rycor814 and I go to the movies at least once a week and always share a Coke Zero. I am a sipper, and he is a drinker. In another words, by the middle of the movie there's no more effin' Coke. I pick up the drink find nothing left but ice, shake it, and give him a glare for good measure. So we tried getting the biggest Coke they offer. No dice. Nothing but ( Read more... )

It's been a long time coming, but here's an update to this Green Experiments entry.
Having replaced most of the light bulbs in our apartment, during the past year or so I discovered several drawbacks. First, not long after I made the switch, CFLs got widespread media attention for their mercury content and the consequent difficulties this fact poses ( Read more... )

Elliptical machine set on gluteal course. About the same workout as the last time I did the elliptical.

Time: 45 minutes

Calories: 345

Distance: ???

Day 4

Same as Days 1 and 2

Distance: 1.72

Calories burned: 150

How I feel: good, I s'pose. I don't want to say it's getting easier, but I feel more confident about running. Hmm.

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I've decided to try to become a runner. This morning, I started on a run/walk program with the goal of being able to run for 30 minutes at a stretch in eight weeks. Since roxana is embarking on training for a 10K run, I thought I'd post my workouts for her and anyone else on a fitness program. Here goes:

Day 1:

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Last night as soon as I got home, I filled a crystal goblet with chardonnay, ran a bath, and got in for a relaxing soak. As always, Sullivan needs to monitor me to make sure I don't drown, and Samsa comes in if he hears something that might be an unauthorized activity ( Read more... )