.. Some of these are a little tough but once you see the answers, you'll say, "Oh NOW I get it..."

Enjoy:

The Worst Visual Puns Of All Time (PICTURES)

 Click link for more

Pray for Aidan

http://prayforaidan.blogspot.com/

Read about a special little guy and the mom and dad that love him very much.  It's been a rough road for this family but they are always willing to do whatever it takes.

To my best bud Russell, you guys are in all of our prayers.

Earth Hour - 3/27/2010 8:30pm Local Time

This is a great opportunity to "Think Globally - Act Locally"!  Thousands, if not millions, of eart-conscious folks wil be turning the lights off, shutting down the Xbox or Playstation (and yes you crazy Nintendorks, the Wiis).  And yeas, for all you budget-friendly folks, saving the cost of energy during that hour as well.  So get your candles ready and enjoy time with your family.  TRUE time, without the bells and whistles of high-end entertainment systems and computers.  *GASP* Yes I will be doing this as well so get out there and DO IT!

Brought to you by the World Wildlife Fund

For more information, click HERE

Best... Phone... Ever...

As much as I loved my iPhone (long story) my Touch Pro 2 is the BEST phone I've ever had!! *sigh*

Anyone know of any GTD solutions for Windows Mobile?  I'm reading the book and it seems like just what I need to get my life in order (Outlook-wise).  I have my tasks, email folders, and calendar set up but it doesn't gracefully sync like I want it to.
David Allen should sell a GTD smartphone.  THAT would truly rock!

What drives me...

I know most of us have causes that inspire us and touch us in ways that make us cry and anger over a troubling issue in the world around us. Whether it is AIDS relief in Africa, breast cancer, birth defects, or even a homeless family abandoned by society, we all have that one spark within us that ignites a flame to shed light on a special charity.

Mine is Project 9Million through the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). This program provides, sports, edcuation, and technology to those refugees hardest hit - children.

I'll be posting more about this program as well as how I came to be involved but when you have a moment, please check out their websites:

http://www.ninemillion.org/

http://www.community.ninemillion.org/

http://www.media.ninemillion.org/

http://www.ninemillionspacesdonations.org/

White Death - Part Deux

Isn't today the first day of spring??? Why is it snowing?? I guess it has a "Rite" to do so! Bwahahaha! Okay yeah the cabin fever is already starting :(

I'm falling apart!

So I had a doctor's appointment last week (I realize just how much I miss insurance - $98 out of pocket for 90 minutes of waiting and 10 minutes of actual face time with the doctor.  For about the past three months I've been sore and my joints keep locking up.  It's been worse since my brilliant idea to take the H1N1 immunization.  Doc says he's thinking lupus or some type of arthritis.  Well I guess I'll cross my fingers and see what I find out next week! Ugh my head and neck are killing me

Trying this again...

Well, my last experiment in blogging didn't quite turn out like I had hoped.  A broken heart, and too many subsequent hangovers have taught me to guard my heart and my feelings so it will probably be a bunch of fluff until I feel more comfortable sharing my thoughts.  But I will still come around, kicking and screaming because it really WAS a good release - both for stress and creativity.  To everyone who supported me through everything the past month or so, I appreciate you more than you know.  For those of you who stomped on my feelings and stabbed me in the back, I believe Dante has a special place for you and what luck - no reservations required!  Okay, yes there will be sarcasm.  Have no fear faithful readers.  


So this week is in the books - finally got over the flu-ish symptoms I had after my H1N1 vaccine and actually left work today with nothing left to finish up on Monday.  Don't get me wrong, I'm sure something will blow up or fall apart over the weekend but ignorance is bliss and so I choose to be ignorant and happy as opposed to learned and stressed!  (And yes you have to pronounce it learn-ed for the truly intellectual sound.)


-B.