VOTE

I don't care who you vote for, but everyone should exercise their right to vote.

HUH?

I don't get it...maybe it's because I played sports for so many years and back-talk was quickly punished by some sort of physical activity.  Maybe it's because I don't understand why you would pay money for something and then not use it to its fullest extent. 

I'm talking about people who hire a personal trainer and then whine when told to exercise.  Today for example, this women was trying to bargain with the trainer about the number of push-ups she had to do.  If the trainer says ten, then do ten, or at least as many as you can squeeze out.

It is possible that this is jealousy talking.  I'd love to have a trainer to help me shed some weight and pack on muscle.  Thing is, I can't justify spending the money on something that I can motivate myself to accomplish. 

So suck it up and do what you're told, or fire the trainer and do what you want.  Having a trainer is no excuse for hard work and shouldn't be a bragging point to your friends.

SCALE BACK

I've been back to the gym for three days in a row...longest stretch in about 5 months.  It makes me sad this "achievement" is blog-worthy.  I used to go every day like it was my job.  Anyway, I'm down 3.6 pounds.  A victory, albeit a small one, is sometimes worthy of celebration.

Although I've been actively searching for a job for the past 12 months or so I've really stepped it up lately.  Could it be that my seasonal job ended?  You bet it is.  I would have never thought it would be this difficult to find a job with a Master's degree and over 6 years experience.  What are the people who just graduated doing? 

I bet if all employees working in the retail, restaurant/bar, and other service industries were surveyed, a large percentage would have a college degree.  I'm also assuming this percentage would be higher than it was 15 years ago. Kinda makes you rethink what type of education (college or trade school) you'll push your kids toward, doesn't it?

GYM

Today was the first day back at the ol' gym in a long time.  Was I able to pick up right where I left off?  Not even close.  Unless you count the higher number on the scale I'd say all progress was lost. 

During stretching I couldn't help but think of an over stretched rubber band nearing its breaking point.  I have no idea how I was ever able to touch my toes while keeping my legs straight...I think my legs got longer or my arms got shorter, either way, those toes just couldn't be reached.

Although I felt like an old man it was good to be back.  I'll see what I have to say tomorrow when I can't move.

FISHING

I went fishing this past weekend with a buddy of mine.  I'm sure you're like most and want to see a picture of all the fish I reeled in.  Well, what you see is what you get.  I caught a zero fish.  It's not that there were no fish to catch, my buddy caught three and his 5 year old son caught two. 

Still, a great time was had thanks to the good company and amazing weather.