Here's something that started out with something rather adorable, then turned into something tragic, then turned into something pretty awesome. Every morning that Somer and Milana, my 18 month old, wake up before me (weekdays), Milana typically takes my glasses off of my sidetable, and hands them to me so I can put them on before kissing her goodbye. Last Friday, she did this and I ignored her. The next sound was Somer exclaiming 'Oh no Milana!' Yes, after I ignored her, she went on to just play with the glasses and twist them into exciting new shapes. Tragic: she destroyed my glasses. Good: I get to buy new glasses. I got Tom Ford frames (pics as soon as they come in). I love Tom Ford, a perfect example of elegance and style to which I aspire.

A week and a half ago, I damaged my wrist re-racking a weight in Crossfit. I actually missed the left side while hitting the right, and jerked my left wrist downward in a not-so-good way. It's been a rather rough recovery time, and I got x-rays taken while I was at the doctor last Friday (I also might have high blood pressure, unfortunate genetics).

I had a few extra minutes on the way to a job interview last Wednesday, and stopped at an anime store. Nothing but anime. Fascinating. I had a chubby, 17 year old employee, most likely an outcast at her school, spend fifteen minutes explaining to me what series are for beginners, which are for experienced anime, and whatever else she could teach me in fifteen minutes. I enjoy seeing individuals so excited about anything. Other people's passions make me smile. I also have an incredible interest in subcultures, and anime is one of the biggest in existence.

I've had an idea for a book for about two years now. I finally started to do research and found that it's already been written. Well, maybe the world needs two books like this. A book about subcultures, or perhaps even microcultures. Anime would be a good choice, but perhaps it's too large a subculture. I've picked up the magazine 'Rue Morgue', which is for horror aficionados. I'm a film buff, and I haven't heard of the majority of the films in this magazine. A few of the other cultures I've considered pursuing are raves, gothics/vampires, and hackers (maybe a little too close for me to view objectively).

As for my new years resolutions, I've been working out regularly, although I couldn't go to Crossfit for a week because of my wrist injury (bummer). I've been eating extremely well, cutting out soda almost completely, and rarely eating sugar or processed foods. I'm basically following the Primal Blueprint. I'd say I'm about 75% compliant, which is actually my goal. I've written a bit more regularly, but still want to write more. 

I'll be visiting Houma, Louisiana the week where March meets April, so if you live there and want to see me, let me know, and we'll try to make it happen.

Go Saints!!!!!

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