Learn Everyday

"You learn something every day if you pay attention."

- Ray LeBlond

my favorite joint off The Renaissance

Q-Tip - Conan O'Brien - 1/19/2009
by 3030fm

WOD 22JAN09

Damn. Finally back. This is my first workout since the 11th!

@ Urban CrossFit

21-15-9 reps for time:
(L) single kettlebell thruster, 20kg
(R) single kettlebell thruster, 20kg
box jump, 30"

10:16

Great to be working out again, not so great actually working out. The most challenging part was the thruster. I'm usually very proficient with box jumps, but with the box being so high (Craig's setup is dope) and my quads already taking a toll with the kb movement.

I'm back in.

Struggle >>> Progress

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."

- Frederick Douglass

Tell me he ISN'T a superhero

America has never been so proud in a long time. The reason for all of this?

THIS MAN:


and my favorite,


Let's go Obama. There's a lot ahead of all of us.

More here.

Motivation

Another unique piece of motivation from a fellow CrossFitter that I'll be using as I get back into training will be writing on my hand. A single name or word to keep me going as I get work done.

Hopefully this illness goes away... like, now.

DAAAAAMN

"2 1 dope boys in a Cadillac" (c) OutKast


It's called the "Cadillac One". What. A. Pimp.

The 44th

Single cut... with sword.

Oh shit. He's back.

IT'S ALLLIIIIIIIIVE!

(c) Tone

laptop has been resuscitated for the 5th time. MINDFIVEDEADORALIVE

The Man Rules

Copied and pastes from an email via Nicole Diva:

The Man Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down

Finally , the guys' side of the story.
( I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear ' the rules ' from the female side.

Now here are the rules from the male side.

These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered '1 '
ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports: It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question..

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.


1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.


1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials...
1.

Christopher Columbus did NOT

need directions, and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say 'nothing,' We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as football, motor racing or golf.

1.. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.

Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

El Norte

Guess who's up in Lynnhood now?!

Fuck.

Bits and Pieces

Hahahaha thanks Mark


Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo.

PackFM and Autotone

New video via the QN5 blog:



We need more FNS lyrics put out. Or classic joints written out in FNS.

Soulja Boy is getting a tv show?

Carlton- NOOOOO!

SNSS #189

Hyphen just posted up last night's show if you didn't catch it live! Grab the mp3 at the link or stream it here.

LUKA STARKILLER

Was Luke Skywalker's original name. He was a she if you have ever checked out Ralph McQuarrie's original Star Wars drawings.*

First off, StarWars.com release a "Best of 2008" list. Here are some highlights:

• R2D2 Knit Beanie

Kristina/Anyoneelsewhocanknit- PLEASE MAKE ME ONE! PLEEEEEASE! Free personal training for a week! The instructions are in the link.

• Silloff's Workshop: Steam Wars

For fans of the Steampunk culture, this artist makes custom figures, dioramas, props and sculptures of some geek cultures (Star Wars, Marvel, historical legends, etc.). The link above takes you to his Steam Wars: A NEW HOPE line, and there are links for the other two films from the original trilogy after you get there. I'm excited to see his prequel line. Dude's also got a great re-imagined SW line.

• Wired.com: Making Art from Starbucks Junk:

This TIE Fighter was made from 1 tall lid (check front), 10 coffee boxes, 12 sample cups, 37 grande cups, 63 drink sleevs, and 216 stirers. Automatic AB Stamp of Dopeness.

Lastly, I'll leave you with some Star Wars cuteness...

from CELEBRATION Japan

Check out that Best of 2008 link. Now.

*A random fact about myself: In my sophomore year of high school in Mr. Allbee's class, Brad, Jordy and myself created a Star Wars-themed National History Day project about the special effects the movies had created and how it affected the rest of cinematic SFX work. We went on to the State competition. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of the work, but that was my favorite school project ever.

WOD 10JAN09, 11JAN09

10JAN09

Warm-up: 2 rds through

• butterfly situps
• pushups
• ohs w/ pvc
• pullups
  

Hang Power Cleans

3-3-3-1-1-1-1

155-175-185-205-215-225x-205

Slowly worked up to the starting weight and kept going from there. Used the hook grip- very uncomfortable, but helped tremendously in making sure I could hold the bar long enough to get it on my shoulders in rack position. Jesse was coaching and telling me to go heavier as I worked with Tony. Mind-fucked myself with the big weight because this was the first time maxing out singles with olympic lifts. Oh well, it's a great start.

11JAN09

"ANNIE"
50-40-30-20-10 reps for time:
double unders
ab-mat situps

6:45

I reached my upload limit on vimeo, so I'll post the video as soon as I'm allowed to. This was exactly 2 minutes better than my previous personal record.

Take On Me: The Literal Version

Take on Me: Literal Video Version - watch more funny videos

Ninja Cat

If you haven't seen this on AotS, then here you go:



NINJA! Check the head tilt.