May Night

It's the last night of May and I'm working at the hotel. I usually work on Friday nights. It's quiet right now. I'm glad of that. Lets hope it stays that way. I'm done in a couple of hours. Goodnight.

Tulips

Friday Morning

I'll try and make a run of it today. It is the last day of May and June will be here tomorrow. Just in time for the weekend.

Back To Amsterdam

I'm going to be taking another trip to Amsterdam in September. I was there back in February and had a great time. This will be my first Summer visit to the city. I plan to do plenty of bike riding. That's something I find tough to do over there in the Winter. It's too cold for me. The van Gogh museum was closed when I went due to renovations so that is a plan too. I was also reading about a photo exhibit based on David Bowie during the Glam years that would be fun to check out. The only thing going on that I'll miss is a 10-Mile race that is already sold out. That's O.K. there's lots for me to do.

Marathon Training Weather

It is getting hazy, hot & humid out there. The sun is up at 5 AM which means it marathon training weather. I look forward all Winter to this. With 2 marathons coming up in the next 5 months, it's time to get the training in. This weather reminds me of it.

Took A Break

After 2 days of running, weights & stretching, I took today off from all of it. My right arm was sore last night from all of the exercising I was doing. I've never none the weights like I have over the past week. It was time to recover. My hope for tomorrow is that I'll go for a run before I go to work in the morning. That will mean being out before the sunrise. It's that time of year.

Tuesday's News

I ran for the 2nd time in a row today. Keeping to the schedule. Played the entire rock opera THE FRONT DESK this afternoon along with a few other jams. No sun like yesterday. It's rainy out there and it feels later that it actually is. I like a full day.

The Week

I just went out and did what I call my Sunday Run. It's the route I usually take on Sunday when I'm doing a training run. Today is Memorial Day in The States so from a traffic standpoint it's much like a weekend day. The weather is nice and it's supposed to get warmer as the week goes on. My plan is to get a long training run in by the end of the week. That's good.

My Weekend

Now that my long weekend shifts at the hotel are over, it's time for me to get ready for a couple of days off. I'll do some drawing tonight, run tomorrow morning and see where it all leads. Where's my pencil

Back At It

I left work at 9 PM and now returning at 7 AM. It is a quick turnaround and I feel it since I didn't sleep all too well last night. These are 10-hour shifts at the hotel. I'm off for a couple of days after today. Time to make the donuts.

Only 14 Miles

I only ran 14 miles this week. Well below my usual average. I'm just getting over a cold and my work schedule is crazy. I want to start running on Monday.

Koala

Another Trip

I'm looking to take a trip in September. I think it would be fun. I do like to travel.

Almost Done

I'm at the front desk of the hotel right now. I have an hour to go on my shift. It's gone pretty fast tonight. I'll be here tomorrow. Goodnight.

Big Weekend

It will be a night at the hotel. It starts a 5 night run. This will be the biggest weekend in terms of revenue. Special Reservations are set for this weekend because 3 local colleges are having graduations. That means being busy and putting in long hours this weekend. It's gig time.

This & That

I was able to do some fun things today. I jumped rope and went to 103 revolutions without stopping. That's a record! Spent some time mowing the lawn. It was overcast so the conditions were nice. Did a little drawing too. And I've been practicing an old song called SHAVING CREAM. I used to sing it as a kid. I put a bass part to it and it would be fun to play out live. We'll see.

Land

Broken Record

Over the last few posts, I've established the fact that I have a cold. It makes me glad I don't have to go to work today. Even thought I have work around the house, at least I can go at my own pace. I just feel like it puts everything on hold. And for those of you who might not understand the term BROKEN RECORD means it was a term used back in the old days when the needle of a phonograph would play the same part of a song on the vinyl because it was scratched. Very 20th Century of me.

Real Pain

My throat is so sore from this cold I have. Sleeping was quite difficult and I had a spell of bad dreams. My head is out of control.

Watt & Thurston 2012

Under The Bad Weather

This cold I've had is pretty bad right now. My throat is sore and nose is stuffy. As if I didn't need any reason not to run this morning, the weather outside is rainy. Since I'm working later today, I'll go easy and rest. Time for more rest.

Marathon Training

I'm 3 months away from running my first marathon of the year and now the training is underway. As the weeks go on, I will start to increase my distance running. This race I run in August is really important to me so it's my hope to be in the best possible shape I can. Today wasn't easy since I feel like I have a cold. It was good to get out there and run.

Spring Cold

I do have a head cold. This illness came on the night before when I felt real tired after work. Then my lower back ached when I was trying to sleep. Now it's moved to my head where my throat is sore and my nose is stuffy. It may be warmer outside but I have a cold.

Sick Start

I felt lousy this morning. I didn't even do a run. I just needed to rest.

Warm Outside

I've waited all year for this kind of weather. It's finally getting wam outside. Yesterday it hit the 80 degree mark. That's how I like it!

Children Of The Blog

Goodnight children of the blog...I'm going to bed!

Thursday = Monday

It's the start of a new work week for me and I'll have plenty to do at the hotel. After today it will be the evening shift. The weather is suppose to get warmer this weekend and I'm starting to increase my distance with my training runs. The usual stuff.

I'm Not Sorry

I'm not going to apologize because I didn't do anything wrong. At least not this time.

My Day Off

I'm off from work today and I don't have to go anywhere. I did plenty of walking on the island of Manhattan yesterday. From Harlem to The Battery. I would like to move there. My visit was more of a fact finding mission. Today my job is art. I want to draw some pictures.

New York City

I'm off to Manhattan this morning. I have plenty of things to do. I'll be looking at apartments and if I do like something then I'll get it. I need to gather my things for today. Right now I'll just sip on my coffee and relax.

Hey Slow Bones

My run this morning wasn't easy. I felt tired. It was important to me that I get a run in today since I won't get the chance to do it tomorrow. The best thing was that I took a nap and so I feel rested up for work tonight. I'll try to give a Front Desk ulpdate later.

My Own Friday

This will be the 6th day in a row that I've worked at the hotel. It's a bit like Friday to me. Tomorrow I go to New York City. I have plenty of work to do there too. The weather is supposed to be real nice. I'm glad for that.

Cloudy Sunday

I need to go out there and run today. I didn't feel good yesterday so I rested. My night at work for the most part was quiet. However, the first 2 hours were busy checking people in at the hotel. It's Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Saturday Night

Remember the Bay City Rollers? They had a song called SATURDAY NIGHT. Big night out for some. Tonight I'm working at the hotel. It's quiet right now. We have a couple of wedding parties who are out of the building. Usually by the end of my shift, they start staggering in. It was busy at the Front Desk for the first 2 hours. I'll see if I leave before they arrive back. S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!!!

On My Way

Off to work in a couple of hours. It must be Saturday.

The Rest

There's no way I'm going for a run this morning. I feel tired and rest is the best order since I'm working at the hotel tonight. If I do anything, it will be stretching & weights. It's overcast outside and the rain is holding off. I just want to rest.

Pat At Work

I'm at work right now. Took some time to write this. Back to work.

Friday Rise

The sun is rising and it looks like it's going to be a nice day weather wise. I do plan on getting a run in. I feel tired right now and I've been up for over an hour. Slow moving this morning. I work at the hotel tonight. Busy day ahead.

Racing The Rain

I was racing the rain this morning. It never rained the entire time I ran. The rain started about 15 minutes after my run. I have a 6 night stand at the hotel this week and tonight is #2. It might as well be my Monday. These are sold out shows so it will be busy. Who's gonna rock the lobby?

Time Out

I worked 8 hours today at the hotel. I'm going to rest for the remainder of the night. I haven't run in a few days and I'll start in tomorrow. Goodnight people of the blog.

Pencil & Eraser

They are a couple of old friends of mine. Ever since I was a kid, I've known Pencil and Eraser. It's amazing after all these years I now realize they can blend together. That's what happens when you do more drawing.

Golf

Late yesterday afternoon I did some golfing. It was fun! I was practicing my swing with the pitching wedge. It's amazing how the shot goes. I felt a great deal of power. I'm trying to balance it all with accuracy. I'll keep swinging away.

Early Work

I'm going in early to work this morning. I like working the morning shift. the only thing is it cuts into my running schedule. My plan is to do some jump roping later today. The weights & stretching have been going good. It's all in the shape of me.

Feeling It

I am tired this morning. The mowing of the grass yesterday really does it to me. Now I'm off to work at the hotel. I feel like going back to bed.  

Did It

I ran 7 miles and mowed close to an acre of grass today. That's it for now.

Yard Work

The weather is shaping up to be nice today. My plan is to go for a run and then do yard work. That's why they call it Spring Cleaning.

Done

I'm moving to New York City at the end of the month.

Correct Bob

I'm going back to New York City
I do believe I've had enough

-Bob Dylan

In 4 Week

By the end of the month I will have moved from where I am. It's time to go.

Luxury

I would like to get a job at a luxury hotel because some of the hotels I've worked at have all the subtleties of being behind the counter of a fast food establishment. 

Thursday Workout

Yesterday was a good workout day. I ran 7 miles and did a good amount of stretching & weights. Today I would like to go out and run 7 more miles. I'll be using an old pair of sneakers since the pair I had been using are all worn out. My body feels a bit worn out today from the training yesterday.

Here To Learn

It's in my best interest to keep my mouth shut, my ears open and keep breathing through my nose.