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Back in the Ring to Take Another Swing
09.11.07 | Permalink | 5 CommentsThe time has come once again to subject myself running ungodly distances at unthinkable hours of the morning and spending more time with a jumprope in my hands than would seem befitting for a grown man. For some reason, I’ve signed up for another boxing bootcamp at the Third Street Gym in San Francisco’s historic [...]
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autobiography, images
Where the Magic Happens
09.09.07 | Permalink | 3 CommentsAfter a quick trip to Ikea and some assembling, I have a work station. It is tiny, just big enough to hold my fat stack of text books, some basic supplies, and my inspirational action figures. They used to occupy my desk at work, but since I am a full time student now they are [...]
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autobiography
If I were to describe my appearance…
11.22.06 | Permalink | 3 CommentsI would probably just say something like “bouncer-like.” It’s vague but suggestive enough that you probably have a fairly accurate mental picture. But if you pressed me to be more specific I would say, from top to bottom: 1. Round-headed 2. Squinty-eyed 3. Puffy-cheeked 4. Thick-necked 5. Broad-shouldered 6. Short-armed 7. Barrell-chested 8. Beer-bellied (slightly) [...]
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autobiography
“Words are spells against demons.” –Nelson Mandela
I want to study literature because I don’t know how not to. I am fascinated with stories and narrative, as well as the foundation stone upon which they are built: language. Mandela’s quote is a simple truth, or more accurately, a truth simply stated. At some level, I have always had an innate understanding [...]
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autobiography
The Space Monkey
I’m feeling a strong urge to shave my head today. I’m not sure why. Yes, it is growing to lengths that require me to actually groom it rather than give my head a quick rub which adds to my valuable cereal eating time each morning. Aesthetically, I prefer a short haircut, a taper or white-boy [...]
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