Author Archives: Joel

Pitch Perfect (2012)

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Joel

Saturday night, after Num’s surprise birthday party, after my sister and family went home, and after the kids went to bed, we watched Pitch Perfect (2012), a film about college kids and a cappella singing competitions. If you have seen … Continue reading →

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Despicable Me (2010)

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Joel

One of the films that the kids got for Christmas this year was the 2010 Universal Pictures summer hit Despicable Me. The animated film stars Steve Carrell as Gru, a super-villain who adopts three orphaned girls as part of his … Continue reading →

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Was this the busiest Presidents Day weekend ever?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Joel

I need to look back through my February posts, because I think this had to be the busiest Presidents Day weekend that I have ever experienced. It started Fri night, and I wouldn’t say that the events that comprised the … Continue reading →

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A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Joel

Well, that was an interesting movie. As per tradition, when my buddy Doug and I get together to see a film, we pick the most interesting of the dumb action films currently in release with big, nonsensical explosions. Why? It’s … Continue reading →

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I’m back to using MyFitnessPal

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Joel

Apart from continuing the momentum to maintain a consistent workout schedule, my dietary habits have always been my undoing. For years. I spent most of my life maintaining an unbalanced diet. Large portions. A lack of vegetables and fruits. I … Continue reading →

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Bad sign – I’m daydreaming about cycling

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Joel

It’s about that time of the year again. It happens almost every winter. I’ve started getting itchy to hold the handlebars of my bike in my hands, and climb some hills. It’s only February and it won’t be warm enough … Continue reading →

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Finally decorating/personalizing my little office

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joel

It’s taken a year, and I decided that I should personalize my cubicle. Yeah, a year. I’ve been living in “someone else’s cubicle” all this time. It’s time I got comfortable.

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Riddle me this, Batman

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Joel

I made chicken tenders for the kids Saturday for lunch, and I found this funky question-mark-shaped piece. I cooked it, added an additional small round tender, and voila! Sadly, this is the extent of my artistry these days.

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An update on my “13 in 13” fitness plan

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Joel

Here’s an update on my fitness plan for the year. I’m officially calling “13 in 13” — lose 13 lbs in 2013. I’m trying to lose all 13 lbs by my birthday in late April, but it’s been a slow … Continue reading →

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My niece’s 5th birthday party

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Joel

On Saturday, Josh and I drove up to Rockland county to see my folks, rebuild my Dad’s home PC, and attend my niece’s 5th birthday party. I had hoped to finish rebuilding the PC before the party, but the rebuild … Continue reading →

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