First day in light, intermittent rain. Last nite the forecast called for a steady rain all day, but it wasn't raining when I left. Had another hard time waking up and didn't get out of bed until about 10 to 8 which is not good.
My left foot is still bruised but otherwise I'm getting a little better each day though my throat is a little scratchy. It's really nice to have a solid bike with solid joints.
Listening to Foo again, nice mix of a few older and newer ones. ("Ain't It The Life," "MIA," "Bridge Burning" "Back and Forth" "Matter of Time")
I am nearing the end of C&P, but the POV (though told in the 3rd person) changed in Chapter 5. I was once told in an English class that if you are going to do that you need to at least start a new chapter or hit the enter space a few times. It could be the translation but it ought not be like that.
Was able to do my shoulders, back and tris last nite and I even kind of worked up a sweat. Will stay out of the gym until Saturday as I want to take it easy this week since I pushed so hard last week.
I'm a little groggy and hungry and that's about it.
The OWS folks are not allowed back in the park yet.
Thank you for reading.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Dia dos con el Uno
Looks as though it will rain later on so I'll bring the bike in today. The lock is horizontally hanging off the seat so I hit it a little on my left with each revolution.
I slept better last nite -- a little too good, as I woke up pretty late. Still made the train but my breakfast wasn't of the most nutritional content. Reese's and banana and milk.
Read about 15 pgs of C&P. Rodion has confessed his crime but not to anyone of authority. Looking forward to the denouement.
Listening to the new JA again, and as I'm moving south I notice at least three helicopters above, all facing me, which means they are facing the Hudson. I'm turned to the right to see if (hopefully not) another crash happened, but thankfully that doesn't seem to be the case. My feeling is they are getting an aerial view of something in the street, so it must be OWS-related.
My back feels a lot better today but my left foot is still bruised, so no running, even though it's warm out now.
Upon reaching Albany, I took the OWS street up and they were all cleared out. Protesters are still around but not in the park. Shit must've hit the fan.
Thank you for reading.
I slept better last nite -- a little too good, as I woke up pretty late. Still made the train but my breakfast wasn't of the most nutritional content. Reese's and banana and milk.
Read about 15 pgs of C&P. Rodion has confessed his crime but not to anyone of authority. Looking forward to the denouement.
Listening to the new JA again, and as I'm moving south I notice at least three helicopters above, all facing me, which means they are facing the Hudson. I'm turned to the right to see if (hopefully not) another crash happened, but thankfully that doesn't seem to be the case. My feeling is they are getting an aerial view of something in the street, so it must be OWS-related.
My back feels a lot better today but my left foot is still bruised, so no running, even though it's warm out now.
Upon reaching Albany, I took the OWS street up and they were all cleared out. Protesters are still around but not in the park. Shit must've hit the fan.
Thank you for reading.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Uno day with the Uno
Having upgraded to an Uno, the ride is certainly smoother.
The Uno is lighter, and its joints are tighter (for now, we'll see how it holds up after the winter), and certain parts are not as exposed. No brake in front, which does take some acclimation, but the rear brakes work very well. The morning ride, however, won't provide a great indication of its poignancy, since I don't to stop very much. The return ride through 6th is where the real test will commence. I also had the bikeshop technician take the fenders off the old (still existing) one and throw it on. It uglies it up a bit, but this ain't no beauty contest. I want to stay as dry as possible.
Saw Foo Fighters last nite with Lex and it was wild but I'm pretty tired. They are one of the most fun/intense bands to watch, especially b/c of Grohl. I'm glad I love the new album as much as I do b/c it got its play time. I've got "Let It Die" stuck in my head. Glad they fit that in last nite, too. Got to see some old friends, too, which was a cool thing as they were two of the few whom I truly still care about.
This morning it's still warm enough outside so I don't need a sweatshirt or hoodie. Ran a half-marathon 3x, two of which were last week, one was the Saturday before. That in itself covered me for the lack of biking (which I didn't miss too much) and the normal amt of running I'd do. Giving myself a little bit of a break this week as my left foot feels a little bruised and my lower back on the right is also a little sore -- it was fine and the second I sat down on the train last nite going TO the show it just wasn't right. A hot shower cleared it up last week and I'm sure it will again tonite.
I'm nearing the end of part 5 of Crime and Punishment, and by day's end that part should be over and I'll be left with near 100 pgs to go. It's an engaging read. I'm sure I could've finished it while on break but I didn't want to spend too much time inside, reading, during one of the last sunny/warm parts of the year. The book is really great though, and it's covering all the factual and emotional points of view from all sorts of different crimes. I'm sure at some point next year I'll read the Idiot and the Brothers Karamazov.
I'm certainly not looking forward to the "work" part of work but it won't be so bad for the remainder of the year, between the holidays and remaining time off. There won't be another 5-day week until the last two weeks of the year, which are not tough I just need cover for someone and do some extra reading. Usually a lot of food in the office around that time, too.
I will have to figure out a better way to get the kryptonite lock on here, though, b/c having it hung from the seat is great in theory but only in the morning -- having to re-insert it for the ride back will kill time that I cannot afford to waste.
If I can sit on the train home I fear I will pass right out.
Thank you for reading.
The Uno is lighter, and its joints are tighter (for now, we'll see how it holds up after the winter), and certain parts are not as exposed. No brake in front, which does take some acclimation, but the rear brakes work very well. The morning ride, however, won't provide a great indication of its poignancy, since I don't to stop very much. The return ride through 6th is where the real test will commence. I also had the bikeshop technician take the fenders off the old (still existing) one and throw it on. It uglies it up a bit, but this ain't no beauty contest. I want to stay as dry as possible.
Saw Foo Fighters last nite with Lex and it was wild but I'm pretty tired. They are one of the most fun/intense bands to watch, especially b/c of Grohl. I'm glad I love the new album as much as I do b/c it got its play time. I've got "Let It Die" stuck in my head. Glad they fit that in last nite, too. Got to see some old friends, too, which was a cool thing as they were two of the few whom I truly still care about.
This morning it's still warm enough outside so I don't need a sweatshirt or hoodie. Ran a half-marathon 3x, two of which were last week, one was the Saturday before. That in itself covered me for the lack of biking (which I didn't miss too much) and the normal amt of running I'd do. Giving myself a little bit of a break this week as my left foot feels a little bruised and my lower back on the right is also a little sore -- it was fine and the second I sat down on the train last nite going TO the show it just wasn't right. A hot shower cleared it up last week and I'm sure it will again tonite.
I'm nearing the end of part 5 of Crime and Punishment, and by day's end that part should be over and I'll be left with near 100 pgs to go. It's an engaging read. I'm sure I could've finished it while on break but I didn't want to spend too much time inside, reading, during one of the last sunny/warm parts of the year. The book is really great though, and it's covering all the factual and emotional points of view from all sorts of different crimes. I'm sure at some point next year I'll read the Idiot and the Brothers Karamazov.
I'm certainly not looking forward to the "work" part of work but it won't be so bad for the remainder of the year, between the holidays and remaining time off. There won't be another 5-day week until the last two weeks of the year, which are not tough I just need cover for someone and do some extra reading. Usually a lot of food in the office around that time, too.
I will have to figure out a better way to get the kryptonite lock on here, though, b/c having it hung from the seat is great in theory but only in the morning -- having to re-insert it for the ride back will kill time that I cannot afford to waste.
If I can sit on the train home I fear I will pass right out.
Thank you for reading.
Friday, November 4, 2011
see something...say something RT #505
Had a solid morning. Thought it would be warm enough for longsleeves and shorts but I stopped once I crossed over the WSH and put on the sweatpants. Too windy. Yesterday I could've gotten away with it.
Listening to the last tracks on the new Megadeth. It's a good way for them to exit that label. It's heavy but he's not pulling out all the stops. The final track is essentially what "Victory" was to Youthanasia. Still good though, certainly will get its use during training and running.
Last entry for a week and hopefully the next one will feature my review of a new Dahon bike. Not that I am Mister Bicycle or anything like that but I'm excited for an upgrade.
It was an uninteresting ride except for when I made it to Albany Street. Lots of groups and folks going in to the 9/11 memorial. One group, organized in the alley connecting to Church Street, was led by a guy who clearly stood out as its leader. As I went up the hill toward the gated exit, I noticed a 9/11 memorial bag just left there. I descended and told the cop, in "see something, say something"-fashion, that a bag was left there and it's probably nothing but it's almost tasteless to have that branded bag just laying there. He told the leader of the group (of children) and collected it.
I left my wire for the lock at home so I will just take the bike right inside.
Ran a 21:03 5K yesterday and then for dinner ate two loaves of bread doused with melted butter at Outback before my seafood meal came out. I'm alright today, surprisingly and am looking forward to some time off.
Thank you for reading.
Listening to the last tracks on the new Megadeth. It's a good way for them to exit that label. It's heavy but he's not pulling out all the stops. The final track is essentially what "Victory" was to Youthanasia. Still good though, certainly will get its use during training and running.
Last entry for a week and hopefully the next one will feature my review of a new Dahon bike. Not that I am Mister Bicycle or anything like that but I'm excited for an upgrade.
It was an uninteresting ride except for when I made it to Albany Street. Lots of groups and folks going in to the 9/11 memorial. One group, organized in the alley connecting to Church Street, was led by a guy who clearly stood out as its leader. As I went up the hill toward the gated exit, I noticed a 9/11 memorial bag just left there. I descended and told the cop, in "see something, say something"-fashion, that a bag was left there and it's probably nothing but it's almost tasteless to have that branded bag just laying there. He told the leader of the group (of children) and collected it.
I left my wire for the lock at home so I will just take the bike right inside.
Ran a 21:03 5K yesterday and then for dinner ate two loaves of bread doused with melted butter at Outback before my seafood meal came out. I'm alright today, surprisingly and am looking forward to some time off.
Thank you for reading.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
the plan is set
Having checked out the bikes at a local store, I am confident I will buy my new one next week at the shop that's a short drive away.
Will buy Megadeth today as I plan to run to it during lunch. I intentionally picked today for a run as they had predicted it to be 60 degrees. I was able to leave home the hoodie and just wear the under-armour type of shirt this morning.
Am still intellectually engaged in Crime & Punishment. I don't want to give anything away, mostly b/c there are soooooo many subscribers to my blog, but Rodya is cracking up and is on the verge of confessing out of guilt and maniacism. I'm roughly 150 pgs in. They are getting to more political/economic/philosophical discussions about the motivations behind certain crimes.
Today is the memorial service for my co-worker's daughter. One of my two-person dept. has to stick around in case things come up and so we can publish the paper, and it was more important for my supervisor to go, as she has known him longer. It has been a long long time since anything like this has hit as close as it has. I cannot comprehend the loss with my heart, only my mind and am almost glad I won't be around next week as I don't want to be here on his first day. Let him settle in and maybe the extra time will insulate it all for a while.
Yesterday I co-pub'd the Bar Results and my eyes were kind of shot but I still read on the way home. No one outside of my supervisor thanked me and I of course am only doing it for her and b/c she asks me to do it. The people who take the credit for this work never acknowledge that I do it and we're going on 6 years now, so that's 12x. That's why I'm in no rush this morning, nor any other.
Thank you for reading.
Playlist:
Megadeth - "Good Mourning/Black Friday" "Bad Omen"
RHCP - "Monarchy" "Factory" "Maggie" "Happiness"
Will buy Megadeth today as I plan to run to it during lunch. I intentionally picked today for a run as they had predicted it to be 60 degrees. I was able to leave home the hoodie and just wear the under-armour type of shirt this morning.
Am still intellectually engaged in Crime & Punishment. I don't want to give anything away, mostly b/c there are soooooo many subscribers to my blog, but Rodya is cracking up and is on the verge of confessing out of guilt and maniacism. I'm roughly 150 pgs in. They are getting to more political/economic/philosophical discussions about the motivations behind certain crimes.
Today is the memorial service for my co-worker's daughter. One of my two-person dept. has to stick around in case things come up and so we can publish the paper, and it was more important for my supervisor to go, as she has known him longer. It has been a long long time since anything like this has hit as close as it has. I cannot comprehend the loss with my heart, only my mind and am almost glad I won't be around next week as I don't want to be here on his first day. Let him settle in and maybe the extra time will insulate it all for a while.
Yesterday I co-pub'd the Bar Results and my eyes were kind of shot but I still read on the way home. No one outside of my supervisor thanked me and I of course am only doing it for her and b/c she asks me to do it. The people who take the credit for this work never acknowledge that I do it and we're going on 6 years now, so that's 12x. That's why I'm in no rush this morning, nor any other.
Thank you for reading.
Playlist:
Megadeth - "Good Mourning/Black Friday" "Bad Omen"
RHCP - "Monarchy" "Factory" "Maggie" "Happiness"
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
What's that feeling in my stomach?
Today is a drop cooler than yesterday.
There's something evil lurking in my bowels, and it seems to be a combination of tightening muscle and a vicious number 2.
Am listening to the latter half of The Great Escape Artist. It is catchy and perfect music to ride and run to, but is not as good as Strays nor their greatest hits. It is cool to hear a love song that is not sappy, though. He kind of went that route with the Satellite Party.
Didn't buy the new Megadeth yet, but I will by week's end. Turns out a couple of the songs were already available in other incarnations, but I only had one of them. There was a good review online that said it is good, and leans toward the early 90s sound with a little of Endgame thrown in. Works for me.
Surprisingly I read over 20 pgs of Crime And Punishment this morning on the train. Obviously I am captivated by the story, which at this point (part II) has a "Tell-Tale Heart" feeling to it. At times the 3rd person narrator refers to itself as "we," which is either just part of the dialect or there is a group of people telling the story. Will investigate.
I worked out hard last nite. Did my abs, shoulders and ran a 21:45 5k. There was a guy doing abwork while hanging from the pull up bar that was reminiscent of "Traces" so I will have to emulate that this weekend. I'm still @ 154 and am shocked b/c I pigged out a little yesterday. Either way, I'm obviously doing things right and will stay on this path. Will probably enter the lottery for the NYC Triathlon 2012 today, too.
Thank you for reading.
There's something evil lurking in my bowels, and it seems to be a combination of tightening muscle and a vicious number 2.
Am listening to the latter half of The Great Escape Artist. It is catchy and perfect music to ride and run to, but is not as good as Strays nor their greatest hits. It is cool to hear a love song that is not sappy, though. He kind of went that route with the Satellite Party.
Didn't buy the new Megadeth yet, but I will by week's end. Turns out a couple of the songs were already available in other incarnations, but I only had one of them. There was a good review online that said it is good, and leans toward the early 90s sound with a little of Endgame thrown in. Works for me.
Surprisingly I read over 20 pgs of Crime And Punishment this morning on the train. Obviously I am captivated by the story, which at this point (part II) has a "Tell-Tale Heart" feeling to it. At times the 3rd person narrator refers to itself as "we," which is either just part of the dialect or there is a group of people telling the story. Will investigate.
I worked out hard last nite. Did my abs, shoulders and ran a 21:45 5k. There was a guy doing abwork while hanging from the pull up bar that was reminiscent of "Traces" so I will have to emulate that this weekend. I'm still @ 154 and am shocked b/c I pigged out a little yesterday. Either way, I'm obviously doing things right and will stay on this path. Will probably enter the lottery for the NYC Triathlon 2012 today, too.
Thank you for reading.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
A Warmer Tuesday
I'm slightly overbundled today but you can never be too sure. Yesterday I felt really run-down and didn't want to chance getting sick due to a lunch run. I will work out the abs, shoulders and run tonite. Have certainly pigged out (comparatively) the past 4 days. Halloween and a beautiful fandant cake have seen to the fact that I'm not as lean as I had been. There's a solid chance I will have more time off very soon so I will not sit idly by. Maybe I will also donate some blood or platelets.
The new Megadeth album comes out today. I will get it this week for sure. Listening to Jane's again. This will be the last day the new album is on the recently added playlist.
Crime and Punishment is much better than I thought it would be. It is drab, but thankfully I got my training in drab with A Man Asleep a few months ago so this is a walk in the park in comparison. Part I is coming to a close and I'm engaged. Seems like he might kill the old woman. The idea(l) of the needs of many over the needs of 1 is prevalent in his motivation if Rodya is to go through with it.
There is no question that I will have a new folding bike by next week. If the LB guy cannot give me a deal, I will just go back to Wantagh. I'll last the rest of the week with the current bike and that'll be all.
Last nite's dinner was light and delicious and today's will be no different.
Thank you for reading.
The new Megadeth album comes out today. I will get it this week for sure. Listening to Jane's again. This will be the last day the new album is on the recently added playlist.
Crime and Punishment is much better than I thought it would be. It is drab, but thankfully I got my training in drab with A Man Asleep a few months ago so this is a walk in the park in comparison. Part I is coming to a close and I'm engaged. Seems like he might kill the old woman. The idea(l) of the needs of many over the needs of 1 is prevalent in his motivation if Rodya is to go through with it.
There is no question that I will have a new folding bike by next week. If the LB guy cannot give me a deal, I will just go back to Wantagh. I'll last the rest of the week with the current bike and that'll be all.
Last nite's dinner was light and delicious and today's will be no different.
Thank you for reading.
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