Well I am still sticking to my guns, I think that Moore (injured by the so called "Bertuzzi Incident"), is still in better shape than he is letting on. Even if he isn't I think that the NHL has to review its policies on incidents such as this. Like I had originally said Bertuzzi or Bust , I think incidents such as Rob Blake using his elbow pad to throw punches, and recently Turco's and Messier's ability to use their stick (which I regard as a weapon when used to hit someone with intent to injure), to either spear, or in Turco's case slash a player across the face, is far worse an offense. I mean most that have seen what really happened realize it was the piling on that caused Moore’s injuries.
Both of the players that used a weapon, received only a few games in suspensions, how can using an open fist be compared? Shit you can even hit your children with an open hand and not get charged ( ok for all those who could jump on this I don’t beat my kids).
Today I kicked it up a notch starting my added cardio weight training. Basically I have returned to an old haunt, The Cheam Centre YMCA. I started out light with 20 minutes on the bike and only 4 stations of weights, started feeling a little shaky so I went home.
After the first official 2 weeks on Atkins I have lost about 16 pounds, it is weird because I have read less than that on the scale but i lost then gained some back. The important thing is 2 inches off my waist in just 2 weeks.
So I plan to still walk every day, even on the cardio weights days, I am determined to loose before I turn 40, or die trying. Only about 90 pounds to go..
Change, something that many people often resist, and some are downright scared of. Fact is if you are not willing to change then you are hiding something, in my opinion. Well as you can see some of my most recent posts have not been some of my most positive ones. So in comes the change.
I must say that I have been thinking of it since the end of last year, a certain individual opened my mind, and allowed me to see the world in a different light (you know who you are, and I thank you). So, I have been stewing on it, but like some people change is a big step.
I have started the Atkins Diet and have lost almost 20lbs in the first 2 weeks, and have "90" more pounds to go before I start to level off, so the "Weight Loss Challenge" that I was proposing would have possibly been fixed, to let the cat out of the bag.
Basically I am in the process of making a big lifestyle change. I am very overweight, and I am a firm believer that you cannot have a sound mind without a sound body. The start of the diet is going well, despite being one of the biggest low carb critics (you need to read the facts first).
I have been walking 4km a day, and will be starting at the gym on Monday. I have worked out seriously in the past, and when I say serious I mean almost religiously. Cardio-weights were my favourite, and I plan on doing just that. I cannot run as my doctor has suggested that if I want knees later in life a man my size shouldn't run, yet.
So with that all said, but not nearly done, I have this entry to look back on, the weight loss challenge was only to be an incentive, but incentive must come from within. I have quit some of the most addictive habits on earth, smoking, weed, other drugs, drinking, so why not take that final step.
Maybe some of you can help provide some encouragement; I will keep you posted on how it is going.
For those that are close to me, and have a chance in their day to do so:
It still seems so real, and I know my posts lately have been negative, but today it has been 8 years to the day that my Dad died in our back yard.
For those that don’t know the story I am going to spare you, I am not even going to get to go there. All I can say is I was there, and I am glad I got to see him pass. Today my thoughts are full of the good things we did together, the great things that he did for me.
My morals and demeanor was not something I was born with, my kindness and willingness to give to others was instilled by a great man, my best friend. Thanks Dad
Well the way things have been going it doesn't surprise me that I find out that my SEP cheque not only is late but was not even processed. What happened was I signed for my extension of 12 weeks and although approved, it was not processed, so I am back in the system but will now have to wait for my cheque.
It seems typical and not really surprising that something like this is happening at this point in my life. I don’t blame them at all, I think it is something in my name possibly, if it has my name on it then ignore, or better yet, loose it, it is not important.
Losers that is. With all that has happened, the Bertuzzi incident and all I think I might be wise to withdraw my season opening prediction that the Canucks will make it to the finals. They are not playing with the heart that they did earlier in the season, but then again who am I to judge, neither am I lately.
At least that is how I am feeling lately. I am almost 40 and what do I have to show for it? I am not looking for pity, and I am not feeling sorry for myself, I just can't see much ahead.
Let me rephrase that, one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in my life happened late last year, and continues to be something real and exciting in my life, but I can't seem to be able to do anything about it, no matter how hard I try. I am restricted, and unable to contribute.
So I am looking for some light, any light to help me out of this low. If someone ever asked me if I have been depressed before I would have to say no, because until now I had no idea what it really meant.
I have no answers, at least at this point, I thought I had a future, but right now it doesn't look all that bright. Maybe I have to take off the shades?
Any way, I have shared a lot of experiences in the last few years with those who read this, why not let them in on the truth, maybe I am just a loser.
Well my back is getting better, I actually went for a good walk today and it seems to be holding up. I stopped the procrastination and installed MT-Blacklist after a barrage of the usual spam hit me last week. I was surprised at how easy it was, I think I spent al of about 5 minutes on it. IT is funny how I do that, put things off when they really could be done that quickly.
Started the Induction phase of the Atkins Diet (way of Life) on Saturday, things are going well; I am surprised at how much negative publicity this way of life has received. I think the critics should really read the fact before mouthing off (actually I used to be a critic DOH!).
This whole Bertuzzi thing is a good damn Media Fiasco!
First off Moore apparently is not only going to recover from what was initially report ed as a "Broken Neck", and might even make the playoffs. Excuse Me ? I think the NHL committee that reviewed this case must have been paying more attention to the Media and not enough attention to the facts. I mean shit, if you want to believe "The Enquirer" or "The Star" magazine then why not convict Dan Cloutier for being an alien? You know his mother was not from earth you know!
Realistically I think it is totally unfair that a guy gets kicked out of the league and has to reapply to ever play again and the person he was supposed to have maimed for life is already up on his feet and planning to skate next week and should make the playoffs.
Apparently from what I heard the Colorado Avalanche knew that Moore was going to make a complete recovery but held off releasing this information until after the hearing. Now which team was it that got the fine for being unsportsmanlike? ?
I watched the game, I even have it taped, and I thought I would sit back before opening my mouth, something I am learning to do, after all we do have two ears and only one mouth.
As I type this I can hear my neighbors outside discussing the issue, of which if you haven't hear is the cheap shot that Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks took on Moore of the Colorado Avalanche.
My Take :
I think that cheap shots have always been a part of the game, a lot of players get emotional on the ice. I don't forgive Bertuzzi's actions, and I think a suspension is in order. I do however have a few points to make here:
So, I think Bertuzzi should be kicked out for the rest of the season, but I don’t think this incident can be put into the same classification as the Mcsorley incident. I think he should be punished, but why ruin a guys career. Believe it or not, we deal with real criminals, people that murder, steal, rape, and genuinely break the law with nothing but a slap on the hand. We release on parole, the sickest of individuals that prey on our children, come on now, where the heck are our priorities? Suspend and fine the guy and let him apologize, or at least allow him to. I think the estimates were over a million in lost wages to Bertuzzi for this incident, when have we ever given the victims of real crimes a penny?
I have been getting bombarded with Viruses the last week from all of my email accounts, especially Shaw. W32.Netsky.D@mm seems to be the biggest culprit, but I have received some others. Norton Antivirus has caught them all to this point, but the amount of them seems to be growing exponentially. What a fucking pain in the rectum!
Speaking of which time to go rest my back !
Well, after all my woes with Norton Ghost, I decided to go out and purchase a DVD writer. Picked up a LG MultiDrive which seems to do everything I need, I can now make critical backups of all my DVD's as well. Bonus!
OK I have had my back go out before but this is a little extreme. I have been popping Robaxacet but it doesn't seem to do much other than help make it bearable. I have not been able to get vertical for more than about 30 minutes
I am out of commission for a few days, I put my back out this weekend and I cannot sit upright in a chair for much more than a few minutes. The bright side is that I can still get up, I guess.