Daily Thought Archive

I experienced my first tire blow out today.

Going to see my second village.

My career as a wrestling scorer has been much more successful than as a wrestler.

Finally getting out of Bethel.

I've become the company electrician. Much better than dealing with moose meat.

Just recruited two new m game players.

I miss my bicycle.

Turns out the government shutdown hasn't affected me one bit. Can't say I'm surprised.

I'm awarding myself an honorary degree in antler wrapping. Now I'm using my degree.

Airplane engines are so simple and cool.

Who knew that burning fly would smell so bad?

The days are getting shorter by five and a half minutes per day. It's amazing how noticeable it is.

I'm so behind on breaking bad.

It's been a long time since I've split a deck.

Being around all this camping gear reminds me of my tiny tent and makes me miss my bicycle.

Last night's dinner: the freshest meat I've ever had and a pie with a bullet hole in it.

Thanks for the tip Robert.

I can't get over how late the sun sets here. It's awesome!

Why anyone would choose endnotes over footnotes is a mystery to me.

This big toe has been asleep for days. I wish it would wake up!

When the plane GPS says 25nm back to the airport, that doesn't mean nanometers.

That's definitely more moose meat than I've ever carried in one day before.

I find it a bit presumptuous when one claims with certainty that the weird trade center attack was not a conspiracy.

I love that Gmail autosaves my drats, but I can't understand why it saves a "draft" with no recipients, subject, body text, or attachements.

Good job holding to together on that long ride back to Ohio, motorcycle. You powered through heavy oil loss like a champ.

Come on Orbitz, can't I be part of your reward program without getting two spam emails each day?

(Same goes for you Chase bank)

Who knew that breaking two keys and a mouse button could combine to form such a usability challenge.

Horse balls, like most lawn games, is best played across a swimming pool.

Oh no, I might be homeless after all.

Twenty hours is a long time in an airport. At least I can stay on the secure side this time.

Banana leaves are a good eco-friendly alternative to foam plates.

A lot of people here can't swim. I saved some people's soccer ball from being carried out to sea.

Getting on my last Indian Train tonight.

The city of Kodaikanal lies 2.4km above sea level. It's cooler up here.

Holy moly. Don't rub your eye after eating a hot pepper!

Made it to Delhi, the capital city. It's cleaner here.

Every time I see a burka, I can't help thinking, wow, check out the eyelids on her.

My sandals' friction coefficient is far too low.

Now that I'm more rested and adjusted to the time zone, we're heading out to tour the city.

Arrived safe in Mumbai and had a great warm welcome.

New Jersey was fun, now leaving for India.

PCTYD again. Another wonderful year done. Hanging in NJ tonight.

Digital logic is my new favorite. We're learning to add binary tomorrow!

Good news everybody. I have another reliable recommendation writer now!

I'm surprised how many people have called me out on posting daily thoughts about once a week recently.

For a while I've been irritated with "security questions" but today it got much worse. LMCU asked "what is your favorite culinary ingredient?"

What's up with all the spam lately?

It feels nice to take study hall off more often.

Shotgunned my first jelly packet. It was about as weird as it sounds.

I'm officially going to India. Just booked my ticket.

I think I've gained back all the weight I lost on my bike trip already.

I wore my glasses for the first time last night.

The scenery out here is really awesome. Between trees filled with fire flies, yellow moon rises, and thunder clounds rolling over the ridge.

New orientation program this year. Major improvement!

That new screen protector was desperately needed.

I'm more sore from two days of running than riding or carrying my bike.

I'm more sore from carrying my bike to the subway station than I was from riding it.

Dear nature, thanks for giving me a nice fatty day to finish the trip.

I never thought it would happen, but peanut butter is no longer my favorite flavor of granola bar. Try the cookies and cream from Quaker.

I saw fireflies for the first time this year a few days ago. For some reason that seems exciting.

I'm pretty sure keeping my sleeping bag in tent is the best idea I've had on this trip yet.

You know phone, I rag on you for being slow a lot, but I have to say, you've handled rain, dust, and being dropped like a champ on this trip. Good job.

Stocked up on granola bars today. Accidentally got the high fiber kind. We'll see how this turns out.

Next time I buy trail mix I might buy a bag of M&Ms to mix in. They never put in enough of those.

Let's add toothbrush to the list of things that have been replaced on this trip.

Let's add toothbrush to the list of things that have been replaced on this trip.

Wow dude, that pool is cold enough to be a tough mudder obstacle!

I think this insect repellent might really work. It's too soon to tell for sure, but how cool would that be!

What's up with hotels not having shampoo? How is a hobo like me supposed to wash his hair?

I forgot sunscreen on my nose today and I think a sunglasses tan line is developing.

I still can't believe the chess board is set up with line symmetry instead of point symmetry.

The airport security people were right, the knife on my multitool is dangerous. Ouch.

I'm sure everyone has noticed an increase in typos since I've been posting from my phone. My personal favorite is when tomorrow becomes torture.

Dang, it's a good thing I'm using a screen protector on this trip.

I'm beginning to have a better understanding of the phrase, " you get what you pay for".

The university paid me again last week. I don't think they were supposed to. I wonder if I'll get to keep it ...

There are do many strata of sweat, dirty, and sunscreen on me right now, I bet geologists would like to analyze it.

The desert sky is amazing!

It's coming together. T-12 hours until leave time.

I'm on the way to start my bike trip. I don't have a jacket. It's below freezing outside. I don't like the look of that.

Boxing up a bike can be quite a struggle.

Sore body + no chair = impossible to put on socks.

Swinging bridges are cool!

Wow, I actually made it home right before the rain hit today! Awesome.

Today my tire went flat and my seat started creaking. I'm also afraid my crankshaft bearings are getting worn. I hope this bike is suited for my trip.

I think I'm ready to say this officially. The 90's are my favorite decade for music.

I can't believe it snowed again last night.

Wow, my stay in Toledo is coming to and end pretty quickly.

It's official. I'm getting glasses.

It's been a good casino weekend. Two nights' winnings total $125 + $140.

Finally got to test out the rain gear. It works great. Although I still prefer no rain.

I think I'm not in the duct tape business.

Both department secretaries left in the last month. Interesting.

It's sooooo windy today, I thought my head was going to blow off on the motorcycle.

It can be very hard to find accurate information about old motorcycle parts.

I dreamed that I had some of my teeth knocked out again last night.

I made the egg in the chandelier this year

My first real training ride for the cross country was today. Toledo -> Huron. I learned that I should always eat breakfast before a day of riding.

Yay, I'm a master!

I'm back on the bandwagon for lifting!