Fall in Fort McMurray

The view out of the windows at the gym was absolutely stunning this morning. The foliage in fall in Fort McMurray is truly beautiful. I do love the fall, but I wished it lasted just a little longer before northern Alberta turns to ice. It's perfect fleece weather, but that won't last long.

Some People Drink On The Weekends...

The day starts before the gym opens. I eat a large breakfast and mentally prep myself for my workout. The gym is typically very empty as there are only a few individuals in town as dedicated (crazy?) as me. I plug in my headphones and go about my workout in a businesslike manner.

For me, exercising is sweaty noisy moving meditation. I forget about the outside world entirely and my whole being becomes focused on movement. All my parts move in unison to attain the goal. At the end of the weight workout, I can feel everything much more keenly and my brain is on high alert. It's an amazing feeling and it is definitely addicting.

Some people drink on the weekends. I lift. Time spent with the iron is always productive.

50/50 Movie Review

On my singleton weekend, I dragged myself out of my hermit cave to see 50/50.

50/50 is one of the best films of the year and may end up being my favourite film of 2011. This film is centred on one young man's tragic battle with cancer, but at times the film is almost hysterically funny. Part of the joy of watching this movie is feeling the emotional rollercoaster as the film reaches peaks of hilarity only to come crashing down into scenes of visceral pain and anguish. All of the actors are outstanding and the scripting is incredibly strong. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!! It deserves recognition!

Good night, world. I gotta get up early to hit the gym and study. My life is glamourous. You know that you're jealous. :)