Too move or not to move, that is the question...

The idea of moving closer to the city or actually downtown is being entertained by Janna and I. Living in the suburbs has its pluses and minuses. Not having to deal with the insane amount of traffic or having to pay an arm and a leg for food/housing is nice. However, I have to say I miss the culture and plethora of people my own age running amuck.

I think the suburban lifestyle should be put off until the whole "family thing" begins. There is plenty of time for owning a home in the burbs with a dog and nice family-type neighbors. While I am young I would like to live a more urban lifestyle with the theater and night clubs just a train or cab ride away. It may be a much more expensive lifestyle, but I think it would be one I would prefer.

Back in the game!

I took the last of my antibiotics today and almost feel 100%. Tomorrow will be my first day back in the gym after nearly two weeks of no running or lifting. I feel like a complete slob and waste! I think the Chicago Tri is going to open up for registration soon (much earlier than usual), so at least I can feel better by signing up for it.

As for work, things really can not be going any better going into year end. VERY exciting times! Janna and I checked out some new houses being built in the 'burbs, a bit large for just the two of us (4,000+ sq ft), but may be a great investment to buy in a year or two if the housing market continues to cool off as it should. You have to feel bad for all those suckers with one to three year ARM's that will see MUCH higher mortgage payments over the next couple years as rates increase. We'll see how fast that happens though. I'll leave this discussion for those that really want to hear it.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Sick... It really sucks...

Well, Im super sick and have been since Sunday. Somehow I ended up having a fever Sunday night that led to a horrible sore throat! Stupidly, I have been going against Janna and my doctor's good advice to stay home and rest. Every morning I have been waking up, unable to speak and drive to work. I get many, many phone calls with both Americans and Europeans laughing at me because I have to whisper on the phone. Fortunately, the bond market is closed tomorrow so I should be able to work from home. All I need is some sleep!!! Ugh...

Worst of all, I have not run or lifted in over a week. I know it's the off season and I should not really run all that much in the first place, but I feel so out of it without getting a four or five mile jog in every couple of days.

Ok, back to whispering on the phone.