Lonnnnng Day

Because the truck didn't show up on Sunday, we had to unload it and shelve most of it yesterday (Tuesday). I worked 9 am to 9 pm, with a lunch break at 2 pm and a coffee & donut break at 7 pm.

Even though I was on my feet all day, and doing a ton of heavy lifting and stuff, it was a net loss, I think: Breakfast at home was cereal. While unloading the truck I had a large coffee, Slim Jims, a granola bar, and an apple (so far, not bad). However, lunch was KFC (3 small pieces of chicken, a biscuit, a bit of mac & cheese, and a lot of potato wedges). I had a Starbucks bottled coffee drink around 5. And then my second break was another large coffee and two big donuts from Doughnutty's.

When I got home I had some popcorn, and then later I drank three of this amazing beer:

Backyard Berner by Otter Creek Brewing Co.

It is a seriously hoppy IPA with a strong citrus component. It tastes SOOO good. I unconsciously inhaled a bag of malted milk eggs as I drank it. BAD!

When I woke up today, I weighed in at 225, a backslide with which I am not happy. Poor work eating and the carryover of California's penchant for 'night coffee' need to go!

So my changes for March:

1. No night coffee.
2. No Chinese food (I had it twice in the last 2 weeks).
3. No donuts, just coffee from Doughnutty's.

Leap Day Adventures

I didn't feel like going to work when I woke up at 7:30, so I called around to find a replacement or swap. No takers, so I went in, but Lori called and said she'd work 10 - 4 for me, if I took her Thursday night. Freedom!

When I got home I watched "More Manners of Downton Abbey" and sorted/consolidated all of my LEGOs into two containers.

My new Vans arrived! They are Rata Vulc SF's, designed by Yusuke Hanai. They look and fit great.

Then I watched "Aloha" (Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, John Krasinski, Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin), which was a great romantic comedy/drama.

I got a nice photo of my cat, too!

Mostly Boring Week

Except for a few awesome deliveries (books, shoes, clothing, toys), this past week was all about work and housecleaning. I am removing clutter of all kinds. Also, I did some drawing.

I did buy some new music last night:

• The rest of Pete Yorn's upcoming album.
• The self-titled album by old favorites Halou.
• 3 songs from Supreme Beings of Leisure.
• A pair of songs from Spiral System.
• A few classics from The Outfield.
• And "Hello Friday", by Flo Rida and Jason Derulo.

California Trip Recap

Jason & Stacie's backyard

First look at Lake Tahoe

On the frozen lake! It was shallow all the way to the ice's edge,
several hundred yards out.

Sand Harbor, on the Nevada side.

View from my window seat on the flight home.

California Prep

I got my federal tax refund today!

I bought a tee from Black & Denim.
I bought cologne (I have only vapors left in the old bottle).

I'm spending the day slowly getting ready for the trip, and packing.

And I bought more new music:

For $5.50, I got the vinyl too!

Ten bucks, but SO worth it.

New Music

I added some music from Bandcamp to my iPod for my California trip (which begins tomorrow):

AND: I discovered that Pete Yorn has a new album coming out in March, and three of the songs (which I snagged) are available now on iTunes! Sweet. ♫♪♫♪

Random Drawing

I wanted to do something with lines: