Saturday, August 29, 2009
29 Learn regular expressions
I got to use this list item at work actually, it helps me run a report faster... and I was thinking of the xkcd comic the entire time:
51 Learn to use chopsticks
I apparently already knew how to use chopsticks and forgot I knew, or I picked them up REALLY quickly... Sorry, this is the most uninteresting blog post for a list item, but I had to say I'd write about them all.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
39 Be in a relationship lasting longer than a month
This has been my favorite list item to cross off by far. I'll do my best to avoid getting too sappy, don't want anybody to gag reading this...
Simply put, this has been one of the best months I've had in a long, long time. I'm with somebody who is an intellectual equal, a fellow tech junkie, and quite honestly the most interesting woman I've ever been involved with. We can literally talk all day long through whatever medium is readily available, be it Twitter, text, Facebook, e-mail, phone calls, or in person.
Ok, so I can't really say anything without getting sappy, so instead I'll just say Thank You Sara ;)
In a side note, I also view this as a major accomplishment for my year. If I hadn't quit smoking, I wouldn't have taken any preliminary steps to improve my life. I wouldn't have started my diet, wouldn't have made my list, wouldn't have the self confidence to ask her out. And now that I have somebody, I want to improve even more.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. This is my year. It's more than a mantra at this point, it is literally a way of life, no pun intended.
Simply put, this has been one of the best months I've had in a long, long time. I'm with somebody who is an intellectual equal, a fellow tech junkie, and quite honestly the most interesting woman I've ever been involved with. We can literally talk all day long through whatever medium is readily available, be it Twitter, text, Facebook, e-mail, phone calls, or in person.
Ok, so I can't really say anything without getting sappy, so instead I'll just say Thank You Sara ;)
In a side note, I also view this as a major accomplishment for my year. If I hadn't quit smoking, I wouldn't have taken any preliminary steps to improve my life. I wouldn't have started my diet, wouldn't have made my list, wouldn't have the self confidence to ask her out. And now that I have somebody, I want to improve even more.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. This is my year. It's more than a mantra at this point, it is literally a way of life, no pun intended.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
49 Try 50 new different beers (13/50)
I have now tried Coronas as of last night. They have done nothing to change my dislike for Mexican beer. I've decided that's the last one I'm trying.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
2 Lose 50 lbs on my diet
Sara and I went to Salina today to celebrate my losing 50 lbs and a preemptive one month anniversary dinner. I know, I know, I'm a little old to celebrate one month going out, but it's been a while since I had any type of an anniversary... it feels good. In celebration, we went to Red Lobster to eat, something anybody who's seen anything on my facebook the past week is no doubt aware of.
After Red Lobster we went to visit her grandparents for a few minutes. They gave us some tomatoes grown in their garden. I wish we had some more time to stay and visit, but we had to get to the movie theater. We went to see the new Tarantino flick, Inglorious Basterds. The movie was great, one of his best.
To focus more on the weight loss though, it's been a lot easier than I ever dreamt it would be. I don't get cravings for what I used to eat, I don't care much for sweets anymore. This has become more than a diet but a lifestyle change, which is exactly what it needed to be. I will never be that fat again. Here's hoping crossing items 3 and 4 off of my list will be as easy as it was crossing off 1 and 2... it's just a matter of time is all. I didn't get that big overnight, I won't get to my goal overnight.
After Red Lobster we went to visit her grandparents for a few minutes. They gave us some tomatoes grown in their garden. I wish we had some more time to stay and visit, but we had to get to the movie theater. We went to see the new Tarantino flick, Inglorious Basterds. The movie was great, one of his best.
To focus more on the weight loss though, it's been a lot easier than I ever dreamt it would be. I don't get cravings for what I used to eat, I don't care much for sweets anymore. This has become more than a diet but a lifestyle change, which is exactly what it needed to be. I will never be that fat again. Here's hoping crossing items 3 and 4 off of my list will be as easy as it was crossing off 1 and 2... it's just a matter of time is all. I didn't get that big overnight, I won't get to my goal overnight.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Update on my life
Ok, granted, nobody reads this damn blog, but that doesn't matter :)
I met somebody a little over a month ago, and have been in a great mood since. I've gone from spending most of my time at home or online to having a full social calendar. Since school is starting soon we won't have as much time together as we have during the summer, what with work, school, studying, etc, but as I've been told, I got spoiled meeting her in summer ;) We're going to DMB in September, staying at my sister and brother-in-law's house.
In other news, I finally got the lead position at work, so yay promotion. I'm getting close to hitting my halfway point on my diet. When I hit that mark, Sara and I are going to eat at Red Lobster. Should be this coming Friday, we're going to see Inglorious Basterds the same day.
That's about it for now, not much else new for me :)
I met somebody a little over a month ago, and have been in a great mood since. I've gone from spending most of my time at home or online to having a full social calendar. Since school is starting soon we won't have as much time together as we have during the summer, what with work, school, studying, etc, but as I've been told, I got spoiled meeting her in summer ;) We're going to DMB in September, staying at my sister and brother-in-law's house.
In other news, I finally got the lead position at work, so yay promotion. I'm getting close to hitting my halfway point on my diet. When I hit that mark, Sara and I are going to eat at Red Lobster. Should be this coming Friday, we're going to see Inglorious Basterds the same day.
That's about it for now, not much else new for me :)
Friday, August 14, 2009
49 Try 50 new different beers (12/50)
Had a team building last night for work, tried a total of three new brews.
Mothership Wit - Not a bad brew, it's an organic wheat beer.
Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout - this one had a bit of a bite to it. Nate said the beer was stale so that could have had something to do with it. I may have to try it again in the future, not bad for a stout.
Sam Adams - Not bad, didn't have a full one, just tried it. Can't complain, will have to have a full one again sometime
Mothership Wit - Not a bad brew, it's an organic wheat beer.
Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout - this one had a bit of a bite to it. Nate said the beer was stale so that could have had something to do with it. I may have to try it again in the future, not bad for a stout.
Sam Adams - Not bad, didn't have a full one, just tried it. Can't complain, will have to have a full one again sometime
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
12 Make a list of movies people tell me I HAVE to see and watch them within a month
I failed.
On July 4th, Az told me I HAD to see Ghostbusters II. Since I met somebody I forgot all about that list item except for the movie she told me I had to watch. So I have one item on my list that I have failed at now. This is the first $5 that Childs Play gets from me.
On July 4th, Az told me I HAD to see Ghostbusters II. Since I met somebody I forgot all about that list item except for the movie she told me I had to watch. So I have one item on my list that I have failed at now. This is the first $5 that Childs Play gets from me.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
33 Set aside one day every six months where anybody can ask me anything all day long and I will answer truthfully.
The first day will be August 21st, then my birthday after that. This is the public notification of it. Get your questions ready.
49 Try 50 new different beers (9/50)
Sara and I went to a friend's birthday party on Saturday, and she got to choose the type of beer we took. Boulevard Wheat was the new beer of the night. It wasn't bad, probably one I'd drink again.
I'm also noticing the problem with waiting almost a week before writing about the beer I drink, it doesn't work out well for critiquing it... I'll listen to you next time hon, and post sooner ;)
I'm also noticing the problem with waiting almost a week before writing about the beer I drink, it doesn't work out well for critiquing it... I'll listen to you next time hon, and post sooner ;)
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Update, DMB Concert, etc...
So just a quick update on something other than my 101/1001 list. Life is good, I'm much happier now than I was a year ago at this time, or even a month ago at this time. 2009 has been good to me. Quit smoking, down 44.4 lbs so far, tons more self confidence, beautiful girlfriend, new promotion at work... I'd say I'm doing pretty damn good :D I also took out my eyebrow piercings, hadn't really cared for them for a while now and finally had a reason to take them out other than apathy towards them.
Yesterday I got tickets ordered for the Dave Matthews Band concert that Sara and I are going to on 9/30. We'll be staying with Brooke and Merlin in KC, so that'll be one of two times to visit them I get to cross off my list. Also one of five concerts to cross off.
I'm really looking forward to the concert, only been listening to DMB for about three weeks now but I will admit I'm hooked. Sara says I have no idea how great they are in concert, and I can't wait to experience it.
Yesterday I got tickets ordered for the Dave Matthews Band concert that Sara and I are going to on 9/30. We'll be staying with Brooke and Merlin in KC, so that'll be one of two times to visit them I get to cross off my list. Also one of five concerts to cross off.
I'm really looking forward to the concert, only been listening to DMB for about three weeks now but I will admit I'm hooked. Sara says I have no idea how great they are in concert, and I can't wait to experience it.
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