Right on!

Well not that much is new since the last update. Running is still hard on my body. I Have been switching in between the treadmill, elliptical, and cycling. In 2 weeks I have my 5k coming up. I think it will be harder then I had planned it to be but I know I’ll do alright As long as I keep at it I should do well.

I continue to lose weight, which is good. Even though my diet has gone to crap I have lost 10lbs in the last week. I know that's a lot to lose at once but I had put some on recently too. I guess I lost what I just put back on. So if anyone has some size 38 pants they don’t wear anymore you can send them my way. Also 36 too because I’m sure ill be down to that size by 2010.

School is going well. I got a B+ on my amgov test I took last week and I think I did pretty well on an English paper.  I think I might not have done so well on a math test I took, I went in to it a bit too confident. Oh well, i know I passed it but it’s not and A like I wanted. Math is hard anyhow, anyone can tell you that, but it gets way harder when the majority of your class is hotties.

Well that’s all I’ve got for today.

Lazers! (pew pew)

Roadwork ahead…

Well I’m in week two of classes and having a lot of fun. I don’t know if you can call it fun but it’s pretty neat. I haven’t done this school thing in like 9 years so its neat to be back in it. I already have to write a paper for my comp class. It’s going to be called Wraith: Behind the Music, pretty cool huh? Other then that my math class is hard because I am no good at math. My American Govt. class is pretty fun and I expect it to be fun but its your typical note taking class. Last my HTML class is pretty sweet, I love learning all this code, makes me feel good.

On top of that my 5k is coming up soon, one month and three days to be exact. I have decided that this month is time to go HARDCORE! Really, all roadwork and legs at the gym; no upper body at all.

I still need a job too. I have been applying all over town but yesterday I found the job I want. Its a part time job at Goodwill. It would be perfect for me because its within walking distance and they will let me keep my haircut. Hours would totally be sick and the job would be pretty cake since I have about 7 years of retail experience.

Between my roadwork, having classes, and having a job the pounds should start falling off. I know I’ll be super busy all the time but it would be a nice change from what I have been doing this past year, which is nothing at all.

Well that's all I got for now.

Lazers! [pew pew]

Untwittered….

Changed my name on twitter to “zombiebrandon” cuz just like Jesus I am back from the dead. In both that I will use twitter again and that I have started a new life after my old one died off. I’m back for revenge and brains. Well not so much revenge but I do want some brains. Brains from learning so much at school, which starts in a week. BRAINS………. 

Best Urban Dictionary entries ever!

As relayed by Kay:

aeonfluxfan (1:24:43 PM): lmao urbandictionary ur name

aeonfluxfan (1:24:45 PM): it's funny

aeonfluxfan (1:24:53 PM): Brandon
395 up, 178 down 
A godly man that carries himself with pride and dignity and loves only one woman. His sexual prowess is legendary and craved by women near and far but experienced by very few.

deadboltxb (1:25:17 PM): AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aeonfluxfan (1:25:59 PM): Kay
5 up, 1 down 
(proper noun) - name which means:
a. the hottest girl on the planet
b. fun-loving
c. smart and witty
d. someone you should keep for the rest of your life
e. your perfect girl
Kay just takes my breath away. She's perfect!

aeonfluxfan (1:26:02 PM): i'm so coool

aeonfluxfan (1:26:03 PM): hahaha

deadboltxb (1:26:14 PM): lol

deadboltxb (1:26:17 PM): thats almost as good as mine

aeonfluxfan (1:26:21 PM): lmao

Realizations…

A little excerpt from a chat I was having today with Mike.

deadboltxb (12:04:16 PM): life is turning around

deadboltxb (12:04:39 PM): its awesome to be in the group of people that are happy with their life.

deadboltxb (12:05:04 PM): wow, after i typed that sentence i almost cried lol

Man, things are good.

I totally just sold my car…

…just now, five minutes ago, I swearz. I sold it for $10,900 a little less then what I had planned on selling it for but in all reality it was a reasonable price. I am car payment free, expensive insurance payment free and a load of other payments free. I’m currently saving about $800 dollars a month since everything came together for me this month!!! I am soooooo happy right now! Thanks everyone for your support and help in everything I’ve been doing this last year. THANKS!!!!!!

Everything seems to be working out.

And speaking of working out. I just started going back to the gym. I have been working out at home but nothing beat working out at a proper gym with loads of equipment. After this past week I am spent, but a good kind of spent. My upper body is screaming right now but at the same time its thanking me. I love being back at the gym and surprisingly I love the protein shakes that come with it. Well my body and friends weren't the biggest fans for the first few weeks but everything is cool now.

Also I went and checked on my FA at Kish and it looks like I am going to get the maximum for Aid per semester which is about $1,350 per. So as long as I find a decent part time job I'll be busy, happy and in shape. What a great time in my life this is. I've always lived by my motto: "It'll only get worse before it gets better," and the last year of my life was horrible. Now just as the darkness is lifting Dawn is coming and I can see a brighter future in front of me.

Thank you to all of my friends and family who knew I could do this, without all of you I would probably be lying in bed right now hiding from reality.

Good news everyone...

So I just got a Pell Grant for school this fall, YAYZ!!! What a turn of luck. That is one less thing on my mind now, I don't have to worry about how I am going to pay for this next semester and books. I should have enough money left over to pay for the following semester as well. I still need to go down and talk to the Student Aid people down at Kishwaukee to see when else I am eligible for. That should go down on Monday. Wish me luck!

kthxbye

It's been sometime...

Hey everyone just stopping in to play catch up. If you read this blog you have noticed I haven't been updating it as of late. Well thank you for noticing. Life is still about the same today as it was a few weeks ago, the last time I updated this here blog. A few minor changes have come my way like I am set up for school with a schedule and everything. I am still trying to sell my car and I would like to sell my Ruckus as well. If you know anyone please let me know.

I have also been pretty addicted to Sims 3. That game is so much fun. I am recently working on a Sims version of me and my roommates, you know, just to see what would happen if we were actually interesting people. The thing is that not much actually happens to us in the game either. Really it just goes to show how lame I am and that a video game can even point out that I need to be more exciting.

Also as a note: Taking four Advil pm's can mess with your head. Last night I did such a thing and woke up starring at my PC monitor that was off. I don't know how long I was starring at it, or even if I was awake but there I was just watching it like something awesome was on. It took me a few minutes to shake out of my trance and when I did I was pretty freaked out. On top of that I had a dream that Pennywise was grabbing at my ankles.

That's all I've got for today.

ttyl ºcº

Selling my car!!!

Hey everyone, I'm selling my car.  If you know anyone who is in the market let me know. Please spread the word so I can get this thing outta here!!!

For Sale: 2005 Scion xB 
Automatic 
39,XXX miles 
4 Wheel ABS 
Driver and front passenger air bags (SRS) 
Black Sand Pearl/Black cloth 
Power locks/windows 
CD,6 speaker, sub(dealer installed) 
Fog lamps 
Rear spoiler 
Center arm rest 
Embroidered floor mats 
17' wheels with new Kumho Ecsta ASX rubber(new tires installed at 38K miles) 
TRD lowering kit(dealer installed) 

35MPG! 

Car was very well cared for and used solely as a commuter to work. Oil changed at every 5K miles with Castrol synthetic. VERY CLEAN. Everything works. Never Been smoked in. 
$11,800 obo 

Call 8155014160 
Serious inquiries only, no tire kickers. 

Here is the Craigs List ad http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/1142574526.html

Thanks again. Also I might be selling my Ruckus as well, haven't decided though... Maybe $1800

Just a thought...

I would like whole heartedly to make something of myself.

...be back soon.

So much going on...

Sorry for lack of updates everyone. There is a lot going on right now and I don't want to get ahead of myself. I'll let you know whats going on soon. =]

Hey everyone! Well the weather has been trying to get back on track and so have I. Although it has been crappy outside I still try to continue being happy inside. I can already feel a big change in myself and I have only been doing this stuff a couple of weeks. I don't really have much going on right now so this is going to be a short one. Just thought I would keep you guys posted, since I haven't um, posted in a while.

I have been obssesed with the Indie rock scene latley as well. I know thats not interesting enough to blog about but it has been helping my mood as well. Good stuff. Oh and The Mighty Boosh. 

Sorry to be dull this time but I promise to come back with some exciting news next time around!!!

Also it just became apparent that I need some sort of signiture when I'm done here... I'll try one now.

¡Via con suerte! (What do you think?)

Alroight 'en Jog off!

So I started my Couch to 5k program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) today and wow was it rough. I have been walking a bit for the last week but it becomes a different story when both feet leave the ground. I am supposed to run every other day so I have to wait until Tuesday to run again. I am actually excited about Tuesday, I can't wait. It was pretty brutal, not going to lie about that but it was fun. I'm happy to be at it again, even though it's been years since I've actually done anything remotely like this. I am also looking to get some dumbbells if anyone knows where I can get some cheap ones or if you know someone that is willing to donate them to me and my IFAP friends. Anyhow, what little I have done is already showing improvements. Maybe not to my waist line, but to my attitude and sleeping habits. 

Thanks again to all of my friends involved in helping me out with this stuff. I have the best friends in the world. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

IFAP (lawlz)

Hey! Just wanted to come on and thank everyone who is helping me with getting back in to shape! Me and a few friends actually started a group motivation, um, group on Facebook. 

IFAP - Integrated Fitness and Athletics Project

IFAP is a group project aiming to provide workout motivation and share tips for healthy living. Beginners and athletes alike are welcome to organize group activities, encourage friends, even post healthy recipes. Getting in shape and being healthy is easier when you can do it with friends.

There is kind of a joke to the name but don't mind that. Please go check that out if you can and let me know if you are interested in joining. Also if you have any advice or info about a healthy lifestyle please feel free to contact me.

Again, thanks to everyone involved in this. 

Twitter... /startaruckus

Not much going on at the moment but I did realize that I have a Twitter account. You can all follow me at twitter.com/startaruckus. I'm going to try to use that as much as I can but you know how that goes. I only have  a few followers and followees. Due to the recent old people techno-explosion I think there are plenty of you guys out there that have access to Twitter. Anyhow tweet it all to hell for me, later! 

Oh and I made it so my Tweets will update my Facepalm. 

Also I'm glad no one uses myspace anymore!

BBL with some real news I hope.

The past six months, thus far.

So the last six months of my life have been, well, just out of control. I don't mean I have been partying or going on wild adventures. What I mean to say here is that I haven't had much of handle on myself or reality. Everything I knew for the previous five years was kind of just thrown out in an instant. Now it's time to change that. Now it's time to change everything and get back on my feet. In the next six months I plan on changing not only my current situation but my health and outlook on well, pretty much everything. Don't expect me to find god or some other faith but expect me to find myself and everyone around me. I know all of you are right there with me but sometimes I have trouble seeing you. Keep reaching out maybe I'll find you. Until then it's all about looking forward. I used to feel like an outsider looking in but now I feel like im outside looking out. Out ahead in to the future, a better place for me, for you , for us.