Well...I've been saying it since mid-November and last night was "Judgement Day". That's right, the first practice of the new year. And the results? (Like EVERY YEAR...I apparently lack the ability to LEARN!!) I hurt. My back, my quads, my HIP FLEXORS KILL, my abs, my neck, everything. Even my intercostals hurt. (Not a good sign when your ribs and lungs are burning after the first practice...) On the plus side...I'm faster now for some reason than I was last fall...a full .2 of a second faster in the 40. AND I made a ridiculously stellar pass for a try playing speedball last night...falling down, OVER a defender, to a winger breaking on the outside. It was perfect...flat...hit the wing in-stride...anyway...I digress from my description of the complete and utter pain I'm in right now. Did I mention I'm in pain?
Oh well...only a couple of weeks of feeling slightly better than death and I'll be back in the swing and better off for it. Only about a month until our first match...I need to make it count. (Even though the spring/summer is our "fun" season...tournaments and whatnot).
Back to work....
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02/23/2006 09:12 #33882
So Much Pain...Category: rugby
02/21/2006 09:38 #33881
It's Official...Category: oy vey
...I'm in a rut. Not just a fun little "life is comfortable, this is a good routine" sort of rut, but a serious serious "holy christ, I'm clawing the walls here" sort of rut; I go to work Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 5:00, come home, change out of my work clothes, go back downstairs, turn on the TV (always to channel 4...), do dishes from the previous night, make dinner, eat dinner, and then either watch TV or play videogames. That's it...Monday through Friday...that's what I do EVERY SINGLE DAY. And the past two weekends haven't been any better...I haven't done anything besides drink coffee, play videogames, and do laundry.
I dunno...and I guess I shouldn't get too down, rugby IS gearing up again....in another month and a half I won't have any time to spare and I'll be out drinking far too many nights each week. It's just this crappy time of year between "holiday cheer" and "fun in the sun" that is such a killer around here.
I've been thinking...maybe I need a relationship...and then I think maybe I don't. I don't know which. Just when I get thinking about the fun/great things about a relationship, I start to remember all of the other not so great things. This is the issue I'm having...I'm in so much of a rut that I can't even THINK well lately. It's like I've lost the ability to think novel thoughts, to think outside the box (or the rut in this case).
Oh well...enough for now...back to work.
More later....
I dunno...and I guess I shouldn't get too down, rugby IS gearing up again....in another month and a half I won't have any time to spare and I'll be out drinking far too many nights each week. It's just this crappy time of year between "holiday cheer" and "fun in the sun" that is such a killer around here.
I've been thinking...maybe I need a relationship...and then I think maybe I don't. I don't know which. Just when I get thinking about the fun/great things about a relationship, I start to remember all of the other not so great things. This is the issue I'm having...I'm in so much of a rut that I can't even THINK well lately. It's like I've lost the ability to think novel thoughts, to think outside the box (or the rut in this case).
Oh well...enough for now...back to work.
More later....
metalpeter - 02/21/06 20:05
Sounds like you are having fun to me. I assume the TV are good shows that you enjoy and that the video games are fun. Doing the same thing over and over as long as it is enjoyable is fine. I'm sure if 24[for example] was boaring you (how could it, when it rules)then you would do something else or go out for a snack.
Sounds like you are having fun to me. I assume the TV are good shows that you enjoy and that the video games are fun. Doing the same thing over and over as long as it is enjoyable is fine. I'm sure if 24[for example] was boaring you (how could it, when it rules)then you would do something else or go out for a snack.
jason - 02/21/06 17:02
Why would you ruin a perfectly good single life by getting into a relationship! Hell no!!
Why would you ruin a perfectly good single life by getting into a relationship! Hell no!!
theecarey - 02/21/06 12:21
oy.
As for the other stuff.. *taps foot*
oy.
- shakes head*
As for the other stuff.. *taps foot*
02/17/2006 14:55 #33880
Need boozeCategory: alcohol
It's been one of those weeks....I need booze...ASAP.
01/25/2006 13:49 #33878
Mid-Winter RutCategory: jan. blows
I can't stand this time of year...it seems like no one ever wants to DO anything. I'm personally "done" with winter for the year...I'm ready to get going, to do things, to get out...anything. I find myself cruising my contact list making random telephone calls to people who all give me the same "nah...it's too cold/wet/cloudy/hot/purple monkey dishwasher to do anything..." and I'm sick of it. I want to get out!!! RESCUE ME!!!
jason - 01/25/06 14:00
Sorry man, I'm too sick.
Sorry man, I'm too sick.
01/31/2006 10:35 #33879
Politics, Life, EtcCategory: stuff
Okay, time for a couple of random thoughts:
1) It's official...we have no opposition party in this country. When all you have to do to possibly block the scariest Supreme Court nomination in our generation is vote along party lines and you can't even muster THAT...there is officially no true opposition to the Republican juggernaut that is quickly destroying the Constitution.
I spend most of my time now vasilating on what I feel is the best course of action for the political left in this country. Whether to try and salvage the bloated, festering corpse of the Democratic Party or to scrap the whole mess and try and form a new opposition party. Of course, the real crux of that is the time and effort involved in forming a new party and the viability of the party once it is formed, since this country puts so much stock in "tradition".
Let me explain a little. I grew up in a family that is basically Canadian. That being said, they still followed Canadian politics even though they lived on this side of the border. Anyone who has followed Canadian politics since the Mulroney era can tell you what happens when you divide an entire side of the political spectrum. In Canada's case, it was a divided right, not a divided left. The conservatives in Canada then spent the next 12 years dividing their votes between two and sometimes three new right-wing parties...losing the the Liberals in each general election (until the most recent). Now, it took them 12 years, but they finally put together a party which could win enough seats in the House of Commons to establish a government. What scares me, however, is that Canada is a smaller country and it is less firmly tied to "political tradition" than this country. That is to say, I think Canadian voters are more likely than American to give a "new" party a chance. That's where my issues with viability come in. Building a new party from the ground up would take a LOT of work, and in American society where instant gratification is king, I'm not sure a new party would ever reach "critical mass". Would people become overly discouraged when said "new leftwing party" (this is why I don't run political campaigns...) didn't win many races initially? (and by "initially", I mean maybe for the next 20 years?) And what would happen in the interim? How much damage would the Republican party be able to do with a completely fractured left?
Anyway...those are the political thoughts that keep me up at night.
2) I need to GET OUT more. I've been trapped inside the past few weekends and I'm going completely crazy. This past weekend, being trapped at home was a function of the most ridiculously high natural gas bill I've seen in my entire life. Now, admittedly, I live in a two-bedroom duplex all by myself...but even still, I should not receive a bill for $350 for ONE MONTH of service. It's not like I sit around in shorts with the heat cranked to 85 everyday. This is just ludicrous. So, needless to say, the entertainment budget was cut WAY back at that point. I spent pretty much all weekend playing videogames (I love Gamefly...). I beat "God of War" in 12 hours (that's 12 STRAIGHT hours...for those counting...). Yeah...I'm a loser...a currently poor one at that. I think others on here have mentioned this before, but I make the second highest wage amongst my group of friends, and I'm the one who never seems to have cash. I can't figure it out either........
I'm sure there are more...but seeing as how I'm being paid to actually do work, and not to post journal entries, I should probably get back to actual work....
1) It's official...we have no opposition party in this country. When all you have to do to possibly block the scariest Supreme Court nomination in our generation is vote along party lines and you can't even muster THAT...there is officially no true opposition to the Republican juggernaut that is quickly destroying the Constitution.
I spend most of my time now vasilating on what I feel is the best course of action for the political left in this country. Whether to try and salvage the bloated, festering corpse of the Democratic Party or to scrap the whole mess and try and form a new opposition party. Of course, the real crux of that is the time and effort involved in forming a new party and the viability of the party once it is formed, since this country puts so much stock in "tradition".
Let me explain a little. I grew up in a family that is basically Canadian. That being said, they still followed Canadian politics even though they lived on this side of the border. Anyone who has followed Canadian politics since the Mulroney era can tell you what happens when you divide an entire side of the political spectrum. In Canada's case, it was a divided right, not a divided left. The conservatives in Canada then spent the next 12 years dividing their votes between two and sometimes three new right-wing parties...losing the the Liberals in each general election (until the most recent). Now, it took them 12 years, but they finally put together a party which could win enough seats in the House of Commons to establish a government. What scares me, however, is that Canada is a smaller country and it is less firmly tied to "political tradition" than this country. That is to say, I think Canadian voters are more likely than American to give a "new" party a chance. That's where my issues with viability come in. Building a new party from the ground up would take a LOT of work, and in American society where instant gratification is king, I'm not sure a new party would ever reach "critical mass". Would people become overly discouraged when said "new leftwing party" (this is why I don't run political campaigns...) didn't win many races initially? (and by "initially", I mean maybe for the next 20 years?) And what would happen in the interim? How much damage would the Republican party be able to do with a completely fractured left?
Anyway...those are the political thoughts that keep me up at night.
2) I need to GET OUT more. I've been trapped inside the past few weekends and I'm going completely crazy. This past weekend, being trapped at home was a function of the most ridiculously high natural gas bill I've seen in my entire life. Now, admittedly, I live in a two-bedroom duplex all by myself...but even still, I should not receive a bill for $350 for ONE MONTH of service. It's not like I sit around in shorts with the heat cranked to 85 everyday. This is just ludicrous. So, needless to say, the entertainment budget was cut WAY back at that point. I spent pretty much all weekend playing videogames (I love Gamefly...). I beat "God of War" in 12 hours (that's 12 STRAIGHT hours...for those counting...). Yeah...I'm a loser...a currently poor one at that. I think others on here have mentioned this before, but I make the second highest wage amongst my group of friends, and I'm the one who never seems to have cash. I can't figure it out either........
I'm sure there are more...but seeing as how I'm being paid to actually do work, and not to post journal entries, I should probably get back to actual work....
theecarey - 01/31/06 23:47
Nice post. A couple of thoughts come to mind, allow me to share..
I can't say that political thoughts such as these keep me up at night, but I do entertain similar ruminations. The movement to block Alito, failed at best. People paying attention knew the outcome before it was official. When you want someone in a position.. it seems to work itself out that way, eh? Moreover, it is symbolic to the deeply disturbed state of the political arena on various levels.
Political tradition is a hinderance to forward movement. Adaptibility, its counterpart, is not embraced. A new party? The idea has been tossed around for years. (now this is a topic I perseverate on) However, the time, effort and change process involved, as you said, to reach a critical mass, are barriers in a steadfast traditional political culture.
Nothing is impossible, but people need to be ready to persist in their (our?) efforts to begin the change process.. I am active in political pursuits, research and writing (not so much here).. and yeh, I get to where I feel at a loss as to what to do. Maybe Political Science will be my next educational venture; I could use a kick in the ass to go from thinking to doing.. and others could use doing the same.
ha, I thought I was Canadian until I was about 7 years old. Almost all of my family is from Canada, as we spent a lot of time there. I thought we had a Prime Minister..I only watched Canadian television, etc.
I feel the huge heat bill pain. It's still early enough in the season to reap the benefits of doing this: Go buy flannel sheets, extra candles for btu's, a small electric heater (it wont jack your electric bill) and cover your drafty windows.. you have one set in particular that really lets the chill in. Heat rises.. then escapes.
Reading over your post.. one more thought:
Use your imagination.. get out.. it doesnt cost a lot to have fun. It is more in a matter of who it is with than what. I am quite sure you have a few fun friends to get togther with that doesnt cost much. Or invite a bunch of people over, make them bring food, music and beverage.. Possibilities are endless..be creative.
And in a few months you have got Rugby again.. so its all good.
Nice post. A couple of thoughts come to mind, allow me to share..
I can't say that political thoughts such as these keep me up at night, but I do entertain similar ruminations. The movement to block Alito, failed at best. People paying attention knew the outcome before it was official. When you want someone in a position.. it seems to work itself out that way, eh? Moreover, it is symbolic to the deeply disturbed state of the political arena on various levels.
Political tradition is a hinderance to forward movement. Adaptibility, its counterpart, is not embraced. A new party? The idea has been tossed around for years. (now this is a topic I perseverate on) However, the time, effort and change process involved, as you said, to reach a critical mass, are barriers in a steadfast traditional political culture.
Nothing is impossible, but people need to be ready to persist in their (our?) efforts to begin the change process.. I am active in political pursuits, research and writing (not so much here).. and yeh, I get to where I feel at a loss as to what to do. Maybe Political Science will be my next educational venture; I could use a kick in the ass to go from thinking to doing.. and others could use doing the same.
ha, I thought I was Canadian until I was about 7 years old. Almost all of my family is from Canada, as we spent a lot of time there. I thought we had a Prime Minister..I only watched Canadian television, etc.
I feel the huge heat bill pain. It's still early enough in the season to reap the benefits of doing this: Go buy flannel sheets, extra candles for btu's, a small electric heater (it wont jack your electric bill) and cover your drafty windows.. you have one set in particular that really lets the chill in. Heat rises.. then escapes.
Reading over your post.. one more thought:
Use your imagination.. get out.. it doesnt cost a lot to have fun. It is more in a matter of who it is with than what. I am quite sure you have a few fun friends to get togther with that doesnt cost much. Or invite a bunch of people over, make them bring food, music and beverage.. Possibilities are endless..be creative.
And in a few months you have got Rugby again.. so its all good.
sbrugger - 01/31/06 15:35
I think Jack and his NDP have been so marginalized and pigeon-holed as the "tree-hugging hippy"/"wasted vote" (except in BC) party that it may be time to scrap it and make a new one.
And I'm no small guy...but I still prefer my 95 degree days of summer...:).
I think Jack and his NDP have been so marginalized and pigeon-holed as the "tree-hugging hippy"/"wasted vote" (except in BC) party that it may be time to scrap it and make a new one.
And I'm no small guy...but I still prefer my 95 degree days of summer...:).
leetee - 01/31/06 15:15
Oh, i wasn't trying to call you on out on how high your heat is... I just found it funny that i remembered. Of course, i like the cold, so i love the idea of cuddling up in a blanket and sweater during the winter. But i also have built in insulation!
I do not disagree with you about this country's Republicans.. they screwed up in a lot of different ways. But is that really a function of the party, or simply its leaders? I am not sure Gore would have done any better. Nor do i think Chretien did any better than Martin. Then again... how bad would Layton do? lol
Oh, i wasn't trying to call you on out on how high your heat is... I just found it funny that i remembered. Of course, i like the cold, so i love the idea of cuddling up in a blanket and sweater during the winter. But i also have built in insulation!
I do not disagree with you about this country's Republicans.. they screwed up in a lot of different ways. But is that really a function of the party, or simply its leaders? I am not sure Gore would have done any better. Nor do i think Chretien did any better than Martin. Then again... how bad would Layton do? lol
sbrugger - 01/31/06 13:14
Yes...I had revised my stance on Natural Gas usage in the intervening 2 months... :).
And admittedly, the Liberals screwed up...but so have our Republicans (and on a grander scale, imo)...but they're still in office.
Yes...I had revised my stance on Natural Gas usage in the intervening 2 months... :).
And admittedly, the Liberals screwed up...but so have our Republicans (and on a grander scale, imo)...but they're still in office.
leetee - 01/31/06 13:05
Hmm.. I understand what you are getting at, about us Canucks accepting a new party. But, at the same time, the Tories were elected simply because people were sick of thye Liberals screwing up (thank goodness it is a minority government!). Not everyone thinks of them as the the new Conservative Party. Just a new bunch of yabos. Then again, what the heck do i know... i would have voted NDP.
Sorry to hear about your natural gas bill. We hear ya... we live in a large victorian.
One thing strikes me about what you said, though. Maybe my memory is weird, but for some reason, this stuck in my mind.
This is what you said today: It's not like I sit around in shorts with the heat cranked to 85 everyday.
And this is what you posted 12/09/05: I love being able to look out of my windows at the snow and wind while sitting in my living room in shorts and a t-shirt.
Funny that when i read what you wrote today, i remembered what you wrote before. How unlike me to have a good memory. Go figure...
Hmm.. I understand what you are getting at, about us Canucks accepting a new party. But, at the same time, the Tories were elected simply because people were sick of thye Liberals screwing up (thank goodness it is a minority government!). Not everyone thinks of them as the the new Conservative Party. Just a new bunch of yabos. Then again, what the heck do i know... i would have voted NDP.
Sorry to hear about your natural gas bill. We hear ya... we live in a large victorian.
One thing strikes me about what you said, though. Maybe my memory is weird, but for some reason, this stuck in my mind.
This is what you said today: It's not like I sit around in shorts with the heat cranked to 85 everyday.
And this is what you posted 12/09/05: I love being able to look out of my windows at the snow and wind while sitting in my living room in shorts and a t-shirt.
Funny that when i read what you wrote today, i remembered what you wrote before. How unlike me to have a good memory. Go figure...
OooOooOooh Rugby.
I think I get excited for all the wrong reasons ;)