TweetBooks are officially closed for the summer. And before I have to slip into button downs and the occasional suit, I have a small window of freedom. Well, I have a growing list of things that need to get done, but that comes after I regroup, mentally assess the mess that my life and apartment […]
between books and buttons
May 12th, 2009 2 Comments
Tags: books · buttons · hats · naps · rides · selfish
muddy optimism
February 10th, 2009 Comments Off on muddy optimism
TweetI’m really bad at being optimistic. Once, in a stupidly foolish moment of one-sided confidence, I declared my conviction that people in general just aren’t really interested in what anyone else has to say. They only care if you’re interested in what they’re interested in. If not, their interest in you is directly correlated to […]
Tags: bike mechanics · cyclocross · disingenuous · hats · quitter
hello, 2009!
January 6th, 2009 Comments Off on hello, 2009!
TweetI’m back in Boston. Back from the land of anorexically skinny girls, equally slight boys, and faux fixed gear bikes with freewheels but only one brake. Needless to say, I didn’t do much while back at home. I did mentally review the never-ending goal of losing five pounds while I stuffed my face with food […]
Tags: cycling caps · food · hats · new year · tokyo · underarmour
boldsprints!
October 19th, 2008 Comments Off on boldsprints!
Tweet While I’ve never been masochistic enough to get on a pair of rollers, head to head with another person, and pedal like crazy for one full minute, I still feel an obligation to contribute/reward those who choose to engage in such behavior. Which is why two s*class hats will be given to the top […]
Tags: boldsprints · hats · masochism · rewards
presents!
September 19th, 2008 Comments Off on presents!
Tweet I passed a chipmunk the today that had been perfectly smushed against the pavement. Well, I passed it a few days in a row now (it’s on my commute) and as gross as it is, I still tend to pass right by it. And I look at it. Like every day. Okay, I’m definitely […]
Tags: disappointment · fabric · hats · roadkill