I'm kinda bitter at the world right now ( Read more... )

It's tough to see people you love sad. I don't mean sad because of something you did, or something bad that happened, or the loss of a loved one, but just sad. Feeling down, blue, and not happy, but not really sure why. Not sure what will fix it, not sure what will make it better, just knowing that the world seems a bit off ( Read more... )

Ok... so say a doc gets paid a good part of what he is owed from one insurance company ($893 of $1318, for example). Then the doc bills the second insurance company... not for the remainder, but for the full amount! How evil is this of the doc ( Read more... )

Today's bike ride home I was flying. I hit every light just about perfectly, and was feeling great and strong and smooth. I was making great time, and it didn't even feel like I was working too hard. I even thought a bit about how lucky I am to be able to have such rides -- both the time and the ability. I cruised along, down the same roads I ( Read more... )

As I mentioned to Holly today, I'm going to have to come up with a new random reason this month, as my "I gave it up for Lent" reason would (possibly) make sense ( Read more... )

"Most of the people who are driven enough to get themselves into a predicament like running 13 or 26 miles after several hours of swimming and biking don’t really need to hone their stubborn will skills" -- Brad Kearns, Mental Toughness is for WimpsThis is the speaker I heard last night, on the misplaced value on "pushing through" a workout. It is ( Read more... )

Another weekend gone, many more stories. I don't even know where to start. I think it's gonna have to be pieces, and so I'll start with the flight there (SF) and the flight home being uneventful, and that I'm still alive. The rest needs more processing time, but I'll get there. Maybe later today or tonight, but soon. I need to write and clear out ( Read more... )

So time for a new lock. Swam this morning at 24HF, and it was a pretty good swim. Got out, showered, got out of the shower. And then hear that some one's keys, in their bag in their locker (although it was unlocked) were stollen, and their van was then stollen. I used to lock my locker there, but everyone in the locker room is friendly and nice and ( Read more... )

1. China snores.
2. Anthony rocks... because of him my shoulder barely bugged me today! Getting a bit sore again now, but tomorrow it gets other lovin'

things to remember:

• Moderation
• Clear communication
• Can't make everyone happy
• Shouldn't need to make everyone happy
• Be content, or work towards it