You can't trade cents for sense.

Just for kicks and giggles, I decided to ponder a few things that don't make any sense to me, whatsoever...here goes:

1. Why we're taught "I before E, except after C." That's just sheer ignorance.

Just off the top of my head:

neighbor
weigh
weight
eight
sleigh
vein
veil
height
either
neither
seize
weird

I could go on, but you get the idea.

2. The phrase "after dark." The way it is used makes no sense. "After dark" is said when someone is referring to nighttime--thus making it after light.

3. "Promotional considerations provided by..." Don't get me wrong, I get it. But to me, this sounds like they're saying: "Here are some folks who thought about promoting our show, but then decided not to."

4. Disney characters Goofy and Pluto. Goofy stands, walks around--and wears clothes--just like a human. Pluto walks on all fours, and even has a collar. Um...they're both dogs. What gives?


5. Signs on dirt roads that say "Muddy When Wet." Why is that even necessary? Maybe it's a Kansas backwoods thing?

6. If you buy a CD at Wal-Mart that may have profane language, it's edited out--but you can buy guns and ammo there.

7. You can go to war and die for your country at 18, but can't drink until 21. Remember, this is coming from someone who doesn't drink, and couldn't care less about the drinking age. But still...

8. It's illegal to tape record Monday Night Football, then watch it with your friends--without expressed written consent.

9. It's against the law to rip the tag off your mattress.

10. The horrible fear of spiders. This is my most "normal" mention, but...I just don't get it, and never will. Anything that can fit under my shoe--you know, for the sake of squishing--I refuse to fear. Sorry.

Addendum: Spider bites are another story. For example, if a huge spider crawls across my face and bites me in my sleep--OK, I'll be upset, and aching, no doubt. Or if I wake up with one on my face, I'll certainly be startled. But otherwise? Eh.
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Couldn't think of anything significant to write, so this is what I came up with. Lame, eh? I'll write something more substantial soon. Enjoy.

Do the right thing,
Derrick

Time to coast? No, thanks.

Day 7: Complete
Week 1: Complete

Morning session: 7.02 miles
Evening session: 7.22 miles
Total distance: 14.24 miles

This was my most productive (and most balanced) day yet. Not only the most total miles, but I also found a good pace, and barely walked any at all. Not bad for the last day of the first full week.

Speaking of which...here are my first week's stats:

90.43 miles
5.5 lbs lost

- The miles are probably more than I could have asked for. 75+ would have been acceptable. Keeping this pace up could very well kill me, but it's definitely an acceptable start. Should hit the 100-mile mark tomorrow, if all goes accordingly. :)
- Would've preferred to have lost another pound or 2 (at least), but hopefully the pounds will continue to drop as I go...

Main obstacle right now is to not get complacent. I need to remind myself I don't necessarily need to run 90 miles per week. I just need to remain some level of consistency, and I should be fine. Still 24 days left...

Switching gears...

Since I have nothing to really tag, or plug today, and not much else of importance to discuss, I'll just tell you that I am watching the third movie in my series of football flicks: Second String.

Kind of a silly flick, but it's fun, and a little inspiring. Was a made-for-cable (TNT) movie a few years back, and I stumbled upon it at Wal-Mart for like $4. :)

One last thought: Although I hate to get ahead of myself, I'm pondering a way to celebrate when/if I accomplish my 300-mile quest this month. A tattoo is a remote possibility, so I'm at least formulating ideas.

If anyone has any tattoo ideas, or alternative celebratory options, shoot me your thoughts.

Here I come, Week 2!

D, out.