Last night I went on my long training run for the upcoming Plettenberg marathon. I bought a special water bottle that you can attach to your hand when running, as hydration becomes a serious issue on these long runs. It also had a pocket where I chose to put my keys and a pack of [...]
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when ‘being asked back’ isn’t such a good thing
by mario on 03. Aug, 2008 in portland
Usually it’s a really nice thing when you’re asked to come back somewhere. A second date, a second job interview, or being able to play in the next round of the NBA Playoffs. Sadly, this is not true with all occasions. What do I mean?
In Memory Of Randy Pausch
by mario on 30. Jul, 2008 in people, portland
Last week, Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon Professor who shook up the world with his famous last lecture passed away. Randy died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, which he fought much longer than expected.
Chris and Tatom’s Wedding
by mario on 22. Jul, 2008 in portland
Jen and I went to her friend Chris and Tatom’s wedding in Dayton, Washington last weekend. Better late than never, here are some pictures from the event. As with every good wedding, we camped. We also roasted a pig. Captions coming soon.
my gums are bleeding
by mario on 16. Jul, 2008 in portland
My gums are bleeding. But that’s a good thing. Because I am test-brushing a new product called the Hydrabrush. As it was explained to me, it’s like a car wash for your mouth and that seems to be true. Despite the slight taste of blood, my mouth feels astonishingly clean.
Am I a geek?
by mario on 15. Jul, 2008 in portland
Today, my David Hasselhoff presentation was featured on the ReadWriteWeb blog under the headline of Geeks Make Public Presentations Fun Again. While I certainly appreciate the free press, this does bring up the question of whether or not I am a geek.
Hiking Huffman Peak
by mario on 07. Jul, 2008 in portland
Our 4th of July camping trip to the top of Huffman Peak turns out to be nothing like expected. Adam, Jen, Ryan and I experience a 4th of July filled with no fireworks, dry clothes or any views whatsoever.
gone fishing
by mario on 01. Jul, 2008 in portland
I have spent little time blogging and lots of time exploring the outdoors. The picture above is of the Deschutes River which I have fished twice in the past ten days.
why it feels good to be German
by mario on 26. Jun, 2008 in portland
First off, we beat Turkey 3:2 and are now in the Finals of the Euro Cup. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t be writing this entry right now. No, I would. And it’s about time.
Rainy in Seattle
by mario on 06. Jun, 2008 in portland
Yesterday I took the train up to Seattle for a three-day celebratory weekend for my friends’ Katie and Jesse’s wedding. Last night was part one with the bachelor party, which went down smoothly. It was loads of fun to meet back up with many good friends from the University. Crazy to think that I graduated [...]