Swim 1,400 yards last night. Swimming, when I started 18 months ago, was incredibly challenging. I could barely swim a lap without stopping to catch my breath and cough up water. Now, weird as it seems, I think I might actually enjoy it. I am not good at it, but am making improvements.

A friend of mine is probably going to get a divorce soon. He is holding out hope, but how much hope is there when your wife tells your therapist she is "95% sure" she wants to get divorced? Not to mention that she's moved out the house, cleaned out the safe deposit box, and has slandered his reputation amongst their mutual friends. I would say it is time for him to cut his losses and move on. Incredibly, he is reluctant to give her the divorce because he is "concerned he will not be able to find someone else." It just amazes me how irrational people can be during times of strife.

Yesterday I rode the trainer for 45 minutes in the early morning. This morning I ran 5 miles at 5:30 am (in 33 degree weather.) I am determined to get back on my regular workout schedule. I need to lose a veritable "ton" of weight before my March 22nd indoor triathlon. I am disappointed at my massive weight gain since my marathon but I know it is only temporary. I guess I have to stop telling people Krispy Kreme donuts are on my recovery plan.

Today's Joke: "A happy childhood...is the worst possible preparation for life." ---Kinky Fiedman

Trash TV Update: Apparently Joe Millionaire's "Ms. Goody Two-Shoes" had an interesting film career prior to being a finalist on "Joe Millionaire." The funniest thing is how terrible a judge of character Evan really is.

Do you ever notice how widely different people's opinions can be about movies, restaurants, etc.? Here are my thoughts on how a big would rate a restaurant:

***** = Less than $3 per person or you don't have to pay.
**** = Less than $5 per person, buffet, no time limit.
*** = $5 - $8 buffet, or all-you-can-eat chips and salsa.
** = $5 - $8 buffet, seats may break.
* = Not a buffet

Trash TV Thoughts: Did anyone catch episode 3 of Joe Millionaire last night? Evan's commentaries are the best! Before his date with Melissa he told the camera "I am glad our date was to cook dinner together since I was really hungry." I can't believe we get to watch this for free!

Well, tonight "Joe President" is giving the State of the Union Address. I wonder if he will reveal that he is really a moron? "Boy, did I pull the wool over you guys' eyes!"

I am also curious about whether these 2003 Predictions from Wireless Week will pan out.

Here is another article about mobile phones changing the concept of society Anthropoloyg It seems like this guy has already changed Internet Cowboy

And now some interesting news items. Yahoo! News - Man Beating Dog With Gun Shoots Himself

And in case you needed a reminder of just how twisted people can be CNN.com - Toddler found chained by neck - Jan. 27, 2003

Jokes of the day:
"A Harvard Medical School Study has determined that rectal thermometers are still the best way to tell a baby's temperature. Plus, it really teaches the baby who's boss." -----Tina Fey

"My stockbroker asked me something important today: paper or plastic?" ----Jay Leno

Can somebody tell me what the difference is between a family reunion and a family get-together? To me, a re-union is when you have a union...and it breaks apart over time (in accordance with the 2nd law of thermodynamics) and then someone instigates the "re-unification." Germany, for example. First it was a bunch of kingdoms, and then Kaiser Wilhelm unified them which led to the 3rd Reich. After the Allies defeated it we broke it into two Germanies until the world allowed them to re-unify. I wonder if that nitwit Hitler thought of the Third Reich as one big happy family?