⇒ merry christmas 2009

Merry Christmas!

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⇒ bike day!

finally bought a new bike. My previous bike was something my parents got me almost 20 years ago from paddy's markets that had plastic rims.

I got a Giant Rock/W (2010) - it's everything I need and way more than I'm used to. Very happy. I'm not a pro biker and this is my first geared bike, so I'm feeling pretty good. I'll post a picture soon.

specifications:
Frame: ALUXX Double Butted Aluminium
Forks: InSync Grind OS w/ 80mm Travel
Sizes: XS:14in, S:17in, M:19in, L:21in, XL:23in, XXL:25in
Colour: Black, Blue/Black
Front Derail: Shimano C-102
Rear Derail: Shimano Altus
Gear Levers: Shimano Altus 24 speed EZ-Fire+
Brake Levers: Shimano Altus
Brakes: Alloy V-Type
Cranks: Shimano M-191 28/38/48T
B/Bracket: VP Semi Cartridge
Hubs: Joytech Alloy QR fr, Shimano Altus 8sp Cassette rr
Rims: Alloy Double Wall 32H
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Kenda 26x1.95in
Free Wheel: Shimano HG-30 11-32T 8spd
Handlebars: Steel Low Riser
Stem: Alloy Ahead
S/Pillar: Alloy Micro-Adjust
Saddle: SDG Bel Air
Pedals: Flat Steel Cage
Chain: Shimano IG-50
Seat Tube / Size: M 19in
Top Tube: 58.0cm
Head Angle: 70.5'
Seat Angle: 73.0'
Fork Rake: n/a
Wheelbase: 106.2cm
Chainstay: 42.5cm

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⇒ geek christmas

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⇒ workout sick

exercised til i felt sick...which was right after my run. Felt all crampy through it too...I think it was due to lunch...yeah, too much lunch too soon.

3.0KM in 21'00"
220 KCALs

was doing good but ended up crampy...
No bench, some asshole was hogging the action and I didn't wanna wait.
There is a new gym girl!

visits since 21st sept '08: 38
#visits per mth: 14 | 12 | 12
3 mth ave: 12.66
ave cost per visit: $4.74

gym membership days remaining: 7
year 2008 days remaining: 16
days til christmas: 10

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⇒ christmas and boxing day recaps

nothing special. just bummed around. bought a pair of pants at the rabid sales on boxing day. i just dont care about that conformist/commercialist bullshit anymore. I mean, the feeling's good, and the holiday, but seriously, inventing a day in which people HAVE TO spend money is special how? When did this become acceptable? Getting gifts = nice. Having to spend on gifts on everyone, particularly when you're low income and unemployed = not nice.

that music from the Jumper trailer here

how to build a MAME arcade cabinet here

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⇒ '07 merry christmas

another year gone by already...its highly unusual, but I'm actually in the exact same position I was in this time last year! No job, no certainty, only the growing sense of emptiness and doubt...

well I won't ask for anything this Christmas/New Year, that way I'll finally avoid disappointment.

Merry Christmas to all. Best wishes and may all your dreams come true.

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