I am a ripple in the pond...

Man, exactly one week before the JABBARUNNEEZ head out to Oxnardia to get ready for the Ragnar! They extended the race 10 miles...so our team total stands at 190 miles currently. WOW. Considering I haven't run double digit miles since the Surf City half...I may be in trouble. We'll see though. Been trying to do two-a-days...well, they're not really two in one day since I do one late at night and another in the AM...but close enough I think. They're separated by about 8 hours...but it'll be shorter intervals during the actual race. Hopefully I can run tomorrow morning before the team run at midnight tomorrow night!

Of cheapie beer and food
Did you know it's Happy Hour week? Well...HH week, in one word..actually two...WAY COOL. Went out w/ the crew last night to Bluewater Grill to munch on some grubby and sip on some drinky. Got a nice mini-buzz goin on and it was definitely happy. I miss seeing these guys as often as I used to; so I'm glad we do the occasional happy hour/bbq and the even less occasional big trip. I missed the last two, but I definitely plan on going to the next one! Anyway, it's good to see them and I often wonder how things will pan out for me; if I'll ever get pulled back to the OC for whatever reason. Good to know I have a great foundation of people there too. So here's to Happy Hour Week, and here's to friendship! :)

Of the world around us...
I have always been a people watcher...maybe a little on the nosy side...but always interested in other people, what's going on with them, just observing. I can sit in a plaza for hours, smoking cigarettes doin my thing, just observing people. Who's going here, or there? What are those people talking about? That lil kid just picked up a penny? Daaaaang... When I'm waiting for a flight at the airport, I do the same. It's interesting to see people doing their thang, being in their element, and just..well, "being." We all have our own lives, yet we're so interconnected it's crazy. Contrary to popular belief, we're not all in our own separate independent worlds; we might not directly be involved in everyone's life around us, but in some way, shape or form, we can and do, have a role in it. You slow down on a freeway, and everyone behind you has to too...or hit you. Now, someone's running late, someone's pissed, someone's wondering what the heck is goin on; they've been affected by your action. Connectedness...that's what the entire world is all about.


And then there were 16....bring on the playoffs baby. Lakers...here we go! 16 teams...whoever gets 16 wins...thats it. This is the site where it all begins on Sunday...I can't WAIT!!!!

I am dadadadadadadada, stop....

Jay love machine!!!

I forgot to mention that I saw Avenue Q recently. Dude, that musical is effing hilarious. Kindof a Sesame Street meets South Park / Family Guy type thing. I was dying during the show and now I'm just listening to the soundtrack over and over and it makes my day go by so much faster, he he he...except when I get sleepy after lunch. I don't know why that always happens.

Been running again more often lately. Ran 4 times last week, including the PV run w/ the RAGNAR crew. I can't believe we have less than two weeks left til the race! Krikey! I'm pretty freaked that I won't be ready for this event. But oh well, we'll just have to see what happens.

Ohana means family...I love mine.

I am "laissez faire"...

I went to the shooting range a while back with Jan. It's fun to shoot guns...in a safe environment, when no one's shooting back at you...he he he

Finally went running tonight...4-miler...well almost... 3.5, but still. It was a good run. I'm hoping to run again in the AM, coupled with a workout. I'll be crossing my fingers for that one...

I haven't been as busy as usual lately, not that I mind it so much. But the off season for Tuesday league and the lack of extra-cirriculars has totally thrown me off. I haven't been running or working out as much as usual either. Erego, I'm left alone w/ my thoughts, and your...correction, my thoughts can really get away from you...correction, me. Couple that with the fact that I'm always up, I guess that's not the best combo. I've been thinking about my life lately and where I am in it. I've considered the possibility of moving lately too, like away away, either up north or something, but I definitely need to get my finances in order prior to any putting plans into action. I guess I'm just ansy lately. I wish I slept as much as my other friends do...I have to admit, I get jealous about that sometimes. But me and GOING to sleep are just not a good match. Once I'm asleep, I'm asleep...but getting there, that's another story. See what happens when you just think? Your brain completely poops out and you ramble as I'm rambling right now...it's almost like a drunk post.

...of technology and communication
If you were to ask, I'm one of the biggest proponents of techonology and communication; of social networks and all that's involved. I'm on AIM all the time, FB from my phone, and I'm on e-mail practically 24-7. As much as I love all these communicato gadgets and tools, I think it's as much of a curse as it is a blessing. We rely too much on electronic give and take exchanges and we don't really talk anymore. I guess I'm just old school. I like seeing my friends in the flesh and expressing myself via voice. But hey, it's the world we live in...and we have to adapt. I wonder what's next, constant video chat so we never have to leave the comforts of our own devices?

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Our failures are a testament of all the times we at least put ourselves out there...
-that's mine! :)

I am self doubt's nagging poking voice...

Here's the Bubs lookin scary...this was taken at her Bear Scare Halloween festival at her school a few years back...time sure does fly...

Of doing this and doing that...
We're often told that we choose our paths and we "make our beds," and so many other cliches that have been passed down through the ages. As much truth as there is to that, I wonder how often we think about how we sometimes make decisions for others...or rather TRY to make decisions for others. Think about it...baptising our children, surprise parties, even cooking meals. We are in essence making the decision for other people. Definitely not a bad things, but there ARE some instances where it might not be the best course of action. Sometimes, we think other people can't handle certain situations, so we try to do what is best for them. Sometimes we just gotta let the other person make the choice of whether or not they are willing, able, or ready. We just need to have more faith in each other I think. So do what you think is best, but don't try to make too many decisions or define another person's position, that's for them to decide. I'm just rambling here, because I don't want to work...but I think it's a valid thought.

Okay...this update is done, I finally get to go...

Of words and wisdom...
Don't work so effing late...