Big Phony ran the Los Angeles Nike 10k Human Race last week! His first race ever! Decided to run for the Lance Armstrong Foundation because it was either that or for the “WWF.” At first I thought it had stood for “World Wrestling Federation” but found out later that it was actually for the “World Wildlife Fund.” I feel bad for thinking they were trying to raise money for men in spandex and fake punches to the face.
Out of nearly 13,000 or more runners we placed at 2,645 and finished at 57:19 in the 10k (6.2 mile) race. Not sure what that means. Around the 2nd mile I even pulled something in my right leg but am happy to report that I trucked through and kept a steady pace. Could not walk right for the next two days though.
So glad to have run and hope to do it again, it was so much stinkin fun. AND, there was BEER at the finish. Who could ask for more? Kanye West and Common also put on a show for us at the end, fireworks and all.
I got stung by a bee today while swimming. I think it died… because I squashed it.
During my weekly visit to Costco today (I go for the $1.50 hot dog and soda - “the meal deal”) I decided to actually go in to the store as I had to look for an item for a friend. As I made my way around the store I ended up at one of the sample tables serving crab cakes. I waited patiently as there were many people trying to get a taste but not actually buy the cake product. The vendor seemed reluctant to give me a sample at first but then decided I was worthy of a toothpick and the microwaved smeat. He asks me:
Vendor: “It taste good right?”
Me: It’s okay.
Vendor: “Is this your mommy?” as he looks to this poor old Vietnamese woman next in line.
Vietnamese Lady: “Huh?”
Vendor: “Oh, you guys look like family”
Me (to myself): “uh, no we don’t”
Vietnamese Lady (to herself): “uh, no we don’t”
Vendor: “Well, where’s your mommy?”
Me: “Huh?”
Vendor: “Where are your parents, go get them and tell them to buy a box of these delicious crab cakes!”
Me: “My parents aren’t here”
Vendor (apalled): “Oh! You’re here all alone!”
Me: “I’m 30 years old”
Vendor (silent at first): “… get the #^%$# outta here”
So, I did. I got the &^%$ outta there. Haha. Free crab cakes! Woohoo!
Saw Radiohead play at Hollywood Bowl on Monday. I don’t know why I even bother to make music. I should just sell everything I possess and follow these guys around the globe. Although, if I sold all I owned I’d probably only make it out 50 miles or so.
I got an “iPhony” and it has simplified my life. I also got a Guinness flavored milkshake at Scoops off of Melrose and Heliotrope. That has changed my life too.
Playing Hotel Cafe this Friday (8/15). They have Guinness there. They also have Boddington’s! Across the street there’s this place called “Kitchen 24″ that has an “After School Special” - grilled cheese and tomato soup - one of my life obsessions.
I went swimming with my phone in my pocket last week. FYI - you’re not supposed to do that.
