Epic the Day

So not Epic

2011-03-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

What's going on?! I'm not one to write too often apparently, or take the time to upload. Period.

Time to Epic the Day, just as I've vowed. Sorry to myself. Time to pick it up. Hello Blogosphere. Checkin out Tumblr..Uh Ohhhhhh

Trader!

Earthquake 8.9 in Japan

2011-03-11T12:07:00.001-08:00

Praying for Japan after their massive earthquake. So far I've heard our family if fine in Fukuoka. Have not heard about Mom's cousin's in Tokyo :( Praying....

Scare at Work

2011-03-03T19:11:00.000-08:00

Wow, so I forgot to mention the other day, on Tuesday, there was a scare at work where apparently a student threatened to kill everyone!! All was fine, police were on scene. Coincidently I got to see him at Beth Israel the next day since he was Section 12'd there! Weird! But I didn't talk to him.

It's a funny coincidence all of this. I'm taking psych now at the same time, learning about these disorders. And additionally I'm in an online health promotion class and we're discussing the importance of screening for and looking for mental disorders, violence, lifestyle behaviors as preventative health. It is obvious that these aspects of our health are extremely important!!

Mom's Package!

2011-03-03T19:06:00.001-08:00

Birthday Package!

2011-03-03T19:05:00.001-08:00

Thanks Mom! :) Got a package full of Japanese goodies in the mail today when I got home from work. YUM! :) I love it. And to top it off, I won a groupon today through BostonTweet!! Thanks Tom! hahah

New MacBook Pro

2011-03-02T21:51:00.000-08:00

Soooooo I got a new MCB!!!!!!!!! It's sick! And so far it is made out to be what everyone raves about. It makes sense! So I'm quickly trying to learn all the tricks so I can be efficient on it like I used to be with my pc...this will take a bit of time. But Time Machine is sick, and has made third party software look like a joke! Can't wait to see the full potential of this beast. it's hooked up with the new Intel i5 dual core, HD webcam with facetime (already used it with cousin mike back in NY! haha), Thunderbolt tech, and best of all?? Solid State drive hollaaaa.. This thing boots so damn fast, is silent, and doesn't heat up much at all, unreal...I gotta time this thing's bootup.

Paleo Update

2011-03-02T21:48:00.000-08:00

So I've worked with the Paleo diet and it has been fantastic....Kind of. After being in a state of hypoglycemia, and then recovering and feeling almost normal, I decided to modify the diet a bit. This is a work in progress. I've noticed that I tend to not crash during the day, which is quite amazing. But unfortunately, at the same time I do feel weak all day. I definitely was not having my fair share of carbs, so I need to tweak the diet a bit. But at the least, the diet has sprung me into a healthier diet! I am now consuming veggies and fruit and fish finally! yes!!!! And I'm trying to minimize milk intake, and intake of breads, and all refined sugars. So even if I've tweaked it, I feel much better and I know that I'm finally making some strides. The pudge on my belly instantly shrank on Friday, I couldn't believe it! So here's to a healthier life! :)

The Office theme REMIX

2011-03-02T21:44:00.001-08:00

So this is what I really Really REALLY want to do...Paleo Diet

2011-02-23T20:09:00.002-08:00

My Birthday!

2011-02-23T20:09:00.000-08:00

I love you Veronica!! :) She threw me an Epic surprise party with all my friends awaiting at her place...and then out to Karaoke at Limelite! :) An awesome time...thanks so much baby.

This is Ridiculous!

2011-02-16T20:32:00.001-08:00

1st day of Real Psych Clinical at BI

2011-02-09T21:14:00.000-08:00

So at BI psych, @ deac4 as they call it, the milieu is chill, quiet, weird (obvs). We had a group interview with a patient, and on paper, didn't look like anything too dramatic but wow....it was deeeep. I left the hour long interview, almost exhausted-def my brain was. Poor woman...I got emotionally attached in the middle, and it was difficult. Unbelievable what can happen to the human body. All I can say here due to HIPPA are my reflections, and what I got out of today was that I truly live each and every day to the max!! seriously, at any age, anywhere, anything can happen! So live it up, one life, one adventure, take the lead, and go!!!

Quick Reflection and Update

2011-02-03T19:52:00.000-08:00

As I look down my blog..listening to somber music.. I see a pic of me shaking the brother of my bro, Charlie. Hey Charlie, idk if you can hear me. I'm so proud of you, how far you've come, and more importantly how you got there. Hope life is giving back everything it can to you, because you've given so much of yourself to life itself, and you have helped and enriched the lives of others. Goodluck as a first year Resident. You're almost done with your first year actually, wow Time flies. Much love.

Secondly, on the same familial note....always worried about my sister, her daunting uphill climb with medical problems....but I know your strong, and I know you can do it, you can accomplish anything you want, its true!!!!!!! All it takes is will power. When you have a goal in mind, there truly is nothing that can stop you. When one has a goal, a drive, they will adjust all parameters in their life to fulfill that goal. The power of the human mind is incredible and mysterious. Love you.

I just booked my flight to the Dominican Republic!!! VERY Excited! Me and my baby :) And what's great is cuz Mike and Lee are coming too! wow, awesome. I'm so blessed, and must continually appreciate every hand that is held out towards me. Thanks life, I hope I give back as much as you give to me.

So once again, with all this in mind, there are no excuses to get lazy, to be tired, to be grumpy, to complain, to get down on myself. Schools tough, work's busy, life's hectic! But it's all for the better, and I do love every minute of it. I. MUST> EPIC.the.DAY.........

--fin--

2011-02-03T19:42:00.001-08:00

oh PS ...

My
C
A
R
??

ITS THE SHIT!!!!!! haha love the 4x4

Another great Mix

2011-02-03T19:41:00.001-08:00

Don't get down, GET UP

2011-02-03T18:23:00.000-08:00

So after endless hours of reading, studying, practice quizzes, and being hectic at work; I come home over tired, and burnt. Some inspiration from Veronica: GET YOUR ASS UP!!! A few push ups and sit ups later, inspiration guides me. Plug in the old Sony DJ Headphones, turn the volume up, find some new, Ill-ass beats....I'm good to go.

Study time - REMIXED

Classical? Techno? Doesn't Matter - Check it out

2011-02-03T18:21:00.000-08:00

What is this @ Sign? What is the Internet? '94

2011-01-30T10:15:00.001-08:00

This is too funny. Wow, just in 1994, already 17 yrs ago, we barely knew what the internet was, and what it's capabilities were. Things have come a looooong way.

Off to the Races!

2011-01-20T18:18:00.000-08:00

My bus for Friday morning got Cancelled to go back to NYC since a storm is coming....So during my crazy hectic day at work, I had to figure out the best way to get home in time! Luckily I was able to find a PeterPan bus. So I literally ran from work to catch the T, then from the T ran to my apartment. Threw clothes in my Bag, and my laptop, and ran out the door alll the way to the Reservoir D line stop! Sprinted down the stairs and just caught the train! Wow, what luck. I was profusely sweating the whole way on the T, and I fogged up the Window with the steam emanating from my skull, while everyone else in the train was bundled up for a winter storm haha. The train moved surprisingly quickly, when I got to South Station, I had 23 minutes left before the bus departed. I was starving, and about to hop on board a 4 hour bus, so I grabbed some chinese food and got in line just 15 minutes prior to the bus departing....EXACTLY when I was supposed to be there, perfect! I caught the bus, paid 7 bucks extra for a reserved seat which I realized was unnecessary considering there were only enough people in line to fill about 1/3 the bus...whatever, better safe than sorry. So I caught the bus, got my food, and was the first one allowed on the bus since no one else bought Reserved seating tix. Sweet! The bus has power outlets thank god, so I can recharge my phone in time for NYC, that way I can sprint to the subway ! haha Lots of sprinting going on if you couldn't tell already. Hoping the storm isn't disastrous, and hoping my car pulls through! Very Excited! It's gonna be soooooooooooooooooo Nice! :) I must bear with the responsibilities of paying out a lot of money with bills, and dealing with parking, but I think it will be well worth it. Guess I'm not getting a new computer haha...but will definitely be anticipating the launch of the new iPhone5 for Verizon in July, and the new MacBook Air in Q311!

Pyrite Ash

Life Update...& New Car?

2011-01-18T20:39:00.000-08:00

Sooo.

Grandpa's alright, thankfully. Been lounging around Boston, it's been nice. Today = 1st day back at BU SHS, great times, few newbies, new cubicle wall, back to the grind! This past weekend was ski weekend for me, Veronica and Amy at Watchusett Mountain, it was fun! I wanna hit up the slopes again asap!

Car?! New lease on a Rav4 is in the works! Praying it pulls through, it'll be great! So excited...going home on Friday to seal the deal, we'll see how it goes!

2 sides to Everything

2011-01-04T08:06:00.000-08:00

1 = Nightmare

2 = Inspiration

Last night had a nightmare where I suffered from an extremely cancer and had one day to live. I was extremely sad and depressing, more so than scary. I was running around telling people goodbye, how much they meant to me, and how much I loved them. Brought me to tears (in my head). I woke up; stressed, upset, INSPIRED. This must have to do with the encounter with the missionary yesterday.

I woke up, just made myself some of my new Harry and David Xmas blend Coffee; Butterscotch and Caramel, and did a few pushups to wake myself up. Feeling good.

Once again, this dream is a perfect motivator: EPIC THE DAY.

'nough said

Crossing Paths...Again

2011-01-03T22:37:00.000-08:00

While cruising Newbury today, a man encountered me and asked if I live in Boston, I said "Yes". He then proceeded to introduce his church that he is missioning for. At first I tried to blow him off, but he could tell that I hesitated, and he took that opportunity to continue to reel me in. Long story short, we talked for about 15 minutes, he was very down to earth, and wasn't very pushy about his church in particular, but was more interested in what my thoughts were on religion and how I got to where I am today (in regards to my view on religion and God). I've kept religion on the back-burner, but I feel as though something is out there, I just don't know what or who. The fact that it's in my subconscious is what made me hesitant to give the man the cold shoulder, and he could sense this hesitance. He asked me what I thought my purpose in life was. I had no idea....

2011-01-03T18:31:00.000-08:00

Great Times During December 2010!

2011-01-03T18:28:00.000-08:00

EMT Refresher and Grandpa Falls Ill :(

2010-12-18T14:54:00.000-08:00

EMT hands-on Refresher was awesome surprisingly. Got to meet some cool folks in the first-responder world, Boston PD, Cambridge PD, FD, EMS, administratives, a lawyer...instructor was awesome. Was feeling great....

Then find out that Grandpa's in the ER, s/p fall and fever....Dx: PNA ughhhh... I'm praying for him...I'll see him tomorrow thankfully.

Celebrate

2010-12-14T18:23:00.000-08:00

Post-Exam Celebration

2010-12-14T18:21:00.000-08:00

Mmmm Beer after our Last Final Exam @ Dillon's

2010-12-13T20:38:00.000-08:00

BU SHS Xmas 2010

2010-12-13T17:47:00.000-08:00

At the BU Castle!

Some Pics from my New Camera!

2010-12-13T12:34:00.001-08:00

Canon PowerShot SD 4000 IS Digital ELPH ;)

Color Accent

Studying at Starbucks

Veronica's Mojito

Orichino in Brookline Village!

mmm OMG soooo good

Veronica's LambChop

Panera Bread at it's Finest

Jib Jab!

2010-12-09T20:22:00.000-08:00

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

New-Age Hippie?

2010-08-24T18:26:00.001-07:00

Thinking about 5-finger Vibram Running shoes....just did a yoga class on my own accord...eating more yogurt and granola...attending GreenFest... Oh boy...what's happening to me?! I guess it's only for the better. But I'm def staying away from those vegans lol

It's Been a While

2010-08-17T20:28:00.001-07:00

So I know the whole summer has gone by, and I haven't updated the blog...oops...I will get on it I swear! It's been a jam packed summer and it's been amazing! :)

GMR Results 2010

2010-06-22T21:17:00.001-07:00

19th Overall and 4th in our "Open" division!! an 8:29 pace...amazing!

Place	Bib #	Team Name	Category	Total Time	Pace
1	4	Wii Not Fit	High School	23:51:21	07:14
2	45	Franglo Canadian Sigs	Ultra 6x6 - Mens	24:16:46	07:22
3	9	Polar Bear Express	Mixed	24:39:10	07:29
4	15	Boom! Done.	Open	25:09:40	07:38
5	2	Long Distance Relationship	High School	25:12:38	07:39
6	10	Slow White and the Eleven Dwarves	Mixed	25:15:30	07:40
7	21	Prairie Dogz	Open	25:24:06	07:43
8	8	Pittsburgh Gibby's Mixed (Up) Masters	Mixed	25:42:57	07:48
9	17	Juniata Valley Striders	Open	25:46:48	07:49
10	14	underPhunDed: Run to Red	Mixed	26:07:28	07:56
11	23	Stony Corners Running Team	Mixed	26:43:16	08:07
12	49	ARE - Me Run You Long Time	Ultra 6x6 - Open	26:44:12	08:07
13	50	Rolling Hippopotamus	Ultra 6x6 - Mixed	26:54:33	08:10
14	46	The Aristocrats	Ultra 6x6 - Mens	26:55:08	08:10
15	5	Burlington Runners Club	Mixed	27:12:12	08:15
16	13	Tug Your Little Tiny	Mixed	27:44:01	08:25
17	51	WOMBAT	Ultra 6x6 - Womens	27:51:33	08:27
18	47	Annapolis Striders	Ultra 6x6 - Mixed	27:52:08	08:27
19	24	Uphill Both Ways	Open	27:57:16	08:29
20	16	Frito-Lay, Inc.	Open	27:59:15	08:30

End of GMR, bbq

2010-06-22T21:10:00.000-07:00

GMR Fun at Exchange

2010-06-22T21:04:00.002-07:00

The Finish Line

2010-06-22T21:04:00.001-07:00

Getting Pumped in Van for Run

2010-06-22T21:04:00.000-07:00

Chris Running

2010-06-22T21:03:00.001-07:00

Amber Exchange with Chris

2010-06-22T21:03:00.000-07:00

Amber and Nisha fun at Exchange

2010-06-22T21:02:00.001-07:00

Lizzie to Tyler Last run

2010-06-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

Green Mountain Relay Before Start

2010-06-22T21:00:00.001-07:00

Nisha Exchange to Lauren in Van 1

2010-06-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

GMR pre-start dance

2010-06-19T09:08:00.001-07:00

Getting pumped!

Scooper Bowl!

2010-06-09T21:04:00.001-07:00

The Scooper bowl! Ughhh I'm stuffed

2 Tattoos

2010-06-06T18:56:00.001-07:00

The man with 2 tattoos

Baby Head

2010-06-06T18:20:00.001-07:00

MFA Baby Head....Salto! We had the help of our new friends "Morningwood...We Run Hard" haha

Post Race

2010-06-06T18:18:00.001-07:00

Post Race exhaustion, finished around 2hrs 30min !

GUR Shirt

2010-06-06T18:16:00.001-07:00

GUR Shirt (Back)

GUR Shirt

2010-06-06T18:14:00.001-07:00

Our GUR Shirt! (Front)

Charlie's Graduation Ceremony

2010-06-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

So my Brother is officially a Medical Doctor! How cool! May 27th, Thursday, Carnegie Hall, NYC. Congratulations Charlie I'm so proud of you and I know everyone in our family is too! :)

Larry's 24th Birthday

2010-06-01T07:22:00.000-07:00

The Bustonian Party Bus for Larry's Birthday was Epic! Midday 12-6pm...We tore it up in Bahston!

After the Half Marathon

2010-05-31T18:45:00.000-07:00

Finisher's Medal 2010

2010-05-31T18:16:00.001-07:00

Finisher's Medal

Post Half Marathon

2010-05-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Place Div /Tot  Div   Nettime Pace  Guntime  Name                     Age Sex Race# City/state                         
===== ========= ===== ======= ===== =======  ======================== === === ===== ======== 
                           
  634  149/528  M1929 1:45:56  8:05 1:46:46  Brian Goldenberg          23 M   2049 Brighton MA

1857  375/1350 F1929 1:59:07  9:06 1:59:58  Rachel Gentz             23 F  1966 Brookline MA

1hr 46min 46 sec....8:05 pace...634th place, Awesome!! :)

And Rachel got a PR! :)

Pre Half Marathon!

2010-05-30T08:31:00.001-07:00

Pumped for Boston's Half Marathon - "Run to Remember"...my first Half Marathon!

Do not UnderEstimate Gym Club's Group Classes

2010-05-19T20:48:00.000-07:00

So I've been a member of my gym for a few months now, pay too much per month, and I still haven't utilized their free classes. Today I finally got my butt to a Spinning class and....goddamn! I got owned by the stationary bike and the nazi at the head of the class screaming her head off. An hour straight of slow down, speed up, stand up, sit down, faster, slower, faster, faster, faster! Ahhhh.....but it was AWESOME! I've never been on an exercise bike for more than 10-15 minutes I think...so this was big. And considering I left with my legs sore, and clothes soaked, I'm guessing I got an awesome workout. This will definitely help me train for those long distance runs, so I'm all for it.

Definitely an Eye Opener!

First Day at BU SHS!

2010-05-17T19:41:00.000-07:00

Today I worked at BU SHS for the first time as a Medical Assistant. It was definitely quite nerve-racking, yet challenging, and exciting. Of course right from the start Joe (NP) throws me right in there and tells me to remove some sutures on a patient's face (I've never removed sutures before lol). So there was a ton to learn, new faces to meet and greet, and a whole new system and culture to get myself acclimated to.

Sprinted home on the good 'ole mtn bike, and got in the proper attire for a Mypos Softball game. Really fun! Caught a beer afterwords and headed home....boy was I tired.

I'm gonna sleep well tonight....I think...if this damn neck thing ever goes away.

Closing one Door-Opening Another and more

2010-05-13T20:03:00.000-07:00

So Week 1...Not the Epic-est of epic...but awesome none the less. Re-connected with some friends...in the process of re-vamping my music library since it's outdated. Finished working at Fallon Ambulance, my last days as an EMT! No more responding and blowing lights :( that was fun....Closing the deal with Fallon and Starting my New gig as a Medical Assistant at BU on the same day Friday ;) The start of something great. It's the first time I ever had to submit my resume to human resources, AFTER I was already hired haha sick! Left my mark at Fallon and on all the patients I've met....some great and not so great memories from that job. But non-the-less, met some amazing people like my partners. Also Booked a weekend to go SKYDIVING!! Yess! and get videotaped! oh boy...

13.7 Miles....Yessss

2010-05-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

I tried to do 10 miles today, I've never run more than 8 miles before. I set out to do a route which I had mapped out online, but last minute, I decided against it and just wanted to run into the city and see where I ended up. Only stopping due to traffic lights, I ended up running 13.7 miles to the waterfront through the North End and back....EPIC. My first run of this distance ever!!

Day Won!

2010-05-08T22:31:00.001-07:00

It's May 9th, 2010....Mother's Day....1:30am....I was inspired to make this blog after watching "500 days of Summer"....I wanted to make everyday a memorable one from this day forward for the rest of my life; to not let life pass me by.

Cheers to my First day: DAY WON!