Went to Catalina Island with friends over the weekend. We rented a condo for two nights, and finished a bottle of vodka a night.
Well, I finished most of it. The 95lb girl made a good effort though.
And really, Stoli is good stuff. I think it better than that weak French stuff the others seemed to prefer.
It was a good call to bring the usual sleeping bag.
Trip there was in a helicopter. I'd usually adhere to the rule that "if the wings are moving faster than the fuselage, it is inherently unsafe," but made an exception this time. It's a good thing that all of our group were skinny folk.
Food on the island was rather expensive, though that was no surprise. Zip-line wasn't really worth it, go bungee jumping instead. Scuba was brill, if expensive, and the water cold as f**k. Will probably go and get certified.
Weather was good to us, contrary to the claims of the weatherman. Got a couple good shots in, check the Flickr stream to the right.
Would do again, would recommend to a friend. Would also recommend said friend bring another friend so said friend would have other friend to warm friend during cold nights.
In other news:
dearblankpleaseblank.com is pretty awesome.
Work is dirty.
Gas is $4USD now.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sundays Suck.
SuburbanDweller came back to SoCal for a wedding this weekend. Ate lunch with him and caught up. Was nice.
What wasn't nice was that it rained. And while I don't usually find rain all that disconcerting, it was raining on a Sunday.
And everything is closed on Sundays. I had wanted to go to Antique Row and Joey's BBQ, as well as the Mattel store, but that did not come to pass.
Luckily for my photographic hobby, I had already taken several photos in the days previous to the current inclement weather. and have posted them on Flickr for your viewing pleasure.
In doing so, I have discovered that there is a 200 picture photostream limit on Flickr's free service. Am now debating whether or not I should pay for Flickr Pro.
In other news:
Everyone got their gas masks ready? How about their survival bags? Food? Water?
Going out to get some MREs this week.
What wasn't nice was that it rained. And while I don't usually find rain all that disconcerting, it was raining on a Sunday.
And everything is closed on Sundays. I had wanted to go to Antique Row and Joey's BBQ, as well as the Mattel store, but that did not come to pass.
Luckily for my photographic hobby, I had already taken several photos in the days previous to the current inclement weather. and have posted them on Flickr for your viewing pleasure.
In doing so, I have discovered that there is a 200 picture photostream limit on Flickr's free service. Am now debating whether or not I should pay for Flickr Pro.
In other news:
Everyone got their gas masks ready? How about their survival bags? Food? Water?
Going out to get some MREs this week.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Shooting People 01
Yesterday, I took the day off from work and shot people.
With my camera.
A friend of a friend happens to be a make-up artist. She apparently heard from a little bird that I have a camera, and invited me to shoot some of her friends for some reason or the other. Having never seriously shot people before, it was kinda out of my photographic comfort zone.
Being the gung-ho, try everything, to-adventure-and-beyond person I am, I jumped at the chance.
Results can be seen in the photostream to the right.
I even brought along a model of my own(e.g. shoved fellow photo-enthusiast forward).
The shoot was pretty fun, even if I missed some of it due to logistical issues. Will do again, and happily.
In other news:
Donated $500USD to Sendai Earthquake relief. Hope all my favorite manga artists are alright.
Also, people protested at work. With a bike horn. They seemed trained. Kinda odd.
With my camera.
A friend of a friend happens to be a make-up artist. She apparently heard from a little bird that I have a camera, and invited me to shoot some of her friends for some reason or the other. Having never seriously shot people before, it was kinda out of my photographic comfort zone.
Being the gung-ho, try everything, to-adventure-and-beyond person I am, I jumped at the chance.
Results can be seen in the photostream to the right.
I even brought along a model of my own(e.g. shoved fellow photo-enthusiast forward).
The shoot was pretty fun, even if I missed some of it due to logistical issues. Will do again, and happily.
In other news:
Donated $500USD to Sendai Earthquake relief. Hope all my favorite manga artists are alright.
Also, people protested at work. With a bike horn. They seemed trained. Kinda odd.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Day 24: 141lbs, Huntington Library
Went to the Huntington Library today. Never been, so it was fun.
What wasn't so fun was the fact I went by myself. Originally, I was supposed to have two others with me, but both bailed with various reasons/excuses. But as shown in Lone Ranger, I am entirely unwilling to let the inaction of others prevent me from doing what I want to do.
Stand Alone Complex?
Dunno.
Pictures can be seen in photostream in the sidebar.
As a side note, am now greasing the groove, 15 Perfect Pushups every time I go downstairs, and 5 pull ups every time I use the restroom. I'd do more pull ups, but I need my arms for work.
What wasn't so fun was the fact I went by myself. Originally, I was supposed to have two others with me, but both bailed with various reasons/excuses. But as shown in Lone Ranger, I am entirely unwilling to let the inaction of others prevent me from doing what I want to do.
Stand Alone Complex?
Dunno.
Pictures can be seen in photostream in the sidebar.
As a side note, am now greasing the groove, 15 Perfect Pushups every time I go downstairs, and 5 pull ups every time I use the restroom. I'd do more pull ups, but I need my arms for work.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Day 16: 141lbs, Nixon Library
Gained a pound. Muscle? Maybe.
Went to the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda yesterday, didn't get any good shots.
The original plan was to go to the Huntington Library, but weather reports indicated rain, so we canceled our plans and I went to work. In truth, it did snow in Burbank, but from what I could tell, it was just fine and sunny where we were. I got off work early and gathered everyone up to go to Huntington, but the last person took too long to get ready, that decided that.
I really didn't get any shots I thought were good enough to post.
Hopefully, next week will be different.
Attended a birthday celebration today, the first in a while. Girl was really conservative, so the event was pretty tame.
Early work tomorrow, after a week off from it. Joy.
Went to the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda yesterday, didn't get any good shots.
The original plan was to go to the Huntington Library, but weather reports indicated rain, so we canceled our plans and I went to work. In truth, it did snow in Burbank, but from what I could tell, it was just fine and sunny where we were. I got off work early and gathered everyone up to go to Huntington, but the last person took too long to get ready, that decided that.
I really didn't get any shots I thought were good enough to post.
Hopefully, next week will be different.
Attended a birthday celebration today, the first in a while. Girl was really conservative, so the event was pretty tame.
Early work tomorrow, after a week off from it. Joy.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Day 8: 140.3lbs: Photography
Working out still, not much change.
Yet.
I still have hope.
Went on a photographic adventure today. Results are in the Flickr photostream to the right.
Too tired to add more, except my back feels odd for some reason.
Yet.
I still have hope.
Went on a photographic adventure today. Results are in the Flickr photostream to the right.
Too tired to add more, except my back feels odd for some reason.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Day 1, 140lbs: Lets do this!
Gained 6lbs over the last week with a massive consumption of whole milk(drowning lactose intolerance) and a new scale(Costco, $20, very nice).
Day 1
Initial Measurements:
Weight: 140lbs
Height: 5'8"
Neck: 14.25"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 35.5"
Thigh(R): 20"
Thigh(L): 20"
Bicep(R): 10"
Bicep(L): 10"
Total: 172.75"
Body Fat: 10.7%
Goal for 8 weeks, ending Sunday April 10th.
150lbs while maintaining about 8-12% body fat. Beyond that, not really caring too much about it.
Have two kettlebells: 45lb and 25lb. (oddly enough, the 45lb was cheaper than the 40lb, go figure)
Monday & Thursdays
Kettlebell Swings x 80 (45lb)
Kettlebell Bicep & Chest exercises (25lb)
Tuesdays & Fridays
Abdominal exercises (dunno what yet, look it up tomorrow)
Wednesdays & Saturday/Sunday
Yoga and trail running(two miles of hilly ridge-line)
Saturday/Sunday:
One day for rest and measurements, whichever I didn't spend running.
Will do more research, and this schedule will definitely be altered(even as soon as tonight), but this will have to do for now.
Nutrition:
Never gave a ***k before, won't do so now. Will eat anything, as long as there's enough of it to prevent my body from eating itself. Maybe will take supplements, but that will require more research.
and a few words to encourage myself:
GUTS! WILLPOWER! AND DON'T GIVE A FLYING FU** WHAT ANYONE ELSE THINKS, AS LONG AS YOU'RE DOING WHAT YOU CAN TO IMPROVE YOURSELF!
Day 1
Initial Measurements:
Weight: 140lbs
Height: 5'8"
Neck: 14.25"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 35.5"
Thigh(R): 20"
Thigh(L): 20"
Bicep(R): 10"
Bicep(L): 10"
Total: 172.75"
Body Fat: 10.7%
Goal for 8 weeks, ending Sunday April 10th.
150lbs while maintaining about 8-12% body fat. Beyond that, not really caring too much about it.
Have two kettlebells: 45lb and 25lb. (oddly enough, the 45lb was cheaper than the 40lb, go figure)
Monday & Thursdays
Kettlebell Swings x 80 (45lb)
Kettlebell Bicep & Chest exercises (25lb)
Tuesdays & Fridays
Abdominal exercises (dunno what yet, look it up tomorrow)
Wednesdays & Saturday/Sunday
Yoga and trail running(two miles of hilly ridge-line)
Saturday/Sunday:
One day for rest and measurements, whichever I didn't spend running.
Will do more research, and this schedule will definitely be altered(even as soon as tonight), but this will have to do for now.
Nutrition:
Never gave a ***k before, won't do so now. Will eat anything, as long as there's enough of it to prevent my body from eating itself. Maybe will take supplements, but that will require more research.
and a few words to encourage myself:
GUTS! WILLPOWER! AND DON'T GIVE A FLYING FU** WHAT ANYONE ELSE THINKS, AS LONG AS YOU'RE DOING WHAT YOU CAN TO IMPROVE YOURSELF!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Day -5, 134lbs
Attempting to gain 10lbs in two months in muscle weight.
Also attempting to cure lactose intolerance.
Have purchased one 25lb kettlebell.
Have also purchased half gallon organic whole milk.
Need to buy: tape measure, supplements(?), additional equipment(?).
Due to scheduling issues, total workout time per day is 1/2 hr, more added as time permits. This week will be spent in measurements and familiarization of bodies and exercises, gathering of equipment, as well as assembly of a workout schedule.
Will be drinking half gallon of milk per 24hrs until both lactose intolerance is cured and 10lbs muscle weight gained.
Will start for realsies Sunday.
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Also attempting to cure lactose intolerance.
Have purchased one 25lb kettlebell.
Have also purchased half gallon organic whole milk.
Need to buy: tape measure, supplements(?), additional equipment(?).
Due to scheduling issues, total workout time per day is 1/2 hr, more added as time permits. This week will be spent in measurements and familiarization of bodies and exercises, gathering of equipment, as well as assembly of a workout schedule.
Will be drinking half gallon of milk per 24hrs until both lactose intolerance is cured and 10lbs muscle weight gained.
Will start for realsies Sunday.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Dressers
Yesterday, I helped move a IKEA PAX. And this is a reminder for those who don't have pick-up trucks of their own:
Make friends with trucks. You can't regret it.
Now, the PAX is a dresser, 8 feet tall, and about the same across. In California, the standard ceiling height in a residential building is 8 feet. Does anyone see the problem with the above statement.
Apparently, my friend has been eyeballing this dresser for a while. He has just moved out of his parents house to a sh*thole of a room next to the Dodgers Stadium. I know I wanna get out of the house, but please, there's no way I would be so desperate as to rent a room with stale carpet. Hell, I didn't even know carpet could be stale!
All joking/not joking aside, the PAX, I will admit, is a rather handsome piece of kit, assuming one can get it set up, and being that it is an IKEA product, it should serve you well enough for many years to come.
Provided you don't move in said many years to come.
Please don't move. My ribs can't really take it.
Make friends with trucks. You can't regret it.
Now, the PAX is a dresser, 8 feet tall, and about the same across. In California, the standard ceiling height in a residential building is 8 feet. Does anyone see the problem with the above statement.
Apparently, my friend has been eyeballing this dresser for a while. He has just moved out of his parents house to a sh*thole of a room next to the Dodgers Stadium. I know I wanna get out of the house, but please, there's no way I would be so desperate as to rent a room with stale carpet. Hell, I didn't even know carpet could be stale!
All joking/not joking aside, the PAX, I will admit, is a rather handsome piece of kit, assuming one can get it set up, and being that it is an IKEA product, it should serve you well enough for many years to come.
Provided you don't move in said many years to come.
Please don't move. My ribs can't really take it.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
K701s and Cracked Ribs
I cracked my rib snowboarding. Oddly enough, it's the same rib I cracked last time.
It hurts.
I got myself a pair of AKG K701s to sooth myself.
Some might ask why I didn't get K702s.
Answer: I like white better.
In order to drive these cans, I needed a better amp than the one I have now. Will be getting a Bellari HA540 in the mail soon. Will probably be tube rolling, if I can dig out those looted tubes I had.
Had a stakeout yesterday. Nan joined me and brought along his projector. Was less boring than it usually is.
Haven't been taking as many photos as I would like, and those that I have taken didn't come out very well. Will work more on this when rib heals.
It hurts.
I got myself a pair of AKG K701s to sooth myself.
Some might ask why I didn't get K702s.
Answer: I like white better.
In order to drive these cans, I needed a better amp than the one I have now. Will be getting a Bellari HA540 in the mail soon. Will probably be tube rolling, if I can dig out those looted tubes I had.
Had a stakeout yesterday. Nan joined me and brought along his projector. Was less boring than it usually is.
Haven't been taking as many photos as I would like, and those that I have taken didn't come out very well. Will work more on this when rib heals.
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