Working Out Again

I went spinning today after not working out for about a month. The gym is packed due to January syndrome. Class was pretty cool and I learned that the spinning bikes have SPD pedals, so I can wear my bike shoes to spinning class. The doc cleared me to hit the stationary bike and the elliptical machine because I can't crash those things. It feels good to work out again. I'm deffly going to get back in the game ASAP.

I also hit up these new bikes the Leach has where it's like a video game/stationary bike. Basically, you have a computer screen where you see virtual terrain and other riders. You are given a pace rider and it's pretty cool. You can change gears and the handlebars turn. You can't go off the course, which is a little boring. It automatically adjusts to make pedaling harder when you're climbing and easier when you're descending. I would recommend checking those things out. Apparently, if you go with friends, you can race them. There's all kinds of cool info on the screen like your power, cadence, speed, heart rate, distance down/to go (also built into map of course), grade of surface, and selected gear.

Pick #59

Sarah Mac Band - "Open Fire", the title track off the new 4 song EP that dropped on Friday.

Nick dragged me to the show since one of his friends plays cello in some of the SMB songs. That girl has some serious lungs on her. The CD doesn't capture the power of her voice, which is disappointing in a sense and refreshing in another. I'm planning on seeing them again when they perform in Tally...schedules are on their website...hit me up if you want to come too.

Butterflies and Squirrels

Squirrels are just bushy-tailed rats. Butterflies are just colorful moths. Squirrels and butterflies are "cute" or aesthetically appealing to many more people than rats and moths. The cute creatures are almost identical to the ugly ones except for their one redeeming feature that seems to overshadow all the rest of the negative associations we have with these animals. I bet there are plenty of other things that fall into this category of having one redeeming quality. Feel free to post a comment with your idea for an element of this set.

New Office

My new office is pretty money. I only share it with one other guy, and it's about the same size as my old office. I have windows instead of being stuck in the middle of the building. I guess that might make it harder to get a nap. The office has its own printer, so I can print after 5pm.

The downside is that I'm farther from the people I shared the 291 office(s) with and the kitchen and mail room.

My computer is pretty sweet. Dual processors at 3GHz, 3.25GB RAM. ARC GIS. Awesome mouse. I pretty much have my own desk.

La orilla

El ciclo

esto es un poema que escribí el 17 de Mayo de 2005 en las escaleras de la cabaña en Salasaca, Ecuador. No juezgues...puede que fue mi primera vez de escribir un poema con la métrica.

Aguas tal vez de una orilla
lejos traversan a la mar.
Se introduzcan a arena
fina, caigando con ruido.

Como son del mar, regresan
a su hogar que sostiene
el mundo necesitado
siempre será el agua.

¿Ideas? ¿Comentarios? ¿Son todos los versos en octosílabos? ¿Tema? Pues...

Shiny Things

If I ever open a store, I'm going to put shiny things in the window to attract people off the street.