Ran a late night 6 miles in Eagan and Apple Valley by the pale moon light. Smooth transition to the new shoes, too (so far)
My quick domain registration and DNS config for a friend resulted in staying up way too late, thanks to Futurama and South Park
Picked up another pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 12s from Run N Fun in Burnsville. Same model, but different color + 30% off since they are ’09s
Walked kid two down to the school playground – it’s spring break week and she just can’t stay away
Ran 14 leisurely miles in Eagan and Apple Valley. A little cold and windy, but the sun felt good
Note to self – playing 80s Trivial Pursuit with drunk people can take a *very* long time to finish
Sweet, my brother is officially registered for the 2010 TCM now too
Trying to get more crap out of the basement – went through three bins of old cables this afternoon, but there is oh so much more left to do
Haircut, check. Shag Haunted Mansion shirt and nice jeans, check. Expensive vodka, check. Ready for poker!
So many choices http://twitpic.com/19sxod
Denver was really the 1 seed? UND vs SCSU for the WCHA title brings back memories of freshman year
Just when I think kid one’s musical tastes are hopeless, she redeems herself by asking to stay in the car to hear John Lennon
I haven’t really been writing much here the past few months. Part of that is due to the new job at 318, but mainly I just haven’t felt like writing.
The 2009-2010 Minnesota winter hit me harder than usual – I’ve definitely felt the “winter blues” this year. The warm weather this week has helped (especially by melting most of the snow), but the forecast calls for more below-freezing temps and I’m sure we have at least one more snow storm before summer.
It’s also easy to get down when thinking about all the issues in the world – the economy, the collapse of housing values, rising health care costs, unemployment, earthquakes, etc.
As a sort of coping mechanism, I’ve been compiling a list of things that make me happy. For the three or four of you who read this site on a regular basis, most of these won’t be too shocking:
- Social bonds – family and friends
- Fitness – running, golf, skiing, mountain biking, racquetball
- Eating out
- Travel (and Motoring)
- Nice weather
- Trees, mountains and water
- Pop culture – TV, movies and concerts
- Cities and their associated cultural amenities
- Attending hockey games
- Casino gaming
- Learning new things and staying informed
As I look over this list, I realize how lucky I’ve been in this life and really shouldn’t get too down. Geez, I’m starting to sound like a Ben Folds song…
Kid one happy to be back in the pool swimming laps, even with all the “old people”
Lunch at Runyon’s today with Charles. Didn’t know I’d be in Minneapolis today, but the weather is awesome
Ran a decent 6 miles in Eagan and Apple Valley (46:22). Few street lights on + low crescent moon = extra challenge (and lots of stars)
So nice to be outside today – 60 and sunny in Minnesota on St. Patrick’s Day
Couldn’t stop eating today and now I almost fell off the back of the treadmill -twice. Not a good day for health goals
Planning to run 10K on the treadmill during the Wild-Oilers game, but I’m having trouble getting off the couch
Also digging Snoop Dog on the new Gorillaz CD
Even with the warmer weather outside, attending kid two’s swim lessons at the tropical BHMS pool is a treat
Trying Smashburger St. Anthony today with Charles
Breakfast and free wi-fi at the Stinson McDonald’s. I wonder if they’d let me office here all day
A little insomnia tonight, so I caught up on 24 and played a little video poker. Gonna pay for that the rest of the week, I’m sure
Jake’s weather app says today’s high of 64 was a record high (previous was 62 in 1990)