Friday, June 24, 2011

A Better Day

Today was slightly better: 3 rounds on the back, 3 rounds of jumping rope, 2 rounds of weights and abs. Worked up a sweat, though I got a mild headache. Tomorrow I'm heading to the Caribbean for some scuba diving so I will be taking a break from training. I will do some running and jump rope though. But those damn headaches. Very strange. 

Thursday, June 23, 2011

First Day Back

I've been ducking for two weeks. Two weeks and my hands have almost healed but my lungs haven't. I had a terrible workout -- almost not worth it. I was barely able to jump rope and I fatigued after a few minutes. I am ashamed of myself.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Another Good Year for Millionaires


In case you missed it, here's some good news: the number of millionaires grew by 12.2% in 2010. They control almost 40% of the world's wealth, 20% of which is actually controlled by the top 0.1%.
I wonder if the pharaohs made out that well. 

R.I.P. Ryan Dunn


Sunday, June 19, 2011

Day Zero



This is my head
I had a scary moment today. I was sitting at my computer when, suddenly, I got the worst headache I've ever gotten in my life. It felt like four mountain climbers were jabbing pick axes into my head and neck. The pain radiated across my skull in waves with such searing intensity that I began to scream in pain. I jumped up from my chair and began running around my apartment, screaming. 


I ran cold water over my head and started tearing my hair out. I thought I was having a stroke and became terrified that I was going to turn into a vegetable. I actually scrawled out onto a piece of paper: "Don't let me stay a vegetable." I kept the paper with me so that when someone found my near-lifeless body they would know to pull the plug. 


After about 20 minutes the headache began to subside. I vowed that if I made it I would be a changed man. I mean it. I'm going to start meditating, eating fish and all of the stuff that makes you not die. You've heard about those life-changing moments? This was one of them.