27 Days Completed… 3 more to go!
That's right folks! I'm almost to the finish line. This Tuesday will be the last of the 30 day sobriety test I put myself through and I have to say... not that hard. It was rather odd at first though - but after that first week - things just carried on without much difference. Yesterday was a test though... I was invited to go to Carver's Boat Birthday Party on the lake. I haven't seen that much alcohol in a very long time and everyone except one girl was drinking - a lot... but I made it through the day. 
Today, Monday, and Tuesday should be a cakewalk and I have to say - I'm rather proud of myself. Carver had mentioned that he does it every year, 30 days before his birthday and I think I'm going to adopt that plan. August 1-30 will be my Sober 30.
7 Days of Sobriety & Counting!
This past week I decided to cut out alcohol from my "diet" for 30 days to see what (if any) affect it has on my workouts and progress towards that ever-so-daunting 150 lbs. So far - I don't see/feel any difference other than finding it slightly disconcerting not waking up Monday morning having mildly overdosed over the weekend. The funny thing is I find myself having to remind others more than myself that I'm not drinking. The first few days weren't all that difficult - but going to Krave and not drinking was slightly off... I felt like I should be altered to endure Boringstar and his HORRIBLE spinning. I think not being influenced by alcohol has led me to truly hate ("hate" is such a harsh word - I try to limit it's use to twinks who cause drama unnecessarily and fat old bears offering to be generou$) dislike his DJing. Not only could you tell he had no idea how to mix two beats together, but he f'd with the volume twice when someone walked up to him, and the best part - went completely silent for about 10 seconds in the middle of a song. Besides looking literally as though someone literally dug him out of a grave, it leaves a lot to be desired. Sobriety has shown me the light!
My right ear was too big anyway
24 years of getting haircuts - and this is the first time a stylist has ever clipped my ear. At first I thought he just grazed the edge - but then I felt it... it didn't hurt or anything - there are cuts that hurt - and then there are cuts you can just 'feel'. As soon as he did it - he went to get a band-aid and by the time he came back, my ear was dripping. All I could think of tho was - damn - my hair looks hot! Took about an hour of pressure to get it to finally clot. I think I might skip the gym now - no need to bleed out on the floor while doing abs. HAHA!
The Only Thing Constant is Change
And with that said - a new blog design. Some other changes: Anthony moved to New York yesterday, I'm sorta kinda possibly seeing a great guy, frequenting the new LVAC that's less than 5 minutes away, and I've started working with a friend helping him keep his business organized.
Having some mixed feelings about Anthony moving away... he'd become a really good friend out here who I [slightly] depended on - someone I could talk to other than Mandy about practically anything. Now he's on the other side of the country... 2,537 miles to be exact... and even though we have IM, Text Messaging, E-Mail, etc etc etc - it still sucks that one more person moved away that I'd become really good friends with. I think that's something I'm going to have to get used to here. Las Vegas is a very transient city - much like DC - but I think it's more so. A lot of people I know talk about moving away from here and I'm sure it's only a matter of time. But thankfully - that shell of introversion has chipped away and I find it much easier to make new friends here. I'm sure that'll change when I eventually move away - but until then - I'm still enjoying Sin City.
Where did THAT come from!?
Yes my friends... that... is a bicep. There's also some tricep showing and that forearm wasn't there either. I'm still stalled a bit at 138 lbs, but I also dipped down to 134 a month or so ago and was able to regain those lost pounds. I'm inching towards 140 and I'm still reaching for that goal of 150. I've learned new crunch techniques for my abs, and learned how to use the BoSu for my chest (which also works the abs at the same time). The gym is my sanctuary and boys are staring a bit longer than they were before. 
Oh... and the ass is fillin' out too. Who knew - skinny white boys can get an ass! Oh, and as for yoga... lets just say, my balance and focus is getting much better. 
I can now do Crow (pictured) without falling. Furthermore, I can push back/launch myself into Plank and move down into my Vinyasa after. The next step would be to go into a headstand from Crow, then come back down into Crow, and then push back into Plank. I'm getting so excited and confident with my Yoga practice. Each session brings me more positive energy and I leave each time renewed and ready for more. I can't wait for more! Our instructor just returned from India as well, so I'm eager to tap his new found Yoga practices!!
13 Down – 12 to Go!
I'm almost there! When I moved to Las Vegas, I weighed 125 lbs. Yes. 125 pounds. Since August, I've gained 13 lbs and am up to 138 lbs. My goal: 150 lbs... and I seem to be at a standstill... I've passed the halfway mark, but can't seem to gain anymore. I feel as though I'm at a point where I'm just maintaining everything, and/or making everything more defined. And on top of everything, my abs are bigger than my chest! HA! Oh well... I'm sure it'll all even out.
So it's the big 2008 now. I still find myself writing/typing 2007 and having to correct it... probably take 'til at least mid-end February before I've finally realized what year it is. In any case... Mandy and I have begun to keep track of goals. Meaning, writing them down, and once every other month, sitting down and reviewing them. Making sure they're attainable goals and that they are specific enough. Not just, "pay off credit cards" but more so , pay off "$xx.xx" by some date. I finally paid off the Capital One Card... only to rack it right back up again. So that card has been cut up. Literally. When I saw the next statement, I was so aggravated with myself that I had let myself do that. And practically nothing on the statement was worth it. Just paid it off again - thanks to the extra funds - but I needed to do something to prevent myself from using it. Now I just have to start in on the big one.
But yea, goals. I'm rather proud of myself with the things I've accomplished since moving here. I've become so focused on what I want in life... and taking steps to make sure I get it. The first step of that was getting my finances in check. I'm not spending every last cent on clothes or coffee (sorry Starbucks, but I gotta cut somewhere); and I'm actually putting away a decent start to a savings. Let's hope that the car doesn't break down and end up eating that... but if it did, I would still be happy that I had been smart to save the money. That's what it's there for, right? The other was health and gym. For my height, I should be around 145-150, and thankfully, I've been doing something right because I'm halfway there. Just gotta keep up the momentum.
Here come the motha fuckin' side effects…
Wow... I was on a roll with my entries and then I just dropped off the edge of the digital earth... not to fear... I'm back though. After a brief (albeit sooooo not over with) stint of work related stress, I've been able to calm down and get back to me. This past week has been absolutely hell at work and I'm doing more and more tasks that are not within the parameters of my job description. I suppose that's what I get for being "too good" as some of the other Account Managers say - but still. I honestly feel as though I'm being taken advantage of now. In any case... hopefully it won't continue on much longer. That is... if a new prospect works out; but, not going to dish that opportunity out until it shows some promise. Until then, I took tomorrow off to de-stress and just disconnect myself from work.
In other news, Yoga! Yes, I have started Yoga at LVAC. What a great way to calm the mind and body... all while increasing flexibility and balance. Doesn't hurt that the instructor is absolutely adorable either. 
But I digress... it is, though, a totally fulfilling experience and I'm very glad I started it up. Justin has been raving about it so much that my curiosity just peaked and I had to do it. Speaking of the gym... have you seen my arms lately?! They're getting huge!
Let's see, what else has been going on... Jake got a speeding ticket... and by Jake, I mean me. LOL. A measly 70 in a 35... no big deal... but what ticked me off was that the cop also gave me a citation for not switching over my MD plates within 30 days. Now... if this were what was told to me by the DMV when I got my license, then I would accept that I was at fault and moved along; however, the DMV paperwork states that I have 60 days to switch over my registration - which I was still well within. In any case, I was planning to do so this past weekend and I did... still just ticks me off that I have to prove that I have it changed over when I shouldn't have been cited for it in the first place. At least I got a nice fat refund check from my insurance company for overpaying my MD policy.
Hmm... what else... mostly just relaxing and taking it one day at a time. It's so nice out here - sunshine every day; gorgeous weather. Cool quiet nights with no fire trucks and police sirens blaring by every hour. Great friends that I live with and meeting more and more every week. It's amazing how friendly people are out here. Especially coming from the east coast where everyone is only concerned about the two feet in front of them, the too feet in back of them, and their wallet. I've met a lot of great people whom I'm very glad to have been befriended by.
Next stop - LA! Planning to head out there next weekend to visit Chris and Justin... perhaps Vartan if he's around. Still have to figure out where I'll stay, but I have a whole week to figure that out. Maybe Justin will let me crash on his couch.
I am the Dirty Mistress
I swear - this town is going to turn me into that dirty mistress who sleeps with everyone's boyfriend. LOL! Ok ok maybe not that bad... but still! Orgy parties and bathhouses... geez! LOL. Anyway... things are going pretty well here in LV (that's how us locals abbreviate Las Vegas ). Besides almost having a meltdown at the amount of work I've been doing which is 4x the amount of the national average for my position, work is going pretty well. I've been finding myself sleeping a lot lately though - which I know is bad. I've been doing great at the gym! Handsome Rob has been helping me and it's great because he's almost always available to go when I want to. I feel like I'm getting better at everything and my arms are blowin' up!! My form is improving too - he showed me a few things I was doing wrong which, in correcting, have made my workout more effective. Plus it's great to have someone to talk about the hot boys at the gym with.
I noticed too that I haven't written about my birthday! What a great weekend that was! Went out to Krave and danced my ass off... had to avoid some people but that's ok. It was still one of the best birthday's I've had in a long time. Mom sent me a Target gift card which was great and she also sent me a little recipe box with all the recipes for the foods she made me that I liked. How frickin' sweet is that? Plus - and here's what made this the best birthday ever - I get an e-mail on my birthday (after my mom called at 5:12 am - cuz I was born at 8:12 am and my mom is still on the east cost and conveniently "forgot" about the time difference - but I digress). My mom had called a local bakery: Nothing Bundt Cakes - which - if you're from here, you know that they are the best ever! She ordered a cake for me to pick up on my birthday and let me tell you what - it was the best tasting cake ever! Well... besides the ones mom makes of course.
My Titties Hurt!
About two weeks ago I finally did it. I joined a gym. And for only $19 a month! How crazy is that?! Back east gyms were easily $50-$80 a month. I was paying $56 for Bally's (years ago when I did go and try to do something which ended up being nothing lol) and I have friends who pay upwards of $80 for Resluts Results or Vida. Not only do I pay 4x less than them, but my gym is so pretty. And by pretty, I mean the Chippendale's work out there. Can you get much better than that?! I think not.
Dustin has helped, as well as Paul and Christian, with showing me how to work each muscle group. I'm quite grateful that they've taken the time to show me how to workout properly and not let me just haphazardly "wing it". I've got my muscle groups lined up: Day 1 - Chest and Biceps / Day 2 - Back and Triceps / Day 3 - Shoulders and Traps / Day 4 - Legs / Day 5 - Cardio/Abs (which is done everyday anyway, but this would be the intense focus on Day 5). After the first day, I was feeling sore - but my excitement that my arms and chest were already bigger (though bigger because of blood rushing to the muscles to repair them) totally helped me ignore the pain. Who knew working out was so addicting! This morning I woke up at 5am so that I could go before work and frankly, I think that's the way to go. I felt a million times more productive and alert at work today. I did take about an hour nap when I got home this evening, but I still think that morning workouts might be better for me. I'm definitely going to try and do it again tomorrow morning. 
Now, you may be thinking, "Christopher is a small guy... he's average height - but when he turns to the side, he disappears! How on earth is he going to do anything but stay super skinny?" Well my friends, it's quite simple. My target weight goal is 150 lbs. Yes. You read correctly, 150lbs. What do I weigh currently? 127 lbs. Stop laughing. I can do it. And I will do it... with the help of suppliments/weight gainer of course. HA! All I have to do is stay focused.
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