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Yeah, the title pretty much says it all. Although, today was the first day I was able to use a weight from the middle shelf on the rack! That’s right, 25 lbs baby. Before you all get all… drooly, IT REALLY HURT.

Yesterday, my tire exploded while driving to come home. I was actually able to change the tire myself, with no assistance. This is not only a big first for me in “manliness,” but the last time I tried to pick up a tire I nearly threw my back out. AND, it was 104 outside. I’m not asking for massive kudos here… especially since I know it’s kind of a sissy thing to be proud of, but when you couldn’t do it before, and you can now, it’s a massive achievement, no matter what it is.

Summer’s starting to rear it’s ugly head again. For someone who enjoys the weather in the nice, cool, crisp 65-70 range, 100+ temperatures don’t sit well.

Picked up one of those tall fans that’s supposed to help, and it does a little. I need to figure out a great place to put it.

Other than that, played games mostly during the weekend. Good times.

Can someone turn Summer down a few deca-degrees?

I’m sure many of you have heard by now about the wild adventure of a weekend I had with a bunch of friends.

Yeah, I still look like I was hit by a bus. Damage reports were pretty high, I’ve got some busted and cut up knuckles, both knees are badly bruised (one has a pretty deep cut about 2.5″ long) and internal bleeding marks on the bottoms of both feet, making walking a fun activity.

I don’t regret the trip in the slightest, however. Just a month ago, I would have been sitting in my inner tube sobbing, because I wouldn’t have the strength or energy to do anything about it. With Brodie’s help though, I was in enough of a decent shape from the gym that I was able to not only keep going, but help quite a bit. And the next morning I even had enough energy to hit breakfast on Sunday with Selena. And man, what a breakfast that was. I highly recommend Trudy’s Sunday Brunch to anyone who’s never gone.

Proof positive that a good workout routine, even for just 2 weeks, can make worlds of differences. I didn’t go to the gym yesterday; I’m still in massive pain and walking hurts, but I didn’t need to take a day off, and I’m almost missing the gym at this point.

If I can use this to write about anything, then I’ll write about everything. Sounds good to me!

As many of you know, I’ve been going to the gym a lot lately, and trying to change my lifestyle. I’ve complained for far too long about my physique; it’s nowhere near what it used to be, nor where I’d like it to be. So, my neighbor had randomly made a bet with me that he could get me in shape in 6 months, and I decided to tell him, “You’re on.”

So far I’ve been to the gym about 6 times with him, and each time it gets more intensive and hard. He’s really damned good at kicking my ass… almost like he’s done this before. However, I noticed my eating habits are changing, I’m drinking a LOT more water, and in just the past few weeks, am feeling better and noticing body changes for the better.

I haven’t weighed myself because I always get discouraged by numbers… so I’m going to just go by how I feel and how him and my wife tell me I look, until I’m ready to step on that scale again.

200, you will no longer be my dream. I will be under you again!!

I find myself wondering what to even write about, to be honest. What do people really want to know about me? 

It’s a bit of a more existential thought than my usual mindset, but it’s been a bit of an emotional few days… lots of good, some bad, but everything does work out, and as usual, I’m quite happy.

Hopefully, soon enough my body will accept the treatment at the gym, and I’ll be well on my way to fighting Apathy in the streets. Take heed, ne’er-do-wells!