Feb 5  

People have often asked me about my Mountain Dew addiction...which is legendary. It pretty  much stemmed from working 12 hour days in the sun,and, pounding two dews to head home to  do something fun with Syd. Eventually Spencer was a recurring character and I needed to level  up before heading home (I was relieved to find out Syd was also pounding coffee to keep up  with a young Spencer. There is a reason Spencer is an only child. He was, (and is) beyond our  wildest dreams and yet, at the same time it took a lot to match his energy.  

When I came home, that was not the end of the day. It could have been a barbecue (possibly  one we were hosting); a birthday; or stand up boarding in small craft warnings off of Lanikai, but  for sure it would be something cool. There were summer days when I was thankful for rain  because it meant I could fall asleep while pretending to watch a movie.  

Syd had her under graduate degree in Exercise Physiology. This meant I had a lot of inside info  regarding recovery. Eventually I learned to ready shots of electrolyte replacements and chase  them with water. I had replenishing snacks set aside for the car ride home. I am no doctor but I  can tell you that for me this works: Pinch of electrolyte replacement salt, followed by water  chaser followed by shot of tequila, another pinch of electrolytes; another water; a Mountain Dew  (and or a coffee); possibly a fig newton, and or a spoonful of peanut butter. I can't say there is  any scientific backing but it has been tested thoroughly in field studies.  

I also possess the super power of being able to take a shower and shave and change in under 5  minutes. I don't want to brag, but sometimes I have been known to shave in the shower without  cutting myself and still maintain that five minute window.  

I was reminded of this today as I left the gym to go see her. When I got in the car I realized I had  already bought two coffees to get me there. (I normally just have one but currently have been  doubling up). 

Many thanks for the pictures that keep rolling in. My room mate Marc Ulep found this one from  about a week or two of us knowing each other. If you know the condom earring story. This is that  party. As always, thanks for the love and support. G