Rants and raves about The Royals, Sporting KC, Music, life, and junk food.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Sunday
Chiefs win...Royals win...and life is great. Sporting KC played good on Friday, couldn't catch a break. I worked out about an hour each day Saturday and Sunday. I actually felt pretty good and stretched myself out physically and mentally. Went on the stair machine that makes actual steps. It was hell for 10 minutes, but I finished it begging for mercy at the end. I think something clicks when you do something that sucks like the stair machine. It's like after that waiting in line at hy-vee doesn't seem so bad. It's like well...at least it isn't that damn stair machine.
I always try to work up a feeling of gratitude. Today was no different. I love being American. I love being in Johnson County and not worrying about being shot. I got nice clothes, good relationships, friends that keep me on my toes, and a Library with everything I need. I was glad to see my sister yesterday. I don't actively try to be a good brother, but it is nice to have a working relationship with my family. I come across family's that are completely screwed up and sometimes I have to acknowledge that I can talk to my family. That puts things in perspective.
I always try to work up a feeling of gratitude. Today was no different. I love being American. I love being in Johnson County and not worrying about being shot. I got nice clothes, good relationships, friends that keep me on my toes, and a Library with everything I need. I was glad to see my sister yesterday. I don't actively try to be a good brother, but it is nice to have a working relationship with my family. I come across family's that are completely screwed up and sometimes I have to acknowledge that I can talk to my family. That puts things in perspective.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday
I woke up early and went for a walk outside. It is so nice I am trying to get out and do as much outside as possible.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday
Tuesday was ok. The main thing I had going for me is I went for 2 mile walk. I haven't been working out as much lately. I still try to eat well. Eating well really does help me get to work, gives me energy to pray, gives me energy to give back. So that is that. Royals won yesterday. It is probably too little too late for them, but they have had an awesome season anyways.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Sunday and a Royal Grand Slam.
Sunday started out with Manchester United getting bombed by Manchester City. I then went for a drive over to the K. It was busy as hell so I took a right and drove around some parkways in Kansas City. It was a beautiful day and it was fun to drive this day. I then went to watch some people I know play softball. I came back and watched the Royals win on a glorious grandslam by Justin Maxwell. I had pretty good day. I am hoping I am relaxed and refreshed tomorrow for work. Last week I really struggled to keep putting together working days. Albert called me today, but didn't want to play music. My band really played lots of hours, but now we are less than inspired. I almost bought the new grand theft auto today, but really decided to finish Mass Effect 2. Wow what a game and what an ending to a game.
Royals almost out of it and Friday and Saturday rehash.
I went out to the Royals game yesterday. It was fun even though the Royals lost. There was a ton of people out. Sporting KC won as well. Two great goals by C.J. Sapong. We then went out to the Mizzou bar Harpos and watched Mizzou win. It was a fun night. I went to the plaza art fair and Jason sang opera at them and I yelled at people. It was fun being awesome.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Thursday
This week I have felt a bit burned out. To cap it off today seemed to take forever for the chiefs to play. I went over to adams and we ate a bunch of food and had a great time. The Chiefs won and it was a really good time. I felt great and I had a great time. I do love having friends with nice houses and buffalo dip. I will now go through my chiefs list of who is good !WOOOO! and who sucks !SUCKS!
!WOOO! Houston-Hali-Berry-Charles-Avery-Poe-Derrick Johnson-Andy Reid.
!Sucks! Mcluster-Fisher-Hudson
!Meh! Alex Smith-Bowe-Tyson Jackson
I could probably write a book about my own burnout experiences, but basically when I focus for long periods of time for days-weeks at a time I get to a point where if I don't take time away and do something silly I do actual damage to my brain. I start doing stuff like forget my phone places...or roll up my windows...I also tend to get real salty with people. I am getting better with dealing with burnout. There was a time where I would call in sick days at a time at work because if I had to do one more hour of work I was going to lose my sanity. Now I can feel it coming on and I talk to a boss and try to get away and watch some beach videos or do breathing exercises for how long it takes. This week I really putting coming home and mentally relaxing to the front because I really needed some time away from work/guitar/random stuff. I am feeling better today after making sure I watched some beach meditation videos on youtube. Obviously mental health is very important to me because it is my understanding that ego-pride-greed sometimes push people to far mentally and without a break it can be dangerous to your sanity and you can do things like yell at people or wreck your car. So The good news is that I am doing more praying and meditation- bad news is I haven't got laundry done and I still haven't gotten to play some video games that are fun. Oddly enough there are some activities I do that are serious even though they should be fun. When I play guitar I really focus and lock in and try to get better. Football is obviously like a religion to me, also some video games can be serious and take focus. I strive more and more to add silly fun games in to give myself a mental break...or a silly movie can be good as well. Overall I have a better sense of what is healthy for me physically and mentally and I strive to have a balance of service to others and to feel good. I sometimes take pride when things aren't going well...to just say hello to people, be professional, and hold doors for people. Also donating and tipping people well is something that I do to really feel good about myself providing a positive vibe to this world. It is sometimes frustrating because I read so many success books, so many nerd books, and I seem like I am not successful with money. I just have to keep it simple and ask myself "Do I treat people well?" "Do people around me benifit?" I really strive to do well and have my experiences mean something to other people. I love to wake up also and I have one thing I did really well so I wake up feeling good about my life. Lots of times it just says. "Take positive action in your life and strive to be selfless"
!WOOO! Houston-Hali-Berry-Charles-Avery-Poe-Derrick Johnson-Andy Reid.
!Sucks! Mcluster-Fisher-Hudson
!Meh! Alex Smith-Bowe-Tyson Jackson
I could probably write a book about my own burnout experiences, but basically when I focus for long periods of time for days-weeks at a time I get to a point where if I don't take time away and do something silly I do actual damage to my brain. I start doing stuff like forget my phone places...or roll up my windows...I also tend to get real salty with people. I am getting better with dealing with burnout. There was a time where I would call in sick days at a time at work because if I had to do one more hour of work I was going to lose my sanity. Now I can feel it coming on and I talk to a boss and try to get away and watch some beach videos or do breathing exercises for how long it takes. This week I really putting coming home and mentally relaxing to the front because I really needed some time away from work/guitar/random stuff. I am feeling better today after making sure I watched some beach meditation videos on youtube. Obviously mental health is very important to me because it is my understanding that ego-pride-greed sometimes push people to far mentally and without a break it can be dangerous to your sanity and you can do things like yell at people or wreck your car. So The good news is that I am doing more praying and meditation- bad news is I haven't got laundry done and I still haven't gotten to play some video games that are fun. Oddly enough there are some activities I do that are serious even though they should be fun. When I play guitar I really focus and lock in and try to get better. Football is obviously like a religion to me, also some video games can be serious and take focus. I strive more and more to add silly fun games in to give myself a mental break...or a silly movie can be good as well. Overall I have a better sense of what is healthy for me physically and mentally and I strive to have a balance of service to others and to feel good. I sometimes take pride when things aren't going well...to just say hello to people, be professional, and hold doors for people. Also donating and tipping people well is something that I do to really feel good about myself providing a positive vibe to this world. It is sometimes frustrating because I read so many success books, so many nerd books, and I seem like I am not successful with money. I just have to keep it simple and ask myself "Do I treat people well?" "Do people around me benifit?" I really strive to do well and have my experiences mean something to other people. I love to wake up also and I have one thing I did really well so I wake up feeling good about my life. Lots of times it just says. "Take positive action in your life and strive to be selfless"
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