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Category: Non-Running
February 18, 2014
Pokémon Picture!
So, this is completely unrelated to running… completely. But I have marked it in the non-running category and tagged it as Geeking Out, Non-Running, and Random. As I’ve mentioned once or twice, I’m a big fan of the main Pokémon game series. Someone on my tumblr feed reblogged that he was raising money for a friend by doing Pokémon trainer commissions. I thought it was a sign and commissioned Sir Digby Chicken-Ceasar to draw “me” with my favourite Pokémon. And here’s the result: My Pokémon character’s avatar is in the centre. Here’s are pictures of what my character looks[…continue reading]
January 30, 2014
Shopping Spree!!
Christmas and my birthday passed without incident. My family tends to just give me cash. I was tempted to put that money into my investment portfolio, but I decided I’d get a few things I’ve been wanting for a while. After all, boxing day only comes ones a year! I haven’t played much Pokemon lately, but I booted it up just so that the game could wish me a happy Birthday. Phone In a previous post, I mentioned how my old phone was dying on me. So I got a new contract and a new phone: A BlackBerry[…continue reading]
January 24, 2014
Dopey Hangover and Hitting The Books
I got home from the WDW Dopey Challenge without to much damage to my body. I did have a cold which convinced me not to exercise for a few days. I’m acutely aware I ate too much while at Disney World, but I was on vacation! So much food at Disney! I’m also acutely aware that post-race blues are not only common but also troublesome. So right after the race I re-focused myself mentally on new goals: The Chilly Half-Marathon and overall health improvement. I was recently asked to be a groomsman at a friend’s wedding this summer, so I[…continue reading]
