February Fitness - P90X

I did a few cycles of P90X back in 2004-2006. I took a break from the program to pursue other workouts, but I kept going back for Yoga X and Ab Ripper X. Finally, at the beginning of 2010 after recovering from a calf pull during marathon training for the Marine Corp Marathon back in October 2009, I started the program again.

I lost quite a bit of upper body strength from all the running. However, I just started on week 5 of the program. I am beginning to seem some results. This program is outstanding, difficult, and regimented all at once - and like any workout the hardest part is the diet. Damn you beer and wings!

The Buccaneer Scholar

Here is another book for this month of February non-fiction. This book stresses the importance of self education. The author is an exceptionally skilled individual who leveraged his skills into a sucessful business person without an eduction. Most people could probably not pull off what he did with his career. However, the material is a good reminder to never stop learning, continual self improvement - keep reinventing yourself. Plus I just love anything with a pirate analogy.....

The Four Hour Work Week

I am taking a break from fiction to revisit this book. I find the material a good reminder or the value of freedom in the 21st century. I love the concept of the new rich and the paradigm shift on the real value of wealth.

Peter & Max: A Fables Novel

I just finished this on a bender over Sunday night when I couldn't sleep. The story was a very satisfying adventure in the Fables realm. After 80 plus comics and 1 graphic novel, Bill Willingham still keeps take on classic story book character fresh and exciting. Plus, a bonus Fables comics is at the back of the story which fits right in around the War against the Adversary in the comics continuity.

Too Much Social Networking

My God it took a half an hour to get into my account and update everything. I'm hoping to start leveraging this outlet more as FACEBOOK is too much social for me sometimes for any real discussion.