Time Killing

To Ted: Sorry for not posting with any regularity. I've really gone from someone consistently on my laptop doing something to someone who... is not? My Mom's computer was a fast processor about 5 years ago, so I really avoid using it whenever possible. Also, not having my laptop means no more Skype for me. Unless I can use Greg's setup some day.

Unto all:

Nothing much to report. Everything remains status quo. Which is why I am really ready to go. The most exciting thing for me in the past few months was going to Colorado, hanging out with my Dad and Sister, then taking the Jeep. I have no real excitement in my daily life. Work, home. The only kinks in that schedule are when I travel to Waco or hang out with the few friends I have in Dallas (I mostly hang out with just Greg).

You have to understand something about me. I am conservative and usually play things on the safe side. But that's why my friends are typically not like that. I need people to push me out of my comfort zone. Once I get to the Navy, I can see that comfort zone getting rocked a few times. Which is good. I just want to be intrigued and engaged in something again. That's what I miss about school/college life. There were things there that sparked me.

I buzzed my head down to a 1 the other day and I love it. I think the almost bald look (Vin Deisel style) is awesome, not to mention the easiest hair style on the planet (double bonus).

As for a drink, since it fits with my sentiment of late, here is:

The Time Killer

1.5 ounces Tequila
5 ounces cerveza (Mexican beer)
.5 teaspoon salt
1 lemon wedge

Pour and stir. Ice optional. Sprinkle salt on top and garnish with lemon. Drink until your time has elapsed.

RP

6 Weeks

Ok so I realize that this isn't going to be a blog that people read for my insights on drinks and bartending, but I'll continue to post about them because it gives me something to talk about other than myself. Which I hate talking about myself.

I have around 6 weeks to go. I've lost 5 pounds in the last week, and I am expecting more in the coming weeks. The plan is to have some semblance of a six pack once I am out of boot camp. That'll be in mid June, so having a good pool body by then would be sick. I am really getting into eating healthy and running every day. It's kind of an old school system. Run, pushups, situps, jump rope, eat fruits and vegetables, no fast food, etc. I definitely feel healthier. I think once I got out of football I was so burnt out on being physically tired that I just stopped working out. Which happens to a lot of Texas high school football players once they go to college. But now I've gotten my second wind and at the ripe age of 20, and I am dedicated to being healthy.

I also have decided to start acting my age. For the last 3 years, I've been pretending that I am 25. So much so that I even convinced myself that I am an old man. But once I go to the Navy, I will be an old man amongst the 17 and 18 year olds. In August, they'll be staying on base playing video games or something while I can go out in Charleston. I'm exicted for that. I'm going to bag a nice Southern Girl.

That's another thing. I have settled on what I want in a girl. The only thing is that it really weeds a lot of girls out. Sorry, no blondes. Must be intelligent and at least try for higher education. I prefer taller, skinner girls. Must be able to be quiet with me, because I firmly believe you have found someone if you can share a silence together. She must be independent, just like the song. I could go on. Yeah my standards are high, and no I won't compromise. I also hate the concept of "hard to get." Pretending to not like me will only make me... not like you. Isn't that what you wanted? Oh it's not? Sorry I thought you were just saying that you basically didn't enjoy my company. Whatever.

Today's drink is actually just a liquor, and that liquor is Bailey's. Drink it in coffee, have it on the rocks. Stuff is smooth. Perfect for sipping.

RP