2012 was an absolute roller coaster of ups and downs, but it was easily the best year ever. Met some amazing people, had some invaluable experiences. A breakup that helped me return to a better perspective, awesome adventures with the best friends I could ask for, meeting many new people, new hobbies and skills. Let's see what comes next ( Read more... )

A little too caffeinated to fall asleep quite yet so I'll write a bit.

Gonna be an amazing month. Two(+) big trips, new work project, good friends, new positive outlook on life. Got sick earlier this week so no big gains on fitness goals. Getting pulled into weird drama, but too busy and excited to worry.

I started reading Gödel, Escher, Bach ( Read more... )

(Slightly lofty) Fitness project by end of 2012: 175lbs @ 11% body fat. 275squat, 355 deadlift, 185 bench, 135 press, 185 power clean ( Read more... )

Rob Roy on Mondays -- this is quickly becoming a tradition. One of the best classic cocktail bars in Seattle. The bartender knows his mixology, history, and is a pretty good conversationalist. Pre-prohibition ice technique, good select of aged spirits, knowledgeable bartender, some good eats, what more could I want? A much needed bit of ( Read more... )

Sleepless in Seattle. Har har har. Fuck you, overactive mind. Time to spill my thoughts like a crazy person ( Read more... )

Clubbing downtown, sleep, surfing, pizza, US v England, movies, La Jolla Shore, four-course lobster dinner, party, sleep, snorkeling, Italian food, watching seals and dolphins, eating gelato, walking around art galleries and shops in La Jolla, grilling + beers, hot tub, pool, sauna.

2009 in 5 minutes

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I've certainly posted less on Livejournal in 2009. Either I am becoming less interesting or I'm becoming lazier or perhaps I've simply gotten better at sharing my stories in real life instead of livejournal. These are not mutually exclusive things. My life is certainly a bit of a hot mess compared to one year ago yet I'm ( Read more... )

My baby brother just added me on Facebook. He's in 8th grade. This is fucking crazy.

I let my friend talk me into running over 5 miles tonight. I am ready to die. Apparently I need to run more. Being able to swim for 50+ minutes does not equate to being able to run for the same time. At least I was able to drag a roommate along with me. He doesn't look so great either ( Read more... )

hot damn. this angry and tired coding is productive. Really getting my shit together.