Recent Blog Entries (page 2)
31 July 2008 05:00pm UTC
Do you ever have one of those nights where the world is out to get you? Last night as I was falling asleep I started to think about everything that I had to do, everything that I hadn't done, everything that might go wrong, everything that had gone wrong, things people needed of me, things I wanted to do, things I couldn't do, etc, etc. And I couldn't sleep. I was stressed out, wide awake and desperately wanted to go to sleep. Does that ever happen to you?
Well, anyway, here is what I need to do:
- Finish the shopping cart for EGB. This project turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. I'm close though!
- Finish a script for scheduling the NMT soccer tournament for my dad.
- Figure out what I am going to do in Europe after my parents head home.
The list seemed a lot longer last night. See what I mean? Well, anyway, these next couple weeks leading up to leaving are going to be pretty stressful. Wish me luck!
28 July 2008 09:31am UTC
So, Peter did notice correctly that I shaved my beard this week. In fact I shaved the day after the reunion ended. Which just happened to be a coincidence.
A friend of a friend (though we are friends on Facebook, so I guess just a friend!) from back home in Portland is going abroad for six months and suggested I not shave for the entire time she was gone. I was already planning on growing my beard out, so this seemed like a good idea, plus it allowed me to start something I have wanted to do for a long time: create a timelapse video of my beard growing out.
I am going to take a photo of myself every morning for 6 months and then I'll have a fun little video! Here was the first shot:
All the files associated with this project are being backed up online (including up to date videos) so you can follow along if you like. Sorry it isn't a more formal page, I don't have the time to whip something up for it right now.
28 July 2008 01:13am UTC
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This last weekend was the Blanca 106 reunion that I have been looking forward to all year. When last year ended I knew I was going to have a hard time letting go. So finally having everyone in one place again was great. I'm not going to do a full write up because I am feeling lazy so here are some thoughts:
- People haven't really changed all that much. I mean everyone's situations are very different but it all felt very natural.
- Go Carts are a lot of fun!
- My undershirts are stained :(
- Being a host for lots of people can be exhausting. (But don't worry you were all great!)
- I wish everyone had been able to come for the whole thing.
- I'm glad Peter was able to stay as long as he did. Did you know we probably won't see him for another year and a half?!
- I wish we had a chance to watch the Buffy musical :(
- Hanging out and sleeping in (or near!) a tent makes everything more fun!
- I love the game of high/low (though I will admit it does have its flaws)
- I'm not very good at Dungeons & Dragons. I have a hard time staying in character. I see why Poppy always plays as herself.
- I wish we had a Ping Pong table
- The Dark Knight effin rocked.
Speaking of high/low...
Some highs:
- Playing balderdash the first night, in particlar Mike's plot summary for the movie This Island Earth.
- Playing Chess and Go with Omer and Peter at all hours of the night
- Playing Catch Phrase, especially for the attemped description of a 'soda jerk'. Who the hell knows what a 'soda jerk' is?! (well besides everyone that was there)
- The Dark Knight
- Hanging out on my computer with Peter
Some lows:
- Mike having to leave early :(
- The 7 hour trip to Denver was exhausting (but I'm glad we picked everyone up!)
- Most everyone having to leave on Sunday
- Not getting enough time to chat with everyone
- Not getting to play put-put golf
Thanks everyone for coming to the reunion! I had a really good time and I look forward to seeing everyone again next year (if not sooner)!
Woo!
1 July 2008 11:07pm UTC
Yesterday while playing badminton, I ran for a cross court drop shot, slipped and jammed my right big toe into my left heel. And when I say jammed I mean, kicked the sheet out of my big toe with my heel. I thought I might have heard a pop.
I pretty much immediately knew that I had broken my toe, however, it was a ladder match and I was down 12-10. So, I tried to finish the game. But at 13-11 I had to give up and go to the hospital.
And it turns out it was broken! Yay!
I am not sure what happens next, I am in crutches and am seeing an orthopedist so I'll keep you posted!
21 June 2008 07:06am UTC
During the summer you know you had a good day if your feet look like this afterwards!
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