Used Cows?

What do you do with used cows?

While driving through Kentucky during Christmas break, the girl I like and I saw this sign for used cows. What do you do with a used cow? How used are they? How much do they cost?

But I would be remissed if I didn't tell you the lengths I went to in order to get this picture. The picture above is the zoomed and cropped version. The picture below is the original.

If you notice on the bottom right of the picture you can see the side mirror of the girl I likes car. And in that picture you can see the front bumper and headlight of the 18 wheeler that i was slowly swerving in front of at 70 mph.

The lengths I will go to amuse the readers of this blog are endless. Though it nearly was the end of the author.



"Dream On": make it happen part 1

"Dream on, dream on, Dream until your dreamscome true"- Aersosmith

"Some may say I'm a dreamer, but i'm not the only one"- John Lennon

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character" -Dr. Martin Luther King

"And in the end, on dreams we will depend, 'Cause that's what love is made of " Van Halen

Yesterday and today I have been thinking a lot about dreams. Not the ones you have when you sleep, i can never remember those. I mean the ones where you dream of doing or accomplishing something. The ones where you dream of going somewhere you thought you never would. And like Lennon said, "I'm not the only one". We all have dreams. Sometimes they come true, sometimes. Sometimes.

Here's what I have learned over the years:
Dreams do not come true without action

There are things that I accomplished in the last few years that just a short time ago were just dreams. Things i used to think about but never did anything about. Had I done nothing they would have remained dreams. I always dreamed of being a teacher. But I wasn't always a teacher was I? No, I worked in restaurants, jewelery stores, delivering water,etc. Everyday that I went to work at those jobs I simply made the best of the situation. But, everyday I went to those jobs, I dreamed of what it would be like to be in a classroom teaching instead. Eventually, I get it through my thick head that I would never be satisfied if I didn't at least try teaching. So, I went back to school at almost 29 and got the degree that would get me in to the classroom I dreamed about. And I LOVE it.

I could've survived doing something else, but I wouldn't have been satisfied.

One thing I decided: good ain't good enough for me.

I dream about alot of things. There are so many things I want to do a places I want to go. So many experiences I want to have. But none of those things will happen if I just dream about it.

Last summer i went on a fishing trip with two of my best friends. I always wanted to stand in a mountain stream fly-fishing. Well, I stood in a mountain stream and fished, but I didn't fly-fish. Why not? because i didn't know how to. You see, there is an art to fly-fishing that I had not yet learned. I didn't possess a fly-fishing rod. So how could I possibly fly-fish? I couldn't.

And so, I was not satisfied. It was good, but good ain't good enough.

Now i own a fly-fishing rod and reel. I haven't learned how to use it effectively yet. But, by the time I travel back to Virginia in July you better believe I will know what I am doing.

I see it this way, some jobs require special tools to complete. If you have a dream and don't have the tool(or knowledge) to accomplish that goal then how will that dream come true? It won't, Knucklehead.

wanna fly-fish? get a fly fishing rod.
Wanna build a house? get a hammer
wanna go camping? get a tent
wanna be a musician? get a guitar
Wanna drive across a river? get a 4x4
Wanna travel to Sicily? get some information and a savings account
I think you see my point

So, Whatever it is you are dreaming of, it is YOUR responsibility to make it happen. So, make it happen.

You say: "But Scott, that's easier said than done"

I say: "Cut the crap, the only thing keeping you from your dreams is you. Get out of your way and make it happen"

Training numbers for the past week:
Swim: 4000yds - 1:53 (hrs:mins)
Bike: 81.3mi. 5:33
Run: 11.37mi. 2:31

You lookking for me?

It's been a while since I posted. Sorry. Now I feel like it's too late to tell you about my awesome Christmas trip to Ohio and all the snow related fun I had. it also feels to late to mention New Years/resolutions/recapping last year.

So...

I will try to get you quickly caught up with pictures

I took Kells to a Saints game against the Browns.She is from Cleveland but wore my old Dalton Hilliard Jersey. She jinxed the team and they lost. my poor jersey is forever tainted.
 I did let her ride home in the car, quitely.

Thanksgiving with the family was fun, delicious, and relaxing(obviously)

The girls are all doing very well.

Don't worry, Lily was sleeping on my bed when this picture was taken

Christmas in Ohio was a blast. My first sledding experience. I didn't die!!!

And yes, that is what I went down the hill on.

I even managed to get in my training rides.

 What you can't see are the bliazzrd conditions out the window.

And when there is to much snow and ice, have no fear, snowshoes are here.

I actually enjoyed snowshing a lot.

The accomodations were questionable but I still thought it right to invite over Kells Mom for the holiday.

Actually, we stumbled across this lean-to while snowshoeing

The hands on my shoulders are Kells Dads.

No. He is not helping me on the sled.

Yes. He is shoving me down the hill without any notice or instruction.

And yet, i still think he likes me????????

Kinda Cool

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I signed up For a Half IronMan Triathlon. Well, I just checked the website and it seems that I am on the participant list.

There is something kinda cool about seeing your name on a website like this. Sorta makes me feel like a pro or something.

15 weeks to go!!!