I want to smash the alarm clock, 5 a.m. already, darkness still blankets the city. I listen to the news cast on a.m. radio, quirky, less commercials and overall less jarring. 12 degrees today, considerable snowfall last night, campus will look like the inside of a frigidaire freezer. Searching for motivation; I look forward to morning coffee, it's the only thing that really wakes me up, okay, coffee and morning wood, what can I say. Shower, scrubby soap from the BodyShop, Clinique FaceScrub, really awake now, minty-fresh mmmm... I like, damn I'm a stud, plus I smell good! Wishing I owned some sort of fashionable winter outfit, I do not, and settle for t-shirt, cords and sweater. Very hip, yet casual, seriously don't want to look like I am 'trying' at this ungodly hour. Coffee coffee coffee, the joy of a really strong cup o' joe, bunked outta palookaville, and on my way to class. Made it to University, praise Jesus, Starbucks in running distance of class, how annoying, reference to cup sizes as venti or grande. Big small, big, small, big, small. Simplify, just give me the biggest godamn cup o' coffee you can hoist over that counter. I ought to at least get a 'Buona Fortuna' and a wave for my troubles. The cold air is less than refreshing, holy moses! I think I am turning blue walking the frozen tundra. Why is my class so far way, thinking of running, look stupid go ahead, fall, burn yourself, crash and burn on site, brain freeze.
9:30 AM :
Thursday, December 07, 2000
The BBC presents the brilliant Flash send up, Sick Boy Cinema: Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon
10:58 PM :
Tuesday, December 05, 2000
The + Future x Now = KaosBoy.
8:39 PM :
At some point I think we are going to collaborate on a book titled something like More Stories About Buildings and Food. Cool, that I can share some advice with someone, and it's helpful. I am pretty serious about my gymtime so squatting is a natural. Most guys overlook legs or squatting, too bad as it's a large muscle group and the rewards are huge. If you are serious about getting stronger and becoming increasingly heart healthy, this is perfect. Visual rewards come quickly too (yea!); impressive poundage lifted and increased muscle mass/definition with some dedication. The bad news, this takes some concentration, some consistency and a hell of alot of hard work. Not for the faint of heart and definitely not for anyone who has poor coordination. The Squat takes some effort and requires a 'rack' or at least someone to give you 'spot'. Go easy at first and get comfortable with an empty barbell. The key is for this to be beneficial, not cause damage while you show off. Yeah, I don't recommend glancing toward the 'roid freak' getting his pump next to you, nice to look at but hell we are doing the smarty bad boy workout here. The true squat, is a full fledged all the way down squat where your butt nearly touches the floor. It's low but controlled. Some guys prefer the 'sissy squat' which is a half way down movement, it's hard on your knees and not nearly as effective. Take a nice amount of weight on a barbell and balance it on the top part of the small of your back. Its simple to sort of cradle it in there. Don't worry, you'll find the spot that feels comfortable. Legs planted firmly, shoulder width apart, squat down like you are trying to sit on a really low stool, count 1 and 2, now back up. It seems awkward at first, but soon you'll be hooked. It's one of those cool moves that says 'Yep, I know what they hell I am doing'! This handsome yet horrible exercise is the basis for my workout, a big push movement that increases overall strength, performed correctly its beneficial to your abs and back as well. After a few weeks you too will be sportin the kind of 'lifters butt' that will have all the 'deeaaawgs' waggin their tongues.
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