i used to be good…
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This week has been somewhat of a blur. I took it off from work because I was feeling stressed and a little burnt out so I needed a week to recuperate and get my bearings back. We just finished our G2G conversion and it about fried everyone associated with the project. It took just over two years and a period of time of dual platform operation but we finally flicked the switch and are utilizing the last G of the G2G conversion.
Monday
Basically the first true day off of work. I woke up at 9, had breakfast, cleaned up, and went to the gym. I went to a spinning class and then ran afterwards. Came back prepared for school and went to school from 6-9. Gave a presentation with the group. I was a bit nervous and it kinda showed. Hopefully everything works out because I do want to get an A in the class. Came home and had my Dean’s List letter in my mailbox congratulating me on my academically excellent Fall Semester.
Tuesday
Almost a repeat of the morning, except I did not take a spinning class, and I went to Easton before hand. I needed to pick up a new nike+ kit as mine finally bit(e) (spelling?) the dust. Bought some vitamins and then wanted to try this creatine mix. Now I am kind of confused. I understand that protein is needed after a workout, and you can’t combine the two. But the creatine mix said you needed to do a mix before and after your work out, and if that’s the case, then where does the protein come into play? Let me tell you after spinning and running, my muscles need any and all help they can get so I want the protein, just not sure when to consume it after my workout.
I went to dinner at Bar Louie in the Arena District, it was fantastic. I had not been to the one downtown just the one at Easton, and the one downtown is a lot better than the one at Easton. Being down in the area, makes me realize how much I enjoy city living and the need to be in an Urban atmosphere. The suburbs are nice, and the apartment is decent, but I long to live in a condo in the downtown area.
Wednesday
We will call this the day of shit weather. It was amazing the first part of the week, just amazing, sunny warm the kind of weather you want for Spring. This was cold rainy and starting to dip down. Went spinning in the afternoon, came back and was exhausted. Had dinner with Ryan in Cap City in Grandview. The lady messed up my order. I asked for the dressing on the side, but she put the salmon on the side and as I had no desire to wait around I ate it as is.
Thursday
Today, met up with Rob and did a very strong leg work out. Needed to actually start incorporating weights back into my gym routine. I’ve lost about ten pounds but I don’t want to loose muscle mass, so it’s imperative that I get the lifting back in my schedule. Signed up for the running club at Easton. Every Saturday morning at 9:00AM I will be there doing a two mile run hoping that it helps get my endurance up for future 5k’s. Speaking of which, I have registered, again, for the Commit to be Fit 5k during the LaSalle Columbus Distance Classic. I’ll be running the 5k again, this year it will be without a blown out knee so I am hoping I finish faster than I did a year ago.
The Weekend
Going home, seeing the family for Easter, relaxing and just catching up on any and all homework I did not finish.
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This damn version of wordpress has majorly messed up so hopefully I have fixed everything and it is working as designed now…. ergh….
‘ism
I heard the greatest quote today: “You can’t be Honest Abe on Monday and Tuesday and a lying son of a bitch on Wed/Thurs.”
you heard me you fuck
Not a lot to report:
- Sunday was my first experience for having brunch at the vine and it was fantastic.
- I bought a washer and dryer.
- Conversion has not been finalized yet.
- I am down to two class sessions left for school.
- I just got over the flu that had me down and out for almost a week.
- Hung out with Tom and Benton Sunday.
- I paid off a $72 library fine with $26 dollars in canned food.
- Rearranged furniture.
- Cleaned and its amazing.
- Got a lot of hits off of my Roman Heart entry.
- Going to pass out leaflets for the stonewall dems on Saturday
reprieve
We’ve been given a reprieve at work. Our conversion that was originally scheduled for the 15th was pushed back a week.
Unfortunately, what that means is that during the time Ross is home I might not be able to spend that much time with him. Good thing I get to go to California in December.
I am now six classes away from graduating. I still need to CLEP out of my ENG111 but I don’t see any issues in doing that. November 14th here I come!
more updates
I think the very short lived talking between said boy and I is over. As he didn’t return my call on Thursday night and ignored my two, count them yes only two messages to him. One Friday and then one today.
I’m proud that I wasn’t crazy psycho attention whore. I’m disappointed that nothing came from us talking. I know he was way out of my league but it would have been nice to have gone out on a date. Even if we didn’t click as dates it would be nice to meet more people in Columbus.
In other words. I upgrade my gym membership at Lifetime. Now I can take two people per month and them not pay a fee! It’s exciting.
Tonight we go in at 7:00 PM and work until 12:30 AM. We are beginning the first of two conversions tonight. It will be long and tedious tonight. To top it off, I have to be in on Monday at 7:30 AM. At least I will get out of there at 4:00 PM. But still it’s not like I will enjoy the 7:30 AM Cattle Call.
unsure
I am not sure why I’ve not been writing lately. Sometimes it seems as if I just go into hibernation from the net from people as a way to refuel and energize myself for the upcoming months.
I’ve been good, I am adjusting to the new pad to the new life and slowly making my way out and about.
My relationship with my father is definitely different than it has been in the past. I’m not sure how to explain it. I’ve been out of the house before. I spent two years living in Athens and the relationship kept the same basic structure. Now that I’ve moved out of the house we converse more, it’s more cordial with each other. The tension that I felt when living at home is gone.
Work has been work, the vacation freeze is up in November and I already have my ticket to fly out to LA and then up to San Fran for ten days. It will be a much needed vacation and a chance for me to see some people I’ve not seen in a while.
This is your notice: Gray, Des, Kelsey and Steph…. I’m coming, prepare yourselves kids!
I’ll also get to see San Fran for the fist time and hang out with Mikey for a bit.
I’m down to the single digits with school, and that’s an amazing feeling.
In January I start the MBA program and will be a full fledged Graduate student.
I’ve been running and spinning at the gym and I’ve really begun to like both of them. I’ve not really ran since the 5k back in April or May so I’ve been slowly working my way back into running. The great thing is that the loop where I live is approximately 1.7 miles. I know once I can run that twice I’m in better shape than I was during the 5k.
Well… it’s time for bed.
But, here’s a pic of me out and about with some coworkers.
And no, the cigar thing will not be a recurrent trend in my life.
and all the king’s men…
It’s somewhat typical for me to experience a wide range of emotions throughout the week you could equate my range throughout the week to the emotions that a southern Baptist preacher goes through when getting caught soliciting an undercover male police officer for sex.
I generally can pick myself back up, either by looking at photos of Ricky Martin with his “step brother” or working out. The working has been the most effective way I manage my depression. Not only does it help with my mood but I get the added benefit of a physical change with my body which in turns helps to raise my spirits.
The past few weeks however, the working out or Ricky Martin pictures have not helped pick me back up from my funk. I’ve gotten into fights with friends, argued with someone who doesn’t like me the same way I like him and just generally been very unfocused. The depression almost sent me spiraling back to a state that I have no desire to return to. Fortunately my doctor was able to see me this past Monday and with his help we decided to place me back on an antidepressant. We agreed when I started working out that we would slowly transition out the wellbutrin from my life to see if a consistent work out regimen would take the place of the antidepressants. In the beginning it did help and I felt great but as time progressed I could feel myself slumping back into that dark corner.
The end result is two years of an antidepressant treatment after the two years and a transition off of them I should be fine at least according to all statistical evidence.
Grandma is fine, it wasn’t a heart attack and I am relieved I honestly don’t know how mama t would function with her gone. She still refers to Grandpa’s birthday even though he has passed away years ago. I understand the loss that she felt because I’ve felt it as well. I loved him more than I love my own father, and his passing became a specifically poignant period of my life. I’ve accepted his death and incorporated the good memories I have of him. I just hope that in time mama t can do the same.
Some of the highlights of the past two weeks include a very positive review from work, a decent increase. Surprisingly I actually take more home from this raise other than keep my same take home pay. My benefit cost didn’t increase this year, and as Martha says “that’s a good thing.”
I applied to graduate school. I submitted my application for my MBA this past week. It was unbelievably nerve wrecking and now I’m going through and trying to figure out who to ask reviews and to update my resume to show significant work experience. I initially hesitated on my application to graduate school. Luckily for me a friend and former boss kind of kicked my ass into line and said I’d be a fool not doing it after I graduate. I have the significant work experience, more so than people my own age. I’ve had a great deal of luck with my job at the bank and while there are certainly things that aggravate the living shit out of me. I am gaining the most significant experience to my career.
I do wish to update everyone on one last major event. I’ve paid off my Apple MBNA loan. It was three payments that totaled above $1,500 but that’s one bill down. I would also like to add that no more of my money will go to MBNA and their huge funding of George W Bush or their right wing ideology.
Lastly, Transamerica has made it to good old Ohio and I do plan on going to see it as soon as possible. Brokeback has done exceedingly well at the box office and with their Academy Award nominations.
Traffic
Typically my commute into work is forty-five minutes with minimal traffic after I get outside of Canal Winchester. Today it took me two hours and fifteen minutes to make it into work.
People in Ohio cannot drive when there’s the least bit of water, or snow on the ground. They don’t give enough room to stop behind you, and for more than half of my drive on 33 I had someone riding my bumper. My entire thought was that I hope he didn’t rear end me. Thankfully he turned and everyone else put distance in between my car and theirs.
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