#19 A New Goal - Losing Expectations

I am moving to Austin and I want to start a new way of living.  I want to try to let go of expectations outside of those for my self.  I want to relax and enjoy the life I have instead of wishing for the life I don't.  This is a VERY difficult concept for me.  So I am linking a poem that demonstrates this goal.

http://www.kuryosity.net/poetry/losingexpectations.html

#18 Getting Ready for Austin

So I have 16 days to prepare for the initial move.  That is I am picking up my brother on the 14th and moving stuff to the Austin apartment on the 15th.  I have got a lot on my mind.

I have bought a new bed, nightstands, mattress, dining set, 2 piece sectional sofa, and end tables.  It seems I am also going to buy a new full bed for Michael and Jarrod will use it for now.

I need to determine what to do with the TV situation.  I have to move my Direct Tv to Austin or pay a shitload to cancel.   But I want to leave my family the current tv and then put it in the bedroom when Deb moves.

I have been looking at TVs, but I get BIGitis and then everything costs 2k+.

Jarrod is flying down on the 14th and bringing clothes essentially.  So we need to be prepared to get our move on.

#17 An Exciting Day - Heading to Austin

Just got my offer from Dell.  I am on the move September 15, 2011.  Jarrod is going to come down and start a new life as well.  Wish us luck.  We may need it.

#16 Things to change or add to fitness and diet

I read it in a magazine then confirmed a lot of it here:

http://www.muscleandbodymag.com/article.php?ArticleID=249

Apparently I should have 500-1000mg of garlic with my pre-workout shake.  Apparently Garlic makes the arginine produced nitric oxide last longer and has a lot of other benefits as well.

I had been eating cocoa after my workouts,  70%+ cocoa to be exact.  Apparently I should change this and put it in my morning chocolate whey shake.

I get my NO from supplements, but I like the idea of a couple of watermelon slices an hour before my workout as well.  I barely get up an hour before my workout, so I need to be on the ball.

I pretty much get all of these foods.  I need to be more consistent with my yogurt and berry intake however.  I need to read constantly to remind me of what I am supposed to be doing.

#15 Been a While

So how has life changed in the 4 months since I last blogged?  Well Deb and I keep getting a little bit thinner and a little bit stronger.  Deb had a great birthday party and her friend Carlisa found a new beau there.  Kelsey has since moved into our home and started going to Le Cordon Bleu.  Her boyfriend Chandler, who is a really nice guy, also moved in.  I interviewed at Dell in Austin and expect to be employed there by February, if not by year's end.

I have more to say, but just wanted to get a short blog out to show I am alive.