Update

Okay gang,

I know it's been a while since my last post, and perhaps I should apologize. I've been a bit preoccupied lately.

Working on our new tablets have almost given me a recharge in the creativity department. I've started allowing my students today to input through the laptop and project their writings via LCD projector.

I've also begin working out in the evenings. During my trip this summer to Austin, I probably ate a bit more than I should have, but what the hell, it was summer and I was with my family. But nonetheless, this is something that I've been wanted to do for some time.

I've got a support system in place. Renee and a few co-workers are all in place to help me through those times when I get discouraged or want to cheat myself out of my goal. At this date, I've lost about ten or eleven pounds, but it's a goodstart towards my ideal weight goal.

What's really funny is how I've really been looking forward to working out. I don't do much; I've done some circuit training, but mostly it's been six laps at River Bend, about 3.6 miles in under an hour. I haven't thought about not working out, nor have I gotten bored with my workouts. I'm just excited about doing what needs to be done to slim up.

Speaking of slimming, I've really thought about the reasons for wanting to do this. First and foremost, I'm a bit vain, so I really want to look as good, if not better, than when I got married. Second, this will only help my golf game. A slimmer trimmer me will have a more effecient swing. And lastly, it will benefit my overall lifestyle and health. As you may know, my father and grandfather both have had heart ailments that dramatically affected their lives. I want to best avoid those ailments, and this only helps towards that. I know that building up good habits now can only lead to good habits and lifestyle in my old age.

Now, my only problem: my cd player is fine, but I'm almost to the point of a light paced jog. I'm looking at various MP3 players. I really like the new Apple ipod nano and even the ipod shuffle, but for as much as I would change the songlists, I would be pretty content with something to hold around 1.5 to 2 hours of music. I'm checking out the bargains at Wally world and Target, so if you know of any, feel free to suggest something.

Well, that's all for now. Pray for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Cheers,

David