Where to start...

So, its been a while since I made a serious blog beyond all my mad ravings. This one will most likely turn into one. So, where to start.

I got to play detective again today, this time involving a car that was stolen yesterday in broad daylight. Our security cameras are horrible and really didn't pick anything up, other then the suspects car and when they stole the car. So, one month into the year and already 4 instances of crime where I work. What a *great* start to the year.

So, last weekend I went to the Highland Games on Saturday. Got burnt on my face, which has just about finished peeling now, leaving with with even more freckles. I did have fun with the live music, competitions, etc. I also got to experience a fried mars bar for the first time, along with some haggis (which is actually pretty good, despite how it sounds). If you don't know what haggis is, I believe it is a sheep heart and liver or something mixed up with some other stuff. Google is your friend as I can't be bothered to look it up right now. I also got to have some pretty decent Fish & Chips there too. I bought two flags - Ireland and Scottish - to go along with the English one I already have. I think i've got room on my wall for a Welsh flag, which would complete my collection.

Two weekends ago I went on my first bike ride in ages. I can't even remember the previous time I rode my bike. Did 30 minutes, few stops as I got lost in my own neighborhood. And yes, it took 30 minutes to ride down the major streets in the development here - its freaking huge but half foreclosed. I plan on doing the same tomorrow - well, a quick warmup then hit the real worlds and cycle through Windermere. Aiming for an hour long ride, depending how I feel.

On the downside, I think I might have another Sciatica (sp?) in my back, higher up then the first one. I discovered in this week after being in lots of pain over the weekend from spending most of saturday on my feet, then being an idiot and carrying heavy things around too. Its either another one, or a huge knot in my muscle. Its a lot bigger then the permament one and most definately a little concerning. I'll see how it is tomorrow and take a nice hot shower after my ride. I could really use a massage though.

This upcoming week is going to me an experiment of mine. I'm going to wake up at 5 AM (woot 2 hours of sleep!) everyday to go to the Gym for 30 - 60 mins in the morning before going to work. This should start to help me lose my goal of 20lbs by the time 2010 rolls around. Working on my diet is going to be tricky, since food is expensive when you're just trying to feed yourself, and I hate standing around in lines. I might ask Jackie what she does for lunch at work since she's all about eating healthy. Its a step in the right direction at least.

And yes, I need to lose 20lbs. People (of course) say that I am not fat, but I am. You can see it in my face and in my belly. Thats where al the fat goes. Its disgusting. I hate looking like this. And if i'm ever to get back on my own two feet as far as dating goes (hah, that'll be my 2010 resolution - find a girl who will actually want to hang out with me. 2011 will be on finding a relationship. But we're all going to die in 2012, so does it really matter?) the weight needs to go. No one likes a tubby guy like me.

On the music front, the forerunners on my playlist are still the following:
Seven Nations, Flogging Molly, The Young Dubliners, The Pogues, The Dropkick Murphys, Off Kilter, Enter the Haggis. A recent addition to the mix is a band called Sabaton, heavy metal who sing about WWII (which is actually pretty awesome). Of course, a Swedish band, so they fit right in their with Korpiklaani (A band from Finland).

I've also read a ton of books. I read about 4,000 pages during my two week christmas vacation from work. This week alone i've read at least another 500 pages and starting a brand new book that will push me to 1,000 pages on the week if I finish it. Now, if only I could start writing in such vast quantities again!

Well, thats it for now. Against better judgement I am posting this link back up on my facebook.

The Sound of Silence

Wow. This week, I feel like people are all ignoring me. No one I IM every responds back. Nothing. No fucking response. Like I fell out of favor with people for some reason. This is what I mean about not having any friends. No one EVER IM's me first. Ever. And now they've all decided to ignore me at the same time. I fucking hate this shit. If only I could find some place to hide from the world entirely.