Beautiful Day For a Run...

So, Nathan and I couldn't coordinate our workout time today.  It turned out to be good thing.  Considering it was one of the most gorgeous days Bloomington has seen in a while, I decided to go for a run around campus.  

I think if you click on the map above you should be able to see the 3.06 mile route in blue.  Andrea and I love IU's campus and claim it's one of the most beautiful in the nation.  Then again, we could be a little biased.

Colorado... wow!

If you've never been to Colorado, go.  Seriously, you need to go.  But please, in an effort to protect all that is beautiful, all that is still untreaded and untouched by man, all that is still in it's precious and undisturbed state, do so in good taste and with respect for nature.  However, I have a feeling that anyone who has an interest in doing so would also hold the Earth in such a high regard.  Colorado is undeniably one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.  

The purpose of our trip was to visit Andrea's mother, and to be there for her marriage to a great man.  Fittingly, the wedding took place at almost 12,000 feet at a place called Lake of the Clouds, located in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.  Sangre de Cristo extends for 250 miles, all the way from New Mexico and up into central Colorado, and contains a list of 13-14,000 foot peaks.  The wedding party of about 20 close friends made the trek all together and ceremony was spectacular.  I was honored to be asked to say a prayer at the end of everything.

Andrea and I took almost 500 pics during our entire trip.  Andrea posted about 390 at this album.  If you have any interest at all in seeing some of the most beautiful sights in the world, you'll check it out.  If you don't feel like it, here's a few for you anyway.  

Parking Garage Photoshoot!

After I finished working out today and religiously purchased my ceremonial quart of Dean's Lowfat Chocolate Milk at the friendly neighborhood Village Pantry, I stopped by my buddy's place to pick up my IU Adidas fleece.  I'm SO glad to have that jacket back in my possession.  He held on to it for me after a tailgate and I never took the time to pick it up.  

Anyway, I was driving home and as I took a left on 4th off of Walnut it occurred to me that I was in no hurry and today would be a perfect opportunity to take some pictures at the top of this parking garage.  Don't ask me why, but this is something I have been wanting to do for a while.  After spiraling upward, I was thankful not to find a pack of mangy stoners or small family of sidewalk squirrels.  The setting was excellent and an opportune time to take a few pics.

What if...

ZX-14

This afternoon my buddy Nathan dropped by.  A few months ago he upgraded his Honda 919 to a Kawasaki ZX-1400.  We spent about an hour talking about his new acquisition and how it's faster than anything else... you know, man-talk.  Well, it was more like I was just asking him questions and he was answering them.  He loves talking about his bike and I don't mind listening, as long as I'm learning something.  

Haha!  How do you make a big sport bike look small?  Let me sit on it.  Bikes are pretty cool, but as this photo proves they just don't seem to fit me.  It's for the best though, I'm sure.  I'll enjoy them through Nathan.  He always has plenty to say about the subject.

July, 25th 2007

Not too much to report, and I don't feel opinionated enough to go off on a rant, so here are some pics.

This cool Schwinn has been parked outside our apartment for the past couple days. I like the fatty tires, curve of the frame, and smooth handlebars.

"Yay" for dual screens! Gorgeous day outside, by the way. What am I doing inside?


Red rims, white walls, and gold flakes nicely lending itself to a nostalgic Rock-a-Billy style. This is commonly parked outside a tattoo parlor on North Walnut.

Graffiti

Fresh from Bloomington, IN.