Okay, this is a weird post, but I was so intrigued by an experience I had the other day with a mosquito. First off, let me say that I hate mosquitoes. I see absolutely no redeeming qualities in mosquitoes. They are just pests and pains in the butt. But I couldn't help be impressed with their unique abilities of duck and evade.
I was in our shower at home getting ready to take a shower when out of the corner of my eye, I catch sight of a mosquito flying by. Our shower room is all white so I thought it would be easy to hunt and destroy. I got a beat on it and just as I was about to smash it into the wall, it literally vanished right in front of my eyes. I was so focused on it I didn't think it would be possible for it to escape, but it did. I quickly closed the shower door to try and contain it. Luckily I did. I caught sight of it again and tried to be even more careful, but again it disappeared. This time I stepped back and widened my view and I saw it in a totally different part of the room. I was like, "How in the world did it get there in a split second, right in front of my eyes." This happened three or four times. So I took a wet hand towel and just started to swing around until it appeared again. Finally it landed on the white wall where I smacked it with the towel and that was the end of Mr. Mosquito.
The mosquito is an amazing creature. I wonder what purpose they would serve in a perfect world. Because they certainly wouldn't be sucking blood.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
SLACKER!!!
Okay, I'm a slacker. I wrote earlier that I would try to write every week. That was almost 3 months ago... I think. I could give a bunch of excuses as to why I haven't written, but I won't because that wouldn't change the fact that I haven't written. So, I will again say that I will try to write more. And yes, I am not going to give a timeline, I'm just going to write.
Although I have not been active as a blogger, I have been very active on facebook. I have also joined two other Internet communities that I have been more active in: Instagram, and Pinterest. I regularly post photos to Instagram and regularly post interesting photos on Pinterest. Definitely not as time consuming as writing, but it gets my tastes and ideas out there. My Instagram and Pinterest accounts are connected to my facebook account so what I post is public notice.
If you are interested in any of these communities, you can check them out on the net. I saw that Instagram was being bought by facebook for $1 billion. Wow, that is a big chunk of change for an app. But there are millions of members so I guess you could justify it. I just hope that facebook doesn't change the interface all the time like it does with its own interface. That would be a pain!
I have also been somewhat active on Twitter. I post comments a few times a week. Not like everyday, or every hour like some people, but a few times a week. Not really sure why, just to stay connected I guess. There are people following me there so I guess I like to let them know that I'm still around. But blogging takes a lot more dedication that I once thought. My fitness blog on Beachbody.com has also come to a standstill. I don't really have anything to write with respect to fitness. I have been exercising for several years now and everything would just seem redundant. Nothing new, so I don't write. My most recent post was about the pain in my hands when lifting heavy weights. I thought it was new, but when I went back and read previous posts, I had posted the same idea just the previous month. OOPS!
When something comes up, I'll write again!
Although I have not been active as a blogger, I have been very active on facebook. I have also joined two other Internet communities that I have been more active in: Instagram, and Pinterest. I regularly post photos to Instagram and regularly post interesting photos on Pinterest. Definitely not as time consuming as writing, but it gets my tastes and ideas out there. My Instagram and Pinterest accounts are connected to my facebook account so what I post is public notice.
If you are interested in any of these communities, you can check them out on the net. I saw that Instagram was being bought by facebook for $1 billion. Wow, that is a big chunk of change for an app. But there are millions of members so I guess you could justify it. I just hope that facebook doesn't change the interface all the time like it does with its own interface. That would be a pain!
I have also been somewhat active on Twitter. I post comments a few times a week. Not like everyday, or every hour like some people, but a few times a week. Not really sure why, just to stay connected I guess. There are people following me there so I guess I like to let them know that I'm still around. But blogging takes a lot more dedication that I once thought. My fitness blog on Beachbody.com has also come to a standstill. I don't really have anything to write with respect to fitness. I have been exercising for several years now and everything would just seem redundant. Nothing new, so I don't write. My most recent post was about the pain in my hands when lifting heavy weights. I thought it was new, but when I went back and read previous posts, I had posted the same idea just the previous month. OOPS!
When something comes up, I'll write again!
Monday, March 5, 2012
What a "WASTE"!
Okay, this entree is not what I totally intended, but it seems as this blog is turning into a gripe session about my life in Japan. Each day, I learn new things about life here that I am more surprised about, and often times disappointed. This is one of those days.
I collect DVD/BluRay media. I usually buy USA produced material which, if I am buying a TV series, for an hour long program, has at least 4 episodes on one disc. Recently, I have been getting Japan produced DVDs for school and use in my classes. I is upsetting that each disc has only two episodes. The number of discs goes up unnecessarily as does the amount of plastic for cases.
One thing I totally HATE about all production companies is this "Vol. 1, Vol.2" deal with program seasons. This gives the broadcast companies the ability to charge double for a single season. They make money when the show airs on TV through ad revenue, but then they have to bilk the consumer by releasing half seasons at a time. Aren't they rich enough?
But back to Japan. One redeeming thing is that they are starting to release slim-box sets, but you have to wait a lot longer for those to come out.
That's it for this rant!
I collect DVD/BluRay media. I usually buy USA produced material which, if I am buying a TV series, for an hour long program, has at least 4 episodes on one disc. Recently, I have been getting Japan produced DVDs for school and use in my classes. I is upsetting that each disc has only two episodes. The number of discs goes up unnecessarily as does the amount of plastic for cases.
One thing I totally HATE about all production companies is this "Vol. 1, Vol.2" deal with program seasons. This gives the broadcast companies the ability to charge double for a single season. They make money when the show airs on TV through ad revenue, but then they have to bilk the consumer by releasing half seasons at a time. Aren't they rich enough?
But back to Japan. One redeeming thing is that they are starting to release slim-box sets, but you have to wait a lot longer for those to come out.
That's it for this rant!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
I'm a bad blogger:-(
This is one resolution that I haven't kept... Obviously. I really wanted to keep up my writing but things have been really busy since new years.
There have been times that I had time to write but just didn't have anything relevant to say. Or, I didn't want to bash the same old drum over and over again. When something comes to mind, I will write about it.
There have been times that I had time to write but just didn't have anything relevant to say. Or, I didn't want to bash the same old drum over and over again. When something comes to mind, I will write about it.
Friday, January 13, 2012
New Years Resolutions
Okay, I think it is about time for me to start writing this year. I said in my last entry that I would write every week and that is already out the window, but fortunately I wrote that before the new years deadline so it doesn't count. LOL! But that is just a technicality. I will do my best to write something every week.
Today, I have decided to write out my new years resolutions. One reason why I think it is a good idea to write out resolutions is because it makes me accountable. If it is on "paper" it will motivate me to keep it up. If I just say it, it is too easy to forget and throw out. I really don't want that to happen. So here goes...
Resolution #1- To Journal. Sine junior high, I have always wanted to keep a journal every day so I could look back at the end of the year and remember some of that years highlights. Several times I went out and bought a book to write in. I was very good for about a week and sometimes two, but if you look at those journals today, only the first few pages have writing on them and the rest is blank. Last year, I bought an iTouch. (I'll go into details of that purchase later.) and I found an app that would allow me to keep a journal. It is awesome and easy. I am perfect so far and because of my iTouch, I foresee that it will be easy enough to keep everyday. Another great thing about the app is that I can attach pictures to my entries. So I can take and attach photos to what I write. So great!
Resolution #2- I was debating on whether or not to do this one but I have decided. I want to be able to do 15 full extension unassisted pull-ups in a row without stopping by August. It may seem like an easy goal to reach, but it actually isn't. In order to do 15 pull-ups, I need to lose weight and gain strength. When I hit my goal of 10 last year, the next time I tried, I could only do 8. It took me about a week to get back to 10. I just tried some pull ups on Wednesday and I did 12 with a big struggle on number 12. I want to do 15 easy and struggle on 16 and maybe 17. But I want 15 to be my base by August. By extension, I want to lose inches around my gut. I have lost fat around most of my body, but my gut is still undefined. I want to see definition in my gut this year.
Resolution #3- Get back into the arts. I want to play more trumpet, go back to JSB, and take more photos. I need to start carrying around my camera more, not just my iTouch, but my 35mm SLR. I'm going to start making photos again! How exciting!
Well, that is it, actually not. I have one more that deserves more of a personal touch that is connected with my religious beliefs but that also will be a topic of another entry.
Happy New Year!
Today, I have decided to write out my new years resolutions. One reason why I think it is a good idea to write out resolutions is because it makes me accountable. If it is on "paper" it will motivate me to keep it up. If I just say it, it is too easy to forget and throw out. I really don't want that to happen. So here goes...
Resolution #1- To Journal. Sine junior high, I have always wanted to keep a journal every day so I could look back at the end of the year and remember some of that years highlights. Several times I went out and bought a book to write in. I was very good for about a week and sometimes two, but if you look at those journals today, only the first few pages have writing on them and the rest is blank. Last year, I bought an iTouch. (I'll go into details of that purchase later.) and I found an app that would allow me to keep a journal. It is awesome and easy. I am perfect so far and because of my iTouch, I foresee that it will be easy enough to keep everyday. Another great thing about the app is that I can attach pictures to my entries. So I can take and attach photos to what I write. So great!
Resolution #2- I was debating on whether or not to do this one but I have decided. I want to be able to do 15 full extension unassisted pull-ups in a row without stopping by August. It may seem like an easy goal to reach, but it actually isn't. In order to do 15 pull-ups, I need to lose weight and gain strength. When I hit my goal of 10 last year, the next time I tried, I could only do 8. It took me about a week to get back to 10. I just tried some pull ups on Wednesday and I did 12 with a big struggle on number 12. I want to do 15 easy and struggle on 16 and maybe 17. But I want 15 to be my base by August. By extension, I want to lose inches around my gut. I have lost fat around most of my body, but my gut is still undefined. I want to see definition in my gut this year.
Resolution #3- Get back into the arts. I want to play more trumpet, go back to JSB, and take more photos. I need to start carrying around my camera more, not just my iTouch, but my 35mm SLR. I'm going to start making photos again! How exciting!
Well, that is it, actually not. I have one more that deserves more of a personal touch that is connected with my religious beliefs but that also will be a topic of another entry.
Happy New Year!
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