Monthly Archive: December 2010

Jason’s 2010

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Fri. December 31, 2010

I actually started writing this post out a few days before tonight. There’s a lot to cover in a year and I wanted to make sure that I spent more than a bit of time getting my thoughts together. Yeah, without thinking about it too much, my first response is to call 2010 a banner year. Yes, there were hardships along the way, and a lot of hard work was needed just to continue moving forward. All the same, I wouldn’t take any of it back. There’s so much that I wouldn’t have even dreamt of in 2009. It was that kind of year.

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Intense man

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Thu. December 30, 2010

Really, how hard is it to find a signature cologne? Back when I visited Arizona I ended up getting a bottle of Acqua di Gio. It’s served me well. Over time though I’ve come to learn just how ubiquitous the scent is. I smell it pretty frequently as I’m going about my business. Sometimes some random person walks by and immediately my mind registers the scent: “Oh hell, he’s wearing it too.” I suppose I don’t mind too much. I mean, that means the scent is popular and has gained a following. All the same, my vain mind kept yelling at me that I didn’t want to be just a part of the crowd. So somewhere in the back of my mind I’ve been searching for a replacement scent for a while.

Today, on a whim I stopped by Sephora to check out the colognes. Ultimately I narrowed my options to Jean Paul Gaultier – Le Male, and L’Eau d’Issey Miyake Pour L’Homme Intense. Both seemed pretty nice. They were close. I did end up liking Le Male slightly better, but I thought that if I opted for that one I’d have the same issues with ubiquity. Ultimately I purchased Issey Miyake. It’s not the established one but the newer “Intense” version. I do like it, but I still need to go through a breaking in period with it. Hopefully I won’t get tired of it. Maybe I can get to a point where people begin to associate the smell with me. Yes…we’ll see.

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On deaf ears until

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Wed. December 29, 2010

Your friends can tell you all they want that you’re in a bad situation and that you should get out of it for your own mental health, but all that falls on deaf ears up until you start believing it yourself.

In my case, I think I’ve finally hit that turning point. Stay tuned in 2011. Yes, indeed.

(I do this type of post too often. I’m starting a “cryptic” category.)

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Cat and the rabbit hat

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Tue. December 28, 2010

Having a cat voluntarily do this? I’m speechless.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTTDoT2RH40

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Detox starts here

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Mon. December 27, 2010

Yup, after a week or two of eating really well it’s about time to return to eating more sensibly. Absolutely everyone’s been telling me not to worry about what I’ve been eating. I guess I agree. I mean this is a time to relax and enjoy. Oh, and I did. This morning I checked and I seem to have put on a few pounds. Not ideal, I guess. Now that we’re easing out of the holiday season it’s time to get serious again. I’m not about to let my year of hard work be erased. I must keep working.

I haven’t really hit the hardcore goal that I was aiming for by year end. I don’t feel all that bad though because no matter how you cut it I’ve made big progress. It’s not unexpected to hit small setbacks. The important thing is how I end up bouncing back from them. I’m not obsessing, but rather I’m keeping it in mind. It’s important to remain conscious of it.

Bring on a new year of progress!

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Take the pressure off

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Sun. December 26, 2010

This morning I ran a little over 10K with my running group. For most of the way I ended up running with someone who only took up running about a year ago. She was telling me about how her goals have changed over time. When she started out in the half marathon clinic about a year ago she was feeling a lot of pressure from her family to run as fast as she could. See, her family is full of speedy runners and they were all telling her that she had a lot of ability. She had a speedy time goal and she worked feverishly for it. As much as she had the ability, she wasn’t finding the process enjoyable. Every time she came back she felt worn out and entirely gross.

Somewhere along the way her doctor identified an existing heart condition. With that in mind she decided to actively change her mindset for her runs. Instead of focusing on speed, she decided that she would focus on running comfortably and at a speed that her heart could take. Ever since she’s made this switch, she’s been enjoying herself a lot more. Yes, she’s not running as fast as she used to, but at least she’s not cursing herself. Without the pressure she was putting on herself, she seems to be smiling a lot more. Knowing all of this, I’ve been encouraging her to become more aware of what her body is doing. I remind her now and then to gauge her breathing and her heart rate. So far, it looks like she’s thriving.

Seems like I’m doing a good job…

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Wasted energy

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Sat. December 25, 2010

So, I was going to write about how this is probably the first Christmas holiday where I was really feeling the effects of being single, but thanks to the “Back then” widget I read a cryptic post that made me think: yeah I sure as hell know what that post was about. Anyway, I spent the holiday over at my parents’, and they’re still awesome, if not mildly wacky. Even though I had them and was socializing, I was feeling down for being a lone wolf. Now, I realize that I can’t continue to complain about it if I’m not doing anything to remedy the situation. And, I’m not. So if there’s anyone to blame, it’s entirely on me. For now, I just don’t have any patience for the process, or any confidence that I’m what someone’s looking for.

At this rate I suspect I’ll be feeling the same way next Christmas. Although…perhaps I can find my way into that sweet spot where I’m truly content just “being.” I am a strong self-sufficient independent guy. I refuse to let this point of weakness be a source of needless angst. It’s just wasted energy!

(Fuck that shit.)

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True escape?

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Fri. December 24, 2010

My condo is a disaster zone.

Escaping to the parents’ place for the holiday.

Oh…but is that really an escape?

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