BACK IN THE SADDLE

So as I know nobody actually reads this thing except for Sam and I and maybe our mom, but she has to because . . . well . . . she's our mom. This residency has taken a lot of the wind out of my sales and I haven't actually worked out or rode my bike in I can't tell you how long. I finally decided to get with the program and get back in the saddle. I work at a gym, live only 4 miles from work, and have perpetually nice weather. There really doesn't seem any reason why I would have gained 25 pounds in the last year. However, here I sit trying to fit in to all of my slacks and shirts fitting just a little tighter but around the midsection and not my pecs. Well enough is enough. Downloaded the calorie counter to my phone and am motivated on getting back to 200. I started today with a little bike ride along the beach. It was a great time to think and experience the physical adversity that results in success when you keep at it. Anybody can do anything for 3 weeks so here's to making it stick. It's in the blogosphere now, and now I'm accountable.

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And this is my motivation.

K1 RACING: UNDER THE BARRICADE

So the other day Lisa and I went to K1 racing. Lisa had a groupon that she bought because she new it would be something that I would think was super fun. Lisa's the best and super rad. Well we got outfitted, got on the carts, and I had gone not even one lap when they stopped all racing. I looked to the other side of the track and saw two of the workers sprinting to pull a racer from under the barricade and tires. It definitely took them some effort to get the person out. It was too far for me to see who it was. Well as it turns out, it was Lisa. I was really worried that she was hurt, but when the helmets came off Lisa was laughing uncontrollably. It was really really funny in hindsight after I knew she was okay. We laughed the rest of the night about it, and still do. Thanks for being a good sport Lisa.

Lisa had a little trouble finding a helmet that fit.

I had a little trouble getting the head sock on! Curse my huge head!

This was pre-crash.

Winner's Podium.

MVP

First off Derrick Rose is unreal!! So i thought i would make a post dedicated to him and his awesomeness.

The man is everything a NBA MVP should be. A freak athlete, a great team player, playing for his home city,  and humble.

As i observed him help his team sweep the South Beach Heat in the regular season this year it became apparent he is the leagues MVP. The man operates with at least 3 sec of hang time around the rim, half the reason no one can block him, the defenders are already on the ground.

Not much more can be said, watching Derrick Rose play basket ball makes me feel like people probably felt watching Van Gogh paint strokes on canvas.

I think we all remember this dunk. He continued to elevate after releasing the ball.

Red Baron Cave

Well I officially did my first repel and cave the other night. We started our hike at 6:30pm reached the summit at about 10pm. The hike was super intense, many parts were so steep that you had to climb on all fours like a bear.

When we were about 200 yrds from the summit one of my snow shoes broke so everyone else went to the top and then someone brought me back some snow shoes. Needless to say if you don't move for a while your toes get very cold when only wearing Nikes. My toes still feel a little weird.

Once we reached summit we had to repel of a snowy ledge down 30ft to another ledge sitting 350 ft above the next place to land if you fall. We all successfully repelled into the mouth of the cave. Once inside the cave it was 55 degrees and beautiful.

The ascend was the sketchiest. The rope was stuck in a jagged slot as it came over the edge so I had to push away from the mountain to get it out of the slot, just a little scary. But we all made it out and getting down the mountain only took 20 minutes.

The ledge we repelled off of

Entrance to a magical place

The Birth Canal

One of the main rooms

Lights out picture

Rat Skull we found

Coming out of the cave, you can't panic

All in all it was successful .

CITY BY THE BAY

1:30AM Fire Alarm

Pres and Sis Woods old apt....I think

Beach Blanket Babylon with Scott and Rachel

Hmm...no wonder the bike ride was tough sometimes

So it's been a while since I have written anything on the ole blog. Well there's been some changes. I started dating an amazing girl. I'm lucky to be dating her. She's tons of fun and we recently went to San Fran. It was such a cool city and a total blast. From a 1:30AM fire drill at the hotel, Ghirardelli Square, Golden Gate, bike ride across the bridge, visiting my parents old apt, Beach Blanket Babylon, and tons and tons of food. Can't wait to go back.

Facebook Hackers

Oh facebook hackers you are too funny

8:04amDebra


hey
how are u doing ?
8:04amMe

what up aunt debby
i'm doing good how are you
8:05amDebra

did you got my email ?

8:05amMe

what email?
8:05amDebra

OMG

am in deep mess right now
am stuck in uk

8:06amMe

oh my gosh!! whats the deal?
8:06amDebra

we went on a short vacation to visit resort and we got mugged last night at a gun point
8:07amMe

Whaaaaaaaa!!!!!
did anyone get hurt?
8:08amDebra

all cash, credit card was stolen off me



it was a brutal experience and scary
8:08amMe

How's uncle Fred?
8:09amDebra

i will brief you when i get back home
8:10amMe

well can i do anything to help?
8:10amDebra

ok
but thank God we still have our life and our passport saved

8:10amMe

I'm glad you're safe
8:11amDebra

our return flight leave in few hours...but we need your urgent help