Fitness update:
Since posting my intentions about a month ago, things haven't gone as well as planned. I've been keeping up with the WiiFit, but getting to the gym has not been as regular as I would have liked. Also, I scrapped the WeightWatchers thing because I didn't have anyone to go with (originally planning on going with Girlfriend). In all, I'm weighing in at 299.4 pounds, roughly .5 pounds higher than I was about a month ago, according to WiiFit, which could be much worse.
The problem isn't that I'm not staying active, it's just I'm eating too much. As it turns out, I'm addicted to food. I need it as many as 3 times a day, and when I don't get my fix I experience withdrawals and eventually relapse. Every day is a struggle.
Odd Squad update:
One of my old buddies recently revived a project of theirs, The Ice Anvil, to review pretty much whatever tickles their (it's a team of 2) fancy. It's a biting and bizarre take on the best and worst that culture - and sub-culture - have to offer. I've found it to be a great read so far and hope that these guys can keep up their level of output, both in volume and quality.
Unwind update:
You can now subscribe to The Unwind via an RSS feed that is now up and running. Maybe. I think. You see, I've used RSS feeds in the past, but I've never created one before. Blogger appears to have made it happen with only a few clicks of the mouse.
If you are having difficulty subscribing, blame it on the "Jonathan only spent 5 minutes on it so he can get to sleep at a reasonable hour" excuse. Oh, and let me know so I can fix it.
Video update:
It may contain stronger language, it may require a basic understanding of Pokemon, but it made me laugh time and again today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9o5_W6hn9k
Jul 17, 2008
A shotgun blast of content
Jul 4, 2008
You're doing it wrong
Recently, I had stumbled upon a website that points out others' shortcomings. In so much as people and things "fail", one blog strives to chronicle (and laugh at) it all. Be advised while the site is generally worksafe, I personally wouldn't recommend viewing it at work.
http://failblog.org/
"Fail" is something of an internet theme, where if you do something disastrously wrong, you fail. Or are full of fail. Or partake in an epic fail. The internet is not really sure if it is a verb, noun or adjective.
But it is hilarious, and when you have a site that updates regularly with new failures, it makes for some compelling reading. I've included it as part of the Odd Squad for handy reference.
May 19, 2008
The creepiest website you'll see today
I found a website the other day that is really difficult to explain. It contains nothing profane, graphic or offensive, so it's definitely safe for work. It's just... well, it's really creepy. But funny. Take a look:
Manbabies.com
Oh sure, I could go ahead and tell you that it's just a bunch of pictures with a father and his baby, only the baby's head has been photoshopped onto the father and vice versa, but that really doesn't capture the subtle and nuanced "WTF?!?" that will wash over you as you're looking at them. Honestly, the most unsettling thing about the site is that someone is committed to bringing new content to it 5 times a week.
In conclusion, I'm adding it to the Odd Squad on the right hand side for easy navigation with a big seal of approval. I wish I had thought of the idea first, especially since it would have been a great idea for practicing my photoshop skills.
May 8, 2008
The internet's best kept secret
No, I'm not referring to the emails for "C1@L@$" or "V14gR4" that you can buy for 30% off if you act now. I'm talking about a blog some of my coworkers maintain called Traveling Munchies.
Traveling Munchies is devoted to all things that come out of a vending machine. This is essentially the by-product of both too much free time and an unnatural, yet healthy, love for unnatural and unhealthy snacks. They have vending machine recipes, exotic snacks from faraway lands, an insane collection of potato chip bags, and even edible candle alternatives.
This blog is nothing if not interesting, and I've added it to the collection over on the right. Bon Appétit!
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