Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Arrival...
The laptop is here. The laptop is now. Now I just need that flip camera. Let the games begin.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Laptop
The new beast is enroute and should arrive early next week. Then I can get back to steady posting, including some new pics. I know everyone is eager, oh so eager, so stay tuned...
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Midnight Train
Well, not exactly midnight (10:30pm) but it's all the same past 10:00pm on Sunday anyhow.
Anyways, its humbling riding the train this late. Have you seen the souls that take this trip? Quiet, stern and reserved, their minds wander the train recounting the day, imagining what's at stake tomorrow and/or dreaming of better days ahead. They are the bodies that traverse the night, staring blankly into the chair ahead of them. No expression to note.
When you think life is tough, when you think everything is out of control, I invite you to take that midnight train to anywhere and to just sit back and watch. You might reconsider some things dancing around in the old head. You might rediscover a feeling or two. You might even discover something new.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Anyways, its humbling riding the train this late. Have you seen the souls that take this trip? Quiet, stern and reserved, their minds wander the train recounting the day, imagining what's at stake tomorrow and/or dreaming of better days ahead. They are the bodies that traverse the night, staring blankly into the chair ahead of them. No expression to note.
When you think life is tough, when you think everything is out of control, I invite you to take that midnight train to anywhere and to just sit back and watch. You might reconsider some things dancing around in the old head. You might rediscover a feeling or two. You might even discover something new.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Mustaches 4 Kids
I'm back at it for the third year in a row. Tonight is the coveted Shaving Day. This picture pretty much says everything...
Check out the site if you want to see all the great action and/or get involved in the Chicago area: http://www.m4kchicago.org/. There are chapters all over the country, so take a look and see if you can get involved in your area as well.
Likewise, and more importantly, check out the M4K page here at http://www.donorschoose.org/ to pledge donations on my behalf (Mike "Tango & Stache" Shriner). Well worth the money this holiday season.
More pics to come...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Amazing Human Body
I woke up last night at exactly 4:00 am with an excruciating pain/cramp in the middle of my stomach, just below my sternum. I seriously thought I was having a heart attack; i couldn't breathe; i could barely move.
This lasted for nearly 10 minutes, and then as quickly as the pain came it vanished without trace.
I'm currently on antibiotics for a lingering cold, so immediately I suspected that was the source of the suffocating pain. But I haven't had any side effects to note, so that can't be the issue. It must have been a random encounter, yes?
Though I'm still perplexed about the actual cause, regardless it was an eye opening experience because I was literally helpless in my bed and the walk to the bathroom to get a drink of water felt like my last few steps on earth. We completely take our health for granted, often abusing and pushing our bodies to the limit, and often without thought about the consequences.
Without getting too deep (too late), but it was serious mortality check. Even at the relatively young age of 27, there is so much more I need to do. I have a list. Now it's just time to stop being lazy and do something about it
This lasted for nearly 10 minutes, and then as quickly as the pain came it vanished without trace.
I'm currently on antibiotics for a lingering cold, so immediately I suspected that was the source of the suffocating pain. But I haven't had any side effects to note, so that can't be the issue. It must have been a random encounter, yes?
Though I'm still perplexed about the actual cause, regardless it was an eye opening experience because I was literally helpless in my bed and the walk to the bathroom to get a drink of water felt like my last few steps on earth. We completely take our health for granted, often abusing and pushing our bodies to the limit, and often without thought about the consequences.
Without getting too deep (too late), but it was serious mortality check. Even at the relatively young age of 27, there is so much more I need to do. I have a list. Now it's just time to stop being lazy and do something about it
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Back to Basics (and the AK Rowdy)
So i'm fighting sickness right now, and i'm writing crazy because i'm half hopped up on cold medicine, so pardon my craziness. Crazy.
So yeah, i haven't been blogging on here lately, but whatever, i'm busy, work is crazy and i'm constantly traveling around going on random fun trips and enjoying my youth in the city. Even if it does take a toll on the old body.
But when I get back, it's time to purchase a laptop so i don't have to sit downstairs on my prehistoric desktop hammering out notes. And posts. That will help me blog more. And i'm also thinking about drafting a book in the future (i've been kicking around a few ideas).
Oh yeah, going back to the AK Rowdy and C-Town this weekend for the first time since Feb. Since then, i've been to Vegas, NYC (thrice), Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco, Sonoma (crossed the Golden Gate), Boise, Milwaukee, suburbs of Chi, St. Joe (MI) and Elkhart Lake (thrice). I've also taken sailing lessons, purchased a bike (logged three 25+ mile rides), dominated Lolla and the Lolla Lounge gifting suite, and started Second City courses in those months. In addition, socially, I have been to multiple new restaurant openings, excellent dinners, superb wine tastings, engaging plays and mind blowing concerts.
I'll get better. I'll get quicker. I'll be back. I've got a lot to do. I've got a lot to talk about. Life is short. Dominate it.
Crossroads,
-Shriner
So yeah, i haven't been blogging on here lately, but whatever, i'm busy, work is crazy and i'm constantly traveling around going on random fun trips and enjoying my youth in the city. Even if it does take a toll on the old body.
But when I get back, it's time to purchase a laptop so i don't have to sit downstairs on my prehistoric desktop hammering out notes. And posts. That will help me blog more. And i'm also thinking about drafting a book in the future (i've been kicking around a few ideas).
Oh yeah, going back to the AK Rowdy and C-Town this weekend for the first time since Feb. Since then, i've been to Vegas, NYC (thrice), Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco, Sonoma (crossed the Golden Gate), Boise, Milwaukee, suburbs of Chi, St. Joe (MI) and Elkhart Lake (thrice). I've also taken sailing lessons, purchased a bike (logged three 25+ mile rides), dominated Lolla and the Lolla Lounge gifting suite, and started Second City courses in those months. In addition, socially, I have been to multiple new restaurant openings, excellent dinners, superb wine tastings, engaging plays and mind blowing concerts.
I'll get better. I'll get quicker. I'll be back. I've got a lot to do. I've got a lot to talk about. Life is short. Dominate it.
Crossroads,
-Shriner
Archie
Alright, alright. Say no more...it's been a good two weeks since your affable host here has posted. Poor management on my part. Anyways, I thought I would squeeze in a quick post as I wait for my roommate to get out of the shower.
I was up extremely early today helping a colleague execute a series of radio interviews with a client spokesperson - Archie Griffin. Those of you in the sports world know this is a huge honor to sit in and listen to this legend talk, even if you despise the Buckeyes. For those of you who don't know who Archie is, well...you should be ashamed of yourself, sports fan or not.
Without bias, it's been a pleasure working with Archie and listening to him talk about some of the wisdom he's gained throughout the years.
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