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!