Hey everyone. I know I haven’t really written in a while, but this really ticked me off.

You know that poor old man that’s always begging you to “buy his product” on TV to learn all about computer?You know how he says that it’s only $6.95? Well, yeah it is, BUT what they DON’T tell you is that they will send you 3 CDs. If you keep them all, they will “conveniently” charge your card $189.95. You have to send one back.

Here’s an excerpt from their website:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:ANY TWO of the three computer tutorial CD-ROMs are yours free without further obligation, PERIOD. Take 10 days to decide if you want to keep the complete set of CDs. After your 10-day free trial, if you decide to keep the complete set, we’ll conveniently bill your credit card just $189.95. Or simply call our customer care number at
1-800-519-4110 if you decide to return any one of the lessons. You will be charged nothing more and get to keep two computer learning CD-ROMS! You can also return everything within 10 days and receive a full Shipping and Processing refund upon your request. Click here to learn more about this offer.
*Pay up to $6.95 (or $8.51 USD in Canada) for shipping & processing.

Not exactly made apparent when you order.

Apparently, this poor old man isn’t so poor.

I’m thinking about going after this one. What do you think? Could it be a scam?

We analyzed your resume and see you as a potential candidate of our organization.
You may learn about organization business activity on our web-site. We’d like to offer you the Financial Manager position.
You may also hold a position in a other organization as our vacancy won’t occupy a lot of time.

Requirements for the Financial manager position:
1-3 hours of free time per week
Over 22 years old
THE CITIZENSHIP OF THE USA is a must.
Financial manager position obligations:
the first probation month – $1500 (it’ll grow up to $2500 in future)
every transaction’s commission is not less than 10% (out of cashed check sum or out of sum entered to your account).
Financial manager position payment:
Well-timed encashment of the checks drawn on your name
Monthly report under performed operations
Work efficiency
Our company undertakes to cover transmission, check clearance and all other expenses at its own cost.
If you agree to work for our company, it is necessary for you to:
1) Reply to this email.
2) Provide your full name, home address and phone. FILL IN YOUR DATA CORRECTLY.

You are to take the following steps in order to get down to work:
1) Log on our company site by the link click here
2) Check the � REGISTRATION FINANCIAL MANAGER � tab
3) Pass registration
4) Fill in the contract and send it at a specified address

After we check your data, there will start your cooperation with our
business. You can also view all information in regard to the operation
of our company on our web-site on the Internet.

Respectfully yours,

Manager Andrew Hakes
Poland real Estate

I hope you have all been keeping up to date with my life via my incredibly in depth tweets =).

Quite a bit has happened since the last time I wrote. I have wanted to write a blog many times, but well, life’s been pretty busy lately. For the 2 weeks prior to this week, work was keeping my VERY busy. You can read about that here.

I have spent most of this week in a dazed, drugged sort of state. Why you ask? Calm down, I am about to tell you.

I spent the weekend, rather, the one day that we weren’t busy (Sunday) doing some chores around the house. Troy came over and helped me add a pull up bar in the garage which I love. I started building a 2′ plyo jump box, which I still haven’t finished yet. Lastly there were 2 hose stations that I needed to get hung outside.

The pull up bar and jump box inspired me to start getting back into the crossfit WODs. That being said, the workout for Monday was:

30s dead lift, 30s rest, 30s cleans, 30s rest – 8 sets. Rx 135lb.

I knocked the weight down to about 100 b/c I didn’t think I could make it through 8 sets @ 135lbs. I got through the workout and actually felt great. I was happy and proud of myself for getting back on track with xfit.

As the day went on, I started getting a bit sore, which I expected. I went to KF, practiced, taught my tai chi class, then reviewed leopard katas. By the time 830pm or so rolled around, I was starting to get really sore and tight.

We got home and watched some TV then got in bed. This is where the trouble started. I started tossing and turning. I couldn’t find a comfortable spot. My lower back hurt, a lot. I tried heat and ice… nothing helped.

After about 30 minutes of of this, Victoria urged me to go the ER. I am happy I listened. The wait wasn’t too bad although, to me, it seemed like an eternity.

Finally, I was able to see the doctor and they gave me the following (keep in mind, they gave me 2x doses of everything):

• 2 shots of valium
• 1 shot of morphine
• 1 shot of something else, I think it was a muscle relaxer

Apparently, my muscles were really tight and going through spasms. I have never felt anything like this before.

By the 4th shot, the doctor was surprised that I was still awake. I have to admit, so was I. That was NOT a fun night. They let me go with prescriptions for ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer.

The next 3 days really sucked. I couldn’t sleep or even just find a comfortable spot.

I went to the doctor for a follow up visit and they prescribed some hydrocodone. Since then, I have been able to sleep and at least just feel some mild pain. It’s bearable.

Today has been the best day since the ER visit. Still though, I am trying to not do too much around the house. I am trying to rest as much as I can. Occasionally, I am using tennis ball and the trigger point grid roller to try and massage the area. But still, not too much.

Moving forward, I am going to be scaling these workouts back quite a bit once I am ready to start working out again. When I say scale back, I mean, to the point where it’s almost easy. I can’t go through this kind of thing again.

I am a firm believer in the fact that the universe, god, tao, nature, whatever you want to call it presents you with lessons throughout your life. If you don’t learn the lesson, the consequences get stronger each time until you finally say “OK, I got it”. Well… I got it.

I am sad because I was actually really looking forward to going trail running again on Sunday, but, I don’t think I will be ready. V and I went last Sunday with Cindy and I have to say that it was actually fun. I have NEVER liked running, but the trail kept my mind engaged and kept me from thinking about all of the crap that I normally think about like “when’s this gonna be over”, “how far have I gone”, “how much longer”, “this hurts”… etc.

Woke up, V took me to Scotty’s house. Went to KF.

Awesome tai chi today. Had a few really good moments of a quiet mind. Great review of lower belt material and 5 directional palm thanks to Sifu Ben.

Left class, went to Costco. Returned wet vac b/c it was eh. Bought tons of produce, some new sheets, and some cacti for the front. Got smoothies. Back to class.

Reviewed 4 black tigers. I fucking love cartwheels!

Watched V’s class warm up, then I helped her review. Tai chi started and I reviewed my 1st degree material. I am starting to feel ready to test in August.

Today’s our first cheat day since going paleo. Went to get pizza then milkshakes. Man, did we feel horrible after. V almost threw up! Came home, fell asleep hard… amazing how quickly the body forgets how to deal with all the shit that is in common food.

Just got up and showered, going to Scotty’s house for UFC. FUN!

Here’s the stuff that I have posted on CL. Buy something!

Car Stereo:

http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1119378381.html

Christmas Tree Stand:

http://austin.craigslist.org/hsh/1083578695.html

Home theater speaker stands:

http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1083576149.html

Swords:

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I am taking a break from food (b)logging for a bit. Live has been to hectic and I have been eating too badly to care. Hopefully, I will start this back up soon.