Just to clarify, 'oddly large' in the previous post is comparative, not absolute. I have 1-2 protein shakes a day. I am not on a liquid diet by any means.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Odd
Having recent done some sleep sitting for my friend's 4 month old, I am reminded that an oddly large percentage of my diet consists of warm drinks made from various powders.
At least I get chocolate flavor =)
At least I get chocolate flavor =)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Pacing
I did a 250ish meter open-ocean (sea) swim this week (it is hard to judge distance in open water (I rely on wikimapia's measurement tool)). This gave me a happiness boost because I am getting my pacing, form and breathing rhythm better balanced. Plus, the visibility was great so I had entertaining fish to look at.
In other news, here is the legally-required comment on family life:
In other news, here is the legally-required comment on family life:
Monday, June 6, 2011
Summer Media Buy
Given the horrible taxes here, we generally make a major purchase of DVDs, books, etc. in the summer. This also helps with making the long drives easier on the kids. So far, I've spent less than last year, which I consider a good thing. Of course, the relaunch of the DC universe and Daughter #1's affinity for comic books makes this a difficult goal.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Schizo updates
Again, another mashedup post, rattled off days after the events. You're welcome.
First, as it required, the incredibly trite stuff: My new fitness routine has been producing decent results. I've lost middle fat, while retaining my previous strength levels, so hooray. My approach consists of alternating days of weights and interval training, with practice sessions for my micro-triathlon thrown in. I need to learn to pace myself on the swim.
Second, I had episode one of 'the talk' with the girls. Supplemented by the very helpful book It's Amazing. Thanks to the activity box precedent, this was extreemly easy to pull off. The kiddos were used to the idea of hanging out with Dad to learn cool new stuff, so it wasn't much of a stretch. There was none of the stereotypical freaked-outishness that tradition calls for. I believe it was a success. As as side point, I find the book to be a little text heavy for the age, but still give it 5 stars.
Third, we had to cancel our weekend excursion plans because of recent events, which was simultaneously very natural and super weird. The dialog went something like this:
In the end, we compromised by going to a beach that was half-way to Sidon and had a wonderful time.
First, as it required, the incredibly trite stuff: My new fitness routine has been producing decent results. I've lost middle fat, while retaining my previous strength levels, so hooray. My approach consists of alternating days of weights and interval training, with practice sessions for my micro-triathlon thrown in. I need to learn to pace myself on the swim.
Second, I had episode one of 'the talk' with the girls. Supplemented by the very helpful book It's Amazing. Thanks to the activity box precedent, this was extreemly easy to pull off. The kiddos were used to the idea of hanging out with Dad to learn cool new stuff, so it wasn't much of a stretch. There was none of the stereotypical freaked-outishness that tradition calls for. I believe it was a success. As as side point, I find the book to be a little text heavy for the age, but still give it 5 stars.
Third, we had to cancel our weekend excursion plans because of recent events, which was simultaneously very natural and super weird. The dialog went something like this:
Me: Sorry kids, we can't go to Tyre because there was a bomb in Sidon so we have to stay home.On the one hand, this is waaaay easier to deal with than the bombs of 2005 or the war of 2006 (which #1 does not really remember being close to). Still, I half of me finds it totally normal to be changing my weekend plans because of bombs, and part of me still finds that very foreign.
#1: Well, why is that a problem, can't we just go around?
Me: Not really, we would have to go through Sidon to get to Tyre. We can still do fun things though, like go to the beach.
#2: Did someone drop the bomb out of a plane?
Me: No, they built it on the ground and then blew it up there.
#2: Oh, that's interesting.
In the end, we compromised by going to a beach that was half-way to Sidon and had a wonderful time.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Healthy
Today, I introduced my oldest daughter to strawberry custard pies from McDonalds. It was well received.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
About 2 days in my head
I really thought there had only been a couple of days since my last posting, but the date stamps claim it has been a week. I better get cracking or I will loose whatever momentum I have.
This week we found out that it will be very unlikely that I will be able to see my parents at all during our trip to the US this summer. I'm not really looking forward to letting them know that, but it is the reality. I am fairly confident they don't read this blog very frequently so I should have a few more days before the news hits.
As far as the kids go, I've been excercising fatherly duty #47 and brining home lots of new movies for them to watch. Turns out Daughter #1 loves the Final Fantasy series, which even I thought would be too much for her. I must say though, the motorcycle usage is really making me reach for my credit card. As a side point, I am gaining a great appreciation for Japanese film tropes such as: Gaya, demon germ particles, super beings who start out good and then fall, etc. etc. The artistry is quite stunning though.
Just this morning, Daughter #2, in her not quite well pronounced English mized with Lebanese inflection came up to me and said:
On a completely different topic, if my stakeholder caves on the 'having of the third child' issue, and it is a boy, I will push for serious consideration of the name Sephiroth. If he doesn't like it, he can shorten it to Seth. It is probably a good thing she doesn't know this, as it would not enhance my initial bargaining position.
This week we found out that it will be very unlikely that I will be able to see my parents at all during our trip to the US this summer. I'm not really looking forward to letting them know that, but it is the reality. I am fairly confident they don't read this blog very frequently so I should have a few more days before the news hits.
As far as the kids go, I've been excercising fatherly duty #47 and brining home lots of new movies for them to watch. Turns out Daughter #1 loves the Final Fantasy series, which even I thought would be too much for her. I must say though, the motorcycle usage is really making me reach for my credit card. As a side point, I am gaining a great appreciation for Japanese film tropes such as: Gaya, demon germ particles, super beings who start out good and then fall, etc. etc. The artistry is quite stunning though.
Just this morning, Daughter #2, in her not quite well pronounced English mized with Lebanese inflection came up to me and said:
I really like how Hayao Miyazaki draws men's hair. He does a really good job with that.She then countered with someone else, but I missed who she preferred because we were behind schedule and the little weasel still hadn't put on her socks.
Naturally, I responded. That's true but I like Sephiroth's hair too.
On a completely different topic, if my stakeholder caves on the 'having of the third child' issue, and it is a boy, I will push for serious consideration of the name Sephiroth. If he doesn't like it, he can shorten it to Seth. It is probably a good thing she doesn't know this, as it would not enhance my initial bargaining position.
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