Wow, I’ve gone two months without a post on this blog. My last one was dated May 29th, 2006. Lots of things have been happening so this is a catch-up post. Hopefully I’ll build up a new rhythm to incorporate into the new routine in my life, that allows for more frequent writing!

I’ve added a few new photo albums so be sure to check them out. Most of them were from my vacation back home (Timmins, Ontario) during the first week of July. Imagine when you meet your parents after a while and the first thing they say to you, is “Son, you’ve grown fat!”. How would that make you feel?”

Of course it doesn’t feel good, but it’s definitely the wake-up call that I needed. I tried to deny it, “But it’s only been 6 months since you last saw me!”. The reply was simple and brutal, “Yeah, but 6 months ago, you weren’t fat!”

It’s true! I hate to admit it but my tiny 5 foot 6 inches frame loves gravity to the tune of 178 pounds! I was self-conscious through-out my entire vacation and made sure that the first thing I did when I got back was to weigh myself! I’ve taken steps and set a goal to get back down to 155 pounds by the end of this year. That’s why I’ve signed up a membership with a near-by YMCA and making regular visits (more important than the sign-up)! That’s why I haven’t had the time to blog as much as I used to. Update: I’m hovering around 170 pounds as of this writing

Besides that, weekends were spent at different BBQs. Though it only meant that I had to be more diligent in working that food off! Michael and Allison also came down one weekend and got me to attend a WuShu tournament organized by an old friend of my father, Sunny Tang. It was the Pan-American Wushu tournament. Michael’s company, XS energy drinks, was a major sponsor of the event. I had lots of fun sitting at the booth, catching up with Mike and helping out.

If you want to know more about XS energy drinks, all I have to say is that it tasted really delicious. Here’s the kicker — NO SUGAR, and NO CALORIES! Not too many energy drinks can claim that! Michael’s the man to contact if you are in the Eastern half of Canada and want to know more about this company. You can visit the company webpage at www.xstraenergy.com using the following:

Username: northbay
Password: sports

Be sure to tell Michael that you heard about XS from me, he’ll be sure to hook you up! Disclosure: I’m not affiliated with XS, I just think the energy drink is great!

Finally, I’ve been hobbled by severe back-pains during the last few days. Must be working out too hard! I’ll have to be more careful. That’s it! You’ve been caught up with what’s been happening! Stay tuned for more things to come!