Quick updates..
- Looks like I'll be going to MDF this year after all. I'm going to be driving down with some people from relapse.com and staying at a third's house. Should be interesting, considering I've never met any of them but still... you can trust people you meet on the internet right? Look out for me on that to catch a predator show. Also, my job is conveniently going to be closed for Memorial Day Weekend so I don't have to worry about that. They're remodeling over there.
- I've lost about 8lbs (currently fluctuating between 150-152), haven't been able to keep up with the running because despite getting a shot for it, pollen is really out of control and I still wake up with allergies. I saw something on HBO about global warming and it said that whatever weed that produces pollen is on the rise due to the high temperatures, so my future is bleak as far as that's concerned. Great. I'm hoping my allergies will subside so that I can run in the mornings again.
- I'm really loving Muay Thai, I try my best not to miss any classes, things are starting to come together. I feel overall stronger and more able to perform at the level of some of the guys that have been there longer. I've started sparring and man does that really take a lot out of you! it's not even full-contact and we're not out to hurt each other but protecting yourself and also attacking is very physically demanding. I have much greater respect now for fighters, not just for their ability but more-so for their conditioning. Sparring for just 3 minutes feels like you've run uphill for 10, it didn't make sense to me when I was told this but once you do it you understand what they mean. That's why I'm annoyed that I can't comfortably run in the mornings, I feel like a major building block is essentially thwarted. I'm trying to get more out of treadmills but they're so boring to run on, I like running outside much more.
- I'm finally caught up on The Office, thanks to Matt. I love the new episodes, I wasn't crazy about the first one of this season (Dinner party) but all the rest have been great. I loved when Michael said he's been watching The Wire but doesn't understand a word. I'm a nerd for The Wire, so that must've brought a smile to other fans out there.
Later..
- I've lost about 8lbs (currently fluctuating between 150-152), haven't been able to keep up with the running because despite getting a shot for it, pollen is really out of control and I still wake up with allergies. I saw something on HBO about global warming and it said that whatever weed that produces pollen is on the rise due to the high temperatures, so my future is bleak as far as that's concerned. Great. I'm hoping my allergies will subside so that I can run in the mornings again.
- I'm really loving Muay Thai, I try my best not to miss any classes, things are starting to come together. I feel overall stronger and more able to perform at the level of some of the guys that have been there longer. I've started sparring and man does that really take a lot out of you! it's not even full-contact and we're not out to hurt each other but protecting yourself and also attacking is very physically demanding. I have much greater respect now for fighters, not just for their ability but more-so for their conditioning. Sparring for just 3 minutes feels like you've run uphill for 10, it didn't make sense to me when I was told this but once you do it you understand what they mean. That's why I'm annoyed that I can't comfortably run in the mornings, I feel like a major building block is essentially thwarted. I'm trying to get more out of treadmills but they're so boring to run on, I like running outside much more.
- I'm finally caught up on The Office, thanks to Matt. I love the new episodes, I wasn't crazy about the first one of this season (Dinner party) but all the rest have been great. I loved when Michael said he's been watching The Wire but doesn't understand a word. I'm a nerd for The Wire, so that must've brought a smile to other fans out there.
Later..