I'm in a great mood today! Why?

[vicarz]

< Geek >
Well, I'd like to say because I had an awesome workout last night. I decided to give the biggest stack of metal possible school of thought a break last night, and focused instead entirely on form with a ‘my body’ philosophy. The idea was to only use things what weighed my weight or less…much less. I did concentration bicep curls with 20 and 15 lb weights, 10 and 8 lbs on shoulder extensions. I made sure I pulled my shoulder blades together on my pull downs with lighter weight rather than making sure my weight was competitive with the guys around me. I am trying to isolate the muscles I punch with rather than those I say…move the couch with. So, I was very disciplined and did a great workout that I can feel today though my arms, chest, shoulders, and upper back just as planned. I’m at the point I really do enjoy the pain of muscle exertion. I rocked in there!

I also did kick ass on the cardio equipment. On cardio equip, I’ve learned to pace myself enough so I use manual controls instead of trying to let the moronic machine figure out my heart rate. I usually put my heart rate at 170-175 and the controls often leave me below that level for many stretches. Doing the thing manually I find now I’m doing about 180-185 for all of 30 minutes. I’m kicking my own ass in there, but wow do I have a feeling of accomplishment when I’m done. I know I weigh 140, I’m not sure what that means – even less sure after hearing a boxer who works out way more than I do, who has a strong light build but packs a thorough spare tire all the way around his mid-section, complain about how since he hit 40 that no matter how hard he trains he can’t lose the gut (age is annoying in some respects…experience good, age bad). Still, whatever I look like I know I’m damn healthy!

I also ran into the hot neighbor again – that probably isn’t important. I avoid looking at her for fear she’ll think I’m staring. I never mention law school for it’s clear money matters to her, and if we ever did wind up talking more I’d hate to think it could be based on that. I get even more neurotic around her, so mostly I just pretend to be totally not interested in anything but myself around her. Being ignored seems to make her friendlier – weird.

I got home last night and my dad had sent me two books I asked for, one of which is Scott Turow’s “One L” (thank you Tracey) which is turning out to be a fun read. But…that’s not why I’m happy. The weather is MUCH warmer, so warm my heat pump has finally brought the temperature OVER 65 deg F! The thing actually stops running every once in a while, because the house temperature is livable! This morning I woke up at 5am…again. I think when it’s not painfully cold it’s easier to get out of bed. But…that’s not it either.

< ExtremeGeek >
Since I was up early, I ignored the news about the meaningless speech and went to play Diablo. I used my mf barb and started doing my boss runs. Mephisto dropped me an occy. The +3 skills 20 resists 50%mf sorc orb, roxor! I found some other nice goodies, but that puppy was enough to make my day! I’ve been happy and bouncy ever since!
< /ExtremeGeek >
< /geek >


Unreal. I’ve got to be the biggest nerd I know.