Back up today

posted by Jeff | Saturday, January 10, 2009, 1:03 AM | comments: 1

Today I generally felt pretty good. This is what I mean about the radical swings up and down. Strikes and gutters. The rug really ties the room together, man.

It was shockingly sunny this morning before the winter storm got into full swing. I spent most of the time up until 1 or 2 getting my UV. Having big old windows is nice. Being able to close my door and get real work done is even nicer. I was pleased to hit one of the big milestones I was striving for.

The snow made the evening commute somewhat of a challenge, and I passed a family climbing out of their overturned van that slid off the road. I drive a rural and hilly road. It was mostly in good condition, and it's usually the assholes who are too cautious that cause a problem. One big 17% grade hill I've been stuck on before because people wouldn't attack it, and then they'd slide down. Or they brake at a bad time and slide off the road.

The key to winter driving isn't always fighting the sliding, it's learning to slide in a controlled manner. If you brake too hard when turning, guess what, you're gonna slide off the road. Get the wheels pointed in the right direction and get on that accelerator! Practice in a parking lot. It's fun and you get to know your car.

We used the gift card my mom got us for Longhorn (it was Outback last year, and I don't think she remembers I haven't had red meat in almost four years). The service sucked, but the food was pretty good. I ate all my chicken, but left a lot of rice and most of the fries, which is very yay for me. I'm on course to lose a pair this week if I don't screw it up over the weekend.

The Cavs completely fucking owned Boston tonight. That was fun to watch. The team is generally fun to watch this year. I hope we can get that championship this year. Cleveland really needs it. And we need it to keep Lebron in town.

I got Diana the ice cream maker attachment for the KitchenAid for her birthday. Maybe it's not the most original thing, but I'm so impressed with the mixer itself that I'm happy to do anything to make it even more useful.

I like the snow for now, but I'll be displeased when I have to dig us out in the morning.


Comments

Kara

January 10, 2009, 5:25 PM #

I also cannot stand the people that are too cautious...especially here. You live in MN for goodness sake!

I have just recently been introduced to the awesomeness of homemade ice cream through my friends here. I should get my absolute favorite "OMFG best ice cream ever" recipes from them and pass them on to you.

Mmmmm :)


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