Another new born ...

A good friend from college, Dennis K, had a boy recently. Congrats to the new parents and welcome Jeremy! Now comes a shortage of sleep. At least that is what I hear.

Afro-ninja rules ...

I just read on Wired.com about this guy making a series or something. Whatever. I still think this stuntman audition is hilarious. Enjoy.

What does my little MX-5 mpg get?

After taking a trip to Durango, CO, I figured the best possible mile per gallon for my little vehicle, Mazda MX-5. I normally can get about 31 miles per gallon driving around town. I could not believe how much more I got driving on highways. I got a whopping 41.92 mpg driving down from Durango back to Phoenix. It is about 33% more!!!! I guess when you drive at a constant speed, windows up, and not stopping and going makes all the difference.

Day 0: Drive to Fort Lewis College

July 20, 2008

I woke up early which I did not really plan. It worked out well because I finished packing and went for an hour of running. I no longer have to worry about skipping a workout. I left home after giving my dog a treat in her Kong. She did not even say good bye.

Traffic on the road was light. There were few rainy spots along the way to Flagstaff. I did not fuel up in Flagstaff and soon I regretted. I thought there would not be a place to fuel up before I ran out, but I still found a place to fuel up way before I ran out. Thank goodness.

I pretty much drove straight through Arizona. I thought there are places I need to come back and see. I don't mean Four Corners. It is a lousy landmark that deserves one viewing at best, which I already partook.

I stopped at Cortez, CO for a late lunch before arriving at Durango. Finding where my housing is once I got in Fort Lewis College was a nightmare. I got lost a couple of times. I did not know where the registration was. After a brief complication, I got settled in. Check out the beautiful location. Taking care of a worse than normal headache. I guess something to do with high altitude. I spoke with Kelly. She just moved to Farmington, NM, which is very close to where I am. Hopefully I can spent a little time with her while I am here this week. I am looking forward to this week. Did I mention it is cold and raining right now? YEAH!

Summer workout update ...

I have been keeping up with my exercise goals. I am either running 5.5 miles or more 4 days and climbing Piestewa Peak 2 days each week on average. I am not losing weight rapidly, but ultimately that is not the most important goal. I SUPPOSE. I've so far piled up 150 miles of running and 14,910 feet of climbing this summer. I am okay with these number. I am at least being active.