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August 11, 2004

I'm a Grand Prize Winner

So last night, I attended the New Owner Orientation Night at my Subaru Dealership. This is a night where they go over some features of your car, explain certain things a little further, like the All Wheel Drive, drivetrain, maintenance, etc.

A light meal is served and at the end of the night there is a drawing for several Subaru items. Most of the items are things like t-shirts, hats, key chains, and steering wheel covers. But the grand prize is a Samsung DVD-VCR Combo.

Let's just say that I was the cat's meow, the cock of the walk, or if you're not familiar with all of the animal/human stupid sayings, I was the envy of every Subaru owner there. Oh yeah! It feels pretty damn good to win the grand prize.

To be honest, I really don't need it. But I can't help being excited about it. I never win anything. In fact, I don't even think I'll keep it. I'll either sell it on Ebay or I may give it to a friend for a wedding present. Either way, I'm still excited to be the grand prize winnah!

August 06, 2004

Content

The girl I'm dating told me she can't picture me married or even with a girlfriend. I thought this was interesting because she is dating me. So, this seems like this should be a paradox for her.

Anyway, I asked her why she thinks this.

"You put off this attitude like you don't care."

But I do care. I mean, why would I be dating you if I didn't?

"Even now, you just seem very content with your life. Like you don't need a girlfriend."

I am content. I like my life. I don't need a girlfriend. I want one.

She meant this as a compliment. She was saying I was very confident and comfortable with myself.

After a couple of days to think about this, I've realized a better way to put it:

I like my life. A lot. So much, in fact, that I think somebody else might enjoy being part of it; and I of hers. I could be perfectly happy being single for the rest of my life. But who's to say I won't be happier with somebody else in it? I'm willing to risk my perfect life to see if you can improve it.

August 04, 2004

Four Eyes

I'm now wearing the aboves glasses. In fact, I have been for about a month and a half now. I got them for a couple of reasons.

First, I am getting increasingly lazy in my old age. I hate putting in and taking out contact lenses, which I've been wearing for years now. Second, my allergies have been horrendous as of late and were wreaking havoc on my eyes with contacts in them. Third and finally, I wanted them for aesthetic purposes. I feel it makes me look like a completely different person. Now don't be reading anything Freudian into this, like I want to be somebody else or something. I simply, wanted to have a new look. I'll try to get a picture of myself in them soon so you can give me your opinion.

August 03, 2004

Paradise

Last weekend, I went camping with my family and some friends. Actually, they went camping, I just met up with them for one night of their excursion.

At night, as everyone was drinking and having a good time I became pretty thoughtful, which is odd for me during libations. I usually become more talkative and outspoken. I was brooding about several things, which I don't want to talk about at this time. I think I probably drank too much too fast and thus got tired quickly. I stumbled back to my tent and threw myself into my sleeping bag. Sensing my mood, my sister, whom I'm very close with, came to talk with me before I fell asleep in my tent. I don't remember everything we spoke of, but I know it was comforting and even concluded with some crying from both of us.

I fell asleep with a light and carefree heart.

My slumber was disturbed the next morning very early by a playful chipmunk running around on top of my chest. (My tent-mate had forgotten to zip up the door.) I lay there in the peaceful quietude of the deciduous and decided to get up and go for a slow run.

I set out up the road taken to arrive at the campsite and saw a spectacular view of mountains, valleys, streams, and rivers. Aspens and pine. Livestock and serpent.

As I run, I realized that I was running through the closest thing to paradise that I could imagine. Miles and miles, relatively untouched by man. Breathing in the cool fresh air rejuvenated not only my body but my being. It felt cleansing and inspiring. It was amazing.

I ran for about 45 minutes and arrived back to camp with more energy than when I left. Cleansed emotionally and energized physically.

If only every run could be this same way!

August 02, 2004

Trash Can Basketball

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