March Madness Effectivly Treated with Zyprexa

Things are looking up.

I had a great time in Vegas for the opening weekend of March Madness, baring the catastrophic, gut-wrenching opening round losses by my Hoyas and U of L. I pretty much did not leave the Sports Book at the Red Rock, but here's a picture of the fountains at the Bellagio.

Speaking of water, like the first robin of spring, the city has turned the drinking fountains on in the parks. I'm always glad about that. Much improved runs around the park and Nalgene refilling at pick-up. Today I did a lap around Prospect Park and Forsythia bushes and Tulip trees were blooming. It was gorgeous out.

In other local news, we've had a bit of wildlife around the city.

This Thursday morning with Beacon went really well and the girls ran their offense and looked a lot like an ultimate team. We are making progress.

Afterward, I stuck around the field and did another SNERTZ. Total time 59:33. That is pretty bad but includes not one, but two separate instances where I had to stop and puke in a trash can. (First on the ground jump + 40 yard sprints, and then halfway through the 5-10-5s.) You know it's bad when the homeless people who sleep in the park are concerned for your well-being. The second time I spewed, a guy dozing on a bench asked me if maybe I should call it a day. He's no trainer! I gutted out the end but the last few 'sprints' were anything but.

I'm planning another SNERTZ for Saturday. I'll let you know if I can bring that time down a little (but it'll be after two hours of pickup with the rockstars from Bent, so who know what kind of shape I'll be in.)

This weekend is about watching the NCAA, doing some cross training, and women's pickup on Saturday with the ladies from Bent. Tucker's birthday is on Saturday night so that should be fun.

Great news that Lindy's latest test showed no evidence of the return of cancer. Thanks to all of you who continue to ask how she is doing.

6 days to Fools!

This Australian Life

3 months in no time. To the day. I can’t believe I’ve been here in Melbourne for 3 months. Aside from some ultimate tournaments and training weekends I’ve scarcely left the downtown area I live and work in. I need to work on that.

I do have some plans to see some more bands. Architecture in Helsinki is coming here next Sunday and the Black Keys and Clap Your Hands & Say Yeah are also in town the week after. Hopefully, like Wilco, these bands are underappreciated here and I will be up front and have a great view.

Happy Cinco de Mayo. Unsurprisingly, that is not a big holiday here. Never one to miss a drinking holiday, I’m using up some of the tequila I have left over from taco night.

My shameless begging here on ‘spondece has really paid off, and lately it has been Christmas in April. I have received care packages from Mara, Jesse and Danielle. Among many other items, Mara’s included a shot glass, Jesse’s a copy of Vice and Danielle’s a light up statue of liberty pen. Rockin! All this does not mean I’m all set for mail and you don’t need to worry. This means you are a huge slacker if you haven’t at least sent me a postcard yet. Get in the game!

In today’s most unfortunate news: Some subhuman drunk vandal (probably a stupid half naked girl) threw up in the lobby AND elevator of my posh downtown apartment building. I learned this when I left the apartment for brunch this morning. I was disappointed to still find the mess when I came back from a bike ride at 8 PM. You know I am retching sympathetically the whole time. Gag!

PS: I am really missing the NBA playoffs. It may be time to head back to the Crown Casino to see some games. Warriors: Come out and Plaaaaaay. Never, ever bet against Baron Davis.