The coming of spring...

Ah, I've now seen the first sign of spring in Minnesota.  Not the melting snow, piles of dirt-snow, the lessening of the ice, or the emergence of ginormous potholes... No, I'm speaking about inappropriate dressing.

While at Ridgedale Mall, I spotted a size 16 ass shoved into a pair of size 6 jean shorts.  Really?

So, after regurgitating my lunch in the nearest trash receptacle.  I felt a lightening of the spirit knowing that warmer days are ahead.

That, and Twins baseball opens tomorrow!!!  Go Twinkies!!!

Simple Pleasures

It really is the small things we take for granted.  And the old line of "you don't know what you've got til its gone" is so apt.

So slow down once in a while.  Enjoy life.  See if you can find something that you take for granted and make it precious again.

That's all...

Minnesota

Ah weather... I think most Minnesotans bitch about this more than politics, taxes, the various failures of our sports teams and road construction combined.  My take on it is that if I'm that god-damned tired of the snow, I'll leave the state.

So far, I'm good.  A snowblower is definitely on the list of soon-to-be-acquired items.  I'm a bit too old, and I'd like to save my back for other things, than to throw it out shoveling my driveway any longer.

 

St. Patrick's Day...

Anyway, in honor of getting drunk, here's an image of Tim and I from last year's Ren Fest.

Not to mention we also have swords and some really tight tights...

A weighty matter... off my gut!!!

So, if you look at the July 2009 post, I talked about my weight.  What occurred between then and now is a startling transformation.  Along came Christmas of 2009 and getting on the scale, I topped out at around 266-270 lbs.  NOT a good weight.

Since January of 2007 my son Morgan has been involved with Shoshin Ryu, and subsequently my whole family.  I promised Morgan when he got to age 13, it was time to transfer to the adult level of classes and that I would join him.  So, in January of 2010 I did.  That summer saw me change my eating habits, exercise habits and general health. 

Right now, I am keeping my weight at 212-214 lbs, I've trimmed approximately 7 inches off my waistline, and just last month I was awarded the rank of blue belt in Shoshin Ryu (I achieved yellow belt in July of 2010).  Needless to say, I look good and I feel great.  See the photo below...

Now this summer, I'll be working harder to keep in shape and improve on some areas.

Restart

Okay, so I haven't exactly done anything to this blog in two years.  Uff da!  Well, time for that to change.  I've got a lot on my mind at times, and I think I'll share as I go along...

Mostly, I'm going to be taking up my brushes and painting miniatures again.  For some, I hope this is inspirational.  For others, go to hell.  This is my life, my work, and I didn't exactly invite you.

Anyway, I'll post more soon.

Jester