at the movies
I uploaded two videos from Rusty’s less then impressive swimming debut mentioned yesterday. Rusty Ain’t Going In and Rusty Ain’t Staying In.
I talked to Viv and Van last night, boy I miss them. Dana gave me some good news that we will adjust the kids time with me so they can be here for the canoe carnival next summer. That means a lot to me, I really appreciated that. Viv asked me to repeat one of our little Daddy-daughter things about 800 times on the phone…
Do you know who loves you?”
“Daddy!”
“Do you know how much?”
“BIG!”
“Do you know why?”
“Why?”
“Because you’re so wonderful.”
I’ve been remiss in mentioning the films I’ve been watching lately. Last Days – it was done by Gus Van Sant and it was based on Kurt Cobain’s last days before Hemingwaying out, which you would think Van Sant + Kobain would equal great, but no. It was sublime crap. Children of Men – disturbing, but very good. Michael Caine’s death scene was hilarious though, now considering my last words to be “pull my finger”. I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead – another Clive Owen film, decent, but even the English accents couldn’t hide that this was the exact same plot as Next of Kin. The Last King of Scotland – not quite as good as I had hoped, but Forest Whitaker was amazing as Idi Amin.
I’ve got my first of three volleyball games this week tonight. I’m starting to feel a lot better physically. The 5-8 mile bike rides every morning before work have helped, but I think the key has been getting back to doing the 100 push-ups/200 crunches a day plus yoga at night. My back isn’t hurting and I’m generally feeling better now. I will probably take a 3 mile run with Yogi tomorrow morning or the next day. I’m waiting on some new running shoes that a buddy who works for Nike is sending me (for free! how much does that rock?).
I did some work on a few of my client projects last night. I’ve got two new clients that I have meetings scheduled with this week. They are smaller jobs, but it’s always good to keep stuff coming in the funnel.
August 7th, 2007 at 9:58 am
I’m so jealous! Free running shoes?! I need more friends like yours.
You sound better.
August 7th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Mr. Logo worked for Nike for a couple weeks and from that experience I would say getting the shoes from a friend who works for them is better than working for them yourself :p
Still an awesome deal.
Since they are free are you going to try and wear them out quicker?
August 7th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Free running shoes? That is awesome! Nike is my favorite brand, although I have been trying to branch out since they discontinued my very favorite kind.
August 7th, 2007 at 11:48 am
Wow, that’s a good exercise regimen. I really need to do something for my upper body. Bicycling does little for it. I have these meat pistons for legs, but skinny arms.
I haven’t seen any of those movies, but I’ve been wondering about Children of Men and The Last King of Scotland.
I hope your bicycle commute is going well.
August 7th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
When I ask my little boy (he is 3), “How much does Mommy love you?” He responds, “Too much. A very lot much.”
Always makes me smile.
August 7th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Lorrie – I’m going to send them a kidney in return, seems fair to me
logo – I’ll probably moonwalk all the time in them, that moonwalking does wear the sole out especially fast you know.
tori – i know it. i think we had this discussion on your blog at one point.
apertome – i haven’t started commuting yet. i got the call from my bike guy, my road bike is ready, which will be a lot easier on me since it’s so much lighter than my hybrid
Christy – that rules, i bet you kiss his cheeks and give him big hugs after that…man, i miss van and viv
August 7th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Dang, who wouldn’t feel better doing all that?! You go!
August 7th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Glad that a compromise was reached on Canoe Carnival…it will be great for you next year, especially on the big lake. It will be a whole new experience for the kids.
August 7th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Chris – It doesn’t take that much time really aside from the biking/running, but it’s definitely helping a bit
Carolyn – yeah, i’m curious where they’ll put the stands, that dam is damn big
August 7th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
thanks for the email, and the ‘catchup’ story. i’m sorry to hear that news; a very good friend of mine went through an ugly divorce. NJ laws sure don’t help us dudes.
i vastly prefer asics to nike, but i also have a preference for free! work those endorphins
August 7th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Jeez, you’re a stud. Obviously Yogi isn’t the only handsome devil in the house.
Are you doing Rodney Yee yoga? Shiva Rea? Bryan Kest’s kick your ass yoga? or some other version? Love yoga.
How are your hip flexors? I would think with the bike riding, sitting at computer, etc, they would be super tight.
August 7th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
That pukelight thing is crazy, and now I am going to have Turn On Your Heart Light stuck in my head ALL NIGHT.
Thanks a lot, Van.
August 7th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
I was going to write some shit about how exercise is good and all but then got distracted by Free! Shoes! What?!? Why do’nt I have a buddy who works for Nike and who can get me free shoes? Boooo.
Those videos are funny. And Michael Caine is one of my faves.
August 8th, 2007 at 6:05 am
Hey! Loved the minesweeper movie. I need to get more excercise too, my back is killing me… Dammit you’re so good at getting stuff done (at least your blog makes it seem that way =). I’m such a mess compared to you (physically as well as socially =) I need to change the tire on my bike so I can go back to biking to work… it has been flat for like a month now =)
August 8th, 2007 at 6:44 am
The only time I get free footwear is when its still on someone else’s foot and it’s being inserted into my ass at high velocity.
But enough about office politics!
Enjoy your windfall, my friend!
August 8th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Benjah – I know quite a few fans of Asics, but as you mentioned, free beats all
Open Grove Claudia – I’m doing an evening/morning stretch routine. my hips were really tight before I started the yoga again, they are better now, namaste
mamatulip – de nada
Amanda – Michael Caine has had a couple of good roles recently, Children of Men and Batman Begins
lars – hejsan dude, my blog sometimes serves as my to do list just to keep my head straight. fix that bike buddy, isn’t stockholm one of the best bicycle cities in the world?
Craig – that kind of footwear is always on special
August 8th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
My backside is starting to look like Imdela Marcos’ closet!