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Entry #8

Learning To Walk Run Again

Posted August 16, 2011, 2:00am by Aaron Brown

 

I'm learning to walk run again
I believe I've waited long enough
Where do I begin?

-Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters - "Walk")

About ten years ago, I had no problem running an average of 6-7 miles each morning. As a triathlete, running was just part of a heavy dose of training that consisted of swimming, cycling, running, and weightlifting that helped me complete two Ironman-distance races, six marathons, an ultramarathon (31 miles) and several other various races. And yes, that's me in the picture to the left way back in my prime!

 

Continuing to train after college become more difficult as the toll of becoming an adult and focusing on a career made it harder to find the motivation to fit 2-3 hours of workouts into a normal day. [ Read More... ]


 

Entry #7

Times Were Hard...And They Still Are. F*** The Economy!

Posted August 15, 2011, 10:05pm by Dave Brown

 

The year was 2009 and I had all the hopes and dreams in the world. Armed with a fresh college degree, I thought I had the world at my fingertips. On the horizon was a big house, five cars and living large. Although I felt I was ready to start big, the economy had other plans in mind.

Flash forward all the way to 2010. Two painted houses and numerous small-time renovations later, I found myself inside my cousin Aaron's house doing his dirty work...literally (I won't explain how I was paid until later). Now, in tough times, many could turn to certain actives that pay lucratively. Aaron explained to me that he had a proposition that paid well and I accepted with no details. [ Read More... ]


Entry #6

What Would You Choose For Your Last Meal?

Posted August 15, 2011, 1:03pm by Aaron Brown

 

Let's say you were charged with a crime so serious that you were handed the death penalty. To expedite the process, let's say it was all going to happen in the next three months and you would be reaching the end of the road this December. The biggest question I believe you would face would be: What would you choose for your last meal?

Let's assume that we can work around logistical issues. Things like "how long will it take for the food to get to you in prison?" or "will the food still be warm or good?" can be thrown out the window.
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Entry #5

The Secret To Winning Money In Vegas

Posted August 13, 2011, 12:00pm by Aaron Brown

 

I've been to Las Vegas ten times in the past three years. Every time I return, I get asked the same question, "Did you win any money?" And every time, the person who asks the question has a look on their face as if they are expecting me to say no, as if I would continue to go to the same place to gamble and lose my hard-earned cash.

 

In all honesty, I have won money in Vegas nine times out of ten. That's not a cliche or some sort of easy answer. The simple answer is that I have found a strategy that helps gamblers win money 90% of the time, and I'm guaranteeing you will do the same IF you follow my simple plan.

 

Before you read further, understand that I am not trying to sell you some gambling program or anything that costs $2.99 per minute or something like that. It's actually pretty simple, fun, gives you the sense of risk, and should help you walk in and out of Vegas with confidence. Here goes: [ Read More... ]


 

Entry #4

How I Won A Free Rosati's Pizza

Posted August 12, 2011, 4:15pm by Aaron Brown

 

Every once in awhile, there's nothing better than ordering a monstrous-sized pizza and chowing down. Recently, Rosati's in Romeoville ran a contest for a free pizza for best describing how one eats a pizza from there establishment. Here is my reward-winning description:

1) Plan a few days in advance for when I will order a Rosati's pizza so I have a few days to look forward to it
2) Order an Extra Large even though I know we won't be able to finish it
3) Grab a slice on the way home because I can't wait to eat it
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Entry #3

Don't Mess With Bert & Ernie!

Posted August 12, 2011, 11:45am by Aaron Brown

 

Bert and Ernie are pissed. And rightly so. Just look at that picture of them to the left.

 

Here's why: recently, some idiot decided to create an online petition that stated the two characters were gay and that they should get married on the show. More idiots decided to jump on it and petitions and Facebook pages were created and the news got into the mainstream. Madness!

 

Back in the late 1960's, Sesame Street creator Jim Henson included Bert & Ernie in the pilot episode of the show and they have been prominent on the show for over 40 years. Henson performed the character of Ernie while good friend Frank Oz (voice of Yoda and several other characters including Animal, Fozzie Bear, and Miss Piggy and film director) performed the character of Bert. The pairing was meant to be similar to the friendship that Henson and Oz shared. Friendship! That's it. [ Read More... ]


Entry #2

The Insane Goodness of Mike's Harder Mango Punch

Posted August 11, 2011, 4:20pm by Aaron Brown

 

Two years ago, Mike's Hard Lemonade unleashed their 'Mike's Harder' brand on the general public. The popular but acidy drink in a 12oz. bottle was replaced by 24oz. can with double the alcohol content. While both changes were definitely good for drinking outside at a tailgate (or in my case, church parking lot before my wedding), I found that the alcohol/vodka taste towards the bottom of the can was way too strong and two years later the products have disappeared from store shelves.

 

Thus, I was caught by surprise when I saw a black can labeled 'Mike's Harder Mango Punch' at the local grocery store. Not only is the black can ominous, but the large fist on the middle of the can upped the intimidation factor of the drink. Well, maybe that was the 8% alcohol content label proudly plastered on the outside of the can like a badge of honor.  [ Read More... ]


Entry #1b

The Colorado Trip, Part II

Posted August 11, 2011, 3:30am by Aaron Brown

 

So Chris and I never felt like turning in when all of the players did, so we would stay up in the camp's lobby area either messing around on the Internet and watching Strong Bad email episodes on Homestar Runner or watching random Family Guy and Fresh Prince episodes on late night television. But the cleaning crew was in the area and we needed to get out of the way, so the security guard at the front desk called us over. This guy was an exact replica of Tim Reid, the black father on the show 'Sister, Sister' - he said they needed to clean the area, but he could let us into the Olympic athletes-only game room area in the basement. [ Read More... ]


Entry #1a

The Colorado Trip, Part I

Posted August 11, 2011, 3:20am by Aaron Brown

 

When I nominated Chris Fetterman for a job as a coach at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado for a water polo camp, I never imagined that it would turn into one of the most eventful weeks of our lives. For one thing, I had already attended in a previous year so I wasn't planning to attend, but even after being asked to go at the last minute, I would have thought most of our stories and experiences would have to deal with water polo practices and sitting on a plane. Little did I know...

The early part of the trip should have been a signal. [ Read More... ]

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