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Tough Mudder Tips
Published on 2012-05-14 13:39:54
I ran my Tough Mudder in the following… Adidas Climacool Fitted Jersey (team uniform). UnderArmour ColdGear long-sleeve top underneath. Brooks quick-drying Running Shorts. UnderArmour ColdGear leggings underneath. A pair of lightweight Nike Dri-fit fingerless workout gloves. Dri-fit socks. New Balance Cross Country Racing flats. UA ColdGear: I had read mixed suggestions about UnderArmour ColdGear, because [...]
Tough Mudder 2012 PA #1 – April 29 – Pocono Manor cont’d 3
Published on 2012-05-11 21:49:37
And so begins the final chapter of the Tough Mudder saga. Refer to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 for the rest of this story. I had just gotten out of the Electric Eel obstacle and felt something similar to a sheet of ice on my chest. In reality, crawling in the obstacle’s super-shallow water (heated by [...]
Tough Mudder 2012 PA #1 – April 29 – Pocono Manor cont’d 2
Published on 2012-05-07 22:00:54
So we continue with the third chapter (of four) of my Tough Mudder saga. Refer to Part 1 and Part 2 for the rest of this story. And yes, this story deserves four posts. We left off with some slight aches and pains in my joints and me hoping for some water soon. I had [...]
Tough Mudder 2012 PA #1 – April 29 – Pocono Manor cont’d
Published on 2012-05-04 07:00:08
We left off Part 1 with a teammate on the ground clutching his ankle, and the frigid waters of the Arctic Enema awaiting. It is here that we pick up the story of our soon-to-be frozen heros: After several minutes and a few photos (must take advantage of every photo op), my teammate was up and moving [...]
Tough Mudder 2012 PA #1 – April 29 – Pocono Manor
Published on 2012-05-01 13:54:27
I have survived! But did I finish? You’ll have to stick around for the 2-3 posts it’ll take to hear the full tale of my Tough Mudder. Then I’ll follow it up with some tips for future Mudders based on my experience. Well, let’s get to it! My friend and I took the two-and-a-half hour [...]
It has come.
Published on 2012-04-27 21:19:50
Mark your calendars. On Sunday at 8:40 AM, I’ll be at the starting line of the Tough Mudder. If I never post again, you’ll know why. That’ll be all for now.
Tough Mudder Tuesday #5
Published on 2012-04-17 13:49:21
Less than two weeks to go and I’m finally kicking my ass into gear. I’ve been lifting, running, or biking almost every day and I’m feeling a little more confident (though not much). My only hope is that I’m not the slowest on my 11-person team. I am not in prime shape for this event, and I [...]
Tough Mudder Tuesday #4
Published on 2012-03-28 10:11:34
It has been a rough few weeks for training between what is going on at school and some personal things. I have not run in over a week, and probably only ran once in the week prior to that. I have, however, been strength training a bit here and there. I finally got out this [...]
Prosetentially Famous
Published on 2012-03-19 22:16:30
I’m pleased to announce the birth of the creative lovechild of several bloggers, myself included. Teacher Girl and I, in our busy lives, somehow managed to carry this idea from inception all the way to fruition (quite an accomplishment in the lives of 20-somethings). We lassoed in a couple more awesome bloggers, and Prosetentially Famous was [...]
KONY 2012
Published on 2012-03-07 20:33:33
For those of you who have not yet heard of Joseph Kony or the “KONY 2012″ campaign, you will. Even if you turn away from this blog right now, by the end of 2012 you’ll know. About eight years ago, a documentary called “Invisible Children” opened my eyes to the atrocities occurring in Africa (specifically [...]
Unfortunate News
Published on 2012-03-05 09:59:44
I’ve been M.I.A. because I’ve recently gotten some unfortunate news about my program. A little over a week ago, the whole program was urged to attend a last-minute meeting, for which they even cut classes short. We were told that our university would be suspending funding, and therefore admissions, to our program, as the budget [...]
Tough Mudder Tuesday #3
Published on 2012-02-14 11:55:53
I’m another week closer to the race and getting nervous. I ran four days for 30 mins in the past week, but it’s not quite enough. I need to ease myself into a long run once a week until I’m at about the 5-6 mile range (which they recommend despite the 12-mile race distance because [...]
InstaFriday #2
Published on 2012-02-13 14:43:33
It’s three days late, but my MacBook has been at the Apple Store getting “fixed” (which it was not). Better late than never. Here are my Instagrams from last week:
The Podcast Post
Published on 2012-02-09 19:11:01
“Sounds boring.” “Like the news?” “I’ll just listen to music.” These are just a few of the responses that I’ve gotten when I’ve mentioned that I listen to podcasts, or encouraged others to do so. For those of you out of the loop, a podcast by definition is “a multimedia digital file made available on [...]
Tough Mudder Tuesday #2
Published on 2012-02-07 11:00:53
I cannot lie (it would defeat the purpose of this weekly post). It was a bad week for training. I ran 30 minutes on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then foolishly took a rest day on Thursday. I did not, however, consider what my weekend would be like. One of my closest friends from undergrad [...]
InstaFriday #1
Published on 2012-02-03 09:00:05
In addition to my Tough Mudder Tuesday post, I’ve also decided to hop on the InstaFriday bandwagon since I’ve joined the #febphotoaday challenge. I thought this might be a good forum for posting some of my Instagram photos during this challenge. So here are the ones from this week (P.S. I’m most proud of the last [...]
Tough Mudder Tuesday #1
Published on 2012-01-31 10:40:16
I’ve decided to post weekly updates on my training for the Tough Mudder race I recently registered for. My hope is that I’ll be able to both reflect on my training, but also keep myself motivated. So here is how things are going so far: I spent the first few weeks of training building up [...]
11 Things
Published on 2012-01-24 17:54:01
Well look at that, Teacher Girl tagged me in a meme, giving me a solid reason make my way to WordPress for a nice, thought-provoking post (or perhaps “online icebreaker”)! So here I go: The Rules You must post these rules. Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog. Answer the questions the [...]
New Year, New List!
Published on 2012-01-10 19:59:20
Last year I posted about tools and web-apps that I use to stay productive. Among the list was 101in365.com, which has since changed its name to Accompl.sh and has established itself among the ranks of simple yet popular goal-tracking tools. While I appreciated the prior restriction of 101 goals (no more, no less), the limit has been [...]
Book Review: ‘Steve Jobs’ by Walter Isaacson
Published on 2011-12-29 13:13:43
From the start, Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple, paints a picture of a teen with big ambitions. Throughout his life, Jobs never toned down those ambitions; a persistence that would lead him astray from his brainchild Apple Computers, before finally settling into his permanent shoes. The book portrays a shockingly [...]
Tough Mudder 2012
Published on 2011-12-23 23:46:35
In the spirit of continuing my effort to experience amazing things (e.g., most recently my European adventures of 2009 & 2010) despite my indentured servitude to school, I’ve registered for one of next year’s Tough Mudder events. For those of you without any knowledge of Tough Mudder, the following video may answer some of your [...]
To Blog Anonymously, or Not to Blog Anonymously?
Published on 2011-05-24 20:00:26
That is the question. There are moments when I wonder if an anonymous blog would serve a greater purpose for me. The primary reason for this being the lack of limitation on what I could discuss here if it was, in fact, an anonymous blog. It would be
How I Stay Productive (while failing to blog)
Published on 2011-05-17 18:50:34
About a month ago, in light of the recent rise of the popular GTD (Getting Things Done) movement, I carried out a massive overhaul of how I ”get things done.” I’ve been pretty intrigued by the idea of becoming a more productive per
Financial Book Review: “The Big Short” by Michael Lewis
Published on 2011-05-09 18:46:01
The Postgrad Agenda is no literature review blog, but something about Michael Lewis’ thorough account of our nation’s financial decline has compelled me to publish a short review on it. If you have ever been interested in the cause or mec
Charitable Quandary
Published on 2011-04-18 21:46:47
Five minutes ago I was driving in my car with a disheveled middle-aged woman who asked me for a ride. I initially hesitated when she asked because I knew three things: she would eventually ask for money, she didn’t look healthy, and it was only
The Job Search (Pt.5) – eHow = More $$$
Published on 2011-04-06 15:32:33
I love my job as a teaching assistant. It’s extremely challenging but unbelievably rewarding. Serving developmentally-disabled students is ideal experience for my future goals, and I haven’t felt so natural in a job for a long time. I hon
Graduate School: Blessing or Curse?
Published on 2011-03-29 20:54:14
I finally finished all of my graduate school interviews two weeks ago, and I’ve since received responses from all of my programs. I am extremely fortunate to have been accepted to eight doctoral programs (I’m not sure how I managed it). O
Tips for a Wealthy Gen-Y Retirement
Published on 2011-03-12 22:54:27
At the tender age of 21, I began saving for retirement. If I was more financially-conscious years earlier, I would have started saving the day I was legally capable of opening an account. Since I began to think about my personal finances I’ve r
The Dying Art of the Garage Sale.
Published on 2011-02-28 20:25:21
It occurred to me this past weekend, as I sifted through the disaster zone that is my closet, that garage sales are rapidly becoming not only inefficient but inconvenient. In an age of Amazon, eBay, and craigslist, I would never consider holding a ga
How to Bomb an Interview (in 3 easy steps)!
Published on 2011-02-22 21:37:27
I spent the weekend in Buffalo, NY on my 2nd graduate program interview. I am confident it went well, though that is no guarantee of acceptance. After a very positive experience at this program, it got me thinking about my first interview for a grad
Decorating my Room!
Published on 2011-02-15 13:17:15
I’ve been home from school 2 months now (to the day!), and it has served as a great reminder that the main wall of my room has been bare since we moved here last June. I had a lot of thoughts about what I wanted to do with the wall space. Paint
The Job Search (Pt.4) – A Job That Pays (very little)
Published on 2011-02-08 22:01:32
And so the deed is done! I’ve landed a job as a teaching assistant in a school for children with special needs; quite a boost for the resume, but not for the bank. The salary is embarrassingly low, and I have not worked for such money since my
MacBook vs. PC
Published on 2011-02-01 12:29:48
Two weeks ago I made the switch. My new MacBook Pro (5 lbs of “reliable” technology) has been great so far. I would love to know how much time in life I’m saving no longer waiting an eternity for programs to open up on my 4-year-old
How To Become A Millionaire (sort of)!
Published on 2011-01-27 10:21:41
Join J.Money‘s Million Dollar Club, of course! Today I officially announce my membership in the club. The purpose of the club is to create a list of habits and plans you pledge to adopt in the pursuit of your first million. Though with my under
5 (Actually Useful) Tax Resources
Published on 2011-01-23 11:27:13
2011 marks the first year I will independently file my taxes. As a college graduate, and gaining ground towards my financial independence every day, it seems appropriate for me to learn the ominous process of filing federal and state taxes for myself
Stylish Blogger Award!
Published on 2011-01-20 23:23:59
I don’t think I’ve been the recipient of an award since my high school track days, but here I stand today, a recipient of the Stylish Blogger Award! Daniella over at The Chronicles of a College Girl, one of the few bloggers I follow close
The Job Search (Pt.3) – An Offer and Still Searching
Published on 2011-01-17 10:23:32
Last week I went for an on-site visit with the organization I interviewed for prior to my trip to Europe. The job was for a counselor position in a group home for people with developmental disabilities. It was a good opportunity and I was looking for
The Hidden Value of a Paperclip.
Published on 2011-01-12 13:58:59
Kyle MacDonald. Ring a bell? You might know him, or not know him at all, as the man who traded a paperclip for a house. The Canadian blogger posted in 2005 requesting a trade for his red paperclip. His first trade was for a “fish-shaped pen,
New Year’s in Europe: A Recap
Published on 2011-01-09 19:56:00
I’ve returned from my 10-day adventure abroad and I can say with confidence that it did not fall short of expectation. I could write a 10-post series on the trip, but I thought I’d spare the details and recap the highlights. So here goes:
New Year’s: Munich-style!
Published on 2010-12-27 12:54:03
With Christmas passed, I’ve shifted my focus to the New Year ahead. But before I get too caught up in making it the best and most productive year of my life, I have a bit of traveling to do. Two years ago, I spent New Year’s Eve in Amster
The Job Search (Pt.2) – First Interview!
Published on 2010-12-21 16:32:57
Bright and early this morning I had my first job interview! If nothing else is to come of it, it was a valuable experience on its own. The interview was for a large nonprofit that services people with developmental disabilities and offers a variety o
Anatomy of a College Grad’s Night Table
Published on 2010-12-15 15:19:36
Unpacking from college after graduation has been quite a feat. Suddenly, things that I could temporarily store away over the summer or winter now either need to find a place in my cozy bedroom or be thrown out (*gasp*). I am currently on Day 2 of rum