Today is the first day in a long series of long days.
Today is the day I start my new diet and workout program, a new semester at school, rehearsals for a new show I'm doing (Next Train to Nowhere at the Lyceum) and my V-day/M-day jobs at work.
It's nice being busy. It keeps my mind active and focused. I had my first workout today. Felt good. I didn't push myself too hard, but I got my cardio pumping a bit on the treadmill. Did a little core strengthening on the exercise ball. Did a few weight lifts, but not too many. Spent about 45 minutes in the gym and then showered up and now I'm working.
Looking forward to getting back into the kitchen in my culinary class tonight and then my front of house classes later this week. Full load of CA and BUS classes. Should be beneficial.
Rehearsals meet on my non school days, so I'll be busy busy busy, hence, morning workouts.
I am feeling good about my new ventures and WILL stick with it. I have motivation and am feeling good so far. 20 lbs....pssh. Please, that'll be gone in three months. Wanna bet?
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
My day...as told through Haiku...
Eye the creeping sun
Cold water washes my face
Morning has arrived
Totally awake
Always there to stimulate
Coffee is quite good
Sitting at my desk
How can I help you today?
Repetitive work
Driving in my car
Honk! Beep! Swerve! Outta my way!
I despise traffic
Hanging with my friends
Finding time to laugh and smile
Sunlight is fading
Relaxing in bed
Snuggle with the purring cat
Another day done
© Jarrod Weintraub 1/6/2011
Cold water washes my face
Morning has arrived
Totally awake
Always there to stimulate
Coffee is quite good
Sitting at my desk
How can I help you today?
Repetitive work
Driving in my car
Honk! Beep! Swerve! Outta my way!
I despise traffic
Hanging with my friends
Finding time to laugh and smile
Sunlight is fading
Relaxing in bed
Snuggle with the purring cat
Another day done
© Jarrod Weintraub 1/6/2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
A children's story I wrote...
Norman
Once upon a time there was a goat. This was no ordinary goat. This goat was special. He had magic horns that grew atop his head. The horns were not like the usual goat horns you would see, these were more like horns you would see on a giraffe; You know the type, short and slightly furry. The goat was not always fitted with such horns. This is the story of that goat, and his name, is Norman.
You see Norman thought he lived a normal enough life, I mean, he was a goat after all, but one morning when he woke, he felt a strange tingle coming from his brow. He waddled over in his usual goat way over to the pond to get his morning drink of water and when he saw his reflection in the water, he saw something rather strange. His head had sprouted two soft little bumps. He thought maybe it was from when he slipped and knocked his head on that rock, but that was months ago and the bumps weren't there before. Norman ran over to his friends and asked if they saw the bumps too and they all agreed that they looked bizarre and had not been there before. He needed to know what they were so he ran to the doctor to find out what they were.
The doctor told Norman that the bumps were just his horns that were growing in, but they were very strange. He told him that the horns were very unique and that he would soon start to see their uniqueness show through.
Norman ran home and was so nervous and excited that he fell asleep. When he woke the next day, the horns were fully grown in. He felt stronger and faster and smarter. He strolled very proudly out to the field with his new horns. When he got there, he saw that all of the good grass had been eaten already since he slept so late. He thought to himself how great it would be to have more of the freshest grass under his hoofs so he could chow on the best like everyone else, and just as fast as he thought it, there was more grass there. He could not believe it. Did he make the grass grow? Where did it come from?
After his meal, Norman decided to go rest for a bit. The sun was so hot and all he wanted to do was rest in the shade and all of a sudden, it was dark. First the grass, and now the dark. It's like Norman was thinking things and then they happened. He had to test this out. Tin cans. Rubber balls. T-shirts. Cardboard boxes. All of Norman's favorite chewables appeared before him. Soon he had a stack taller than he was.
For the next couple of days Norman just stayed at home. He didn't have any need to go anywhere since whatever he needed just appeared for him. His friends would come over and knock and knock on his door, but Norman just stayed there.
After a couple more days, Norman's house was getting very full and crowded but Norman didn't even notice. He was loving all his new toys and food. His friends didn't even bother knocking on his door anymore since they knew he wouldn't come out. He was completely happy with all of his stuff, he didn't need anyone else around.
Eventually, Norman's house couldn't take anymore. He thought about so many things that he wanted, he could barely move around. He had trapped himself in behind all of his prizes. He called for help, but the amount of stuff inside just muffled the sound and no one could hear him. Norman had a great idea to just think of someone to come and help him. He thought about it very hard, but no one came. But how could that be? Norman got whatever he thought about, why was no one coming to help?
Norman squirmed and squirmed but still could not budge. He tried thinking of less things, but the mountain of stuff stayed there as well. Why were his horns not helping him? Norman got scared and started to sob softly. He realized that he ignored his friends too many times and now there was no one there to help him. He thought about the fun he used to have with them and that thought was much better than all this junk.
Just then, Norman was standing in the middle of the field with all the other goats. They were all laughing an playing. Norman's friends came over and he apologized for ignoring them. They hugged him and forgave him right there and they all started to play tag.
Norman made a promise to himself that he wouldn't let his magic horns get the best of him ever again. He only thought about things that would help everyone around him have a better time. He would think of large feasts to share and toys for everyone to play with.
Of course, he did allow himself his own personal tin can to munch on every once in a while too.
The End
© Jarrod Weintraub 1/2011
Once upon a time there was a goat. This was no ordinary goat. This goat was special. He had magic horns that grew atop his head. The horns were not like the usual goat horns you would see, these were more like horns you would see on a giraffe; You know the type, short and slightly furry. The goat was not always fitted with such horns. This is the story of that goat, and his name, is Norman.
You see Norman thought he lived a normal enough life, I mean, he was a goat after all, but one morning when he woke, he felt a strange tingle coming from his brow. He waddled over in his usual goat way over to the pond to get his morning drink of water and when he saw his reflection in the water, he saw something rather strange. His head had sprouted two soft little bumps. He thought maybe it was from when he slipped and knocked his head on that rock, but that was months ago and the bumps weren't there before. Norman ran over to his friends and asked if they saw the bumps too and they all agreed that they looked bizarre and had not been there before. He needed to know what they were so he ran to the doctor to find out what they were.
The doctor told Norman that the bumps were just his horns that were growing in, but they were very strange. He told him that the horns were very unique and that he would soon start to see their uniqueness show through.
Norman ran home and was so nervous and excited that he fell asleep. When he woke the next day, the horns were fully grown in. He felt stronger and faster and smarter. He strolled very proudly out to the field with his new horns. When he got there, he saw that all of the good grass had been eaten already since he slept so late. He thought to himself how great it would be to have more of the freshest grass under his hoofs so he could chow on the best like everyone else, and just as fast as he thought it, there was more grass there. He could not believe it. Did he make the grass grow? Where did it come from?
After his meal, Norman decided to go rest for a bit. The sun was so hot and all he wanted to do was rest in the shade and all of a sudden, it was dark. First the grass, and now the dark. It's like Norman was thinking things and then they happened. He had to test this out. Tin cans. Rubber balls. T-shirts. Cardboard boxes. All of Norman's favorite chewables appeared before him. Soon he had a stack taller than he was.
For the next couple of days Norman just stayed at home. He didn't have any need to go anywhere since whatever he needed just appeared for him. His friends would come over and knock and knock on his door, but Norman just stayed there.
After a couple more days, Norman's house was getting very full and crowded but Norman didn't even notice. He was loving all his new toys and food. His friends didn't even bother knocking on his door anymore since they knew he wouldn't come out. He was completely happy with all of his stuff, he didn't need anyone else around.
Eventually, Norman's house couldn't take anymore. He thought about so many things that he wanted, he could barely move around. He had trapped himself in behind all of his prizes. He called for help, but the amount of stuff inside just muffled the sound and no one could hear him. Norman had a great idea to just think of someone to come and help him. He thought about it very hard, but no one came. But how could that be? Norman got whatever he thought about, why was no one coming to help?
Norman squirmed and squirmed but still could not budge. He tried thinking of less things, but the mountain of stuff stayed there as well. Why were his horns not helping him? Norman got scared and started to sob softly. He realized that he ignored his friends too many times and now there was no one there to help him. He thought about the fun he used to have with them and that thought was much better than all this junk.
Just then, Norman was standing in the middle of the field with all the other goats. They were all laughing an playing. Norman's friends came over and he apologized for ignoring them. They hugged him and forgave him right there and they all started to play tag.
Norman made a promise to himself that he wouldn't let his magic horns get the best of him ever again. He only thought about things that would help everyone around him have a better time. He would think of large feasts to share and toys for everyone to play with.
Of course, he did allow himself his own personal tin can to munch on every once in a while too.
The End
© Jarrod Weintraub 1/2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy Holidays and Merry New Year...Etc...
So the holidays are over. I had a very merry Christmas and a very happy (yet interesting) new year. I am excited for this new year and a new start and all that jazz. It seems like every new year I say the same thing about being excited and blah blah blah. I intend to make the best of this year and already have got some things lined up to help me ensure that it rocks. I am cast in a two-person show coming up in the first week of April, so that is gonna be fun to get back on stage and act the hell out of something. I am planning a trip to Chicago for the week after the show closes to see a Padres game at the famous Wrigley field, so that is gonna kick ass...I just hope hope hope I can make it happen. I have made the standard "resolutions" that most people make. Eat better, work out more, etc, etc. I just hope to actually make those happen as well...
I just noticed that I have said, "I hope I can make ______ happen this year." I think that is my problem. I need to stop "hoping" and take action and make this shit go down! So intead of my previously stated "standard resolutions," I'm making a solid one which is as follows:
If I make a plan to do something, I will follow through with it instead of just hoping that it will happen.
I like the way that sounds a lot better. So, plan the first, kick ass in my show. Plan the second, Get my butt out to Wrigley field in April. More plans to come later...I don't want to get ahead of myself...haha! Merry 2011 to all, and to all a Happy fun-filled year!
I just noticed that I have said, "I hope I can make ______ happen this year." I think that is my problem. I need to stop "hoping" and take action and make this shit go down! So intead of my previously stated "standard resolutions," I'm making a solid one which is as follows:
If I make a plan to do something, I will follow through with it instead of just hoping that it will happen.
I like the way that sounds a lot better. So, plan the first, kick ass in my show. Plan the second, Get my butt out to Wrigley field in April. More plans to come later...I don't want to get ahead of myself...haha! Merry 2011 to all, and to all a Happy fun-filled year!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Moving out...
I think that I've decided to try and move out to my own place again. I have been getting on track for a while now and I am finally starting to balance everything out. The only hinderance is finding the funds for a deposit with the first months rent and all that. For a decent 1 bedroom, the rent is usually $750-$800 with a deposit of around the same amount, so in order to even consider it, I have to have that $1600 on reserve. I'm thinking with my taxes this year, I should be able to hopefully get things moving. So, in short, the goal is to get things rolling now so hopefully soon enough, I shall have my own apartment again...Here's hoping!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tangled...a review...
I went out last night for dinner and a movie and saw Tangled, the new Disney film about Rapunzel. It was done very well and the 3D was pretty nifty. Rapunzel was absolutely adorable and shall soon become a favorite princess among tons of little girls upon their viewing of the film. All the supporting characters were quite entertaining as well. The Horse, Max, is very funny. A horse that acts like a dog, how can you beat that? You can't really. And the chameleon, Pascal, is also rather endearing. The Hero, Flynn, is voiced perfectly by Zach Levi. The animators got so much emotion out of both him and Rapunzel's faces and body language. This is definitely going to be a "Disney Classic." I give it 4 out of 4 stars., two thumbs up and all that jazz. Basically, you should go see it. That is all.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Much delayed...
So, sorry that this post is so delayed from my previous post. My blog got put on hold during this semester, but due to some inspirations last night, I felt it was a good time for an update. Since thanksgiving just past, I thought a quick list of what I'm thankful for was in order. So here's my short list...in no particular order:
The semester is almost over and I am doing well in all my classes.
I was able to buy a motorcycle (2009 Honda Shadow Aero).
I get to see my family on a regular basis. And they are always supportive and helpful
I was able to register for a full load of classes next semester. They are all night classes, so I can have the weekends off again!
I am in a good place emotionally and have a positive outlook on things.
I have a good group of friends around me to help me out when needed.
Chase McGuff is as lovable as ever.
Things are good. And for that, I'm thankful...I'm also thankful that I have a date tonight (more on this later).
So, this was just a quick update to let y'all know that I'm still out here and that I'm super, mega busy since I'm at the end of the semester, but thanks for reading, and I'll catch up with ya later!
:^]
The semester is almost over and I am doing well in all my classes.
I was able to buy a motorcycle (2009 Honda Shadow Aero).
I get to see my family on a regular basis. And they are always supportive and helpful
I was able to register for a full load of classes next semester. They are all night classes, so I can have the weekends off again!
I am in a good place emotionally and have a positive outlook on things.
I have a good group of friends around me to help me out when needed.
Chase McGuff is as lovable as ever.
Things are good. And for that, I'm thankful...I'm also thankful that I have a date tonight (more on this later).
So, this was just a quick update to let y'all know that I'm still out here and that I'm super, mega busy since I'm at the end of the semester, but thanks for reading, and I'll catch up with ya later!
:^]
Monday, August 2, 2010
DSC...
The Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw show came back on the air this morning for the first time since they were fired on Jan 4, 2010. When the show went away, I lost my morning entertainment and stopped laughing first thing in the morning. All these months have gone by and I didn't realize how much my morning show affected me, but this morning, I realized just how much it meant to me. I arrived at work with a smile on my face and in a great mood cause I got to hear my morning family again. The show is just as good as ever (even though "S" is not around right now). I am very glad that my mornings will now again start to the wonderful sounds of the DSC making me laugh. Be sure to tune in to Jack, 100.7FM at 6:00am to start the morning right! Thanks DSC! LYS!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Library...
I love the library. Whether it is at school or the public library, I tend to find myself there a lot. It is a peaceful place where one can gather their thoughts, read a gossip magazine, peruse the internet, get lost in a book, listen to some music, watch a movie, or just relax in the air conditioning. I never used to use the library for anything, now I find it to be one of my favorite places to hang out. Do I feel like a nerd for saying this? The truthful answer is no. I AM a nerd, don't get me wrong, but not in the book smart/school kind of way. I am nerd in the fact that I like Star Trek and Harry Potter and things of the like. But the library is a really great place for me to just go and unwind after a long stressful day. I can read in peace and quiet, but there are still people around. As someone who thrives on human contact, I quite enjoy this. If I get distracted from the text, I can glance up and just watch or interact with the people there. This comes quite easy as there are always so many people in the library. I never knew how popular they were until I became a "regular." Since my new love for the library, I have spent time in the Alpine, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, North Park, La Jolla and North University (UTC) branches. All of which have their own style. The El Cajon library is the largest on the previously mentioned list. La Jolla isn't far behind. I really need to go and spend some time in the central library downtown. I think I would enjoy it greatly, but it is so far. Maybe one day I'll make a day of it and take the trolley down there and afterwards, get a "beach" ticket to a Padre game. That sounds like a lovely day, doesn't it? Well, anywho, time to wrap this up. Next time you are bored and need/want to get out of the house, swing by your local library...you pay for them, so you might as well enjoy them like I do!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tropic Thunder...
The weather, not the movie. Just a short post about our crazy weather we had today in SD. It was about 95 degrees...very humid...a fire in mission valley...then it rained...then came the lightning and thunder...all in all, it was crazy.
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