Feeling doubtful of my athletic ability. When normally I feel excited for work, I wonder about this season. Six months have flown by for the off-season. Somehow I must summon the courage to be humbled.
The hope I see is this December, when I need not to prove myself any longer in the business of wildlands fire fighting.
I can take what I learn, and store it in my arsenal. No job will be harder than this, stressful than this. This is my military service, the version of it.
Will this season change my mind about fire?
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Good Morn
About seven years ago (this is the only reason what discomforts me about aging--too many memories) I lived in the renovated attic of a 100 year old house that was slipping off it's foundation. It was a student-whore house (storey st/stoney st). We were all in college, will full days on our agenda and a mission to party at nights or weekends.
The point of this memory is coming. Most of us had early days, or early mornings deadlines due to procrastination.
By 6 or 7 PM, after a day, there was no way I could really spend more time on studying. I would force myself to stay awake until 8 PM, a time which I determined that although early, sounded reasonable. (7PM is a bedtime for babies, was my rationale)
At 7:45 PM I would be waiting for bed, knowing of a fresh start in the morning meant fresh brain activity.
Okay, the point of this memory is that, Now as a 27 year old, I go to bed earlier than my parents and sometimes grandparents. I guess this is why I am up at 7:30 AM writing a blog, which I would have never written at 9PM the night before.
The point of this memory is coming. Most of us had early days, or early mornings deadlines due to procrastination.
By 6 or 7 PM, after a day, there was no way I could really spend more time on studying. I would force myself to stay awake until 8 PM, a time which I determined that although early, sounded reasonable. (7PM is a bedtime for babies, was my rationale)
At 7:45 PM I would be waiting for bed, knowing of a fresh start in the morning meant fresh brain activity.
Okay, the point of this memory is that, Now as a 27 year old, I go to bed earlier than my parents and sometimes grandparents. I guess this is why I am up at 7:30 AM writing a blog, which I would have never written at 9PM the night before.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
The Biznass
Last Monday, I shocked no one. Made a switch to morning training. Crossfit mornings are a cougar den. The cougars are easily beating me, and I don't know whether to feel inspired or discouraged. Feeling the notch kicked up. Rope climbs, handstands, are mentally challenging. I crash into the floor before trying. I would be better at this drunk.
As for swimming, everything is improving. Going longer distances without being too sloppy. Then these new experienced cats come and have perfect form. Definitely jealous. I need to get a grip on reality and stop the PMS. Trying to be excited about the potential.
Last Friday was 14.5 Open for CF. Loved it. Great push. Came in last, but glad I finished.
The storms are here, and I need to take this sunny Sunday opportunity to climb some hills. It might be too muddy. Cramps are taking me out of the game, fuck you cramps.
As for swimming, everything is improving. Going longer distances without being too sloppy. Then these new experienced cats come and have perfect form. Definitely jealous. I need to get a grip on reality and stop the PMS. Trying to be excited about the potential.
Last Friday was 14.5 Open for CF. Loved it. Great push. Came in last, but glad I finished.
The storms are here, and I need to take this sunny Sunday opportunity to climb some hills. It might be too muddy. Cramps are taking me out of the game, fuck you cramps.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Untitled
Finally feel energized this week. Off to a good Monday! Today I discovered in the Sac Bee a possible training hike (four thousand feet climb in four miles?!) that is nearby Pollock Pines. Called Pyramid Mountain. Must seek and destroy it a few times before I move out.
Back again with RAMS, the swim team. perfecting my freestyle, flip turn, and backstroke. Not that I intend to compete, but perhaps after a year of training I can represent RAMS at a meet.
Crossfit I have mixed feelings for. It is time to move to level 1, from anywhere X. However, with the double work-outs (RAMS in the afternoon) I may not be able to sustain myself. After this week, I may push myself to level 1. This gives me time to manage my other responsibilities and transition to a harder crossfit experience.
Other responsibilities being, maintenance technician work. flipping one house and one condominium.
This may mean switching some crossfit sessions to the morning. There is lots of work to be done in one month.
Saw a promotion about a Retreat in Costa Rica. Focus is AcroYoga, Surfing, and Massage. Nov 24-30. Once I get the magic details I'm sucking my sister into this. All our favorite subjects. Crossfit anywhere also does trips that include WOD's. Loving this. Can't wait to spend my fire money on this good stuff.
Been reading a lot in the paper about EDD, which is the agency you get unemployment from. Staff Cutbacks/Cut hours means paper-delay. Well, after applying Jan 2nd of this year (and a paperwork fuck-up myself for the month of Feb) today I received maximum benefits. With more to come. It's like the greatest tax-refund ever. Speaking of that, I also recently got my Federal Tax Return back, and my REI dividend.
There's this place in Carmichael that does body performance testing. Which means, they may measure body fat etc. I intend to go. Of course I'll share the results. I reckon that I am 20-25% bodyfat.
In closing, an admission: Everytime Ragnar farts I burst in laughter. Why is farting more funny than burping? Ragnar is especially gassy from getting into the trash. Wow. I just farted now. haha.
Back again with RAMS, the swim team. perfecting my freestyle, flip turn, and backstroke. Not that I intend to compete, but perhaps after a year of training I can represent RAMS at a meet.
Crossfit I have mixed feelings for. It is time to move to level 1, from anywhere X. However, with the double work-outs (RAMS in the afternoon) I may not be able to sustain myself. After this week, I may push myself to level 1. This gives me time to manage my other responsibilities and transition to a harder crossfit experience.
Other responsibilities being, maintenance technician work. flipping one house and one condominium.
This may mean switching some crossfit sessions to the morning. There is lots of work to be done in one month.
Saw a promotion about a Retreat in Costa Rica. Focus is AcroYoga, Surfing, and Massage. Nov 24-30. Once I get the magic details I'm sucking my sister into this. All our favorite subjects. Crossfit anywhere also does trips that include WOD's. Loving this. Can't wait to spend my fire money on this good stuff.
Been reading a lot in the paper about EDD, which is the agency you get unemployment from. Staff Cutbacks/Cut hours means paper-delay. Well, after applying Jan 2nd of this year (and a paperwork fuck-up myself for the month of Feb) today I received maximum benefits. With more to come. It's like the greatest tax-refund ever. Speaking of that, I also recently got my Federal Tax Return back, and my REI dividend.
There's this place in Carmichael that does body performance testing. Which means, they may measure body fat etc. I intend to go. Of course I'll share the results. I reckon that I am 20-25% bodyfat.
In closing, an admission: Everytime Ragnar farts I burst in laughter. Why is farting more funny than burping? Ragnar is especially gassy from getting into the trash. Wow. I just farted now. haha.
Monday, March 10, 2014
70 degrees out
Sacramento is beautiful. Double Day training. Still feel energetic. Running is suffering from ultimate frisbee ankle injury.
Yesterday scouted out a "local" steep hill. Where are all the hills? It has to be the levy. 10 rounds up that girl with 40 pound vest. I may rather take the vest to Gold's Gym for a stair master ride.
Swim practice was incredibly fun, I've improved my freestyle stroke in one session. Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day, going to Sun City for property maintenance. More importantly, getting my mountain bike back. Tear up Folsom Lake time.
This weekend I will be in the Bay. There is talk of bbq-hottubbing at my girl's house. Life is pretty sweet. Been living it up since I was laid off. Working hard-core for six months only to retire for the off season?
Also thinking about Montana Conservation Corps. What a lovely job experience that could be.
Yesterday scouted out a "local" steep hill. Where are all the hills? It has to be the levy. 10 rounds up that girl with 40 pound vest. I may rather take the vest to Gold's Gym for a stair master ride.
Swim practice was incredibly fun, I've improved my freestyle stroke in one session. Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day, going to Sun City for property maintenance. More importantly, getting my mountain bike back. Tear up Folsom Lake time.
This weekend I will be in the Bay. There is talk of bbq-hottubbing at my girl's house. Life is pretty sweet. Been living it up since I was laid off. Working hard-core for six months only to retire for the off season?
Also thinking about Montana Conservation Corps. What a lovely job experience that could be.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Days hardly matter in the worlds of seasonally unemployed
Rainy day. "we need it" says every californian who makes small talk.
In my unimportant world, I'm preparing for an unemployment insurance interview. Earlier last month I was disqualified for paperwork malfunctions. This is the time to appeal.
Saw the G-parents yesterday. They want me to maintain their Sun City house before they sell. Okay. There are citrus trees there yielding enough to make the incentive very worth it. Grape fruit for everyone! Bartenders, Crossfit instructors, Ok Cupid Dates!
Now that I'm a new meathead, investing in protein/glutamine is on the radar. I'm down with the shakes. Was going to eat ice cream anyway.
Last week checked out RAMS (Master's Swim Program) and can't wait to learn how to swim properly. Starting that program soon, this week probably. Will I be able to handle the double dose? (Crossfit at night, RAMS during day) GOING FOR IT BRAHHH.
The only thing not in my diet is hiking. Auburn this weekend! Confluence! Go big! Weight Vest!
Going for Crossfit Sonora this May. My ass will have a permanent kicked mark on it.
Interested in getting body fat analysis done somewhere. Just to mark some progress.
Lots of small goals! Getting those projects done! Cut back on alcohol! Shaving my legs! haha 2014 is already boss.
In my unimportant world, I'm preparing for an unemployment insurance interview. Earlier last month I was disqualified for paperwork malfunctions. This is the time to appeal.
Saw the G-parents yesterday. They want me to maintain their Sun City house before they sell. Okay. There are citrus trees there yielding enough to make the incentive very worth it. Grape fruit for everyone! Bartenders, Crossfit instructors, Ok Cupid Dates!
Now that I'm a new meathead, investing in protein/glutamine is on the radar. I'm down with the shakes. Was going to eat ice cream anyway.
Last week checked out RAMS (Master's Swim Program) and can't wait to learn how to swim properly. Starting that program soon, this week probably. Will I be able to handle the double dose? (Crossfit at night, RAMS during day) GOING FOR IT BRAHHH.
The only thing not in my diet is hiking. Auburn this weekend! Confluence! Go big! Weight Vest!
Going for Crossfit Sonora this May. My ass will have a permanent kicked mark on it.
Interested in getting body fat analysis done somewhere. Just to mark some progress.
Lots of small goals! Getting those projects done! Cut back on alcohol! Shaving my legs! haha 2014 is already boss.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Progress Report
Last day of February is today, but counting time is an annoying habit. I'd say with how little responsibility I have currently, the master plan is moving forward.
Last time I left this blog, I was moving to volunteer for a conservation corps. My commitment with them ended early in order to train full time, and take responsibility over the animals while my parents visit Katie and Jon in China. That volunteer experience was simply the right ingredients for fun. Physical labour, camping, making new friends, traveling, and disconnecting from electronics.
When returned to my parent's house, I learned about the disqualification of unemployment benefits. That is under the process of appeal. A rookie federal seasonal employee has a steep learning curve.
As far as fitness goes, I've scouted two major hikes in Auburn, joined Crossfit, take classes at Gold's Gym, and about to start a swim circuit with Swim Masters of Rocklin.
I hope by April I'll be use to double workout days (Swim Masters @noon and Crossfit @1830 with long hikes on the weekend).
Since being home, my binge drinking has stopped. Eating more healthy and cooking for the family. After the volunteer gig, I was weighed 190.5 lbs by Kaiser. Looking to slim down to help with the hiking.
I believe that I will be ready by the first weekend of May.
Last time I left this blog, I was moving to volunteer for a conservation corps. My commitment with them ended early in order to train full time, and take responsibility over the animals while my parents visit Katie and Jon in China. That volunteer experience was simply the right ingredients for fun. Physical labour, camping, making new friends, traveling, and disconnecting from electronics.
When returned to my parent's house, I learned about the disqualification of unemployment benefits. That is under the process of appeal. A rookie federal seasonal employee has a steep learning curve.
As far as fitness goes, I've scouted two major hikes in Auburn, joined Crossfit, take classes at Gold's Gym, and about to start a swim circuit with Swim Masters of Rocklin.
I hope by April I'll be use to double workout days (Swim Masters @noon and Crossfit @1830 with long hikes on the weekend).
Since being home, my binge drinking has stopped. Eating more healthy and cooking for the family. After the volunteer gig, I was weighed 190.5 lbs by Kaiser. Looking to slim down to help with the hiking.
I believe that I will be ready by the first weekend of May.
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