I’m not fat. I’m considered average/healthy if you look at my BMI. Over the past few years, though, I’ve developed a bit of a gut of which I’m not especially proud. I’d really like to lose it. A couple of months ago, Jules and I made a fitness bet. There is a Facebook application called [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Julia’
New Approach To Fitness
Posted: 1st August 2010 by Mike in ExerciseTags: biking, Blizzard, exercise, Julia
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Fine Dining
Posted: 1st August 2010 by Mike in FoodTags: fine dining, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Julia
The hospitality industry apparently has a lot of perks. Not only do you get huge discounts on hotel rooms, but you also have a lot of local businesses that come around, offering you coupons, discounts, etc, so that you’ll come try their place and recommend it others when they ask you, “What’s good around here?” [...]
“You want to go to the mall today?” Julia inquired when I got home. “Sure.” She was on a mission for a strapless swimsuit and some snazzy earrings for her bridesmaid peeps. Walking into the mall, we went through various stores, including JC Penney and Macy’s. She examined the swimsuits and jewelry, while I poked [...]
Jules is a sweet girl. She’s always leaving me notes in the morning, saying things like, “I made coffee!” or “I love you and hope you have a good day.” Seeing things like that make me smile, and instantly brighten my day. I truly am a lucky guy. This morning, when I woke up, I [...]
You’d think that after reading De-I’s blog for the past couple of years, you’d think that I might be able to absorb some of his cooking prowess from across the inter-webs. Not so! This afternoon, I came face-to-face with a real, live pineapple. Jules apparently had a craving the other day while we were shopping [...]
Well, we are now back home from Springfield, IL. Took several pictures while there, and during the drive home. Figured I’d share. (You can click on the pictures to view them at full-size.) A few shots from our hotel window, looking out over the city. Self-taken photo of Julia at the wedding reception we attended. [...]
Narrow-Minded Mike
Posted: 23rd May 2010 by Mike in OpinionsTags: flip-flops, haircut, Julia, Marilyn Manson, summer, weather
Here in the Midwest, seasons always tend to start suddenly. I’m not sure why, but when spring started, it had been freezing in the weeks leading up to it. Then, out of the blue one day, we had a 70-degree day, and it was “spring” ever since. This weekend was the start of summer, apparently. [...]
I’ve developed a gut. It didn’t happen all at once. It began around three and a half years ago when I got a job that allowed me to sit on my butt all day. Now, I’m not fat by any means. I just have a little more than what I’d like to have. I’m 5’8″, [...]
Why, hello there. For those of you who were wondering if I’m still alive, the answer is yes. Let me see if I can backtrack a bit. Tornado season has officially hit the Midwest. Two nights over the past week, the sirens have been blowing as heavy rain, thunder, and lightning put on a show [...]
Today went by really quickly. I was at work, and glanced down at the clock in the corner of my computer screen, expecting to see two or three hours’ worth of work still ahead of me. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was 5:00. Excited to be getting off on time, I headed [...]