The Mysterious Dark Arts - l'acte 2 (Page 56)

so Travis,

how did you get into baseball?

I got into baseball by collecting baseball cards to be honest.  My first game was a Dodgers vs Braves game when I was in the second grade.  I started following the phillies in 98 when I lived in Maryland, though I was an Oreols fan at the time.  Really started following it when Laura and I started dated.

Morning TOPPAGE!!!!

I got into baseball by collecting baseball cards to be honest.  My first game was a Dodgers vs Braves game when I was in the second grade.  I started following the phillies in 98 when I lived in Maryland, though I was an Oreols fan at the time.  Really started following it when Laura and I started dated.

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that's really interesting -

the funny thing is, I'm really not much for sweets I really like salt - but if I'm going to have something sweet, I like it if it has a salty flavor mixed in

• salted nut roll  - YES!
• reeses
• candy corn and salted peanuts mixed together
• peanut butter m&m's - YES!
• heath bars
• m&m's or bunch a crunch mixed into my popcorn

mmmmmmm

Not too bad.  Still a little stuffy and my throat is sore but I think I'll survive. 

I've been drinking hot tea with honey to help with the sore throat so I'm jacked on caffiene.  This should help me get through the work night but I may not be able to sleep until next Friday. 

heh!  not sure why, but I just saw an ad for this

and it made me think of Phil - lol!

I had drinks and then dinner with my friend Sonia who I sadly haven't seen since my birthday in June! That's just ridiculous. It was wonderful to spend the evening with her and I learned so much more about her that makes me respect and appreciate her even more as a friend.

Did I mention there were two bottles of wine involved?

And who doesn't love House? That actor, Hugh whatever, is just brilliant. I love that show.

I like your style Beth, there is always a nice cocktail involved with your activities

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Responded above.

I love hearing him talk with his British accent... weirds me out every time

Thanks.  I still act like a kid most of the time.  Except that I would smack the heck out of that irritating little Elmo.

I think a big part of it from someone a bit further down the chain... is 

1) Knowing what your boss has on so that you are aware of any ongoing issues/politics etc that may be affecting them

2) Judging your questions and stuff based on that. If it is a BIG day in the office, say the launch of a major project, dont bother your boss with something trivial and non urget

I think the people you are managing have a role in the whole thing too... common sense and judging what has to be addressed NOW and what can wait until a regular catch up is SO important!

Isn't it funny how making friends can be harder than dating? My life with the dude had a lot to do with that. We were together for 11 years, married for 6. I left my family and friends (in Michigan) and moved to NYC with nothing but him. Over the years I forgot who I was and here I am now trying to figure it out. It's been really hard but also really freeing in so many ways. It's amazing how many people I've met here, both virtually and in real life. Triathletes are incredible people so I feel like I couldn't have take up this sport at a better time in my life. I know I'm going to need a tremendous amount of support over the next year. It's all new territory for me.

I think Lafayette is not so far from where I grew up. I know I've been there. I fly to South Bend every time I go home!

hmmmmmm, how did I find BT...............................

well, as I recall, I was searching on the internet for training plans -

found the site, signed up

downloaded some of the free plans - liked them, but wanted more specifics so I became a member

lurked - well, not really - I dropped in on a couple of threads and just couldn't figure it out -

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You did well!  Don't abuse yourself.

BEER!

That would make it weird for sure. I used to be on it a lot, not so much now. But it has allowed me to reconnect with people I never would have so it's good for that I guess. And it led me here. Friend me! *EDITED* is the official Facebook name

LazyMarathoner - 2008-10-24 3:16 PM Wow. I feel like I just reached a technological milestone. I'm pretty illiterate when it comes to most computer things and I just posted a picture of my new bike in my logs! Yay! They screwed up and didn't have the finished thing ready today, so I'm going first thing tomorrow to get it. I cannot wait. I'll have a prettier picture then

Way to go! Took me AGES to figure that one out... I still dont know how to post a picture in an inspire... 

Ive fudged it a few times by copying a picture someone else has posted... but... never a good thing... 

Baseball officially starts in April.  Pre-Season is in the Feb timeframe, but I don't pay any attention to that. 

have you tried candy corn and peanuts?  it tastes just like a salted nut roll

I think the elmo thing was what made me think of you - lol!

We will see.  I am taking it easy for now, but 1/2 mary training begins soon.