tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82260052011-07-31T03:24:10.651-07:00In the beginning it's hard to understand that the race is not against others but against that little voice in your head that tells you when to quit.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.comBlogger3741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-18259691292183655972009-11-03T07:30:00.000-08:002009-11-03T07:32:53.768-08:00

I don't feel like posting anything right now.

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-55344374146859273912009-10-01T14:18:00.000-07:002009-10-01T14:22:00.805-07:00

The weather is getting colder up here. Seems like fall is in full effect. Now, don't get me wrong.. I love me some fall/autumn.. but there is something really nice about 8am bike rides on the weekend where you start and the temperature is in the 60s. Right now... we are lucky if the temperature breaks 60. And it is raining today which just sucks all around. Oh well, winter is coming and

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-67121854893263931212009-09-23T18:35:00.001-07:002009-09-23T18:35:49.663-07:00

Vegas is fun...I'm tired.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-9431265333198428122009-09-14T16:01:00.000-07:002009-09-14T16:05:33.541-07:00

I've been feeling pretty out of it since the Ironman... just don't feel motivated to do much. I guess it is nice to feel lazy after all that prep work... but the laziness is starting to get to me. I need to get motivated to do something, but everything seems so... boring. Riding feels tedious lately... swimming is a chore.. and running, well we all know how I feel about running.I brought my

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-73605738796552050212009-09-01T08:30:00.000-07:002009-09-01T08:32:56.370-07:00

The kitten is doing good. I'll post more pictures tonight when I get back home. His name is Nimitz... feel free to make whatever jokes you'd like now.The Ironman was good. Harder than anything I've ever done. But it is over and I have no desire to do another one. It is just too long and punishing to want to do again. Also the amount of money that it costs to do one is staggering to say the

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-73788963317550203282009-08-25T07:31:00.000-07:002009-08-25T07:37:04.054-07:00

So I got a kitten yesterday. First time I've had a pet since before college. Granted those pets have now passed... but I've been thinking about getting a pet for awhile. He is really tiny, really young, and incredibly cute.But now I'm torn. I have to go to work today.. which means do I let him roam around the house, free to do whatever he wants? Or put him in with some food, water and a

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-86042815875275031052009-08-11T20:42:00.000-07:002009-08-11T20:43:23.852-07:00

I'm starting to love sprinting. I mean, I've always enjoyed it... but lately I've really been enjoying blasting the wheels off other riders and killing them in the sprints. I know I've got a long way to go... but yeah.. maybe more road racing is in my future next season. At least I won't be training for another crazy-ass ironman. Hope all is well with my peeps out there.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-14342435766875888332009-08-07T15:04:00.000-07:002009-08-07T15:13:47.480-07:00

So for pretty much the entire summer... I've had a spider that lives behind my side-view mirror on my car. drivers side. I don't drive my car too much in the summer months.. and never that far. Well, anyways.. this spider comes out at night and builds webs between my car mirror and my car. The parking lot for my apartment is right near a lake... and bugs seem to be in abundant supply in the

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-27826967931461873112009-07-29T09:29:00.000-07:002009-07-29T09:32:55.947-07:00

So, some research has shown that curing obesity would save the healthcare system 50% more dollars than curing cancer.I realize people don't chose to get obese or get cancer. Lifestyle choices play a roll in getting obese. Some lifestyle choices play a roll in getting cancer. But exercising for an hour a day and watching what you eat... well, sadly.. that doesn't cure cancer.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-36739123702574956702009-07-29T09:01:00.001-07:002009-07-29T09:02:10.761-07:00

I think I'm going to do a crit on saturday. Only a Cat. 5 race... but we'll see what happens.20 minutes plus 1 lap? Shouldn't be too bad.I'll let people know how it goes.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-66359153319301235722009-07-23T10:31:00.000-07:002009-07-23T10:34:54.454-07:00

Yes, I realize most of you mock my purchase and subsequent wearing for my nifty little toe shoes. But I really do enjoy them. Did about an hour run in them last night (longest run in them) and I'm feeling pretty good today. My calves are destroyed... but my feet themselves feel fine. The run was through a forest preserve, so it was sort of a dirt trail I was running on... so that was nice.One

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-24245198690036453872009-07-21T15:04:00.001-07:002009-07-21T15:04:58.330-07:00

Makes me squirm. Poor Jens.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-4255504250062862482009-07-16T07:36:00.001-07:002009-07-16T07:36:54.711-07:00

If you haven't been watching... now would be a good time to start. Things are going to start heating up come Sunday.... I'm very excited to see what happens.WATCH!-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-22211014375195082602009-07-08T14:36:00.000-07:002009-07-08T15:17:36.462-07:00

really enjoying watching the tour daily. Having it available at work just kicks ass.... wake up.. watch it while I eat breakfast. Wait for a lull in the action.. come to work and watch the last 50 miles or so. Can't wait for the mountain stages... going to be awesome to watch it all live. Don't think I've ever had that sort of opportunity before. Maybe the summer after college. But still, I

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-52736481785040560132009-07-06T16:50:00.001-07:002009-07-06T16:50:26.222-07:00

59 bites that I can count.WTF?-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-61507947744271120382009-07-06T08:22:00.000-07:002009-07-06T08:30:04.147-07:00

the bites look worse today.also, could barely sleep due to the itching.

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-29091748547352231972009-07-05T08:33:00.000-07:002009-07-05T08:40:43.488-07:00

I hate them. They are annoying, plentiful and vicious. They are also pretty interesting... I just heard an interesting report on them via NPR. Anyways.. back to my story.So riding today.. going well.. got a pinch flat in a pothole through a shaded area. Couldn't even see it coming.. and I was trying to find a good line. Anyways.. I flatted. So I got off my bike to change the tube.Suddenly I

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-15859569218291246972009-06-29T09:16:00.000-07:002009-06-29T09:35:34.576-07:00

So, with the release of Transformers 2 I decided to re-watch Transformers the original. No, I don't mean the awesome 1986 movie cast with such greats as Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy and Eric idle... no, I mean the 2007 movie with such greats as.... well... yeah. Bernie Mac had a nice little part in it, and Anthony Anderson is always enjoyable. But for the most part... yeah, not many "greats".So

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-90509799201082648432009-06-25T13:51:00.000-07:002009-06-25T13:56:43.520-07:00

Things have been happening in my life. Exciting things? Sometimes. Entertaining things? Depends on your definition of entertaining.I've been reading a lot lately. Vernor Vinge has been exceedingly entertaining. I can't remember the last time I got sucked into a book like Deepness in the Sky. Charless Stross has also piqued my interest and I've been tearing through his Laundry series.

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-42807056147242296252009-06-15T18:18:00.000-07:002009-06-15T18:21:37.535-07:00

So the race went well. I swam very good, rode fast, and ran better than I've ever run that distance before. Actually, not entirely true... but for a half ironman.. it was very fast.I did have a flat on the bike course.. and probably lost close to 20 minutes waiting around for a support vehicle. I know now to carry extra tubies... CO2, etc. Yep.. lesson learned.I'm quite proud of my results...

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-2333421305843127372009-06-12T04:03:00.000-07:002009-06-12T04:04:32.410-07:00

I'm getting ready to drive to kansas this morning.... wooo.. boring. But on Sunday I have to make the return trip by myself... so expect lots of random calls throughout the afternoon and evening while I attempt to keep myself awake.And, you can probably hear funny stories of me doing something stupid... like racing.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-83727571248063202302009-06-09T08:10:00.001-07:002009-06-09T08:10:25.100-07:00

I have a race this coming weekend. I'm not looking forward to it. That is all.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-51837707643297093202009-06-07T11:02:00.000-07:002009-06-07T11:03:55.928-07:00

Stupid freaking rain...it has been either threatening to rain, or raining all day... sort of sucks. I hate riding in the rain... it is very annoying.I should suck it up and go to the gym or for a run... but eh.. I'm tired.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-29135000821870016092009-06-03T10:39:00.000-07:002009-06-03T10:45:26.829-07:00

So I've been working downtown for the last few days.. and I notice a lot of single speed bikes. But they all have freewheels. Now, I know coasting is nice and all.. but if you've got a single speed bike, why not go all out and get a fixed gear? You can still put brakes on it, but then you would be far more efficient and most likely faster.I want to ride my fixed gear more often. I've got the

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-66877967273294213272009-06-01T07:28:00.000-07:002009-06-01T07:41:12.812-07:00

So, I've finally got my computer up and running in my apartment. My old laptop was getting progressively worse over the last few weeks so I finally got a new desktop. It is really nice, much more powerful than my laptop... and it can output directly to my TV. Which is very nice (in my opinion). The video card actually has an HDMI output on it.. so I don't have to deal with odd sizing issues

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-86421255233763169082009-05-22T17:57:00.000-07:002009-05-22T17:58:03.279-07:00

I've been sick.. and my home computer is busted... so yeah... sorry I've not been posting more.I've got all my new computer stuff here... now I just need to get it up and running.I'll keep you people posted.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-46074754998233127872009-05-12T07:49:00.000-07:002009-05-12T08:00:08.216-07:00

It was really windy this weekend... and chilly. When I rode on sunday I actually didn't have nearly enough cold weather gear on. But I mean, it isn't like it is nearly summer or anything.Also, the high today, 70 degrees and sunny. The high tomorrow... 77 degrees and rainy. WTF is all I have to say about that.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-31834620224223389142009-05-05T08:48:00.000-07:002009-05-05T08:53:34.618-07:00

Lack of posts.. sorry.Let's see.. what is going on in my little world. I got a chance to ride a lot this weekend, some of the guys down at Well-Fit. Now, they are pretty freaking quick. Also, I found it interesting that after we rode 50 hard miles... some of the guys went out for another 20 miles or so easy... then came back and did a run. These guys are insane.. also they are a good

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-5389212708770665212009-04-27T16:02:00.000-07:002009-04-27T16:03:51.666-07:00

Got to ride in Southern California this weekend. Both with the Swami Cycling Club and with John Howard. Yeah, I got my ass kicked. Hard.They are good... it really motivates me to get better, and to train a lot harder.Perhaps it is time for a powertap.. and to start racing again. Need something to motivate me to get even faster. And I think losing some crits/races will do that for me.Anyways,

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-35250226167680817132009-04-20T13:43:00.000-07:002009-04-20T13:44:57.921-07:00

So I rode this weekend.. 50 miles on saturday, felt good. Nice and strong... beautiful weather. Was a great ride.Sunday brought rain, cold and a shorter, harder ride. Only 30 miles.. but it hurt me a lot. Not only did I not get a lot of sleep the night before, it was wet and cold. I was soaked in about 5 minutes.. and stayed soaked the whole time.Funny thing though, if you have aero profile

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-51396575439380134472009-04-16T19:28:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:32:23.901-07:00

I had a very disappointing ride tonight. Went out with a group I'd never been with before, and I from first impressions I figured them for a good strong group of riders. Lots of nice bikes, everyone was in full kits it seemed.. but... they just didn't have that... extra bit that I was looking for. I don't think I was ever out of breath.. or even having to push myself very hard. It was strange

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-69718329088909746922009-04-15T16:17:00.001-07:002009-04-15T16:17:55.398-07:00

could have sworn I just posted a nice long rant about work being stupid...where did it go?-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-85695951890912593492009-04-12T05:51:00.000-07:002009-04-12T05:52:19.433-07:00

Now, I know I have a tad big of an addictive personality. But, for some reason I can't stop listening to the new Royksopp album, "Junior". It is just so freaking good.Seriously, go check it out.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-27906199860315764042009-04-08T15:56:00.000-07:002009-04-08T16:03:59.009-07:00

It hurts.And it is still cold. -Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-88658656447975308692009-04-03T10:20:00.001-07:002009-04-03T10:22:50.959-07:00

This is my new bike. It is very very nice. I enjoy riding it very much.I realize that many of you won't be jealous... but you should be. It has been awhile since I've felt unworthy to ride a bicycle... but if feels like this bike is sometimes telling me, "Hey.. wouldn't you be happier on a Trek?" And then the laughs at me.The fork is new.. and I'm pleased with how it looks on the bike.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-10384885414772109022009-04-01T13:33:00.000-07:002009-04-01T13:45:08.909-07:00

I've traveled a lot. I remember being a young child and having to help carry luggage at the airport or during family vacations. We had suitcases that didn't have wheels. This was the norm.I continue to travel a lot.. and even own a few bags which have wheels for easier transport. Do I think that all suitcases should be carried? Goodness no. Having a large, checkable suitcase with wheels is

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-40242309818351663392009-03-30T21:07:00.000-07:002009-03-30T21:12:58.535-07:00

I passed.That's my new belt.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-17487929957033159262009-03-30T14:33:00.000-07:002009-03-30T14:36:17.889-07:00

So I took my Nidan test on saturday. It could have gone better. A lot of people tested that day and a lot of people did poorly. So the instructors are asking everyone who tested to be prepared to demonstrate some skills that were asked for again. I don't think I did fantastic on my test.. but I'm really nervous about what they'll be asking me to do again. Probably the tanto stuff.. because

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-91969193865576082252009-03-24T11:29:00.001-07:002009-03-24T11:37:08.044-07:00

When I'm driving I tend to be sparing with my blinker. I hate people that have their blinker going and not realize it. Since hate has trained me to be very conservative with my blinker. I typically manually turn on and off my blinker since I don't trust whatever mechanism is integrated into the wheel to do it for me. Clearly it doesn't always work... especially clear when I'm driving behind a

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-22512599906063964982009-03-20T06:48:00.001-07:002009-03-20T06:59:49.802-07:00

This is a new gym marketing campaign in the Netherlands. It is a sign in bus stop which, when you sit on the bench, shows your weight.I'm torn with what to think of this.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-74716601980687490772009-03-19T22:33:00.000-07:002009-03-19T22:35:55.094-07:00

Yeah... the first day of spring is today!I hope everyone is excited by this event. Equal sun and darkness tonight.For those of you in the southern hemisphere... enjoy your first day of fall.I know, presumptions to assume that I have international readers.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-10130573164062971942009-03-17T17:40:00.000-07:002009-03-17T17:44:12.840-07:00

Over 70 degrees today. Holy crap, it was nice! Rode to work, went for a ride after work..felt so amazingly good.I know it won't last but it was great to take advantage of a fluke like today.In more bike-nerdy news, Campagnolo Super Record 11 rocks. Shifts smooth, rides smooth... feels great. Really love it. If anyone is looking to spruce up their bike this season.. I'd strongly suggest some

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-68546335437962919452009-03-11T09:11:00.000-07:002009-03-11T09:23:58.704-07:00

It is bitterly cold here again. Very very cold and windy. And after the weather taunted me last week with temperatures over 60 degrees.So it rained most of the weekend and some of the moisture got into my car. It was slightly warm yesterday so the water created a bit of humidity in my car. When heading to the gym this morning I found that with the sudden drop in temperature last night that

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-44244606208604792782009-03-09T10:23:00.000-07:002009-03-09T10:24:24.985-07:00

The CD, that is compact disk for all you young-ins out there, turns 30 years old today.That's right.. March 9th, 1979 was the date the Compact Disc was first introduced to the world.Craziness.Damn, older than I am.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-66143570333131504722009-03-06T13:28:00.000-08:002009-03-06T13:33:27.554-08:00

I'm sure any nerd out there has seen this. It is amazing no? Absolutely gorgeous. If I could scrounge up the 500 dollars to purchase this I would it a heart beat.The box weighs 26 pounds... the instruction manual is 300+ pages long and weighs 4 pounds..Let's just say that would be really really really fun to build. I've read some accounts that say it takes over 4 hours just to organize the

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-55024217969772702952009-03-05T20:46:00.000-08:002009-03-05T20:47:45.476-08:00

All stoplights should be "Left turn yield on green." Rarely are they set up to give you an arrow without going through a complete cycle. Or at least around here it seems that way. I'm the only one at the intersection. Just let me go damn it!Also, I think I hit 5 yellow lights on my way back from Aikido tonight. Felt awesome.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-79106938002763899222009-03-04T06:10:00.000-08:002009-03-04T06:20:32.115-08:00

Nearly half way done with having to work downtown this week. It has been a frustrating ordeal thus far. Yesterday wasn't as bad as monday.. but leaving for work at 5:30am and getting home at 10:30pm really pisses me off for some reason. Go figure.Some of the highlights of my day are walking across Chicago to get to the office. I could take a bus. In fact, the 122 (I think), would pick me up

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-39520307377216100782009-03-02T21:09:00.000-08:002009-03-02T21:10:19.643-08:00

Today was a bad day.I'm hoping tomorrow is better.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-3516165483121744482009-03-02T03:10:00.000-08:002009-03-02T03:11:32.568-08:00

Getting up early to go to work downtown for stupid reasons really sucks.Trying to have a positive outlook on it... but really just pissed about the whole deal.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-18271868978409379612009-02-27T10:02:00.000-08:002009-02-27T10:04:45.041-08:00

Breaking Bad is coming back for a second season.If you haven't watched the first season... go do so now. It is amazingly good. Quite gritty and real compared to a lot of stuff out there.Plus, seeing Bryan Cranston (the father from Malcolm in the Middle) being a badass is awesome in its own right.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-80237461629927832772009-02-27T09:45:00.000-08:002009-02-27T09:56:16.305-08:00

Some of the consequences for being sick are that yo send a lot of time doing nothing. So I've been spending time doing nothing. Well by nothing I mean watching TV and the such.Anyways, I watched My Name is Bruce.. which is just hilarious. Check it out. So what if I have an unnatural affinity to Bruce Campbell. I've also been watching Dollhouse. The new Joss Whedon thing. Honestly, it sort

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-73174355395303467242009-02-26T08:23:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:32:15.768-08:00

So I've been fighting off a semi-cold for a few days now. Probably acquired it from some few Aikido practitioners during last weeks crazy aikidoness. It isn't excessively bad.. I sound like crap and my nose has decided to leak like a broken faucet (I really tried to come up with a better analogy.. but couldn't. I'm sick, leave me alone). I took yesterday off from work and just lazed around

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-80836677332554092872009-02-22T18:38:00.000-08:002009-02-22T19:35:13.062-08:00

So this weekend consisted of a lot of Aikido. A metric crap-ton of Aikido actually. I think it was roughly 7 hours on saturday with around 40 minutes of breaks and a few times where we were allowed off the mat to get water. Sunday was a tad easier.. but was still 4 hours. I'm a little torn up. All in all, it was that bad of a practice.A few things I didn't enjoy. I think one of my toes is

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-81555258436794875872009-02-19T16:44:00.000-08:002009-02-19T16:52:00.586-08:00

So, my apartment has this odd tendency as of late to have strange issues with the water. When I'm gone for a bit (work/vacation) or don't run it for awhile (work/sleep) it seems that either hot or cold taps just shoot out incredibly hot water.So, if I come home.. I have to run the cold water for about 5 minutes before I can use it. Sometimes I forget... and will burn myself. Or be about to

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-87947431011691776092009-02-18T07:43:00.001-08:002009-02-18T07:59:23.482-08:00

It seems like a lot of things in my life at the moment are a tad frustrating. I've got the Aikido test coming up in late march.. and I still constantly feel that I don't know anything about Aikido. It is very very hard at times.. especially training in a different style. The more advanced stuff that I learn, the more that it is quite different from the style I originally trained in. I'll get

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-85919886423566482732009-02-13T10:41:00.000-08:002009-02-13T10:45:30.221-08:00

To read on the interweb. I've got a good selection of webcomics that I like to read, news sites, random stuff sites... but lately I've been feeling bored with these.Do any of you out there have any sites that you love to read everyday? I don't care if it is crazy gossip stuff.. just curious what other people out there are reading to entertain themselves in between working or whatever else it is

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-51570648241270106182009-02-10T15:06:00.001-08:002009-02-10T15:18:35.048-08:00

Now, I know it is a bad thing... and that we shouldn't do it. But this past weekend while traveling I noticed two that just sort of stuck in my mind and made me laugh, if only to myself.While flying, I was sitting in a row with a black (African American.. but honestly, I'm not that PC) lady. When they were coming around asking for drinks she asked for grape soda. I nearly lost it. First, I

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-44066792285128270242009-02-05T09:28:00.000-08:002009-02-05T09:37:08.513-08:00

So, assuming I get all the paperwork filled out, I'll be testing for my Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in late March. I'm very much excited about this prospect as well as nervous as hell. I've only been back on the math for about 6 months... so being asked to test is quite the honor. But I'm also slightly apprehensive about it due to the same fact. I can't really say "no" to my Sensei, since

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-44547975546666492822009-02-04T09:50:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:54:43.908-08:00

Even god hates cows...via TYWKIWDBI.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-13562259117032881442009-02-03T09:18:00.000-08:002009-02-03T09:30:30.942-08:00

So they say that it is going to be in the 40s here this weekend. I am very doubtful of this statement considering that it feels to be around zero outside right now. Don't know how that is going to happen, but I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed that it'll warm up soon.I've been really enjoying my new shoes. They look crazy and probably make me look even crazier, but I really do enjoy

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-38176901509029725872009-02-02T06:07:00.000-08:002009-02-02T06:09:13.210-08:00

Achewood is back for a delightfully well written comic containing many names which I have no hope of ever pronouncing.Also, Questionable Content today basically tells the story of our New Year's festivities... minus the drinking of course.Settlers of Catan was bad enough without drinking.. but perhaps had Joey been forced to drink I would have stood a chance at winning.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-76829500087883716242009-01-29T20:10:00.000-08:002009-01-29T20:14:14.083-08:00

I'm excited that Adult Swim is starting an hour earlier... 9pm in the central time zone.I'm disappointed that they are showing King of the Hill for that extra hour.Now, don't get my wrong.. I enjoy King of the Hill occasionally, but when I watch The Swim... well, I'm not really in the mood for that style of humor.Also, King of the Hill just doesn't have the rewatchability that Family Guy and

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-48891083163783854652009-01-28T13:52:00.000-08:002009-01-28T14:00:24.482-08:00

So it was brought to my attention recently that I was linking an ever increasing amount of stuff on my blog. Which made viewing my blog tedious and somewhat annoying. If I can't come up with something clever why merely direct you to where other clever people are. It would be similar to entering into a Circuit City only to have them tell you to go to Best Buy.Actually I have a feel that such a

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-84115457425811431312009-01-27T09:50:00.000-08:002009-01-27T09:56:29.591-08:00

So many of us have seen these ads right?I still find them very funny.Anyways, there are new reports out detailing the discovery of detectable levels of mercury found in HFCS. Considering the average amount consumed by Americans... well... this article really describes it all pretty well. True it is long, but a decent read. Feel free to call me a hippie or whatever, but seriously... despite the

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-42075324537393346892009-01-23T14:31:00.000-08:002009-01-23T14:32:14.355-08:00

Since it doesn't have stuff like the following:-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-60633852856477625932009-01-19T09:23:00.001-08:002009-01-19T09:25:27.159-08:00

I wish they had had this on the wall of my high school chemistry class. -Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-19208549182452000072009-01-14T10:16:00.000-08:002009-01-14T10:23:57.854-08:00

Yay, double movie goodness on this fabulous wednedsay.funny cat getting its furry butt kicked.and that is all.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-84388086829510028562009-01-12T14:34:00.000-08:002009-01-12T14:41:11.355-08:00

So my brother was kind enough to hook me up with one of the new products that he has been working on. I wasn't sure what to think at first, but after having it just for a day I'm loving it. Now I just need a bigger apartment to really enjoy it.I just have it set up at work at the moment and I'm playing stuff via Squeeze Network. Too much fun.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-40699550106473206152009-01-08T08:11:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:12:34.919-08:00

Freaky shit...From FlowingData.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-17388148556975493422009-01-07T13:43:00.001-08:002009-01-07T13:44:30.714-08:00

I don't think that this could ever be aired in the US.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-71049960444610194762009-01-06T08:59:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:01:49.111-08:00

So.. I'm about to place an order for the following. Anyone interested? I'm looking specifically in Sean and Liz's directions.Just thought I'd ask.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-89675382250138914812009-01-04T21:30:00.000-08:002009-01-04T21:34:15.670-08:00

Welcome to the last 'aught of this century. I hope everyone out there has resolutions planned out and the coming year.I just got back into town this evening, so I'm tired and will be heading to bed soon. I just wanted to post a quick something before sleep. It was wonderful to see everyone this past week. I forget how much fun it is to hang out with everyone... I hope we can all strive in the

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-29141817158660918132008-12-28T22:05:00.000-08:002008-12-28T22:08:37.728-08:00

So I got to spend some time with my family this holiday. Now, my family and I are close.. but not in the traditional manner. We get along, just don't see each other that often. But it has been nice to spend some time with them, and my nephews whom I rarely see. Hopefully I can make more of an effort to get out here.Heading down South tomorrow and going to spend the week hanging out and seeing

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-7594769183050524002008-12-24T11:10:00.001-08:002008-12-24T11:11:19.826-08:00

For the five or so people who still read this blog... hope everyone has a safe and happy holidays. I'll be seeing most of you in the next week or so. Suffice it to say, I'm quite excited.Take care and best wishes in the coming year.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-77709953854170603442008-12-23T18:18:00.000-08:002008-12-23T18:20:01.235-08:00

If you are curious what to get me for Christmas... I could totally go for a WRX.Below you'll see the sole reason why I want to own one of these cars.What? I can't deny the fact that I'm a guy and shit like this is awesome.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-7361633028310635462008-12-22T07:35:00.000-08:002008-12-22T07:36:50.194-08:00

I can't wait to leave this freaking place of the country. -19 degrees this morning? Bull shit. Can't even get my car to turn over. It wants to, but it can't.Stupid country, why would anyone live in a place where it is so freaking cold.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-75232204880540269052008-12-21T09:20:00.000-08:002008-12-21T09:26:01.320-08:00

Sometimes I get curious where movie writers come up with their plot lines. But then I read articles like this... and I realize that real life provides more than enough facts to make the best movies.Oh, if you get the chance.. go watch Slumdog Millionare. Fantastic movie.Hope everyone is doing well heading into this week. Good luck with traveling, etc.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-291440234674451152008-12-18T18:15:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:16:14.136-08:00

Can't resist posting this. Encompasses my feelings about the season so perfectly.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-92081422698883611352008-12-18T08:28:00.000-08:002008-12-18T08:41:04.715-08:00

So I've finally been putting some time in on my xBox. I suppose it was sort of over due but having given up WoW and it being much to cold to spend more than a few minutes outside... now I have to fill my time with other activities. Sure I still go to the gym most everyday and Aikido is a lot of fun.. but I still have time to kill.Anyways, I recently picked up Fallout 3. I was a decent enough

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-16802562137237986192008-12-10T13:11:00.000-08:002008-12-10T13:14:43.240-08:00

Short of strapping M-80s to Barbie dolls, this seems like the most awesome thing to do to an old Barbie doll.Of course I never actually got to strap any sort of explosive device to a Barbie doll... but I'm sure the results would have been very similar to the following.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-9179476161405318712008-12-08T20:46:00.000-08:002008-12-08T20:50:56.025-08:00

So this might mean more to people who have been to my apartment.. or seen pictures.. or that I've described it to.Anyways, it was raining much of the day.. and during Aikido practice the temperature started to drop. By the time I got home there was a good layer of ice pretty much everywhere. As I started to drive down the ramp to my parking lot I found out that my brakes decided to not really

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-9107695517982971712008-12-04T17:44:00.000-08:002008-12-04T17:53:45.935-08:00

So, I would post videos of this thing, but they are sort of long and I'm pretty sure only Joey would get any sort of entertainment from it. And I have a feeling that Joey has already experienced said videos but even he was too ashamed to post them on his blog.Anyways, I present Angry Video Game Nerd. He has quite satirical reviews of a lot of games from my childhood, and before. But it is

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-63672605743748596482008-12-02T07:56:00.000-08:002008-12-02T08:05:42.111-08:00

I'm sure this idea has been around for awhile, specifically in the more southern areas of the country. It, of course, was popularized with Gears of War.. but someone went and did it.Attaching a chainsaw to a shotgun. (with excellent video goodness)Some might say that this would be perfect for the coming zombie infestations.But expert sources would disagree.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-69459687438255642612008-12-01T14:42:00.000-08:002008-12-01T14:43:14.416-08:00

I thought this was sort of interesting.I know, I have too much time on my hands.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-54193626877493588492008-11-26T17:00:00.000-08:002008-11-26T17:04:18.483-08:00

I know I've bitched and moaned about this city... but where else will you find Jones' Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage?Make sure to watch the commercial he made. Usually I'm against local commercials but he has a gift.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-54425684970696537252008-11-26T12:14:00.000-08:002008-11-26T12:15:43.235-08:00

Hope everyone is going to be able to enjoy one of these for the holidays.Yes, you can feel your arteries hardening just by reading the article.And no, America doesn't have a weight problem.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-36668107504435260482008-11-21T16:53:00.001-08:002008-11-21T16:53:50.802-08:00

I should never have learned how to embed stuff in my blog.Well worth the four and a half minutes it takes to listen to...-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-9069821718498518892008-11-20T07:07:00.000-08:002008-11-20T07:09:46.276-08:00

When coming in from the cold to go for a swim at your local gym... make sure to realize your hands, having just been exposed to the cold and wind, will not be an accurate gauge of the temperature of the shower used prior to entering the pool.I learned a valuable lesson... I hope all of you don't have to learn it the hard way either.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-40798845630977277522008-11-19T07:46:00.000-08:002008-11-19T08:28:30.695-08:00

Heh... Ted Stevens lost. I honestly didn't see that coming. Joey said it would happen but I couldn't believe that the senator from Alaskan since 1970 and never failed to get less than at least 65% of the vote.Well.. didn't someone say something about "change" recently?Also, I'm glad the man responsible for the following lost:-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-7828030266878443002008-11-18T13:01:00.001-08:002008-11-18T13:02:42.586-08:00

What would we do without youtube? honestly.. I don't know.And since I like anything domino related..If Stuart saw that, I can guarantee that he would be playing with dominoes tonight.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-41095109192735402832008-11-13T19:33:00.000-08:002008-11-13T19:37:34.323-08:00

Tried to copy the picture directly... but it didn't work. But check out this story. Made me laugh quite a bit.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-61314085835988023222008-11-13T19:25:00.000-08:002008-11-13T19:28:20.330-08:00

I recently came across this description of a movie in my Comcast guide thingy..Shadow Man:"Steven Seagal stars in this explosive action thriller about an ex-CIA operative who gets mixed up in international espionage when the tries to rescue his kidnapped daughter and stop a deadly virus from falling into enemy hands."How could that be bad?Seriously.Total awesomeness.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-76139535174873827692008-11-12T07:58:00.000-08:002008-11-12T08:00:09.421-08:00

So I didn't make it into bed by 11 last night, more like 11:40 or so. Read for a bit, then tossed and turned till around 12:15ish... woke up again at 4am or so. Went back to sleep about 30 minutes later.. and woke up again at 6.This sucks.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-57335498489859729022008-11-11T08:19:00.000-08:002008-11-11T08:50:17.346-08:00

I've been sleeping like crap lately. I don't know what the issue is, but lately I can't seem to get to sleep at night. It isn't like I'm just in bed, trying to get to sleep. No, I'm actually fully awake until around 2-3 each morning. It is quite irritating and I don't know why it is.Ideally I would like to get to sleep early and wake up early. I think ol' Ben said that that makes a person

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-67057489819973000752008-11-05T14:25:00.000-08:002008-11-05T14:32:20.708-08:00

Well at least it is all over. I doubt we'll see any major changes for quite some time.. but I'm glad that the election is over and am curious to see how Mr. Obama does in the White House.Also, I'm sad to see the results come in from California. I am amazed at how vehemently so many people believe in marriage. It just seems sort of stupid to me.. if two people love each other, they should be

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-56017438434504001812008-10-23T06:15:00.001-07:002008-10-23T06:29:38.818-07:00

It is starting to get cold up here. I'm not a fan of the cold. Not looking forward to another winter up here. They are quite long, quite bitter, and don't allow me to ride my bike. Which completely sucks. But so it goes.. life continues.. and these soon to be frigid days will pass.There is something about the cold up here, I'm not sure exactly what it is. It just cuts quite deep. Perhaps

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-77587110330871779782008-10-16T07:58:00.000-07:002008-10-16T08:06:06.544-07:00

So I've been planning on doing it for awhile now, but last night I finally went back to an Aikido class. I think this blog was started after I had already stopped doing Aikido.. so it has been quite some time since I've been tossed around like a rag doll.It was fantastic. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Of course I'm horribly out of practice, and shape.. but those will return in time.

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-31315847515710481592008-10-14T20:16:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:20:39.254-07:00

This is my first attempt to embed a video directly into my blog.Please be patient.I thought it was quite funny.I hope this turned out how I had intended it.-Later

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-84619401156333396742008-10-09T06:21:00.001-07:002008-10-09T06:29:53.699-07:00

So I suppose living near Chicago isn't that bad of a thing. Achewood's artist is doing a book signing tour of his new book. And he just happens to be coming to Chicago in November. So I'm stoked about that.Other news... let's see...I need to do laundry..The new season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is quite amazing. It is hard to really describe what this show is like but every episode

Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05191314792800808062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226005.post-79340533720649874392008-10-08T06:48:00.000-07:002008-10-08T07:01:38.565-07:00

Politics. They really have been getting on my nerves lately. I don't understand why two men running for the highest position of authority in our country can continue to blatantly lie directly to the public. Are we really that stupid that we'll ignore their incorrect statements and just let them slide? It just is frustrating that we can't get one candidate who actually knows what he is talking

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