My Hero.

Check this out. I got to pose with the man.

School is out

School is out for the summer. I feel somewhat like a beached whale on the fifth floor of Embassy Suites.

how does a fan oscillate what an amazing feature

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Quick question:

Does this picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger from Commando motivate you to do something amazing?

Kotzwinkle

I began reading "The Bear Went Over the Mountain" by William Kotzwinkle. I like it a lot so far. I have read "Dr. Rat" also, a couple years ago.

This summer, I am going to try to read 500 pages a week...that means I will read 6000 pages during the 12 week summer. That is 20-30 books. I am looking forward to it.

Other summer plans: work only 20 hours a week, run, bike, swim, workout, eat, sleep, sit on the porch, cookout, movies, licorice, icy pops, Colorado.

So, my thesis is complete. I did a couple drafts of it, but when I was reading it today, I found errors.

I watched "Garage Days" yesterday. Have you seen it?

Productivity, Part 2

In the past 29 hours, I have been PRODUCTIVO! I have accomplished more that I had thought I would be able to...I am a full day ahead.

When I wake up tomorrow at 7:30, I will have racked up a scanty 13.5 hours of sleep in three nights. That is an average of 4.5 hours of sleep a night.

Giraffes only need 20 minutes to 2 hours of sleep each day. They have the least sleep requirement of any mammal. They also have a 22 inch long tongue and no vocal chords.

I drank coffee! THE JUICE OF LIFE!

Okay, my body is falling asleep on me...time to go. I will post an update tomorrow, for sure.

Late Nights.

I like the late nights, when it gets really quiet outside. This is what I live for.

I am working on my portfolio. It is late.

I got scared a couple minutes ago, but I am fine now. Thanks for showing your concern.

The mind is an interesting thing. Interesting how it works.

Rage (Road/House)

I have road rage. All those saps go like 33 on 48th Street and Vine Street...I NEED to drive faster...usually at least 45, maybe 50...I get angry and use a lot of profanity...I throw my hands in the air in disgust and frustration with the other drivers' incompetance. I weave like a snake around slow moving vehicles. I drive like I am playing Gran Turismo.

I have house rage. My roommate NEEDS to start washing his dirty dishes. They have been sitting there on the counter for three days, diminishing the otherwise aesthetic appeal of the kitchen. He needs to wash his dishes.

I ate a hot dog and bun, two bowls of pasta w/ pepperjack cheese, ground black pepper, and habanero sauce. I NEED spice!

I am drinking a tequila sunrise. It is quite refreshing.

I started a book today. It is William Kotzwinkle's "A Bear Went Over the Mountain." I have only read the first chapter, but I like it a lot so far. I like it a lot.

My friend is staying at my apartment tonight because he is running the marathon tomorrow. I have to go on a long run tomorrow. I am now training for another ultra in either August or October.

I need to get a lot of stuff done on my thesis. I need to revise revise revise. I need sources. I need to step it up a bit. It is due Thursday. I have plenty of time.

My cactus is drying up, I think. I poured some water on it.

Productivity

In the past 27 and 1/4 hours, I have written 28 pages of stuff. I wrote 18 pages of flash fiction and 10 pages of craft essay. I only got 4 hours and 17 minuts of sleep last night. My neck and shoulders and back hurt. I am tired. Now I have a jazz ensemble concert, then a cookout. Well, at least I won't have to stay up until 3:30 again!

Craft Essay

I began writing my craft essay about an hour and a half ago...but I think it is going well. I have like 1,100 words (roughly 4 or 5 pages)...so I guess I am almost half way there...

I have been trying to figure out why I wait until the last minute to do things...I know it isn't because I am lazy, because I don't really ever waste time...I am always doing something...perhaps it has something to do with motivation...maybe I need to go listen to a motivational speaker...or maybe stress is a motivator. Yes, I think it is.

But I really don't get too stressed about school...all day I have been thinking about all these bills I have to pay. I hate paying bills...maybe I should just not pay them.

Well, my craft essay is going well...and I have a plan...I plan to work on it for another hour and a half...then work on some stuff for my portfolio for another three hours tonight (6 hours total today)...tomorrow, I will work another 6 hours...then Thursday morning another 3...that's 15 hours of work...I can do it, too...I know I can...if I really want to be productive, I can.

Yep, that's all for now.

Peace.