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[09 Nov 2008|09:30pm] |
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Watching Notes on A Scandal |
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Ugh, had to take a week off from running. I did a 10 mile run from my house to my parents house last week and it bunged up my knee... oh, and I crapped blood for two days. I'm going to have to sort that out if I want to run a marathon someday. Planning on NYC 2010 when I've really built up a good base. KR says I'll be ready in '09, but I want to have solid injury-free 25 mile weeks before I think about training up.
I had no idea how depressed it would make me... I've felt glum and doughy all week. I think tomorrow will be the day I get my mojo back.
And can I just say, WTF is up with these wussy broads who are heading out to run in tights, a tank, AND a sweatshirt on a sunny upper 50 degree day? How are they not dying of heatstroke? I'm not even thinking about tights until its in the upper 30's/low 40's, and even then I'm only wearing a tee. I don't get it.
Then again, they hardly even pick up their feet when they "run." *shrug* People are frightened of even the slightest suggestion of discomfort. People think I'm crazy, but I get a small thrill from discomfort now. I love testing my limitations and am often pleased with the way my body rises to the occasion. I'm a fucking warrior.
Either that, or I find bruises and ace bandages sexy. ;)
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[27 Sep 2008|09:06pm] |
I started running back in May, and I really love it. I often can't shut the fuck up about it. I had my longest run yesterday which was about 6.5 miles and I'm looking forward to continue building my mileage (responsibly and conservatively, natch). I think part of my enjoyment stems from the fact that I never thought I'd be able to run at all... without collapsing and vomiting.
Anyway, my first race is tomorrow! I'm so excited! It's only a 5k so it should be pretty fun.
I'd better go shave m'legs.
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| Obsessed... |
[19 Aug 2008|10:50pm] |
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 Mein hoon Don! |
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I especially love the dance steps during the "o chora Ganga kinare wala" parts. Because I'm a nerd.
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| I'm still alive. |
[15 Aug 2008|11:45pm] |
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Udit Narayan - Kaike Paan Banaraswala |
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YA RLY, see?
Bedtime. Maybe I'll post to this thing again soon. :D
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| A problem, I haz it. |
[27 Apr 2008|08:43pm] |
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I bought Bully: Scholarship Edition for Wii a few weeks ago and I 'm hooked. Hooked, I tell you! So. Much. Fun. Jimmy Hopkins is the coolest kid EVAR.
I think I played a little too much this weekend. Last night I had a dream where I was wantonly smashing up stuff... it played out like a mashup of "Glass House" and "Miracle on Bullworth St." -- complete with Xmas decorations. Dreams are oh funs!
Today I went out to do errands and I almost thought I was doing a mission in the game... I could actually hear the bassline of the incidental music in the game.
I'm really enjoying the cutscenes, too. Very lulz and the voice acting is super. I love games that have a sense of humor.
I should get back to busting Mr. Galloway out of the insane asylum now.
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| Employment, I haz it. |
[25 Mar 2008|07:21pm] |
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I got a new job... I start tomorrow! I am this much excited:
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| Krav Maga Federation on FIGHT QUEST |
[21 Feb 2008|12:04pm] |
Must see TV!!!
FIGHT QUEST
DISCOVERY CHANNEL Friday, Feb 22, 10:00 pm
On this week's Fight Quest, Doug and Jimmy travel to Israel to study Krav Maga. Doug trains with instructors from KMF (the organization I train under)!!!
Rhon Mizrachi, Master Instructor of the NY school (and who I trained under for my Yellow Belt) will also be on the show. Keep an eye out for him... he's awesome, and I wonder how his sarcastic sense of humor translates over to TV.
Also keep an eye out for Avivit Cohen. She's a 3rd Dan instructor from the Israeli school and she is one tough woman. She came to NY last summer for a week long seminar. I didn't attend it because if I'm taking a week off, I don't want to spend that time getting my ass handed to me. I saw her just hanging around the Combatives room and she had a vibe, you know? She's one of those people who radiates toughness and strength without even trying. I weep for whatever moron that tries to mug her.
Anyway, it should be good.
On a personal note, I went to class last night and will probably go tonight. I somehow pulled muscles under my arms, so my armpits actually hurt when I put on deodorant this morning. :P
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| Facebook? Also, Krav. |
[06 Feb 2008|11:33pm] |
Who among ye have Facebook? Pls to let me add you. =)
Ugh, proof that White Belts are the most dangerous things on the mats... I have a bruise the size of a compact car on my knee because my nice but n00b partner didn't realize that it was MY turn to throw knees, not hers.
Oh well, I was there once too... I *think* I've gotten better since then.
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| Finally, a new LJ Icon |
[05 Feb 2008|10:45pm] |
My suicidal bomber pilot LJ icon has to be at least three years old. Basta! New year, new icon, new hair. I almost look like a grownup now.
Ever get a really great haircut and it makes you feel great? I need to tell the world.
( Here it is full size: )
This should tide me over until I'm well into my 30's. Holy crap, I turn 29 in less than a month. Where is time going?
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| Dudes. |
[16 Jan 2008|11:09pm] |
Dudes, I went to Krav Maga tonight and this guy had, like, an awesome mullet. You don't really see mullets in the city often. Also, I don't think I've seen one like this before.
On top, he had dark hair that was thinning and either plastered down or close cropped. At the base of his skull he had a semi-long fringe of light grey hair. You know what he looked like?
His hair was like Scrooge McDuck. Srsly. ACH! DUN YA TAKE M'LUCKY GROIN CUP!
Indeed...life is like a hurricane, here in the Combatives Room.
Thanks for asking, yes I did kick ass in class today. I kneed my partner in the groin cup so hard I have a bruise forming on my knee. Booyah.
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| Is this the 5:00 free crack giveaway? |
[10 Jan 2008|06:20pm] |
Good News! I've got a bunch of job leads! Dude, I'm gonna be rich!
Awesome News! I found coke/crack vials in the stairwell of my apt building! Hooray!
There's a couple in my building that I pegged as addicts a while back, but they're a little fat to be crackheads. I think. *shrug*
Off to superglue my Wii and TV to the entertainment center...
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[02 Jan 2008|10:45pm] |
Thanks so much to all of you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Well, it's a week later, so let's recap:
I feel better -- mentally, that is. Now I'm fighting a cold and somehow have allergies to boot. Ah, well. :)
Just finished Brave New World. Loved it! The story is at once frightening and enthralling.
I've been paraphrasing George Carlin quite a bit this week: getting a pet is like buying a small tragedy. Heh.
With this in mind, the day after they put down Maggie I asked my Mom how soon until they adopted another dog. Personally, I couldn't stomach the idea, but everyone I knew who had a dog that passed away ended up getting a new one inside of a week. My parents denied it, claiming it would be too painful to get another pet. Uh-huh, sure.
The day after that, I got a call from my Dad. He and sis were on their way to the animal league. I'm a fucking Nicolestradamus.
I wasn't surprised, but it still seemed so sudden... way too soon. It still bothers me a bit. But then, I don't live there anymore and didn't understand the void Maggie's absence created in the house. My sister said she came upstairs to find my mother crying alone in the living room. The stillness seemed unnatural and coming home to silence when you're accustomed to a yelping, four legged dance of joy, was unbearable.
The new puppy's name is Emma. She's a 9 week old mutt and looks as if she was the runt of the litter... very skinny and small. She's eating quite a bit now and is getting stronger. I was over the house on Sunday and indeed she's quite cute. She loves to crawl into your lap and fall asleep.
According to my mom, she's now a small terror. Well, she is a puppy. They're exhausted chasing after her, waking up ever two hours to take her out to peepee and making sure she doesn't chew a hole in the couch. "Welcome to Motherhood," I told her! Heehee.
( Pix of the dogs )
Oh and Supernanny is on. I've only put it on a few times and I swear its the same episode every time. They should rename this show "Please Save Our Hillbilly Children" How can all these Rednecks with five kids afford McMansions and I'm lucky to have a one bedroom apt?? Fucking crackers. Fucking NY. Argh.
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[26 Dec 2007|06:18pm] |
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My Dad just called. They put the dog down. My heart is breaking. I don't know what to do with my self
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| Ray of Light and Joy |
[12 Dec 2007|11:01pm] |
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Things are getting better... there's murmurs of jobs that need filling. But who cares right now? TONY BOURDAIN IS ON NOW!!! IT'S THE HOOOOOOOOOOOOLIDAY SPESSSSHULLLLL!
OMG, he's in a suit and tie. *dies from the gorgeousnessssss*
OMG, now he's making holiday decorations. *HAHAHAHA*
This is the high point of my holiday so far!
Did I mention the man can work a suit and tie?
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| Ew. |
[10 Dec 2007|10:25am] |
Admittedly impressive and kinda funny but ew, ew, ew.
This is why I always wash my hands after getting off the train.
The girl giving the Stank Face at 0:30 is my favorite part. She's basically me. After a long day of working around other people's incompetence, and then sweating it out in a hot station reeking of stale piss, all I want to do is close my eyes for a few minutes and pretend I'm the only person that exists. This woman is basically the physical manifestation of how I feel when that peace is disrupted by bongo playing subway buskers (five drums in one subway car? really?), panhandlers demanding money or a "smile" (I hate when random men demand that women smile), or ineffectual mothers with their gaggle of feral children (always three or more, if only three, its just because she's still incubating the fourth... people need to stop fucking). I salute you Stank Face Lady. You are a profile in courage.
I think they did this on my train line! I hope that it was at least Brooklyn bound. Keep that shit outta Queens, bitches.
P.S. Yeah, I know they won 10k for it. Um, great? So this is like a Post-Post Feminist thing? Oh pah-leese.
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[03 Sep 2007|07:01pm] |
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Wii # 3547 6527 9800 8990
If anyone from LJ or theforum has one, please drop me a line. My Tony Bourdain and Wilford Brimley mii's want to have a parade!!!
I don't know why I didn't do this sooner since I've had my Wii for months.
(I actually posted this via my Wii, how nerdy is that?)
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| Ughhh I've been Krav'd. |
[10 Aug 2007|08:41pm] |
I don't think my instructor liked us very much last night. Class was total destruction. My hips are BUSTED.
On the upside, it's 61 degrees and rainy... I LOVE IT! =)
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| Alright then. |
[06 Jun 2007|03:59pm] |
So, amerikanscience, your LiveJournal reveals...
You are... 0% unique and 18% herdlike
(partly because you, like everyone else, enjoy sushi).
When it comes to friends you are normal. In terms of the way you relate to people, you are wary of trusting strangers.
Your writing style (based on a recent public entry) is conventional.
Your overall weirdness is: 27(The average level of weirdness is: 27.
You are weirder than 61% of other LJers.)
Find out what your weirdness level is!
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