Aggrevated

I wish the Tigers would just send the Twins home to pack. Come on already! They have had so many opportunities.

Don't Fail Me Now

Why does it seem that every time the Tigers are close to the playoffs they choke? They had such a nice lead in the division but now the Twins are catching fire and catching up. It's quite obvious the wild card team will be the annoying Red Sox, so the Tigers need to break out the Elmer's glue and keep themselves from completely falling apart.

My dad bought the NFL Sunday ticket thing on DirecTV so we can watch the Giants and the Cowboys tonight. I hope big blue mutilates them. I'm none too fond of Dallas and my two least favorite players in the NFL are Tony Romo and Marion Barber.

Triad of Chemistry

For the first time ever, the triad of chaos (myself, Jason, and Anthony), have a class together. The three of us are in the same chemistry class. Bunsen burners and us don't mix. There's bound to be some sort of chemical disaster happening this year, it should be very interesting. The first week of school went well, but I've had the start of the football season on my mind 24/7.

Alive and well...

After a very long absence, I have decided to start blogging again. So much has happened since March that I can't go into much detail. The summer didn't exactly go as I planned. Much of that was due to job problems both of my parents had. The state of the national economy has not been kind to them. Let's just say I spent a lot of time with my cousins in Battle Creek. That completely put everything cycling related on the back burner. I competed in not one race. Basically all I did was go on measly little rides with my uncle Mike and Ryan. We did mix it up and went to different parts of the state so that was fun. South Bend in Indiana was pretty cool. I did find a new sport of sorts that I actually learned to enjoy. We played lots of golf. I'm getting pretty good at it too. Though I need to have a special ball made that has a turn signal on it, because every time I hit it off the tee it takes a sharp right hook. I'm still trying to figure out why everyone dresses like they're going sailing on the golf course. I refuse to dress like that. I am back home now in Ann Arbor since school is starting. Looking forward to a new year. Later!

Big Sacrifice

I've had to make a big big sacrifice this year. I have opted to focus all of my attention and effort on cycling this year. That means I have pushed my love of baseball aside. This will mark the first year since I was six that I didn't play baseball. Hard to believe that's almost ten years. I tried out for my schools team but only went to one practice and then called it quits. Cycling is really something I enjoy and really feel I need to give more attention to. It was a hard decision, but I intend to follow through with it. Hey...(enter bad cliche) there's always next year.

Future Plans?

I have been asked this question a lot this school year. What are my plans for the future? It's hard to believe that in a couple of years I will be in college. The question is...for what? So many things interest me that I can't make heads or tails of which one to choose. In my junior year of high school, I have to take a career planning class as an elective. I guess I have six months to come up with something.

Cleared to Play

I passed my physical and have been given the nod to play baseball this year. However, I will not be trying out for pitcher. My doctor (and my parents) don't think it's a good idea. I'm ok with that. It's been awhile since I've been a position player but I'll do my best either way.

This weekend is supposed to be really nice. So I want to go out riding tomorrow. I'm sick of indoor training. I have a need for speed and indoor training cannot quench that need. My dad is not available due to his back, so I have recruited my Uncle Mike to join myself and my friend Jack.

My Return...Of Sorts

Wow has it really been well over a month since my last post? I have to admit, I became really bored with blogging and saw little reason to keep posting. However, being away from it for one month +, has given me some motivation to continue. Soooooooo, here's what's been going on in my world:

1. Guitar training is going really well. I'm getting very good at the fret board (my weakness). I'm not quite Eddie Van Halen, but with lots more practice I feel I can tackle some of his music.

2. Baseball tryouts are coming up. I have to take a physical to make sure everything is in working order. I know my legs won't be a problem.

3. Cycling season is rapidly approaching (not soon enough). The weather has been getting warmer, hence I've been riding outside. I've created a monster in my friend Jack. He's been accompanying me on the streets lately and is always asking when I'm riding next. He is undecided if he wants to try racing with me. My dad has been unable to ride for long periods due to a nasty herniated disk in his back. It looks like a painful thing I never want to experience.

I will not be blogging everyday like I used to. But, I'll try to get in two posts a week to keep this thing going. Once the cycling season starts, my posting will be more frequent. Peace!

Sticking To It

I've been sticking to the schedule I set for myself. I've just spent two and a half hours on the trainer. I'm going back for more after lunch. My legs have been feeling really good lately and I'm going to capitalize that.

Auto Show

I went to the Auto Show yesterday at the Cobo Center with my dad and my uncle Mike. It seems to have become an annual event for us as we have gone every year since I was nine. The exception was of course last year when we went to the show in NYC. It was very low key this year. Probably due to the black cloud that hangs over the auto industry. There were lots of hybrids and electric cars on display and very few gas guzzling SUV's. I took notice of the new Camaro and the new Mustang. My dad was salivating over both. They had one of those smart cars on display. I swear it looks like one of those plastic battery powered cars that little kids cruise around in. Some of the pics are below this post. I had to make a big sacrifice yesterday to go to the show. I was invited to an indoor ride at James Anderson's house and couldn't get back home in time. I was a little peeved I couldn't make it, but I'm sure there will be plenty of other rides to go to. It would've been nice to meet everybody. Anyway, the plan for today is to spend some time on the trainer. I've got plenty of motivational music to burn my leg muscles to. Peace!!!

Auto Show Pics Part 1

Furious But Calm Now

On Wednesday, I lent my iPod to my friend Aaron. He had to watch his younger brother for two straight nights and wanted to tune him out so I gave it to him. That was a mistake. He returned it to me in school today, not working. He assured me he charged it. Well after about an hour of giving him the evil eye, he fessed up and told me that he left it in his mom's car last night. What it was doing in the car is beyond my comprehension. As we know it has been brutally cold here. I thought it froze to death by sitting in the freezing cold all night. But luckily, another friend of mine showed me how to reset it and that fixed it. I'd still like to know what it was doing in the car.

Mid-terms

So today everyone at school received a rundown of where they stood with their grades. I am very happy with my status so far. The only weak area, you guessed it, math. My math teacher has been really lenient with everyone in class since basically all of us are having a hard time. Maybe it's because she mumbles when she talks. Overall, I am doing well this year. Mid-terms are coming up in some of my classes so I need to stay focused.

For Andy

Don't talk to me I'm on my popcorn break! Andy, it's at 1:00 exactly.

I'm Speechless...I Haven't a Mouth

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Gearing Up for Big Blue

Tomorrow is a big game and I will be glued to the set. Giants / Eagles baby! Big blue just does not lose at the Meadowlands. Now I've had this argument before with people. Yes, they did lose against the Eagles at home a few weeks ago, but injuries and controversy were surrounding the team then. Plaxico Burress and his guns are long gone. Brandon Jacobs is healthy. He's the key to the Giants success tomorrow. Have Jacobs smack the defense apart, tire them, and then hand the ball to Ward and/or Bradshaw. Earth, Wind, and Fire. On the defensive side, the G-Men need to contain Brian Westbrook. I really respect his talent. He's a very solid running back. I'm confident a victory will be in hand.

Food Fight

There was a tiny skirmish in the cafeteria today. It was concentrated between two tables. Thankfully not mine. Some senior was flicking parts of his meatball hero at this freshman. It was kind of funny but at the same time kind of rude. The last thing I saw was a whole meatball go flying and that's when i packed up and left. I didn't want to end up with marinara sauce on my clothes.

Looking Ahead

I really haven't had much time for my blog of late. I've been in Battle Creek since Tuesday and just returned last night. I hope everyone had a nice New Year's. 2008 is gone and I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that are happy to see it go, including myself. Things didn't go exactly as I planned last year but I'm not complaining. With every new year brings new hope. I'm just happy to be back home in Michigan where I belong. I've been very unhappy with my blog and have thought about stopping it, but my friends and family think I should keep going with it. It should have a purpose when the cycling season starts. I'm eager for it to begin. I should be joining a team within the coming months and look to get back on track from where the nightmare in New York left off. I already have the team picked out (Ann Arbor Velo Club) so it's just a matter of joining. The pick was a no-brainer. Once I get more info on it I'll be sure to relay it. Now that the holidays are over, I can get back to a training schedule. Which I intend on following. It's time to put my new trainer to use. Oh by the way, I want to thank the Detroit Lions for being the worst team in the history of the NFL. Peace!