Weather

Weather has been terribly dreadful the past several days. Rain. Cold. Generally depressing. Need more sunshine.

Update

A few updates since my last post.
New job - Network Admin at Fuji Film
CCNA - done
Cycling more - 5 (i think) metric centuries completed this summer. Training to race next season.
New baby is on the way.
Finn is 2 and talking.
That about covers it.
-brian

Butter

Is this not the coolest butter dish ever? Mandy bought it yesterday in Greenville.

Bonk

I bonked during my group ride yesterday about 20 minutes from the finish. I suppose I should be grateful that it didn't happen sooner. I have never experienced anything like that before. I felt fine one minute, then the next I was struggling to stay on the bike. Might have been a bit dangerous riding on public roads, however I had no choice but to press on. Luckily some guys stayed back with me until the end and all of the people I spoke to in the group have bonked before. It was a humbling experience to say the least. I am the youngest (by a pretty wide margin) rider in the group and I do well to keep up with the front runners. I am somewhat encouraged by this. I now know I am performing at a level that my body cannot maintain without proper nutrition, sleep, and consistent training.

Speaking of nutrition, a Dixie Cheese and fries is not the best recovery meal.

-bd

Macro

This term I'm taking Macroeconomics and CIS 120 - which is basically Microsoft Office 2010. The class isn't as hard as it is tedious and time consuming. I'm not one who follows directions step-by-step to something I pretty much already know how to do. Like creating flyers. Anyone lost a dog recently? Call me, I've got the skillz.

Macroeconomics is a different story. Here is a subject where I had only a vague understanding of many things in the material and most of it is brand new to me. While I shouldn't be surprised at this, I usually have a general idea of the subjects I'm getting into. Not the case here. So far it's pretty challenging and I'm having to read the material multiple times to understand it. Maybe that's called studying.

Went to a Toastmasters meeting this morning with Brandon. Pretty interesting. It started at 6:30 AM (yeah). Lots of public speaking on various topics. I was asked to speak, which I denied. However I can definitely see the benefit of the organization. If I had more time, I would considering doing it.

Cycling - rode to 96 and back this past weekend. Participated in my first organized cycling event the weekend before that. No commuting recently due to the weather, I hope to get some gear soon that will help with that.

-bd

Fall

It is fall, Mandy's favorite season and with good reasons, all of which are pretty obvious. I also share this affection and my reasons can be summed up in two words - pumpkin pie.
I just finished my first term of school and I expect good marks, so I'm pretty encouraged.
Rode my first group ride last weekend - 40 miles. I was pretty much dead afterwards but encouraged by the accomplishment.
This weekend found me wearing my hoodie for the first time this year. I think I need new one, suggestions welcome.
I haven't been playing video games much recently. Is that a bad thing? Maybe, maybe not. Anyone want to buy an Xbox?
-bd

Microblog

I'm going to try and microblog for a little while in an attempt of getting back in the swing of updating bd.net.
I'm going to Anderson University to get a Bachelors in Business Admin with a CIS emphasis. I believe it's the best option I've found at the right price. Classes start to tomorrow. Let's see how it goes.
It's really hot, not riding a lot. Changing that this week.
Drink lots of water.

-bd