Celebration Run

Saturday, I participated in my first 5K timed race.   It was pretty easy.   My official time was 30 minutes and 41 seconds.   I thought it was pretty good, but not worthy of winning anything.   Turns out I was fastest male in age group 30-39!!  Go me!!!

My friend Julie (Taxi Mom Julie), ran the 10K in little over 1 hour 5 mins.  That's awesome considering the course was a little over 0.5 mile too long.  They messed up the 10K course.

I'm ready for my next 5K.   It's going to be a Color Run in San Fransico!   Should be fun.  There is a group from my Stockton office going.

After I got my medal, I went home and got sick.  I wasn't feeling good all day and I have been battling a cold since.  

Busy, busy weekend

My weekend started on Friday night at my co-worker and friend, KJs house.   Drinks and bar food.  :)   BAD ERIC!!!    I left around 11pm, since I had plans early on Saturday.

Saturday morning, I met Lisa in Manteca to take her to Stockton for lunch and roller skating.   During lunch some old guy waiter (might have been the owner), told Lisa she could do much better then I.   What a dick!   :)

After lunch, we went to Stockton Sports Complex.  I had a Groupon to use.  So it was already paid for.  It was nice being her life support since she's not very good at skating and needed to hold on to me and the rail to keep from falling down.   I took her back to her car around 3 or 4pm.  I always get sad after I leave her, so that's a good thing, huh?

Saturday night, I created a Stockton and Modesto Meetup group at Rookie's Bar and Grill in Manteca, CA to listen to the The Micheal Beck Band.  He was very good, probably the best country band I've heard in a long time.  

More drinking... BAD ERIC!!

Monday, I went to Monterey, CA with Lisa and had a very nice time.    Lots of much needed talking.  Things are more clear and better than ever because of it.

It was in the 70s and sunny.  I could not have asked for a more perfect day.  I sure needed some time out of the valley!  I look forward to many more adventures with her.

Things are looking up in 2013!

Work... work out... eat... sleep... repeat!

Work is crazy busy right now.  I've been going to Modesto 2 to 3 times a week looking at nasty, muddy, poopy dairies.   It's a damn good thing I like milk, cheese, and various dairy products because dairy farming is such a dirty business.

After work, I go to the gym to run, lift weights, or do Zumba.  I used to look down upon people that were physically fit and think "What is wrong with these people?"   Working out makes me feel great and it's an awesome way to work out the stress in my life.   I'm down to 32" pants and medium shirts.  Hopefully, I won't lose more inches.

I'm running a 5K in a few weeks in Modesto. I just want to cross the line without passing out.  :)

Wednesday, I got to teach about 4,000 3rd graders about corn and corn products as part of AgVenture 2013.   One more in Lodi next month.  We've already presented to the Manteca schools a few months ago when the weather was perfect.  It was so cold!!

That's Fanny, my BDI partner, and good friend.

What to write about tonight?

Tonight I was craving spaghetti for some reason.  I crave it about once every 3 months.  So I cooked a spaghetti squash in the microwave.   The thing was only 3 pounds and made enough for 2 meals!!  

You just poke about 9 holes in and then nuke it in the microwave for 12 mins, turning in at 6 mins.

Very yummy and filling.

Since the "good things are coming in 2013" is here to stay.  Meet Lisa!   She's a sweet, caring, lady that we started seeing each other about 6 weeks ago.   She makes me take it slow.   I would call it "courting".   I really need that right now, and I really appreciate her for that.  

"One day at a time, Eric!"  is what she tells me.  So I get excited everytime we have a date or go to lunch together.  Who knows where this will led, but I'm glad she's in my life.  :)

Friends come into your life for a reason...

I read a quote today somewhere, I can't find it now, but it goes like this.  "Friends come into your life for a reason, weather to help you through something or to help them through something."   I find it fitting today that I had a co-worker come into my life just when I needed her.  Things have happened between us and she is no longer my friend.   She didn't even look at me today.  She didn't ask me to lunch,  but she asked a mutual friend that was sitting right next to me.   Actions speak louder than words, so there is no need to talk about it.  I will just be cordial to her during work hours and that is that.

During a field visit at a dairy another co-worker of mine was walking thru 2 inches of fresh cow manure and for some reason the file slipped out of his hand and landed right in the poop.   He took it like a good sport.   Guess who is remaking a fresh new file folder that doesn't stink??   :)

I have been working out 3 times a week still.  I'm still gaining weight.  Let's hope it's muscle.  I still eat good and I track all my calories.  It HAS to be muscle, right?