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no assembly required?
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muscles are beef
(copied from xanga)
Today I went to Kevin's workout place, Crossfit, out in Rockville. He claims it's harder than the Academy, and I believe him. Apparently they're well-known for being viciously tough, and I was imagining Olympic athletes doing double back handsprings. I fully expected to get served, Tianjin style with thick pain sauce.
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not self-loathing
Maybe in 10 years I will finally start to understand exactly what is wrong with me. But I don't think anyone else is trying to find out. Is it too hard to know?
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illustrating the profile icon
I went to my cousin's wedding on Saturday, which was a great opportunity for me to see my extended family. The service was up in Flushing, NY, since my cousin Waverly, the bride, lives in northern NJ. It was in a much smaller chapel than I'd imagined, pretty traditional, with lots of stone-work. It made for a really intimate service, which was a ( Read more... ) -
Maslow vs. Jesus
There are a few differences between the whole philosophy of self-actualization behind Maslow's hierarchy of needs and what Jesus describes as becoming an apostle, maturing spiritually, etc. Actually, the more I think about it, the more I think that they're almost opposites. The only thing that holds them together is that they purportedly make you ( Read more... ) -
venom
There are two tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want, and the other is getting it. - Oscar Wilde ( Read more... ) -
boot-strapping
What is the difference between self-actualization and Christian spirituality? I'm going to think about this awhile, but the answer is probably both easy and hard. I'll write it later. -
be thankful
Sometimes I can close my eyes
And all that fear that keeps me silent
Falls below my heavy breathing
What makes me so badly bent
- Oh My God, Jars of Clay
Sorry for the darker side of things, but this was never meant to be a pretty journal of pretty thoughts. (Check the title.)
Basically, being thankful is where I need to be right now. It beats blindness ( Read more... ) -
a new leaf
I seem to like exercise and dislike the Internet.
P.S. I have dialup at home. I can almost study and surf at the same time. But your youtube links are no match for my 5kb/s download speed!
What would you do without youtube?
