Entries from February 2009

February 25, 2009

#168: Belay on, dude…

Johanna and I were discussing our goals and dreams over a light lunch the other day when we decided to become more outdoorsy in 2K9.   We generated lists of outdoorsy things including kayaking, white water rafting and hiking.   Ultimately we thought: what better way to start this process than by climbing on and indoor, man-made wall? 
I [...]

February 3, 2009

#167- Similar to watching paint dry

Another crazy night over here on the ranch…
I watched a mussel grow. 
Apparently this “musselcam” is a gimmick used by Prince Edward Island restaurant, Flex Mussels.  In theory it’s fun, but in reality it’s tres boring.
Fun factor: 3

February 2, 2009

#166- Apparently I didn’t get the memo that we’re in a recession

One of my 2009 resolutions was to track my spending.  Not just a receipt here or there but record every cent.  So, for the month of January:
I tracked my spending for a month.
I created an excel spreadsheet to suit my needs and formulas to reflect different income sources and expense categories.  No huge surprises were [...]

February 1, 2009

#165- Next up: underwear drawer

While some of you were watching Super Bowl XLIII, I was busy getting shit done.  Really important shit.
I used a label maker.
My dad got this as a present for me nearly a year ago and up until recently I’ve never remembered to buy the right batteries for it. So forgive me, Frank, that I’m just [...]