Another blog entry! I’m beat down, swamped and generally feeling weak. It’s been a helluva run lately with Earth Day, Science Olympics, Cameron’s b-day party, Invention Convention, Apple and still have more science olympics and Apple to go. 

I really enjoyed yesterday because having it interactive made it much more enjoyable. I definitely want to expand and grow this idea. I really believe that it will get traction and grow to be something of value. Imagine offering kids of all ages, adults, businesses the opportunity to do something like this? I think it would be amazing. The downsides, while obvious, aren’t impossible and with some planning, I should be able to create something of value. 

I often wonder what the long term value would be, but I always have the teaching card in my back pocket. I also have plenty of connections and could even renew my relationship here because it’s not like I’m leaving to go to the competition…

Anyway, lots to think about and plenty to discuss with some critical thinkers to see how I can make the idea feasible. 

Physically I’ve been feeling pretty good lately. I’m still experiencing some sickness, but it’s not as rehabilitating as when on CPAP. I’ve noticed that I look a lot more tired in the mirror when I wake up, but I’m also aware that I’m under greater than normal stress and have been without my CPAP for a couple weeks now. I need to give it at least a month before I make any sweeping conclusions.

Feels like fall this morning. It’s colder though, but man I love those days where it’s chilly in the morning and warms up to like 15 or 20 degrees and sunny. Those are the best days. Doesn’t appear to be that way today though. I don’t think those show up until mid may.

I had big plans to workout this morning, but instead I did some light work on the bike. I’ve been fairly cautions about my mood the last few days and noticed that I’m getting grumpy. This is usually the sign of overtraining and I need to be more aware of this and take time off. That’s what I did today. The key is to pay close attention to what exactly this means so that I can decide if it’s worth it tot day off or not. There’s no doubt in my mind that there has to be some connection. Anyway, pay close attention to it!

I made a podcast yesterday. It kind of sucked. I need to channel my inner Seth Godin and keep on making them. The more I do, the better I’ll be about it. I think the problem is that I need to keep it shorter and punchier, especially if I’m talking with myself alone. Interviewing someone is a different story. When you’re rambling on it’s easy to lose people’s interest. I feel like that’s something which will come in time and with practice.

I also make a mental note of the way seth godin approaches his work. His stories provide a neat connection to the point he’s trying to make. I’ve obviously stolen them in some of my work, but to investigate it further for podcasts, blogs, etc is essential. 

That’s all for now! 

Workout:

Light bike for 15 mins

Minor stretching 

Today is Thursday! Short, but long week. Found out yesterday that I’m likely going to need to go to North Bay for a coding talk. I really don’t mind doing these talks, I just wish I knew how to scale my talks into something bigger. Do I promote myself? I’m not the kind of person who boasts about themselves, and doing so makes me feel less valuable. However, I’m not sure if there’s any other way to take things to the next level. I had a brainwave this morning that I should approach catholic schools in the area and offer to speak for free as way to ‘pay it forward’. If I do a few of these and they’re successful, I may be able to scale it forward as something grander. Just an idea. So many ideas, but not enough action. That is always the story! Today it is going to stop because I’m going to do a podcast on Rage. It’s going to happen! Then it will be on the chapel talks and I’ll have 4 or 5 to work with. Once I get a base, I can start to gauge the value of it. It has to be done regardless of my level of motivation. Just do it!

Workouts this week have been decent. I had a bit of scare yesterday because I thought I was getting sick. I have been bringing up more phlegm, but it’s white and doesn’t appear to be the result of sickness, rather likely due to the dry basement. I’m waiting and hoping that more humidity in the air will result in less trouble with the congestion. 

Workout:

22 min run

3 x 500 row

30s bike

3 x 10 front squat

3 x 7s DB complex

3 x 10 BP light

A mere weeks  now until I turn 40! Crazy how fast it has arrived. I certainly don’t feel 40 and I know that it’s just a number, but one can’t ignore the milestone that it represents. I’m happy that I’m still in great heath (despite the last year) and able to continue to get after it at a good pace. I’m happy for my job and the security it provides. I’m happy for my career and the freedom that it provides. I’m looking forward to the next 10 more years of adventure!

I heard from Apple again and they want me back at the end of April. I’m wondering if there’s any way to make this a full time gig? It would be awesome. My doubts are pretty high though. I certainly don’t have the skill set required to work at Apple nor do I want to get away from kids to be sitting at a desk. 

The Eureka Labs idea still runs with me. It’s funny that my mind is wandering so much with regards to doing something else. Just talked with James Darling and I’m going next week for the hour long workshop. I just need to find an appropriate topic that will pull some people in. Needs to be an hour too. 

A couple ideas: 

• Rage. A story of caring about what you do.

I went hard last weekend on Saturday night. Took me until just now to recover. Not going to deal with that again! Too much, too hard, too fast. Not fun. 

Workout:

22 min run

3 x 500 row

30s bike

3 x 8 clean and press

1 x 10 heavy bag lift

2 x 12 romanian bag life

3 x 5 heavy bench press