(over)workout

is it possible to OVER workout? i hit the gym hard this week. been to 3 different group classes including boxing and a spin class, and i've lifted 3x this week. today, i worked my abs until i coudln't do another crunch. each time, i've made sure to stretch afterwards, and i chilled in the steam room to let my muscles relax.

now im sitting here, tired and feeling kind of sick. i'm wondering if its from too much working out, or maybe because its friggin' cold....feels like index of 9 degrees right now, and the winds are insane.... actually, aside from being cold, its fun to walk outside watching everyone stumble and stagger down the street. everyone looks like they're drunk on a cruise ship.


i've been surfing through the blogs, and i really like reading other people's blogs. i can't get over how many guys are dealing with similiar issues.... across the globe! i recently came across the other side and i couldn't believe how similiar we seem. i was reading aussielicious and he had an interview with joe oppedisano. i was totally blown away - his book testosterone is awesome, so i contacted joe and sent some pics to see if we could work together. he contacted me back, and actually wants to meet. i know, i couldn't believe it either. i'll let you guys know how it goes. im obviously not getting my hopes up, but how awesome would it be to be in a book like testosterone?! this is why i love nyc.

weekend update (without amy poehler or seth meyers)

hey guys, im back. i know i've been slacking, so here's an update:

- stopped dating one guy
- getting to know someone else
- works been a bitch
- been talking a lot to my friends about how i can tell my parents
- i don't really have time to date right now, but ironically, more people seem to talk to me now, at restaurants, at the gym, etc. i guess its true what they say, things happen when you don't really try
- the playoffs have been phenomenal - i'm pissed that the Pats won, i hate them. yes brady is hot, but i hate the Pats. I'm pulling for the Saints.

my friend told me something the other night, and i was really taken aback -- in a good way. he basically said something along the lines of: "i'm surprised, you present yourself so self assuredly, you're hot, you don't care what people think about you, and you really carry yourself in a way thats not overly cocky, but you're very secure with yourself. that's why i find it soo hard to believe that you're scared to tell your old friends and family. you, out of all people, seem like it would be a cinch."

i was deeply touched when he said that. i'm sure i botched up his whole delivery, but you get the gist of it. to hear a friend speak of me in such a genuinely flattering light was rather humbling. it made me realize how good i have it, but it also made me realize how big of a coward i am. he's right though, im a bit cocky and arrogant in all aspects of my life EXCEPT this one. i may overcompensate for this insecurity, but one of these days, i will get over it. reading about other people's experiences has definitely helped. one day, i hope to write my post-coming-out entry. until then, i'll just continue being a prick... :P