after almost a two month gap, i finally did some exercise which caused me to sweat. having the comradery of Zack made it much easier than i expected.

i went to buy my ticket for travelling to Japan in July. i was debating whether i should purchase or use mileage. Air Canada cost about $700, while Delta cost about $1100. it took me about 5 minutes (or less) using the web to find and purchase the ticket from Air Canada. on Delta, i was on hold for about 15 minutes and then a lady fumbled around for another 15 minutes before my phone finally died. Delta would have charged me for a round-trip ticket had i used mileage, even though i was only buying a one-way. granted, the Delta manuver was more complicated (since it was through a “partner”) airline, but my money was not forgiving.

i don’t think i have anything really interesting to right about… it feels like i hardly have two seconds to myself… yet, at the same time i can recall several times this weekend when i did nothing.. ;) i’m starting to take my studies much more seriously (although i don’t have much choice; japanese is demanding more from me). in addition, my workload at isilon is increasing as well – as our company grows, there will be a surge in work until i can hire some more people and get things quieted down again… plus, my social life is more tasking as well! with Zack in town and sufficient inclusion in work circles, i seem to always have somewhere to go… i’m not well-rounded yet, though… i’ve clearly neglected exercise so far this year. my ambition tells me i can do anything, but then the alarm goes off… and i hit snooze. no doubt about it, i’ve been blessed.

I get so tired of having an internal thread talk about being gay or remembering that Andrew Marshal and I played doctor. The contact was innocent and yet I feel so guilty - rather, I can only assume that it is guilt that I am feeling. I don’t really know. Anyway, my hope was that by writing words into something, my mind would grow tired for the moment. But perhaps I am only encouraging behavior I would prefer to cease.

this weekend i was pretty good at making a detailed list of things to do and sticking with it. i got distracted by the football games and did a little less (and less effective) studying than i should have. last night, japanese class had a holiday (MLK). i ended up making currying and watching the godfather, part ii (which is a great movie). i had watched the original on saturday and i hope to watch the 3rd one this weekend. i could have spent my time better. i felt it; during the movie i could feel myself nagging myself to do something more productive. baby steps to discipline.

Monday: Japanese
Tuesday: UW
Wednesday: Japanese
Thursday: Isilon party
Friday: Aaron’s birthday party
Saturday: possibly poker
Sunday: bridge night at Pete’s

I’d better do some homework!