Thursday, January 4, 2007, 1:57 pm

Pumping iron?

It's time to update/revise my workout. It's not that my current regimen isn't working... it just isn't working everything.

Somehow, i've managed to neglect my arms and legs. I proved that last night when i did my arm and leg curls. So, i'll be re-integrating those machines back into my workout, and i'll have to start a bit lighter than the last time i used them.

I'm not worried though, i'll get it back.

Although, i'll be missing the workouts again next week. It's time for a long overdue trip back home to the great white north.

I have mixed feelings about the trip. The past several trips have been short visits and included a "rendezvous" with a certain someone.

This time, i'm looking at a long trip... with no certain someone. Not that i won't look up women i used to know, nor will i stay away from women i don't. Let's just say there are no guarantees.

Everything is up in the air. It's exciting and a bit frightening at the same time.

There are some people i genuinely hope i do not run into. There are a few that i'm looking forward to seeing again.

I have some favorite restaurants i'll visit as well. Yum!

Most of my friends from the "ancient time" are now living in the surrounding communities. Of course, in the north, that takes on a different meaning than here in the bread basket. Traveling to see one friend will be over 200 miles round trip.

And since i'm driving out there, i think it's safe to say i will not be so eager to take a road trip anytime soon.

I've already got the iPod loaded with missed podcasts and audiobooks, i've got new mixed CDs for the CD changer. I'm almost finished packing, and i just have a few more details to attend to.

So, why am i not looking forward to this? I'm not sure. If i'm not looking forward to it, why am i going? Again, not sure. Part of me is afraid of getting bored, another part is afraid of not seeing someone i want to or seeing someone i don't.

Maybe the anxiety is getting to me. When i planned this trip a few months ago, i was eager... but i was also a different person.

Anyway, tomorrow i leave. For better or worse. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens!

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