Google Wave - Redeux

I was an early user of Google Wave but, like many, my biggest problem was finding anyone I knew who would use it along with me. It's kind of sad when you are all alone in a wave. Good grief, even my wife wouldn't play along with me!

However, I'm giving it another try. I really think that the technology and approach to messaging could be a game changer in how people communicate (i.e. I could easily see Wave-like interfaces supplanting email at some point). Now, with video and voice gadgets/extensions, the possibilities are very interesting.

So, if you are a waver (is that a hip term or did I just pronounce myself clueless?), or if you've considered using Google Wave, give it a try (it's open to everyone now - no invitation required) by going to http://wave.google.com and signing up.

Let me know what you think. Am I right about it changing the messaging landscape or is this just another geek toy that is bound to fade away?

Kelly

Workouts and Eating

I'm currently going through my second round of P90X (classic schedule). I've done it once before - well, actually, this is my second attempt at a second time (I got sick and missed enough that I started over) - and had really good results. 

I'm currently at 200lbs and I'm a bit over 6'1" tall. My goals are to get to 180lbs and down to a 34 waist (I've got a whopping 37" waist right now).

The last time I went through P90X I got down to 175lbs and 34" waist so, I know I can do it. However, one of the hardest things is eating right. I don't mean starving myself either. My current diet plan has a target of 3000 calories per day. It's a low fat diet and is high in protein (for the first month). The idea is to reduce my overall fat weight while still powering my body for the workouts (1 to 1.5 hours 6 days per week).

Right now, I'm in my second  week of the first phase (there are 3 phases - each a month long). After this phase, my diet will change - reduce calories based on body weight and less emphasis on protein in the daily portions - and the workouts change too. 

I plan on posting periodically with my thoughts and observations as I go through the program this time through. 

I'll post my current measurements in the next day or two along with a typical day's meals and calories.

Kelly

Looking forward to the weekend. . .

My oldest daughter and my wife are in Charlotte this weekend for a gymnastics meet (my daughter is prep for level 7 and is competing in the regional meet for her age group).

So, my youngest and I (along with my 19 yr old son who pretty much keeps to himself) are flying solo this weekend.

No real plans other than visiting the driving range at some point.

Starting this weekend I'll create a new blog specifically limited to my ongoing education (formal and informal) in C, Lisp, and Python. I'll be posting some of the various books and resources I've been using. I'll also post some of the recent exercises from the books and what I came up with as solutions. So, if you're interested in programming - or just want to chuckle at my efforts, check back and I'll post the link on this blog.

Kelly

New Blog - Same as the old (sort of. . .)

I haven't been flying much lately and am moving my previous blog about being a student pilot into a more general site. The advantage is that I can write about more general subjects without feeling like I should limit my postings to aviation specific topics.

I'll still post about flight related topics and will tag them appropriately.

I will also be creating another site that will be specifically related to my adventures in becoming more proficient in programming. I'll be focusing primarily on C, Lisp (Scheme) and Python.

More to come. . .