Get Fit: Week 19

Hello internet and future self.

I am totally playing the discovery game with myself. This past weekend starting from Thursday and ending at Sunday, I have been pretty bad with the diet.

So Thursday was crazy. I went to a place that David recommended me called LONO. It was an amazing Tiki Bar that served great drinks. I had four drinks: The Curse of LONO, King Ketamatata (something), Zombie, and Mai Tai. All were potent and all were delicious. I spent over $100 with food and drinks. I then proceeded to have a churro from a food truck, and then two more rum drinks at my friend Chris' house. I then proceeded to a friend's concert where I drank six more drinks (moscow mule, amf, and several shots of alcohol). Short to say, I didn't go to work the next day and I really had to work off all the food and alcohol I had in the gym on Friday. Surprisingly though, I had more energy to burn, probably because I did not go to the gym on Thursday.

I also tried hookah for the first time on Thursday. I had several drinks in my system and more than three people were partaking in the social interaction. I was super-relaxed and did not mind trying. Short to say, not bad and I wouldn't mind doing it again if it was for social purposes. Probably won't buy my own setup, but would definitely do it again.

So I called off work Friday due to all the drinking. I ended up hanging out with David once more. We went to Six Flags at the very last hour of the park and were able to ride four rides. I'm glad he isn't scared when it comes to thrill rides knowing that I practically ride everything. We then got some sushi burritos at Temakitto and were pretty good. Got some coffee at a local craft shop and then headed to my place where I watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail for the first time. We then went to Golden Road Brewery where we drank two beers and talked the night away. Pretty successful. 

Saturday, I met up with my friend Jessie to take advantage of some free museum tickets to the Descanso Gardens. Unfortunately, most of the park was not in bloom since we are in the fall season. However, we were able to take "Instagram" pictures for the day. Prior to visiting Descanso, we had a pretty good conversation over lunch at Le Pain Quixoten where I kinda was bad and ate some pretty delicious desserts with a cappucino. On top of that, we met up later to do some karaoke with my other friends Eddie and Stacelyn. Surprisingly, no alcohol needed to sing out loud and have a good time. I did have an In-N-Out burger late in the evening and wasn't proud of that, but I was hungry and it was one of the few things that were open.

Sunday was a rest day, but also a day for me to study for an upcoming interview for a Systems Programmer III position. I was frantically writing my answers down on a Word document so that I could study and know what to say in front of my peers. As of this writing, I'm still not done with the writing. I also was suppose to interview today (Monday), but it ended up being rescheduled to Wednesday. I really want this position, but it does feel like a shoe-in since I have done the position before and I have worked with the Service Desk team previously. I know people think I am deserving of the position, but I can't help but feel the way others are thinking about this position. 

I did treat the entire family to Lucille's for some BBQ. I stuck to chicken with some cole slaw and a biscuit with a large glass of water. It was still a lot of food and ended up sleeping around 10PM with some additional interview studying. 

Lastly, my parents had several nice button shirts that I could use for work and outside use. I was impressed with the selection. I am officially a large with my measurements being 16.5 (neck) and 32/33 (arm/length). So crazy that I have gone this far, and will most likely keep losing weight at the rate I'm going. When I went to the gym on Monday, I told Lara how I had to literally throw out my closet for new clothes. It's nice to see these types of changes in my life and can't wait to imagine my end goal. Definitely want to be able to take off my shirt and be proud to show off the work I put into getting muscle definition.

Speaking of getting naked, I had lunch with my friend Jeremy today and we were talking about getting nice profile pictures when I am comfortable. I'm definitely much more comfortable now and I can definitely use the pictures for my potential dating profile and Instagram pics. Jeremy also noticed how much of a change I have put into getting the body that I want. He was very impressed and wanted to work out with me someday. I'll have to take him up on his offer and obtain those friendship goals.

I've been thinking about potential dating prospects in my life and think I need to just try asking people out. There are some that are complicated. For example, Lawrence's sister, Constance, is well, Lawrence's sister. As much as I would like to ask her out, I feel it's out of the question because of my relationship with Lawrence. It's too bad really. So, I'm just gonna have to be charming as fuck when I'm around Constance and get her to initiate the idea of dating. That way, it's not my fault she wants to date me and Lawrence has to say yes. Yup, I'm definitely overthinking this, but I do have a valid points; can't really initiate a date with a friend's sister. There's also Amanda who I haven't seen around the office yet since I first met her at Mohawk Bend. I hear she is quite busy and older, but I think I can work with that. She's really cute and more down to earth than I think. Hopefully I'll see her again and just be straight up, let her I know that I find her cute, and just ask her for a phone number and set a date. I'm a decent looking dude right?

My friends also have good intentions, wanting to set me up with single friends of their own. Honestly, looking at some of the pictures I get sent can be off-putting in the sense that I don't feel any physical attraction. Nevertheless, I'm down to try new things and not judge people just based off looks. That's the mental thing I'm telling myself, but physically, I need to be attracted to the girl. Hopefully this whole Coffee Meets Bagel thing works out better and I can actually "interview" people. It will be a little weird, especially since I want to meet people in a natural environment, but man, people are just busy and sometimes dating apps are the only way you will get to meet people.

Overall, I'm really happy with the progress I have made for my own personal development. I'm learning to play guitar (thanks to David), getting ready to sign up for dating apps, and learning to let things go and be myself. If I want to sing, I'm gonna sing without anyone holding me back. Who knows, maybe I'll end up being a part of a band or something. As always, stay happy, be fit, be consistent, and be you. I should always be a better version of myself than who I was yesterday.