Since I haven't posted in a while I think that I'll just do a little copy and paste from Facebook. Thanks for the idea Mandy!
1. I don't much like procrastination. But instead of working out or running right now I am typing this and finishing off a bag of cheese curds.
2. Would love to be at McNally's having a Black and Tan or a Smithwick's.
3. I want to hike the Appalachian Trail.
4. I believe my purpose in life is to be a father.
5. Of all the places I've visited I'd say that Roswell, NM was the most disappointing.
6. I hope I make it to Macchu Picchu.
7. I wouldn't call myself a dog person, but there are some dogs I like.
8. The socks I'm wearing are very warm.
9. If I were in a band I would insist that we start concerts with the first 3 cuts on the Pixies Bossanova album, and if we were in an outdoor setting and it started raining we'd abruptly start into Stormy Weather. I'd play bass and sing.
10. I'm seriously considering writing the next installment of the Christian Bale era Batman series with my brother and his girlfriend because we have some good ideas.
11. French press coffee is the only way to make coffee.
12. I'm trying to read 4 books at one time - OIL! by Upton Sinclair, The Lost Continent - Travels In Small-Town America by Bill Bryson, Pierced by a Sword by Bud Macfarlane Jr, and Outliers - The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell.
13. I keep a baseball bat next to my bed.
14. I hit snooze on my alarm clock so many times that it actually stops snoozing.
15. I need to remember to check to see if the indoor driving range has reopened.
16. I wonder if I could actually save hundreds of dollars by switching to Geico.
17. I haven't been fishing in a while.
18. Making dirty martini's is not my forte.
19. I think by this time I've decided I'm not going to work out or run tonight. Thanks cheese curds.
20. The thermostat in my house is set to 65 degrees.
21. Who really cares about this? Will anyone I tag actually do this?
22. There isn't anything good on TV anymore.
23. My blue BMX bike with the blue tires was pretty awesome.
24. Being in a movie would be sweet, but don't think I want to be famous.
25. Didn't I just do one of these things in an email forward the other day?
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Hello my friends...
It's been a while since I've updated myself. I'll have to hit the highlights:
- I've moved to the Chicagoland area, live in St. Charles, IL but work in Carol Stream, IL.
- Currently dating a nice girl named Jeanne (but I call her Jeannie).
- Family is doing well (Patrick in last semester at Purdue, Katie and Corynn enjoying Indianapolis, Mom and Dad keeping busy).
- Started running again - training for the Shamrock Shuffle in March, Rock N Roll Seattle Marathon in June.
More to come I'm sure. :)
Glad to be back!
- I've moved to the Chicagoland area, live in St. Charles, IL but work in Carol Stream, IL.
- Currently dating a nice girl named Jeanne (but I call her Jeannie).
- Family is doing well (Patrick in last semester at Purdue, Katie and Corynn enjoying Indianapolis, Mom and Dad keeping busy).
- Started running again - training for the Shamrock Shuffle in March, Rock N Roll Seattle Marathon in June.
More to come I'm sure. :)
Glad to be back!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
OK, let's just say it so happens that...
...I could pick where I want to live next. I've started formulating a list of potential places to live just for grins. A few pieces of criteria I'm taking into consideration include proximity to family and friends, access to a major airport, a good business school in the event I can find the time to complete my MBA, and outdoor activities. Here is my list, and these fall in no particular order:
Seattle, Washington - this is usually on my short list only because I've always had a liking for the Pacific Northwest because of it's outdoorsy nature, rain be damned. Having listened to Grunge music growing up (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, etc...) Seattle had always pulled me because of it's music scene. That may not necessarily be the case now as music scenes have changed a few times since then, so I'd have to come up with other excuses to move there. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - can't get any better than Aunt Jude and Uncle Ben - check, outdoor activities - yes, but wear your rain gear.
Denver, Colorado - again, the outdoors is the pull for Denver...not much else. Airport - check, university - eh, family and friends - not so much, outdoor activities - check.
Phoenix, Arizona - I've visited Phoenix once for the Rock and Roll Marathon and really enjoyed the city. The downtown is great and there are several different cities within Phoenix. Despite the hot summers the weather again pulls me for outdoor activity. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - negative, outdoor activities - check.
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas - the airport is great, there seems to be quite a bit to do, but it's in Texas and the Cowboys are there. I'm actually more fond of Ft. Worth than I am with Dallas, but the whole Metroplex as it's called seems to have a lot to offer. But again, it's Texas. Airport - BIG check, university - check, family and friends - absent, outdoor activities - check.
St. Louis, Missouri - I really do miss STL and enjoyed the time I spent there. My Cardinals, Soulard, Budweiser (RIP), Forest Park, LSL, Katy Trail. Airport - check (but it sucks), university - check (but will Wash U take me back?), family and friends - no worries here, outdoor activities - plenty to do.
Chicago, Illinois - I'd have to get over the obnoxious nature of Bears, Cubs, and Sox fans, but I think I can find a way. I have always enjoyed time spent in the Windy City. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - I can make some, outdoor activities - check.
Indianapolis, Indiana - out of all the cities on my list, this one has the highest concentration of family and friends, so that automatically gives Naptown a significant boost. The downtown is clean and has a lot to do (Colts, Pacers, Indians, museums, bars, clubs). There are some nice places for outdoor activities (Monon Trail, White River State Park). The largest 1/2 marathon in takes place there every May, as well as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Indy is relatively close to Purdue, so there will more often than not be a significant number of Saturday's in West Lafayette in the fall. Airport - check (new terminal = nice), university - not great but could make due, family and friends - too many to count, outdoor activities - ready to go!
San Clemente, California - I'm sure the real estate sucks but if there is a chance my brother will move out there, I at least have to consider. The mild temps and "sunshine virtually all the time" weather are a huge draw. San Clemente itself is much more laid back than it's beach town neighbors to the north (Dana Point, Laguna Beach) and the people were pretty friendly and not so So Cal shallow. There are a lot of little shops, pubs, and restaurants up and down Del Mar and the PCH. The running and biking trail up and down the coast offers breathtaking views. Airport - check, university - why would I waste my time when I could learn how to surf instead, family and friends - maybe (hope the cute Brazilian girl is still there), outdoor activities - yup!
And who says I can't choose an international location. I've always said I would ex-pat in a heartbeat. A few of these locations are a little extreme and there would have to be a very good reason for me to go there, but hey, can a boy dream? :)
London, England - one of my favorite cities. I have never seen so much cultural diversity - just walking down the streets, taking the Tube, or flying into Heathrow is certainly better than the It's A Small World ride at Disney. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - nobody guv'na, outdoor activities - is riding the Tube considered an activity?
Dublin, Ireland - I've never been, but I'm putting it on my list anyway. It's freaking Ireland. Airport - check, university - check (Trinity), family and friends - I have red hair so this shouldn't be an issue, outdoor activities - I'll make it happen.
Shanghai, China - I just want to be a regular at the Face Bar, my favorite bar in the world. They have the BEST Indian food I've ever had and the atmosphere is amazing. It has a good mix of ex-pats and locals. Airport - check, university - check (Wash U has an extension office), family and friends - nope, outdoor activities - COUGH COUGH COUGH.
Hong Kong, China - I've only spent a day there, but is fairly intriguing. Airport - check, university - um not sure, family and friends - don't speak Chinese, outdoor activities - HACK SNEEZE COUGH
Seattle, Washington - this is usually on my short list only because I've always had a liking for the Pacific Northwest because of it's outdoorsy nature, rain be damned. Having listened to Grunge music growing up (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, etc...) Seattle had always pulled me because of it's music scene. That may not necessarily be the case now as music scenes have changed a few times since then, so I'd have to come up with other excuses to move there. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - can't get any better than Aunt Jude and Uncle Ben - check, outdoor activities - yes, but wear your rain gear.
Denver, Colorado - again, the outdoors is the pull for Denver...not much else. Airport - check, university - eh, family and friends - not so much, outdoor activities - check.
Phoenix, Arizona - I've visited Phoenix once for the Rock and Roll Marathon and really enjoyed the city. The downtown is great and there are several different cities within Phoenix. Despite the hot summers the weather again pulls me for outdoor activity. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - negative, outdoor activities - check.
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas - the airport is great, there seems to be quite a bit to do, but it's in Texas and the Cowboys are there. I'm actually more fond of Ft. Worth than I am with Dallas, but the whole Metroplex as it's called seems to have a lot to offer. But again, it's Texas. Airport - BIG check, university - check, family and friends - absent, outdoor activities - check.
St. Louis, Missouri - I really do miss STL and enjoyed the time I spent there. My Cardinals, Soulard, Budweiser (RIP), Forest Park, LSL, Katy Trail. Airport - check (but it sucks), university - check (but will Wash U take me back?), family and friends - no worries here, outdoor activities - plenty to do.
Chicago, Illinois - I'd have to get over the obnoxious nature of Bears, Cubs, and Sox fans, but I think I can find a way. I have always enjoyed time spent in the Windy City. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - I can make some, outdoor activities - check.
Indianapolis, Indiana - out of all the cities on my list, this one has the highest concentration of family and friends, so that automatically gives Naptown a significant boost. The downtown is clean and has a lot to do (Colts, Pacers, Indians, museums, bars, clubs). There are some nice places for outdoor activities (Monon Trail, White River State Park). The largest 1/2 marathon in takes place there every May, as well as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Indy is relatively close to Purdue, so there will more often than not be a significant number of Saturday's in West Lafayette in the fall. Airport - check (new terminal = nice), university - not great but could make due, family and friends - too many to count, outdoor activities - ready to go!
San Clemente, California - I'm sure the real estate sucks but if there is a chance my brother will move out there, I at least have to consider. The mild temps and "sunshine virtually all the time" weather are a huge draw. San Clemente itself is much more laid back than it's beach town neighbors to the north (Dana Point, Laguna Beach) and the people were pretty friendly and not so So Cal shallow. There are a lot of little shops, pubs, and restaurants up and down Del Mar and the PCH. The running and biking trail up and down the coast offers breathtaking views. Airport - check, university - why would I waste my time when I could learn how to surf instead, family and friends - maybe (hope the cute Brazilian girl is still there), outdoor activities - yup!
And who says I can't choose an international location. I've always said I would ex-pat in a heartbeat. A few of these locations are a little extreme and there would have to be a very good reason for me to go there, but hey, can a boy dream? :)
London, England - one of my favorite cities. I have never seen so much cultural diversity - just walking down the streets, taking the Tube, or flying into Heathrow is certainly better than the It's A Small World ride at Disney. Airport - check, university - check, family and friends - nobody guv'na, outdoor activities - is riding the Tube considered an activity?
Dublin, Ireland - I've never been, but I'm putting it on my list anyway. It's freaking Ireland. Airport - check, university - check (Trinity), family and friends - I have red hair so this shouldn't be an issue, outdoor activities - I'll make it happen.
Shanghai, China - I just want to be a regular at the Face Bar, my favorite bar in the world. They have the BEST Indian food I've ever had and the atmosphere is amazing. It has a good mix of ex-pats and locals. Airport - check, university - check (Wash U has an extension office), family and friends - nope, outdoor activities - COUGH COUGH COUGH.
Hong Kong, China - I've only spent a day there, but is fairly intriguing. Airport - check, university - um not sure, family and friends - don't speak Chinese, outdoor activities - HACK SNEEZE COUGH
Friday, February 22, 2008
Survived the week...barely
Well, I'm very happy it's Friday. I'm not happy I'm spending it in my bed sick. I hate getting sick because it is such a rare occurrence. I feel like my throat is a saliva factory - I'm swallowing every 4 seconds. My body aches in places I didn't know I had a body. But it's perhaps it's my body's reaction to the events that took place this week.
Extended stay in WP - I'll be here at least one more year. I'm accepting another position here, one that I have to have in my current career path. It's as good a place as any to get it done - I already know the people, the product, and should be able to jump in. Downside is it's here - I've been vocal about this to all other players involved and they acknowledge. Lots of prayer and thought went into it, and while counterintuitive as it is, it makes sense. *Sigh*
Purdue lost to IU - depressing. Still on top of the Big Ten, but slows momentum. I hope we can gain it back quickly.
I hope that I'm well enough this weekend to run - I have only run once since the Marathon in Phoenix over a month ago and I have two 1/2 marathons to run in April and May. Maybe that will make me feel better.
Extended stay in WP - I'll be here at least one more year. I'm accepting another position here, one that I have to have in my current career path. It's as good a place as any to get it done - I already know the people, the product, and should be able to jump in. Downside is it's here - I've been vocal about this to all other players involved and they acknowledge. Lots of prayer and thought went into it, and while counterintuitive as it is, it makes sense. *Sigh*
Purdue lost to IU - depressing. Still on top of the Big Ten, but slows momentum. I hope we can gain it back quickly.
I hope that I'm well enough this weekend to run - I have only run once since the Marathon in Phoenix over a month ago and I have two 1/2 marathons to run in April and May. Maybe that will make me feel better.
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