I was looking at some old pictures yesterday. Not too old, about 5-6 years. I was a sophomore or junior in college. Then I looked in the mirror. Not impressed.
For some reason my body did the exact opposite of most college students after graduation. I lost weight and look puny. I used to weigh about 215lbs. Now I am barely pushing 198lbs. I can't bench half what I used to. I have had a number of people say "Man Q, you really have lost some muscle, what did you do?"
Is this ok? Should I just say "well I am married now, who do I have to empress" or "I am not playing competitive bball any more, who cares if you aren't as strong". Or should I say what a real man would say "There is no reason you can't be just as fit as you used to be, you are still young, make your wife happy and get in the gym a few times a week you slob." I don't want to become a bulging meat head or anything, just get fit, like I used to be. I want to be fit for all the right reasons, feel good, be a good example for my son and wife. Not so I can wear a vintage t-shirt that is three sized to small at the bar and walk around as though my arms simply will not straighten out and rest at my side.
It is my birthday on Aug 11th, another year down. I am too old to pass as a college athlete but young enough to perform like one. So what am I waiting for? I am going to start today!! No more looking in the mirror and wondering who the turd is that is staring back at me!! Cheer me on gang, tell me "ONE MORE REP". I have a long row to hoe but I am going to give it a shot in this 27th year of life.
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thanks so much for the birthday card. that is really cool. I don't have any one reading my posts.....so thanks for staying with my dribble.
I read your post the other day. good stuff. I hope you got my comments.
Yes I did, thank you so much for visiting, commenting, and also for appreciating. Your blog is open to drifters [that’s how I found you] so people read it more than they comment. (You would be surprised) I love your perspective and the way you portray it in your writing, that’s why I hang around. Funny stuff. Like I finally seen the Oreo commercial and I couldn’t stop laughing. You have a lucky family. Keep up the good work.
P.S. I hope your birthday was AWESOME!!
Kase, birthday was good. I got a 6" vice that i needed for my work bench. I mostly get tools for my birthday and Christmas and things. I love mechanics, though it is not my day job.
I suppose i will stay optimistic and assume that a lot of people read my stuff. but that really isn't the point i guess. I write for me, but I do appretiate another's opinion. OK, so i guess i write for the masses. I like to write and all, but what good is writing with no reading. The more readers the better, i am going to change this wacky world one blog at a time!!(que cheesey super hero music)
HAHAHAHA!! You are so funny.
Usually I go on vacation to exotic places for my birthday. (If you consider Boston and Windsor exotic.)
And my last birthday I received a jewelry from my ex. I don't normal get presents anymore; it will be interesting what my little three year old daughter will do as she is planning my birthday party with my mother. Cute. I will keep you posted on my blog.
I will be reading. Kids are so danged cute aren't they!! I know what you mean about not really getting gifts any more. My folks and wife just ask me what i need, and they get it. it is cool becuase i get all the stuff that i am too cheap to buy myself.
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