It is too damn hot and I am too damn tired to do much this week.
Ass may I introduce to you Couch, Couch this is ass....
Also is it Laying Low or Lying Low...where is an English major when you need one...I guess I could look it up.
Later that day....
Martha is still cranky...her email has been down for over 2 hours.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Monday and Moonlight
Well I made it through my first day back...it wasn't easy. I was thinking about taking the day off but why waste a day off when you aren't feeling well. I decided to save it until I was feeling better and could enjoy myself.
Nothing much to report. It is quite clear at this point that D and I still have issues that we can't seem to work out. As I said yesterday, I tried to just ignore them...but she wasn't having it. In D's defense, he was actually behaving himself and trying to stay away. She was the one pushing my buttons. He also did listen to my side and agreed with me on some points. Yes I wish I could have just kept walking away but sooner or later I had to stick up for myself.
Instead of going home, sulking and hoping for a phone call, I ran home, changed my clothes and headed out to the Moonlight Hash that my buddy BWANA was haring that evening. It was a hot, sticky, miserable run. I think I was still pretty dehydrated from the weekend, I hadn't ate much all day...and well the heat was bad for all of us.
Thankful for my anal-retentive attention to details I remember BWANA telling me weeks ago it was going to end at Dakota Blue...once I hit Glennwood I made a beeline towards Grant Park. I picked up EZ-Cheecks along the way. It is always good to see her, we discussed boys both past, present and future.
I ordered a bean burrito (I'm back on the diet) and skipped the beer. I ran a super short circle and was home (after taking the scenic route back to the car, thanks ButtBob for the tour) by 10. I took a shower, sat for bit in front of the TV, and thought about what a good night sleep I was going to have. Once again I was wrong. I tossed and turned most of the night. Well there is always tonight. There will be no running for me when I get home, if I do anything it will be at the gym.
I'm thinking a trip to the store might be a better use of the evening...Martha's cupboards are bare.
Nothing much to report. It is quite clear at this point that D and I still have issues that we can't seem to work out. As I said yesterday, I tried to just ignore them...but she wasn't having it. In D's defense, he was actually behaving himself and trying to stay away. She was the one pushing my buttons. He also did listen to my side and agreed with me on some points. Yes I wish I could have just kept walking away but sooner or later I had to stick up for myself.
Instead of going home, sulking and hoping for a phone call, I ran home, changed my clothes and headed out to the Moonlight Hash that my buddy BWANA was haring that evening. It was a hot, sticky, miserable run. I think I was still pretty dehydrated from the weekend, I hadn't ate much all day...and well the heat was bad for all of us.
Thankful for my anal-retentive attention to details I remember BWANA telling me weeks ago it was going to end at Dakota Blue...once I hit Glennwood I made a beeline towards Grant Park. I picked up EZ-Cheecks along the way. It is always good to see her, we discussed boys both past, present and future.
I ordered a bean burrito (I'm back on the diet) and skipped the beer. I ran a super short circle and was home (after taking the scenic route back to the car, thanks ButtBob for the tour) by 10. I took a shower, sat for bit in front of the TV, and thought about what a good night sleep I was going to have. Once again I was wrong. I tossed and turned most of the night. Well there is always tonight. There will be no running for me when I get home, if I do anything it will be at the gym.
I'm thinking a trip to the store might be a better use of the evening...Martha's cupboards are bare.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Shoot the 'Hooch
okay it was really the Cartecay River in Ellijay...just as fun none the less.
I ran into a small road block on my way to Ellijay on Friday. I took my car to the shop on Thursday to have my brakes replaced and tires rotated. I dropped the car off at 7:15 am and rode my bike the 3 miles to the office. Finally around 4:30 I called...they were just now having a look at the car and didn't think it would be ready by 6 but were going to try...damn! By the time I knew for sure, everyone had left the office and I didn't have a ride home. So I hopped on the bike and rode the 8 miles home...you would have thought I had to ride across the entire city. It was hot and I too beat by the time I got home to make it to my Thursday night run in Cabbagetown (which meant getting back on the bike).
I stayed in and finished packing for my trip. I was planning on being at Georgia's house at 1 so we would miss Friday night rush hour. I didn't get back from picking up the car until 12:40...I threw everything in, figured out the new bike rack and took off towards Clarkston only about 45 minutes behind schedule.
We made it up to MOEs in good time, some how avoiding all but the tiniest amount of gird lock on the connector.
I knew this was going to be a tough weekend, my ex was going to show up with his new 'girlfriend'. I went up there will all good intentions of just trying to avoid them and enjoy the weekend with my friends. Unfortunately, that is not how things worked out. There were a couple of confrontations, some name calling, alcohol abuse, silliness and stupidness a pretty full weekend. Saturday was better but still not great. The river was really low and it took us over 4 hours to float down. There was no drama on the river, I got to have a relaxing time (when I wasn't stuck or bruising my backside) with my friends and I kept a nice buzz going for the afternoon. I have to give the weekend a 6 out of 10. Which is sad because I was really looking forward to relaxing and having a good time. Lord knows I need it.
I'm going to have to think long and hard about attending the next event.
I left around noon on Sunday...feeling like death. The original plan was to head to Hog Mountain, that wasn't going to happen. I made it home in pretty good time and spent the rest of the evening on the couch.
I ran into a small road block on my way to Ellijay on Friday. I took my car to the shop on Thursday to have my brakes replaced and tires rotated. I dropped the car off at 7:15 am and rode my bike the 3 miles to the office. Finally around 4:30 I called...they were just now having a look at the car and didn't think it would be ready by 6 but were going to try...damn! By the time I knew for sure, everyone had left the office and I didn't have a ride home. So I hopped on the bike and rode the 8 miles home...you would have thought I had to ride across the entire city. It was hot and I too beat by the time I got home to make it to my Thursday night run in Cabbagetown (which meant getting back on the bike).
I stayed in and finished packing for my trip. I was planning on being at Georgia's house at 1 so we would miss Friday night rush hour. I didn't get back from picking up the car until 12:40...I threw everything in, figured out the new bike rack and took off towards Clarkston only about 45 minutes behind schedule.
We made it up to MOEs in good time, some how avoiding all but the tiniest amount of gird lock on the connector.
I knew this was going to be a tough weekend, my ex was going to show up with his new 'girlfriend'. I went up there will all good intentions of just trying to avoid them and enjoy the weekend with my friends. Unfortunately, that is not how things worked out. There were a couple of confrontations, some name calling, alcohol abuse, silliness and stupidness a pretty full weekend. Saturday was better but still not great. The river was really low and it took us over 4 hours to float down. There was no drama on the river, I got to have a relaxing time (when I wasn't stuck or bruising my backside) with my friends and I kept a nice buzz going for the afternoon. I have to give the weekend a 6 out of 10. Which is sad because I was really looking forward to relaxing and having a good time. Lord knows I need it.
I'm going to have to think long and hard about attending the next event.
I left around noon on Sunday...feeling like death. The original plan was to head to Hog Mountain, that wasn't going to happen. I made it home in pretty good time and spent the rest of the evening on the couch.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Bad Monkey - Mystery Solved
A few weeks ago I tried a new beer, Victory Golden Monkey. An interesting and yummy Belgium-type ale . I had three or four one night and had to almost be carried out of the bar. Now 4 beers isn't a lot for me...I can drink that much and still run a hash. What I didn't realize until last night was that Golden Monkey is a high-gravity beer!! 9.5% - so it was more like I had 8 beers.
Thank god, I thought I was going soft.
Last Night - Part 2
First I would just like to say if you don't like what you read here...stop reading my blog! Simple.
Background
As most of you may know I've been a little lost lately. A 2+ year relationship had ended and I never felt I was really appreciated or given a chance to make things work. No matter how hard you want a relationship to work out, you just can't do it alone.
I've had a few dates with guys I've met. Nice guys, treat me pretty well but no one I can see a future with, backgrounds, values, etc are just too different or just no 'click'.
I had another date last night and it went well.
Jim
About six weeks ago I signed up on eHarmony, thought why not? Everyone in the commercials seem happy (I'm a sucker for good marketing). After 70 or so rejections (both active and passive) I was beginning to think this wasn't going to work either.
I started communication with a guy named James. What caught my eye? He described himself as spontaneous, loyal, outgoing & genuine all good qualities in my option. His leisure time included playing tennis, biking & running, these could be activities we share. Lastly, what was he looking for? Someone who smiles a lot, is loyal and dependable. Well that's me! I'm glad to see someone (unlike my past relationship) can appreciate the value in those qualities.
We emailed a few times, we talked on the phone...it was all going well. He seemed very easy to talk to, very outgoing, I found out he was a engineer and he thought what I did was really cool (smart is sexy)...I was encouraged.
He called me on Sunday, sometime between the run in the morning and the hash in the afternoon. He was impressed that I was a little drunk and getting ready for my second run of the day. He didn't want to keep me, said he would call a little later and we could plan to meet up later in the week.
So...last night.
We were to meet at the Flatiron at 7:45, he called, running a little late because of traffic...I started to worry. In the end he was only about 5 minutes late, no big deal. We hit it off immediately. He was just as outgoing and easy-going in person. We each had a Hoegarden and decided to head down the street for some dinner. I suggested the Glenwood, we sat on the patio, ordered some food and just talked about sports, school, home, family, the only time the conversation got a little strained was when the subject of past relationships surfaced. He was married once, I just recently escaped a long term relationship...a few questions were asked. He asked why it didn't work, I told him my side, he said sounded like the ex was very selfish and narcissistic...lol I couldn't disagree. I told him things where still a little strained since the ex and I still had to see each other but we/I was trying now to co-exist.
Finally about 10 it was time to go. He still had some studying to do and is leaving for Dayton to attend his high school reunion. He walked me to my car, gave me a nice hug and asked if he could call me when he gets back on Sunday!! I said yes...
In the end, it does seem like we have similar values/backgrounds, we are both very social, active and smart. I don't want to get ahead of myself but I have a good feeling. Even if a romantic relationship doesn't develop, this is the kind of person I would like to call a friend.
I will keep you all posted.
Background
As most of you may know I've been a little lost lately. A 2+ year relationship had ended and I never felt I was really appreciated or given a chance to make things work. No matter how hard you want a relationship to work out, you just can't do it alone.
I've had a few dates with guys I've met. Nice guys, treat me pretty well but no one I can see a future with, backgrounds, values, etc are just too different or just no 'click'.
I had another date last night and it went well.
Jim
About six weeks ago I signed up on eHarmony, thought why not? Everyone in the commercials seem happy (I'm a sucker for good marketing). After 70 or so rejections (both active and passive) I was beginning to think this wasn't going to work either.
I started communication with a guy named James. What caught my eye? He described himself as spontaneous, loyal, outgoing & genuine all good qualities in my option. His leisure time included playing tennis, biking & running, these could be activities we share. Lastly, what was he looking for? Someone who smiles a lot, is loyal and dependable. Well that's me! I'm glad to see someone (unlike my past relationship) can appreciate the value in those qualities.
We emailed a few times, we talked on the phone...it was all going well. He seemed very easy to talk to, very outgoing, I found out he was a engineer and he thought what I did was really cool (smart is sexy)...I was encouraged.
He called me on Sunday, sometime between the run in the morning and the hash in the afternoon. He was impressed that I was a little drunk and getting ready for my second run of the day. He didn't want to keep me, said he would call a little later and we could plan to meet up later in the week.
So...last night.
We were to meet at the Flatiron at 7:45, he called, running a little late because of traffic...I started to worry. In the end he was only about 5 minutes late, no big deal. We hit it off immediately. He was just as outgoing and easy-going in person. We each had a Hoegarden and decided to head down the street for some dinner. I suggested the Glenwood, we sat on the patio, ordered some food and just talked about sports, school, home, family, the only time the conversation got a little strained was when the subject of past relationships surfaced. He was married once, I just recently escaped a long term relationship...a few questions were asked. He asked why it didn't work, I told him my side, he said sounded like the ex was very selfish and narcissistic...lol I couldn't disagree. I told him things where still a little strained since the ex and I still had to see each other but we/I was trying now to co-exist.
Finally about 10 it was time to go. He still had some studying to do and is leaving for Dayton to attend his high school reunion. He walked me to my car, gave me a nice hug and asked if he could call me when he gets back on Sunday!! I said yes...
In the end, it does seem like we have similar values/backgrounds, we are both very social, active and smart. I don't want to get ahead of myself but I have a good feeling. Even if a romantic relationship doesn't develop, this is the kind of person I would like to call a friend.
I will keep you all posted.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
New Things
Things I've tried since gaining my freedom:
1) Rock Wall Climbing
2) Olives
3) Calamari
4) Peas
5) Pilates (Google doesn't recognized this as a word)
6) Camping alone
7) Dark Side
With mostly positive results. What should I try next? Any other suggestions?
Golf lessons
A non-urban Wheelhopper
Kickball
Scallops
1) Rock Wall Climbing
2) Olives
3) Calamari
4) Peas
5) Pilates (Google doesn't recognized this as a word)
6) Camping alone
7) Dark Side
With mostly positive results. What should I try next? Any other suggestions?
Golf lessons
A non-urban Wheelhopper
Kickball
Scallops
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