I had a dream about an old High School flame last night...a good dream 
...and it has left me feeling a little nostalgic this morning. So, I don my wise-old-sage hat and give a little advice to anyone who cares to read:
LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, PEOPLE!
This sentiment has been expressed so many times in so many ways:
"Carpe Diem", "Live like you were dying", "Live each day like it's your last" (someday, you'll be right)...etc.
I suppose it can be easier said than done, but the folks who frequent this site do seem to be more apt to have fun, take risks, and "suck the marrow" out of life, than your typical, bible-belt American.
Growing up Catholic did nothing to help me realize that life can actually be fun and enjoyable. I spent most of my time being made to feel guilty about my "dirty" thoughts and desires. The fact is, I only lament the things I never did, the people I didn't meet, the mistakes I didn't make. So, I am a late bloomer, trying to make up for lost time. Alas, the spirit is willing but the body is weak. I am sore, for no reason. I am tired. I do pretty good actually but time marches on.
For all of you young, beautiful people: Live hard and leave a pretty corpse. Otherwise, you will regret it and be a spiteful old person pining for the "good ol' days" (They weren't, by the way). Stop thinking about it! Just do it! There will be time to reflect on it later.
In fact...I just may take the day off today...for no good reason.
The weather sucks, I have tons of work, and I'm broke...but fuck it!
...and it has left me feeling a little nostalgic this morning. So, I don my wise-old-sage hat and give a little advice to anyone who cares to read:LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, PEOPLE!
This sentiment has been expressed so many times in so many ways:
"Carpe Diem", "Live like you were dying", "Live each day like it's your last" (someday, you'll be right)...etc.
I suppose it can be easier said than done, but the folks who frequent this site do seem to be more apt to have fun, take risks, and "suck the marrow" out of life, than your typical, bible-belt American.
Growing up Catholic did nothing to help me realize that life can actually be fun and enjoyable. I spent most of my time being made to feel guilty about my "dirty" thoughts and desires. The fact is, I only lament the things I never did, the people I didn't meet, the mistakes I didn't make. So, I am a late bloomer, trying to make up for lost time. Alas, the spirit is willing but the body is weak. I am sore, for no reason. I am tired. I do pretty good actually but time marches on.
For all of you young, beautiful people: Live hard and leave a pretty corpse. Otherwise, you will regret it and be a spiteful old person pining for the "good ol' days" (They weren't, by the way). Stop thinking about it! Just do it! There will be time to reflect on it later.
In fact...I just may take the day off today...for no good reason.
The weather sucks, I have tons of work, and I'm broke...but fuck it!
OK, and now some news from the worst blogger in the world...Me. I am such a slacker. Of course, I am not narcissistic enough to think anyone really cares what is going on in my life, but anyway. Here we go...
So, this year I have officially started my mid-life crisis. I turn 40 in September so I figure I should not procrastinate
. Therefore, in an effort to relive my High School glory days, I have hooked up at a gymnastics gym that allows old people. Trust me, it's not easy to find a gym that allows people over the age of 12 to work out on the equipment. I might break a hip or something 
. Nevertheless, I think I am in pretty go shape for a guy my age. For you sadistic types, I will post some pictures of my ripped up hands later.
In other news, have you seen this? Teacher and Student. I do not know how I feel about this. My initial primal reaction is "Nice". I mean, if I were still 16, I would be all over this MILF, right? But then I think, what is wrong with her that she is messing around with a 16 year old boy? Then I get a little grossed out. She must have serious issues. And, of course, the double standard notwithstanding. If it were a 31yo guy and 16yo girl, fry him, right?
But, who am I to judge? Here I am, almost 40, perving on 20 year old hotties on SG. That is a 20 year difference. Hell, I've even been flirting with Gunyre. Does that make me a sick bastard? Maybe. But, this stuff happens a lot. Probably more that we know. In some countries, it is institutionalized and encouraged. As a race, we are primally driven to be attracted to ideal mates, no matter what the age. The question is, as human beings, should we resist these natural urges? The answer depends on who you ask and when. If you ask Nike, they will tell you, "Just do it". Mountain Dew? "Do it to it". The Dead Poet's Society? "Carpe Diem". The Catholic church? "Abstinence" (unless you are a priest with a boy, but I digress). At what point do we stop becoming human and start becoming animals again? Is there anything wrong with being an animal? Animals are innocent, right? Driven by primal urges over which they have no control, for survival.
But, we are human. We are self aware. We survive on our intellect, not our instincts. Our actions have consequences. Of all the creatures on this planet, only we are aware of the future. We are aware that tomorrow will come and the choices we make today will effect that tomorrow. As such, we have a responsibility to the planet, to our fellow humans, and to ourselves to make those decisions count.
So, should a 16 and 30 year old have sex? What about 18 and 30? 20 and 40? 15 and 16? I don't know. Society picks a number and draws a line and says, "On this side of the line, it is OK". Obviously, we are by no means perfect beings. Our standards, morals, and values change day-by-day. I guess we really have to decide if we are willing to live with our decisions we make today. It is not always an easy choice.
Anyway, like I said, Midlife Crisis. I guess I am getting a little deep in my old age. I will leave you with Thoreau:
So, this year I have officially started my mid-life crisis. I turn 40 in September so I figure I should not procrastinate
. Therefore, in an effort to relive my High School glory days, I have hooked up at a gymnastics gym that allows old people. Trust me, it's not easy to find a gym that allows people over the age of 12 to work out on the equipment. I might break a hip or something . Nevertheless, I think I am in pretty go shape for a guy my age. For you sadistic types, I will post some pictures of my ripped up hands later.In other news, have you seen this? Teacher and Student. I do not know how I feel about this. My initial primal reaction is "Nice". I mean, if I were still 16, I would be all over this MILF, right? But then I think, what is wrong with her that she is messing around with a 16 year old boy? Then I get a little grossed out. She must have serious issues. And, of course, the double standard notwithstanding. If it were a 31yo guy and 16yo girl, fry him, right?
But, who am I to judge? Here I am, almost 40, perving on 20 year old hotties on SG. That is a 20 year difference. Hell, I've even been flirting with Gunyre. Does that make me a sick bastard? Maybe. But, this stuff happens a lot. Probably more that we know. In some countries, it is institutionalized and encouraged. As a race, we are primally driven to be attracted to ideal mates, no matter what the age. The question is, as human beings, should we resist these natural urges? The answer depends on who you ask and when. If you ask Nike, they will tell you, "Just do it". Mountain Dew? "Do it to it". The Dead Poet's Society? "Carpe Diem". The Catholic church? "Abstinence" (unless you are a priest with a boy, but I digress). At what point do we stop becoming human and start becoming animals again? Is there anything wrong with being an animal? Animals are innocent, right? Driven by primal urges over which they have no control, for survival.
But, we are human. We are self aware. We survive on our intellect, not our instincts. Our actions have consequences. Of all the creatures on this planet, only we are aware of the future. We are aware that tomorrow will come and the choices we make today will effect that tomorrow. As such, we have a responsibility to the planet, to our fellow humans, and to ourselves to make those decisions count.
So, should a 16 and 30 year old have sex? What about 18 and 30? 20 and 40? 15 and 16? I don't know. Society picks a number and draws a line and says, "On this side of the line, it is OK". Obviously, we are by no means perfect beings. Our standards, morals, and values change day-by-day. I guess we really have to decide if we are willing to live with our decisions we make today. It is not always an easy choice.
Anyway, like I said, Midlife Crisis. I guess I am getting a little deep in my old age. I will leave you with Thoreau:
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms, and, if it proved to be mean, why then to get the whole and genuine meanness of it, and publish its meanness to the world; or if it were sublime, to know it by experience, and be able to give a true account of it in my next excursion.
- Henry David Thoreau
Day 10 (LAST DAY) - 165lbs
Well, the finish line is in sight. I've definitely lost weight. And I suppose I have achieved some cleansing of my internal organs. But, frankly, I don't feel much different. Maybe I had unrealistic expectations. But, the description of the cleanse indicates an increase in energy and a clarity of thought by the end of the cleanse period and I don't really see it. I surmise that it may be because I am relatively healthy to begin with. I suppose if I were a disgusting slob who suddenly went on a cleanse, I may have seen a more drastic improvement. As it is, I am mostly just hungry.
Still, I suppose it doesn't hurt to try. If anyone else has had experience with internal cleansing, I would love to know your opinions and experiences. Maybe a different program would suit me better. Anyway, I am looking forward to the weekend and getting back to solid food. Take care everyone.
Well, the finish line is in sight. I've definitely lost weight. And I suppose I have achieved some cleansing of my internal organs. But, frankly, I don't feel much different. Maybe I had unrealistic expectations. But, the description of the cleanse indicates an increase in energy and a clarity of thought by the end of the cleanse period and I don't really see it. I surmise that it may be because I am relatively healthy to begin with. I suppose if I were a disgusting slob who suddenly went on a cleanse, I may have seen a more drastic improvement. As it is, I am mostly just hungry.
Still, I suppose it doesn't hurt to try. If anyone else has had experience with internal cleansing, I would love to know your opinions and experiences. Maybe a different program would suit me better. Anyway, I am looking forward to the weekend and getting back to solid food. Take care everyone.
A buddy of mine was helping me take some marketing photos of our CHEM+MIX Product (www.propel-labs.com) and we started screwing around. We got some head shots as a result:
Day 8 - holding at 166
Not much to tell. Just to clarify, this is a cleanse, not a weight loss diet. So, do I feel "cleansed"? Hard to say. I feel good. I'm happy, rested, and energetic. But, I'm still looking forward to some solid food.
And, just to get into the spirit, my Christmas tree:
Not much to tell. Just to clarify, this is a cleanse, not a weight loss diet. So, do I feel "cleansed"? Hard to say. I feel good. I'm happy, rested, and energetic. But, I'm still looking forward to some solid food
.And, just to get into the spirit, my Christmas tree:
Day 7 - 166lbs (WooHoo)
Looking good and feeling good. My energy is coming back. Went to the gym this morning. Still craving everything but this is supposed to be one of the hardest days. So, I'm on the home stretch.
I am thinking of posting (embarrassing) before-and-after pictures. Though I still think I'm a little pudgy. Too much indulgence this year I'm afraid. But, still going strong.
Looking good and feeling good. My energy is coming back. Went to the gym this morning. Still craving everything but this is supposed to be one of the hardest days. So, I'm on the home stretch.
I am thinking of posting (embarrassing) before-and-after pictures. Though I still think I'm a little pudgy. Too much indulgence this year I'm afraid. But, still going strong.
Day 6 - 167lbs
Well, I am not loosing as much weight as I had hoped. And, what I am loosing is probably mostly water. But, i am loosing inches. My 34" waist pants are really loose. I feel like one of those weight loss spokesmodels with the HUGE pants on. Anyway, feeling good and seriously craving tacos. Day 7 is supposed to be one of the most difficult so I am not looking forward to tomorrow. But, I'm more than half way through and going strong. Thanks for the support from everyone.
Well, I am not loosing as much weight as I had hoped. And, what I am loosing is probably mostly water. But, i am loosing inches. My 34" waist pants are really loose. I feel like one of those weight loss spokesmodels with the HUGE pants on. Anyway, feeling good and seriously craving tacos. Day 7 is supposed to be one of the most difficult so I am not looking forward to tomorrow. But, I'm more than half way through and going strong. Thanks for the support from everyone.
Day 3 - 169lbs
Nothing significant to report on the cleanse. I am craving junk food...hamburgers, pizza, sushi. Plus, I would love a screwdriver. But, I am staying committed. The real cleansing isn't supposed to start for another few days anyway, so we'll see how I feel.
In other news...What does everyone think of this wikileaks guy? I have mixed feelings. I am a strong proponent of the First Amendment, but the guy is, frankly, a prick. He is apparently into raping young girls and, if one American gets killed because of what he has done, I say we toast him.
Ok, that is my political rant for today. See you all later.
Nothing significant to report on the cleanse. I am craving junk food...hamburgers, pizza, sushi. Plus, I would love a screwdriver. But, I am staying committed. The real cleansing isn't supposed to start for another few days anyway, so we'll see how I feel.
In other news...What does everyone think of this wikileaks guy? I have mixed feelings. I am a strong proponent of the First Amendment, but the guy is, frankly, a prick. He is apparently into raping young girls and, if one American gets killed because of what he has done, I say we toast him.
Ok, that is my political rant for today. See you all later.
OK, I have decided to start my mid-life crisis early 
. Why procrastinate?
Anyway, this week, I am starting the "Master Clense". Check out this shopping list:
40 Large lemons
80oz Organic grade B Maple Syrup
1/2lb non-iodized Sea Salt
2.5oz Cayenne Pepper
Box of herbal laxative tea bags
8gal spring water
Apparently, that is all I will eat for the next 10 days. Wish me luck!
. Why procrastinate?Anyway, this week, I am starting the "Master Clense". Check out this shopping list:
40 Large lemons
80oz Organic grade B Maple Syrup
1/2lb non-iodized Sea Salt
2.5oz Cayenne Pepper
Box of herbal laxative tea bags
8gal spring water
Apparently, that is all I will eat for the next 10 days. Wish me luck!
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