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Month: June 2010

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  • Foot Update

    Foot Update
    I had to see my GP on Friday for an allergy shot, and while I was there I told him that my right foot has still been bothering me. I told him that the sports doctor had advocated calling a podiatrist. After poking my foot for a bit, Dr. Chin told me to hold off on the podiatrist in favour of an ultrasound. He suspects that I might have a case of Morton’s Neuroma. Basically, I might have a thickened and inflamed nerve in the ball of my foot. It’s an interesting possibility; it would explain why I didn’t see any improvement from drastically reducing my mileage (or stopping altogether). Women who wear high-heeled shoes seem particular at risk. I don’t wear high-heels, but I did spend three months trying to land on my forefoot. (I’ve since changed to more of a midfoot strike.) Interesting, huh? If that is the case, I might be able to get by with some sort of orthotic or padding. I’m hoping to get the ultrasound tomorrow morning, so I’ll keep you posted…

  • Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day to my Dad, my stepdad Joe, my brother Anthony, and my brother-in-law Dan. You guys are all awesome Dads, and I can’t wait to see you next month!

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    @kunaal84 Cool! I’m guessing you’ll be out there a while yet?

    Good grief. 4 minutes of Up makes me weep like a baby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GroDErHIM_0&hd=1

    Made it to Moore Park on my run, just in time to see @kunaal84 at bat in his cricket match! He’s at 25 not out… http://twitpic.com/1ybd0b

    Is that Sachin Tendulkar? No, it’s just @kunaal84! http://twitpic.com/1ybiij (I think his teammates thought I was a WAG at first…)

    Ah, cricket. The only sport where its not that surprising to see a bowler come off the pitch and light up a smoke between overs.

    Enjoying the sun. Guess I better finish this run already. http://twitpic.com/1yc2d7

    @gusseting Simple explanation, really. @knitterjp buys it all! 😀

    @DDsD Interesting… but I’m going to be shutting the hell up about them for the time being. 🙂

    @drkknits It’s been a few years… but I remember that speech actually being about suicide. DON’T DO IT, DR K!

    An awful night’s sleep followed by a rainy late start. Oh, and I have heaps to do at work. This does not bode well.

    I’m supposed to be teaching a dozen Aussies how to play American football at lunch. Don’t think that’s happening. http://twitpic.com/1ykshu

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    Check out the 10.96 km run I did with RunKeeper

  • Meat Hipsters.

    “A history of well-done meat in America.” I liked meat well-done back when I was a picky-picky eater who was scared of anything that wasn’t bland. Nowadays I normally go for medium-rare or medium. I still don’t like it quite as bloody as the Snook does. (I’ll admit I snorted at the author’s use of the phrase “meat hipsters.”)

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    @mrs_sockvictim Lovely cardi… But are those Jean Greenhowe dolls I see before me? ACK!

    DEAR GOD. Scored a free “Monster Ripper Energy Juice” on Oxford St and just tried it. WORST THING EVER. LIKE EVIL COUGH SYRUP. SO SO BAD.

    @witty_knitter It just says “50% juice” without specifying. I suspect ASS or possibly EVIL.

    Oof. Spent the whole day knitting a cabled hat in 10ply cotton. Bad idea. I feel like I have arthritis now.

    @toastman Since it’s for Mr. Snook, it will have a beard, in that he already has one on his face.

    GOALLLLL!!!! http://twitpic.com/1y4stf

    Red card for Kewell! That’s harsh.

    That was totally the game for us right there. See? That’s why I don’t watch this sport.

    Between that bogus red card and the vuvuzelas, I think that’s enough soccer for another four years. I’m going to bed.

    @venks79 @anatyt Ha! I wondered if Venks or Allan would be first to respond. Bad job strategy to barrack against Socceroos, T! 😀

    @kunaal84 Where at Moore Park are you playing? I might head that way on my run.

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    Between that bogus red card and the vuvuzelas, I think that’s enough soccer for another four years. I’m going to bed.

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    @BartholomewD Just emailed you. Let me know if you have any q’s! Best company I’ve worked for in Sydney. 🙂

    I’m attending WebBlast 2010 – June Edition — http://webblast-june2010.eventbrite.com

    Sorry Boston. It was close. I was cheering for you. Stupid Lakers.

    RT @brodrigu: Shout out to all the Laker haters on twitter, thanks for making this extra sweet! // BAH! Lakers are pure evil. 😛

    @DDsD @opheli8 Cutest. Imagery. Ever. I wish I had roses!! Congrats to you both. 🙂

    Stupid injection finally procured. Also doc wants me to get ultrasound on injured foot. This beer will be much deserved.

    Just talked to chef friend at Neil Perry’s restaurant who works with #masterchef Matthew! No good goss for @getupgo though. 🙁

    @getupgo Nothing to report there either! I struck out. Will keep digging. 🙂

    @anatyt Spice Temple. Have you been? I really need to go.

    Trying to decide if it’s worth going to the craft fair. I don’t really need any wool. Ooh, I wonder if any stalls have sewing patterns?!

    The view of my lap right now. http://twitpic.com/1xxjp6

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    Free beer and networking FTW.

    Got our tickets!