Don’t come between a Crossfit Hobbit and his food
…Or any athlete for that matter.
Hobbits and Crossfit Athletes are much alike
Month: February 2017
Deus Ex: Dance Dance Revolution
The Summer Sun in the South takes no prisoners
Charred to a crisp
This is the second time I’m making reference to the scorching summer sun. That’s because it’s actually brutal.
U.V. in New Zealand reaches high levels (today it is predicted by NIWA to peak at 11 on the scale). 
These levels are reached thanks to proximity to the Antarctic ozone hole, earth’s elliptical orbit (which takes us closer to the sun in our summer than the North), and cleaner air (pollution acts as a buffer – what a twist).
You could have tip-top melanin production down here, and still come out crispy at the end of the day. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and shade are essential for survival in our summer sun. Go without at your peril.
Running in Winter
Pick it all up on the way back
How do runners in snowy winter climates handle it? The cold is lovely, 10/10 would enjoy again, but you do have to rug up. And when you go running, of course you sweat. So either you wear minimal clothes and trust yourself to heat up on the way, or you start out all snuggly and later strip it off.
??
Don’t know. But good on you for getting out there in the snow.
The Valentine’s Day Plan
Your tum says thank you
Valentine’s Day! A day to celebrate all the discount chocolate! If you don’t have a partner or significant other, don’t be sad, you have 50% off heart-shaped chocolates and absolutely no obligation to share them with anyone.
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolate and candy, though. It actually stems from a Christian liturgical feast day celebrating several Saints called Valentine (or Valentinus) from the 2nd century AD. As per the path to sainthood in those days, these Valentines were executed for carrying out their priestly duties. There isn’t much more detail than that, that’s not attributed to legend.
An assassin must master the art of blending
Become one with the crowds…
Alas, if only you could blend so easily in real life, it would be most convenient.
This is an old but gold draw from years ago when I ran several art blogs.
