Ohai! Remember me? Here’s a list of some stuff I’ve been doing over my spring break:
Using Twitter instead of blogging – I still won’t call myself a Twitter lover, but I have definitely learned to embrace it. And for those who do follow me on Twitter, you probably already know everything I’m going to mention on this list. But you should probably keep reading anyway, for my ego’s sake.
Working – You’d think summer would be a slow time when working at a university, wouldn’t you? I know I would. And in fact, I expect that every summer, even though 5 of the 7 summers I’ve worked there have been pretty crazy. (Isn’t there some saying about that, how the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? Yeah.)
Playing guitar – I haven’t really learned a ton more songs (much to the chagrin of those who live with me and hear me practice), but I’ve been trying hard to work on things like keeping a steady rhythm and making sure notes ring out properly. The good news is that I still really enjoy it. The bad news is that I still pretty much suck.
Playing tennis – For Christmas, my wife signed me up for a tennis class (yes, Christmas. We intentionally deferred until now, because what good is it for me to learn tennis in the winter?). My class finished up last week, and I’ve gotta say, it was more fun than I thought it would be. The teacher was great. The best part was that the class was held at a private club. This particular class is the only one that non-members can sign up for (I am not a member). So after every class, they were pushing free food and drinks on us, in an effort to show us how much better our lives would be with them in it. I’m still not joining, but their recruitment efforts sure were tasty!
Losing weight – I joined a “Weight Watchers at work” program back in April. For years, I’ve had a weight system where I gain in the fall and winter, then lose in the spring and summer. I didn’t love it, but it worked for me. That is, until the past two years, when I kept up the gaining in fall and winter, but didn’t do so much losing in the spring and summer. So by March, I was at an all-time high weight. Since joining WW, I’ve dropped 22 pounds. And there’s still a month and a half left, so I hope I’m not done yet! Of course, the real test of how well the program works will not come until weeks after the Weight Watchers sessions are done, but I can’t say enough good things about it now. I’m at my lowest weight since 2003. I haven’t significantly increased my level of activity, I’ve just learned how to not eat like a pig. Funny how that works.
June 28th, 2009
Dang…it’s FUN to eat like a pig!
June 28th, 2009
If I was gonna take a tennis class here in the burned out desert, it would HAVE to be in the winter!
June 28th, 2009
A tennis class sounds SO fun. I played tennis once with Sei and he never took me back. I think I swung the racket more like I was playing baseball. Maybe I’ll have to take some lessons…
I’m sure you don’t suck as bad as I do on the guitar.
I guess I should actually READ all the twitter updates. I’m lame at doing that.
I’ve missed your posts. Whaaaaa!!!
June 28th, 2009
congratulations! 22 pounds is no joke, mister.
since i saw a “Truth about Food” episode that proved how metabolism is a myth and it’s truly about portion control and exercise, i have tried to watch how much goes on my plate, but it’s rough.
i enjoy your twitter updates. have you considered putting them on your blog sidebar? i feel the long stretches between my posts are somewhat justified by much more frequent twitter updates on the rail.
June 28th, 2009
Wow! I’d like to lose 22 lbs, but I also like to eat like a pig…hmmmm.
Sounds like you are keeping busy and having fun to boot!
June 29th, 2009
Really Twitter?! That is like the dark side. 22lbs is AWESOME. I too miss the posting of SJ!
June 29th, 2009
What’s your Twitter name? I’m http://www.twitter.com/JoannaBG
June 29th, 2009
My twitter usage is through the roof lately. Not sure why, I guess it’s just easier. Especially when The Room is involved…
Congrats on the tennis class! That sounds like it would be a lot of fun. I miss the hours I used to spend hitting the ball into the net and framing half-volleys. Did you guys play much mini-tennis? I’m not talking about table tennis, I mean mini-tennis. You have to keep the ball inside the service square. It’s mostly to work on your reactions and volleys. I used to love that. You work on your technique, but you don’t run around so much. Not that I don’t like running around…
It wasn’t until recently that I learned the secret to my -/+ 5 Lbs weight variation since my sophmore year in high school (that’s 15 years for those that don’t know) had to do with the fact that when I’m full, I know it and I stop eating. It’s all about portion control. It doesn’t hurt that for me, when I’ve had enough, the idea of food makes me sick. I also try to plan my meals so that I have just enough, not too much. Also, if you think you might be full but still want more? Wait about 15 minutes and see if you still feel that way.
I’m going to go write a diet book that’s basically 300 pages of that. Should be out early next year. I’ll keep you posted.
June 30th, 2009
I sure hope twitter doesn’t kill off your blog. I hate the twitter.
I worked at a Tennis Center for 3 years and I have yet to pick up a racquet. haha
June 30th, 2009
You’re on the twitter! I would love to follow you – what is your username? Here is me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lannalee
July 2nd, 2009
After 14 years of resigning myself to living forever more encased in a bubble of fatty cellulite, I’m losing some weight too.
I’m on this weird diet called EAT LESS, MOVE MORE. It works really well. I think I’ll become their spokesmodel.
July 21st, 2009
Twitter kills off bloggers. *sniff*
July 22nd, 2009
And he’s not even tweeting that much, so don’t be fooled!
July 29th, 2009
When did Ohai become an official blogger greeting? Hasve I been gone that long?
July 31st, 2009
Just checking to see if my reader was working correctly, and it is! Hope you are having a good summer!
August 10th, 2009
Nobody panic, but I think Omar has been kidnapped.
August 12th, 2009
Is this what happens when i-touch + facebook + twitter happens?
Boooooooooooooooring. Suburban Juggernaut is where it’s at. Bring it back.
August 12th, 2009
I’m panicking all right.
August 16th, 2009
I saw Omar at Burger King.
August 18th, 2009
He told me to take over his comment section, as he shared a sandwich with Elvis.
August 19th, 2009
So I pretty much own the place now.
Either that, or I’m a squatter.
Never can tell what a squatter’s gonna do, can you.
“Hey, I see you’re squatting. What, uh, exactly are you going to do when you’re squatting?”
We shall see.
August 21st, 2009
Hello, my friend, Hello….just called to say Hello
Hello, is it me you’re looking for????!
Hello my baby, Hello my darling, Hello my ragtime gaaaalllll
You say Goodbye when I say Hello….Hello, Hello, I don’t know why you say Goodbye when I say Hello
Yeah, so anyway, just checking in and decided to say Hello the only way I know how which is by channeling a plethora of cheeseball Hello songs.
August 22nd, 2009
Well hellooo there, Elastic.
I assume you’re talking to me since Omar has pretty much abandoned this thing.
August 24th, 2009
I heard a rumor that Omar wasn’t going to post again until this post reached 15,000 comments. I don’t know if it’s true, but that’s what I heard.
August 25th, 2009
wait…is it still June???
August 26th, 2009
Well, I heard that if you haven’t posted on your blog for two months or more, that it’s considered abandoned. The person who comments the most on the last post the blogger wrote, inherits the blog.
Now, where’s my ninja mask?
August 28th, 2009
I just received Omar’s blessing.
O.K., it was just a comment on my blog, but I’m pretty sure it came with his blessing.
August 28th, 2009
Then he friended me on Facebook. I think that’s so he can guide me.
You know, so I can make ninja movies, music quizzes, etc.
Yep, it’s all leading up to something pretty wonderful.
September 6th, 2009
even jon doesn’t go this long without posting.
i’m just saying.
September 7th, 2009
I see how it is.
January 15th, 2010
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