tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109697392024-03-23T13:26:26.359-05:00The Onion Skin NewsFreedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.comBlogger798125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-29074082336848472802013-01-01T08:15:00.000-06:002013-01-15T22:18:39.286-06:00New Years Week 2012-13Monday morning I went to work, and afterwards it was off to Mass with Frank at Saint Mary's in Bellevue. We headed over to Taco John's afterward and I ate food that has no business even being eaten, if I was short on any sodium for 2012, I got that taken care of ... 2013 and 2014 too probably.
We went home separately, and then about 2130 I picked him up and we went down to Culver's and got iceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-846410390781503372012-12-31T08:15:00.000-06:002013-01-10T22:30:40.764-06:00Christmas Week 2012Monday, although it was Christmas Eve, was not just a regular work day, but a busy one because I had to do all of my usual Monday and Tuesday work on just Monday, and as quickly as possible, since I could not leave until it was done. No problem, I got my work done, shortly thereafter I took my 'don't come back' lunch. I went shopping and errand running after work, and then took a nap because I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-58117933780572422072012-12-24T08:15:00.000-06:002013-01-10T22:30:26.763-06:00Third Week in December 2012Monday morning I had a motivational deprivation moment, and couldn't quite get out of bed, so I didn't. I called in, slept until 1030, and then ran a whole bunch of errands. In the evening I went and saw a movie at Kaleb's house, a documentary called
Rabbit Fever. Kaleb is in this movie, not as an actor, but himself, and I enjoyed the movie because it is about real people. I almost always think Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-50328220983210730402012-12-17T08:15:00.000-06:002013-01-10T22:29:54.338-06:00Second Week in December 2012Monday was a typical day, but with one important difference, no headache! First time in months, except for vacation week.
Tuesday after work I went down to Frank's house and had dinner. He made ham and scalloped potatoes. It was very tasty. I provided a salad, and he provided leftovers. I came home afterwards and tried to make press cookies ... I wouldn't call it a total failure, but it was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-86871307430964662622012-12-13T08:15:00.000-06:002012-12-13T14:22:39.202-06:00First Week in December 2012Monday morning, and another migraine. After work I ran some errands, but I ended up tired and in bed pretty early.
Tuesday after work I cooked. I made breaded chicken and pasta with a bleu cheese sauce, yes, it sounds weird, but it was good. I tried making orange chicken too, it looked fabulous, but it didn't taste very good, basically it was not sweet at all.
I've had a lot of subpar cooking Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-61330202732491615072012-12-05T08:15:00.000-06:002012-12-05T20:49:22.255-06:00Last Week in November 2012Monday morning I had another migraine. I am really open to suggestions about what is going on. Mondays bad and Tuesdays mild every week since August. I went into work, got my reports worked on and then went home. After I woke up felt fine, I went back into work and finished the day off. I was home and I slept.
Tuesday was the end of the old car title saga, I took the title down to Woodhouse, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-29493333419423075712012-11-29T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-29T10:06:43.120-06:00Thanksgiving Week 2012Another week of call started Monday, and although I would rather not, management around here has helped to make it easier. I stayed home Monday night and worked on this, my blog.
Tuesday I went for 2012 run #48, 2.56mi in 26:07 at a 10:11 min/mi pace. It was 37°F when I started running. My body got warm fairly quickly, so I stayed warm, but my lungs did not like the cold. I think 40°F is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-27978515143340199382012-11-23T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-23T16:03:14.164-06:00Second Week in November 2012Another Monday, another migraine. Yuck. Would the official statistician of the Onion Skin News please see how many weeks in a row I've started out my Monday with a migraine. After work I came home, cooked, then baked.
Tuesday I was still not feeling well and...
...I decided that a monkey an ape could do my job.
After work I came home, played a couple minutes of Borderlands 2, then went to bed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-18221790559611494032012-11-22T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-22T17:09:45.790-06:00First Full Week in November 2012Monday I did the unthinkable, I left my phone at home. I discovered this on the way to work, but it was too late to turn around and go get it. I was supposed to pick up Troy at the airport, so it wasn't a meaningless forget, but it turned out well. I got home, got a text to pick up Troy, and then after picking him up and dropping him off at home, I ran some errands.
I think it's kind of funny Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-7383761702875781752012-11-16T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-17T02:18:00.690-06:00Halloween Week 2012Did you catch my foreshadowing on the previous post? Monday after work I met up with a gentleman from Woodhouse Mazda that Sarah A introduced me to and we discussed the details of upgrading me to a new car. It was exhausting, and I finished talking by 2030, and came home in my Saturn. Frank and I hung out for the remainder of the evening.
Mine for 8.25 years and still looking good, even mom Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-39590553526686086262012-11-14T08:16:00.000-06:002012-11-14T20:41:40.297-06:00Fourth Week in October 2012Monday night at it was time for yet another Bears appearance on Monday Night Football. This time we beat the Lions. The usual crowd gathered at DJs Dugout and watched it. The score was close, but the game never felt like it was.
Tuesday and Wednesday I was home sick, I did some chores, but mostly just felt bad.
Thursday my coworker Chris was talking about his buying a new truck, so then I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-73527457802225264022012-11-14T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-14T17:16:51.814-06:00Third Week in October 2012Monday, and the last couple weeks have made me feel like all I do is process pictures. I processed and put up part of a million pictures. Seriously though, in between the beginning of Cowtown and the end of the Vala's trip I took over 2600 pictures on my camera, not including my phone.
Tuesday I talked Frank into trying Bases (the game that cannot be described). He hurt himself. Okay, I got hurtAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-49414747493248854632012-11-13T08:16:00.000-06:002012-11-13T08:16:00.293-06:00Second Week in October 2012Monday right after work I had dinner with Kimee at Old Chicago. We both got artisan pizzas that were really good. I think I need more friend time. I came home and ran some of the calories off, 2012 run #42, 2.98 miles in 37:46, a super slow 12:40 min/mi, but I did finish.
Tuesday was my day to teach Maggie and Cecily how to cook. I think it's just an excuse for them to have visitors, but I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-46442348472745681732012-11-13T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-17T02:20:48.352-06:00First Week in October 2012Whew, I need a vacation from my vacation. Monday Night Football provides the difference. After work we gathered in the usual spot, DJ's Dugout to watch the Bears beat the Cowboys. It was an entertaining game from the Bears perspective, with two defensive scores.
Tuesday right after work I running. This run had a specific goal, it was exactly a one mile run. I made it in 7:32, however, I was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-31160224414033293602012-11-09T08:15:00.000-06:002012-11-09T17:21:15.577-06:00Fourth Week in September 2012It's Monday morning and I wake up without a Zeke on the bed. Why? Because I am at my mother's house in Illinois. I got up and had breakfast with mom, hung around, then met up with Michele for lunch. We talked about cars and writing, she is very encouraging. In the afternoon, I hung out with mom, and we ran a bunch of errands together. She also wanted me to take some pictures of my stepdogster, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-13796160579352414612012-11-02T08:15:00.000-05:002012-11-02T16:14:53.472-05:00Third Week in September 2012Monday morning I was back to work after a great Cowtown Jamborama, groan. I did surprise myself and got out of the house and over to Kaleb's for a game. This time we played Flash Point. It's a nifty little fireman / rescue game. It seemed, to me, that there wasn't much chance of the team losing, but still it was fun.
Tuesday after work I cut the lawn and processed pictures from Cowtown.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-33320935291384588832012-10-24T08:15:00.000-05:002012-10-24T18:13:25.815-05:00Second Week in September 2012Monday morning I awoke to another bad dream about not going into work and not calling in either. I was in a bit of a panic when I popped awake and realized it was just a dream. Monday also started my new work assignment, the front desk. I'm not excited about it, but I'll give it a chance, because, it's not like I'm going to quit.
Tuesday after work I went running with Maeg while she rollerbladedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-53432482770235128942012-10-12T08:15:00.000-05:002012-10-12T14:23:46.143-05:00Labor Day Week 2012Monday was Labor day, and Frank had a firepit party.
I really like this picture.
I have no idea how that frosting got there...
...or there, or there.
Acky, no, that was on your mommy's feet! Photo credit: Matt
Evidently, all of that smoke caused me to be sick on Tuesday, I stayed home all day and didn't do much.
Wednesday was my last Fantasy football draft, just a couple hours before theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-743894384523262232012-10-11T08:15:00.000-05:002012-10-11T17:49:56.592-05:00Last week in August 2012Welcome to the dog days of my year, everything will be running behind and behind and even more behind. Between all the late August birthdays, Labor Day, Cowtown, and my vacation, catching up can be difficult. This year we have the added change of new work duties that I am trying to adjust to, so here we are, September gone, October well underway, and I'm writing about late August. It's good toAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-60389578744362816502012-09-12T08:15:00.000-05:002012-09-12T22:30:28.272-05:00Third Week in August 2012Monday was the beginning of on call, and I was pretty busy when my normal shift end came up, so I just stayed and finished up. I did some shopping on the way home, then cooked some dinner. Later in the evening, I picked Troy up at the airport, but I still think I got a decent amount of sleep.
Tuesday after work I cut the lawn and then went for a short run, 2012 #30, 1.36 miles in 12:43, that'sAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-81226845506167938652012-09-06T08:15:00.000-05:002012-09-06T14:12:01.511-05:002012 NFL Prediction PostIt's time for my annual NFL prediction post, first, let's review how I did last year. Bold is correct, strikethrough is one I got wrong.
2011 Picks
AFC
North: Baltimore
South: Tennessee
East: New England
West: Oakland
Wild Card: Pittsburgh
Wild Card: Jets
Champion: New England
NFC
North: Green Bay
South: New Orleans
East: NY Giants
West: St. Louis
Wild Card: Chicago
Wild Card: Dallas
Champion:Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-36488942905249415642012-08-26T08:15:00.000-05:002012-08-26T21:30:21.614-05:00Second Week in August 2012I guess I'm on a streak of Monday migraines. The weekends must cause all sorts of dehydration and weekdays must cause all sorts of stress. It was an early bedtime.
Tuesday right after work I went to the grocery store. I am trying to figure out why I keep blowing my grocery budget, I know what Maeg says, making ice cream at home is expensive, and it is, but I think it's only about an extra $5 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-76733018589105518332012-08-16T08:15:00.000-05:002012-08-16T12:13:33.255-05:00First Full Week in August 2012Monday was the start of another beautiful, warm, Midwestern week. After work I went for 2012 run #26. 2.60 miles in 24:48, that's a 9:31 pace. It was my first run with MapMyFitness, I've even deleted the Nike app. I like that it's super flexible with what you're doing and will record time / distance no matter what your activity; running, walking, biking, lawn work. The Nike app didn't do that.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-34944251002579066792012-08-08T08:15:00.000-05:002012-08-08T13:00:02.964-05:00July / August Bridge Week 2012Monday I continued my streak of bad wake ups with another day of feeling nauseous and migrainey. I got to work, and almost immediately took my lunch and went to the car and slept for an hour. I felt much better when I woke up.
Tuesday after work was evidently man date night with Troy. We went out to eat at Chipotle, and then we went for a bike ride ... so that makes 2012 bike ride #1 ... 2.81 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10969739.post-56612430153414366412012-08-02T08:15:00.000-05:002012-08-02T15:15:26.486-05:00My Birthday Week 2012Monday was the first time I have worked on my birthday in a while. It was all good though, because I wanted to keep my birthday low key this year. After work myself, Troy, Sarah, and Frank went to the casino ate at the buffet and did a little gambling. I don't know if it is my age or the economy, but I don't think the casino is as interesting as it was ten years ago. I might need a new Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515575055504697849noreply@blogger.com0