Dangerous Power

Ok so the title is of the song that I am listening to right now as I type of this blog entry tonight. The Artist is Gabriel Dresden: Album 12" single.

So I have to be in the mood to blog. The mood hit. So here it goes.

First things first, Bubba..I miss you so much. Thanks for your hospitality and the fun times that we always have when we see each other. You're just about the only person who can read me so well...and I think that I can do a good job reading you well also. There are only a few people who's departure from my world would drastically alter the course of my life..and you're one of them. You've got three people who love you..and would do anything for you..always remember that...please.

I've been through a lot of ups and downs over the last few weeks. I can't sleep. Then sometimes I just want to sleep and do nothing else. I had this nagging pain in my neck that's finally gone away. So I've been to the Dr and he is doing a bunch of poking. I hate needles. For real, I had to be held down as a child to get my finger pricked. I've gotten better, but usually the lab ladies can never find my veins. For the non sleeping I have tried Ambien CR. Well with the Ambien CR I toss and turn, and then the next day I am not myself. The girls at work will be like..what's wrong you are being so quiet. It's called Ambien. Heather suggested that I try Melatonin. So I went to Whole Foods and got some of that. I went in just for the Melatonin but ended up walking out with a one year subscription to the Houston Chronicle. I don't know how it happened..the guy was talking..I signed some forms..and bamm now I get the Chronicle on Sundays. Well back to the Melatonin, um it doesn't work at all for me. I actually get a hot flash after taking it. I don't sweat or anything but I just get really hot. So now I am at the point where I am trying to just workout enough to where I am physically exhausted by the time bedtime rolls around.

I can be very deep sometimes. I can write things in this blog that outsiders can read and they won't know what I am feeling or what I am talking about. I could say something about the weather but it totally relates to a past experience or something personal that is going on in my life. Well this week my blog was noticed by someone. He told me that reading my blog he felt like he was actually there. I never print full names of people who respond to my blog, and I don't try to give away too many clues into my personal life. It was nice to know that someone reads this and appreciates it for what it is. Bubba tells me that I should write an annonymous memoir. I also would like to write a novel someday. It's one of my goals. I also write poetry and other essays, maybe one day I will be noticed by the right person and we will take it from there. I have a different view of life than most people. Things are not a big deal to me. It's a repeating never ending cycle from the momement that we wake up until the time that we go to sleep. It's up to you to change things up a bit and alter the cycle. Don't blame anyone else for your mistakes or failures. Just remember someone is always watching. That time that you fell I saw it. That time you wore that aweful dress..I saw it..and I talked about it. That time you farted and thought nobody heard it..I let you know that I didn't hear it but it didn't smell pleasant..especially from a girl. If we work together long enough I will know what you wear to work on Thursdays. If you pass by me and I am blindfolded I can guess your ID by your scent. I am totally in tune with my surroundings at all times..and I'm a little OCD..it freaks out the girls at work all the time...lol..I can guess your laundry detergent..unless you are dry clean or eco friendly.

Chicago Marathon-
I am kind of sorta training. Things are going well. The weather has been kind of bipolar. (Speaking of weather Dr Frank is going to retire from KHOU..will miss you DOC) Saturday the high was 71. Today it was like 94 or something. Waiting for the bus everyone was sweating and had thier rags out. I've still been kind of running just when I want to run..but I will get a little more serious. I've been hitting the weights in the gym..something I hate. Lol I am also flirting with a 6-pack. Whoooo Hooooo!!!

Hard Candy-Purchased. I haven't listend to it yet. I will have to go on a long run and listen to the cd. Yes I have a major sweet tooth, but this hard Candy is the Madonna CD. Is it wrong that I'm in love with Madonna? Madonna is old enough to be my mom..man she could have adopted me...LMAO.

As always I am looking to blog with...
Anyone training for a marathon.
Calico cat owners.
Anyone into weather.
Anyone cynical and sarcastic enough to get along with me..

-BNJ-

Thunder -Thunda

Having my morning coffee. This morning woke up to lots of thunder and hail hitting the window. I love weather. It's been so borring weather wise here lately..it's good to get a nice storm to come through and clear out the atmosphere.

Let's see what else. The running is going well. This week is the first week of training for the Chicago Marathon. I am just going to complete week 1-4 of Marathon training until I am 16 weeks out in June. This way I can get a good mileage base.

I do have a marathon wish list for anyone who is interested.
*New Ipod/Shuffle*
*Ipod Arm Strap*
*Any running gear from New Balance*
*A heart rate monitor*
*More starbucks gift cards MEL..I love them*
*Kanye West Cd/ Madonna Hard Candy CD*Lupe Fiasco* (Cam or Bubba Hint!)

Someone asked me if I wanted tickets to see Madonna. The answer is yes..and you can go with me if you want.

If you know me you know I don't celebrate anything so if you just want to get me something to get it..then that's cool.

Today is Mother's Day. Don't celebrate that either. I do have a mom and she is still alive. Try showing your mom that you love her all the time and that she is not just special because it says so on the calendar. I think now everything is about marketing and making money. What do you think Heather? I'd love to see what you think...lol or why don't you ask Conrad!!!!

Back to the Blog

Not dead still alive. Alot going on. I promise to start blogging again tomorrow.

-BNJ-

Venting Before work

Me
Reflective shirt.
Reflective running shorts.
Reflective head phones.
Reflective running shoes.
Running against traffic on the sidewalk.

Suburban. Speeding down San Felipe @ Yorktown.
No turn signal.
Talking on cell phone.

I could use some choice words..but I'm not. How early do I have to get up to run to avoid almost being hit? I don't always want to run at Memorial Park. It's a 3.5 mile drive to the park, when I can just run right outside my door.
What is it about Houston drivers? They say that Atlanta is the worst place for pedestrians, but I think Houston has got to be on that list. I mean wtf?

Why are you driving a big suburban alone? Who are you talking to on the phone at 5:30 in the morning? If you're on the phone are you unable to turn on your signal light at the same time. I'm already pissed because I am trying to get my run in..and the humidity is 100% (It's only going to get worse). If I run in the afternoon no matter where..I am going to inhale so many toxic fumes along Memorial Park, Rice U, or any street...so tell me Mayor White what does an active person have to do around here to avoid become a slob and getting fat? I mean I can totally understand why people eat, watch tv, and smoke here. There really isn't anything to do here. Should I pick up move to Austin? I am sure someone would try to hit me coming over a hill or something..but I know they are a little move active people friendly.

I've got that rare photographic memory thing...and yes I know your license plate number...learn how to drive and watch out for runners and walkers.

205 : 11 : 33 : 30

Title = the countdown to the Chicago Marathon.

Did you know that today is the Equinox? It means that there is an equal amount of daylight and night time. 1st day of Spring for the Northern Hemisphere and first day of fall for the Southern Hemisphere. There is no turning back, because of the angle of the Earth the days will get longer and hotter.
I am sure somewhere there is a festival going on that celebrates all of this. I will google this when I have some time...or you can do the work for me and drop me a link with the information.

Monday I did the happy hour thing at 702 with CF HG & Vado...very fun. I had some GREEN BEER. It's nice to just sit back and have a beer with friends.

It's all most Friday. Nothing much to report.

I finished reading KILL JOY. Good ending..was worth the read.

Chicago- I still haven't decided to book a room or try the hostel thing. I will do my research over the weekend and decide.

Topic for discussion:
So mom raised me to dress nicely. Despite the occasional lapse in judgement due to a mild case of color blindess I typically like to wear nice clothes. In the past week these are some of the comments I've heard in regards to what I had on.
"Dude, your shoes match your shirt."
"BJ is wearing a pink shirt."
"That's a nice white polo shirt, what is the symbol on there and what does it stand for."
"Why did you wear those orange running shoes, do you want everyone to see you coming from a mile away?"
Shoes matching my shirt--- I went shopping a long time ago with one of my friends. I got these really cheap pair of shoes from the Gap. I thought that they were black, but when I got home..they were blue. This has nothing to do with my colorblindness..the box said they were black. Well I never wore the shoes because they didn't go with anything..that is until I got the blue shirt! One of My friends hates these shoes, but he wears sandles with his toes all bandaged (raps band-aids around his toes) up..so if he wears those sandles the next time we hang out I wear the blue shoes..and yet he still wears the sandles..I would have gotten the point by now.
"B.J. is wearing a pink shirt."--- I didn't buy the pink shirt. I've never bought a pink anything. The pink shirt was a gift and I wear it. I always forget that I am wearing pink or some other weird color until someone makes a comment about it. Well this conversation was at work..the girls were talking about my pink shirt. So they say that they like a man in pink..and one of them goes on and on about golfers that she has stalked at the driving range because they have on a pink shirt. They wanted to assure me that they were not making fun of my masculinity. One of the girls is preggers as they say (pregnant) and so they are going to have a baby shower. They want to play a game that involves the contents of purses. I reminded the girls that even though the shirt was pink..that I won't be bringing my purse to the baby shower.
The White polo shirt--- Again I went shopping with my friend and stocked up on POLO shirts. The POLO shirts are from EXPRESS and the logo is a LION.
My Orange Running Shoes---- They looked good on the website. They were also on sale..that's why I got them. I had no idea that everytime I go running that someone is going to ask me about them. At night you can see me a mile away..you can see the shoes at least.
So, do you have any funny fashion stories? Gatalinos(HG)..I'd love to see what you have to say about this.

Hot Dogs and Beer

I had this really strong craving today for hot dogs and beer. It's one of those weird running cravings that I get sometimes..and it's better to just satisfy the craving. So I stopped at James Coney Island today and got 4 hot dogs..and now I am drinking some German beer. I won't feel the least bit guilty about this at all tomorrow.

Let's see what's new.
I am reading Kill Joy Right now. It's a really good book. I am almost done with it. It is dragging just a bit..but it's worth it I think. If the ending sucks then I will be upset. I'd recommend this book either way at this point.

I updraded my Honda. It's nice to be in a new car. Now I am just a little more paranoid about all of the crazy Houstonian drivers.

Sat Cam and I hung out in Rice Village. All the snoody think they look good people were out in full force. We ended up having a late lunch at Thai Village (Not pronounced like a chicken thigh). Try the beef dish that is located on the back page of the menu. Cam and I have never tasted beef that good..sorry mom.

Sun morning had breakfast at Barnaby with Terrence and Hindi. Hindi is visiting from Portland, OR. She seems to like it so far. She was kinda surprised that breakfast for three only cost $20.00. Got to love Barnaby. Looks like the wait staff may have been upgraded as well.

Didn't run that much this week. This daylight savings time thing sucks. If I run the neighborhood before 7am, I have to wear my reflective vest. Then I struggle with the evenings..and trying to force myself to workout instead of going home. I think this week will be better.

Questions?
Does anyone else get any weird food cravings?
Does anyone else have a Calico cat?

Please reply..I'd like to hear from you.

~BNJ~

The Master Plan

Ok,

So I've neglected the blog a bit. I just have not felt like typing anything up.

Let's see. I did not run Austin. I got a severe cold that cleared up ratherly quickly. I did not run the Rodeo Run. Today I overslept the Bayou classic.

I participated in my first running registration event for the Boyou class. It was fun. I think I will do it again.

So this morning I signed up for the Chicago Marathon.
My Goal is to run it in 3:45 (weather permitting)
I'd like to be a fit 175 to save a little pressure off of my knees. I think the last time I got on the scale I was 185. I will start my training officially on May 15, 2008. This will give me a little wiggle room. You never know if there is going to be a Hurricane..or family drama..etc that will sideline the training for a few days. Finding a flight won't be a problem, but finding a hotel room will be.

Please contact me if you would like to share the cost of a hotel room...I've got family in the hotel Industry so it might not be that much if I can book it in advance.

I guess my next run will be the LAW run.

That's it for now.
~BNJ~