So, after my 6 mile run last night, I went running with my trainer this morning for a 3 mile jog!
Smart move Teddy.

I can barely move.

But, I think I’m getting prepared for the 10K this weekend.

Wow, I started a new blog, and didn’t write in it for a couple weeks. Typical Teddy fashion.

It’s kind of weird writing a blog now, knowing that people might actually come and read it. I gotta be careful with what I say. And not reveal too much. Or be too mean. Or talk about the things that are really going through my head.

Busy busy busy. Here’s what I’m up to, doncha know?
1st Year in the Ph.D. in Math Education at University of Texas. It’s been fun so far, I’m tied to a research project that involves 7th grade students in Texas and California, which is right up my alley of expertise, so that’s pretty cool. So far, school isn’t too hard, it’s just a lot of homework. I never really liked homework, but it’s hasn’t been too bad so far. We’ll see if I’m still singing the same tune come November.

I’ve been running a whole lot. I signed up for a 10K race this Sunday. I went and ran 6 miles after class today, just to see if I could do it straight. Yep, no problem. But my legs are gonna be sooooore tomorrow. Took me a little less than an hour, which is a pretty slow slow pace. Oh well, I’m cool with that.

Lots of Yoga too. I’ve been going to Yoga Yoga, a local Austin chain. Pretty cool, but I wonder if they’ll ever actually let me sub. Speaking of which, I really need to start teaching, but . . . . there are some complications. We’ll just leave it at that.

And going to Church every Sunday. Actually 2 churches, every Sunday. In the morning, I hit Austin Chinese Church, which is pretty nice. Nothing special, but it’s comfortable to go to an all Chinese church sometimes, especially because everyone’s so friendly and they all seem to remember my name.

At night, I’ve been hitting up the Austin Stone church, which is Awesome! A pretty big mega-church that meets at Austin High. I’ve actually only been to one real service, but I loved it. I might start going there more often, but we’ll see. I’d still like to see what other churches are like.

Austin City Limits was this weekend. And I’m still coughing and wheezing from inhaling all that dirt in the 104 degree sun. I’m tired tired tired from it, but I can’t believe what a fun time it was. Coldplay, The Arcade Fire, The Bravery, Oasis, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Zap Mama, Keane, Bob Mould . . . man, such amazing amazing bands. But, I kept wishing there was just a little bit of hip-hop, you know? Like I used to say: “if it ain’t hip-hop, I can’t hear it”.
And, another amazzzzin reason the ACL fest made Teddy so hap hap happy, but we’ll see how that plays out later.

Peace and love.

Hey hey, September 1, 2005. I’m gonna turn 28 tomorrow, can you believe?
And what better way than to start a whole new blog!

Time to put Punches Don’t Smell to rest. It’s old news baby. Plus, all my former students kept trying to creep in. They’ll get it when they grow up, but it was a little too “mature” for them.

But, this one’s gonna stay squeaky clean. Me being saved by Jesus Christ and all.

Let’s begin, shall we?

1) I’m living in Austin, Texas. I just moved here about 2 weeks ago, and it’s taken a while to get used to this place. Mostly the loneliness. It’s very different than the hustle-bustle flow of NYC, plus I don’t really know that many people here. You spend all your time inside, or in a car, and really don’t get much of a chance to casually bump into people or socialize.
But I can’t complain, this is a pretty fun city. And a heck of a lot cheaper too. Plus, I’m starting to make a couple pals, and everyone seems a whole lot friendlier in general. I feel like I’m the only one giving the “stare of death” to people who look at me. Must be the New Yorker in me, huh?

2) Grad school. So, I’m back as a full time student. In fact I go to my very first class today. I’m a little bit nervous, so much in fact, that I can’t sleep. That’s why I’m posting this at 4:00 AM!
It’s going to be weird busting my butt for school again, already I’m a little bummed to have to read all these boring papers. And I kind of don’t really know why God led me here, honestly, I don’t have a passion for this type of work. I believe in action, not senseless analysis and critique. You dig? But hopefully God will show me why I’m here and lead me in the right direction. Already, he’s provided for me heavily. I’ve got a great job, that pays for the rest of my tuition, I’ve got a fat fellowship that cuts me a nice salary. I’m really not doing much of anything down here, and maybe that’s what’s driving me so crazy. I’m kinda used to structured stress, not unstructured free time. It’s no good for Teddy. No good.

3) Girls. Well, it seems like Teddy’s always going to have girl problems for the rest of his life. I’ll just leave it at that. Well, here’s another clue: commitment. (as i run screaming)

4) My creativity. Please, don’t let this fester deep inside me churning and buring at my soul. Let it out, help me let it out. Nothing makes me happier than directing a movie. Editing, now that’s a whole nother game, I ain’t really good at that at all. But I love directing, just let me direct. Why is it so hard to set up a position where I get to direct? Maybe I’ll go to film school part-time. Yeah, maybe.

5) Time management. Teddy always tries to bite off way more than he can chew. Honestly. Today I signed up for Intramural Tennis and a 10-session personal trainer. I had to force myself not to sign up for flag football. And on top of this, I need to find a regular yoga studio, keep up my running (i’m up to 3 miles, 3 days a week!), and work on my Mandarin Chinese. These are all the things Teddy wants to do, outside of school. I dunno, I work best when I’m stressed, but it seems like that’s already too much. On top of all the socializing and drinking that I enjoy. And all the basketball I plan on playing. And all the movies I like to watch. And all the reading that I need to do. And so on and on and on.

I’m thankful for all the friends out there who’ve been so nice to me. I sent out a mass email with my new phone number and address, and was shocked at all the people who hit me right back to tell me all about themselves. I was always in awe of my mother’s ability to keep in touch with so many people in the world, and now I see myself doing the same thing. So many many friends, in so many many parts of the globe, all happy to reply with good tidings to little ol’ teddy. Makes me very happy and thankful that so many people care about me.

And I’m out.

teddy