Busy Busy

Lately I've been working at my Aunt's TMJ (temporomandibular joint) office, doing mostly busywork and learning how to use dental software. Fun... Actually, the people at the office are what make it fun. My temporary co-workers constantly interrupt me to ask questions and just talk. And then there are the patients, who by now are used to seeing me in my little work space. My aunt did a great job of introducing me to them or telling them all about me while in the treatment chair.

Two weeks ago I went to the Kings game of the regular season. A friend of mine had extra tickets. Katie, her friend, and myself went to the game. VIP seats are amazing! Not to mention the halls are less crowded, and there's people service should you decide you want a $10 beer. I just wanted to watch hockey. Unfortunately they lost in a shootout. But I still had an awesome time.

I also saw Robert's movie "How to Train Your Dragon." I've seen it twice now. My advice is 1) See it and 2) Go to a nice theater, possibly IMAX, to fully enjoy the sounds and 3D animation.

That's all the time I have for now. It's time for the SDBC club ride!

A Look Back

Before moving to San Diego and during my high school years "activity" was playing tennis for me. I'd run the occasional mile but that's about all. During ski trips I'd board and be sore/tired mid-day and ready to eat. I didn't live or support an active/healthy lifestyle by any means, nor did I desire one.

How things have changed... 4 years later I'm a new person. It's not about losing weight or trying to look thinner. For me, I like being active. I like my muscles telling me "today is your off day." It started out when I played ice hockey at UCSD my senior year. I discovered the importance of regular exercise. Hockey season ended and I signed up for a cycling century, 100 miles, for fun. Cycling took off from there. It's my latest addiction. You name a route (or hill) and I'll do it. (Fact: the furthest I've ridden on a single ride is 115 miles. It was relatively "easy.") I'm getting back to my morning run session. It's snow season! Which means trips to the mountain when there's time. And let me tell you, all the cycling and running sure does pay off on the mountain. Right now, those are my 3 main activities keeping me happy. Robert has taught me the joy of ultimate. I can throw a frisbee! And then there's tennis, golf, attempted surfing, swimming in the ocean when the water temp increases... possibly a triathlon later in the year...

Tomorrow is a rest day.

Numbers

The storms last week dropped 8-9 inches of rain in San Diego and approximately 8 feet of snow in Mammoth. Anyone care to guess where I'm going for this weekend?

The Groove

I'm back on the bike and it feels good! I've ridden 4 of the past 5 days. My legs were shot after Thursday's 50 miles. I couldn't even keep up during the club ride Saturday. Sunday I did the Great Western Loop, which is 40 miles with 3,000 feet of climbing. Over the course of 4 rides I did: 147.2 miles and 9hrs 38min in the saddle.

Snow!

The Mammoth/New Year's trip was so much fun this year! Here are the highlights: snowboarding, Kelley! and Kelley snowboarding, family, wii + mario brothers, playing in the snow, fires, wine, chocolate martinis. new year's eve fireworks, cookies, snow angels, a drive to June Lake, fresh powder, boarding off the top of the mountain, movies, a road trip... and much more!

If it snows...

I like snowboarding. I like snowboarding in all conditions, including white-out blizzards. This thought recently crossed my mind: Why the hell did I buy white snowboard pants? Don't get me wrong, I really like them and they're badass. However, I don't think it's ideal to wear white clothes when on a mountain covered in snow when the visibility is low. GG me.

My Weekend

Saturday: Went to Einstein's for breakfast with Kelley, rode 40 miles, then parked it on the couch the rest of the day and watched college football.

Sunday: Rode another 40 miles, went to the farmers market, then headed over to my aunts house to eat, hang out, and watch football the rest of the day.

...what a weekend!