So long stoop rats

When the nausea subsided this morning, I decided it'd be better to breathe than smoke. (Must relay this message to drunk Laura somehow.)

Also, I can't lift my arms. Showering proved to be difficult for a couple members of our team. (I know, wa wa wa.)

However, sweating it amidst delirious South End dog walkers is a hilarious and welcome distraction.

Corporate Bootcamp Challenge

By Dargus on Mon, Aug 4, 2008 11:39 am

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Well, the ladies of the Dig have been selected to compete (with five other teams) in Healthworks Corporate Bootcamp Challenge. When I mentioned this to Paul McMorrow, he insisted we blog about the experience, so with trepedation (and already increasing soreness in my weak-ass forearms), I'm beginning this process.

Let's just say this morning's first workout was an eye-opener.

Our trainer Jane Taylor, aka G.I. Jano, showed decked out in camo shorts. She was pumped, and despite the fact that we were instructed to not have any caffeine (so as to not interfere with our baseline measurements, body composition, etc.) I was excited to be there (at 7am!), if not a little scared of what was in store.

Let's just say that my period of relative physical idleness (after college) has made a significant impact in my ability to do a proper push-up, squat or sit-up (certainly harder to do without someone nailing your feet to the floor too). However, our team leader, Ms. Christine Liu has been keeping up with things. Able to do an astounding amount of reps, she's going to provide some much needed motivation for us all.

I, myself have been a member of Healthworks for some time now, and apart from running (cardio I happen to enjoy), I haven't spent a lot of time on other crucial areas of my body—the core primarily—which became increasingly apparent throughout our session this am. Hopefully, that is all about to change because if I don't get my ass in gear, well, Mondays and Wednesdays are not going to be pretty. And, unless I want a Gomer Pyle-esque reputation on this team, I'll need to apply myself.

Our session today was shortened due to the assessments, but stay tuned for what are sure to be some colorful lessons in physiology. (Jane's informed us we're taking this shtick outside and God knows I'll need some good-vibe Vitamin D to get through the month of August.)

On the bright side, we're all in this together. And, if nothing else has motivated me up until this point, maybe some public humiliation mixed in with coworker comradery will. So until next time, Go Devilgirls!

Big Waaaa

By Dargus on Tue, Jul 22, 2008 1:46 pm

http://www.usmagazine.com/jessica-simpson-booed-at-first-country-concert

So, news reports—actually, just US magazine—is reporting that Jessica Simpson was booed at her debut countrified concert at Country Thunder in Randall, Wis. this past weekend when she opened for Sara Evans.

One concertgoer was quoted as saying, "I'll have to drink a lot of beer to sit through her concert."

Through Jessica's set? I'm sorry contemporary country, but you've gotten your just deserts with your Kenny Chesneys, Gretchen Wilsons and Toby Keiths (among other no-talent hicks) that do nothing but personify an ugly stereotype. When you start appreciating the alt-country musicians in your midst, then, then you can complain about hacks like Simpson becoming country stars. Until that day, you have no sympathy from the Americana fanbase who are waiting for the rest of y'all to get a fucking clue.

Open letter to the Fug Girls

By Dargus on Wed, Jul 16, 2008 1:17 pm

Can you please be at every press event/family function I attend, ever? You ladies provide the best hypothetical dialogue and cocktails/people watching with you seems pretty much ideal. http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2008/07/well_played_ma...

When communicating like an adult is just out of the question

By Dargus on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 2:46 pm

As an admittedly extreme avoider of confrontation, I have from time to time grown weary with Oh Cruel World! It's not the column's fault, but more my own, as it is often a reflection of my tendency toward inaction. That said, I cannot stop giggling at some of the posts on passiveagressivenotes.com. I too communicate better on paper and feel (some) of these folks' pain (the teenager/mom notes in particular dredge up some dormant sting). Some of the anonymous authors have errant balls while others distinctly aim (oftentimes due to cohabitant living situations) to produce some outright hilariously peevish sentiments. It's definitely worth a visit.

Let's play dress up

By Dargus on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 4:24 pm

http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/go_fug_yourself/2008/02/st-fugmos-fire.html

Best simulated dialogue ever: "Chill, honey-mama, all this arguing is making my face-lace twitch. Let the spawn do her thing and we'll catch her on the flip-side, dig?"

They all look kind of hideously awesome together, but I can only imagine how awkwardly they fit in with the rest of the party.

The Mating Habits of Others

By Dargus on Wed, Dec 12, 2007 1:40 pm

There's someone out there for everyone.

Fire at El Pelon

By Dargus on Thu, Dec 6, 2007 1:02 pm

Fans of fish tacos everywhere will be sad to hear that there was a fire at El Pelon around 2:30am this morning.

We here at the Dig don't know quite what to do. Where are we supposed to send destitute art students now?

This is my friend Dave. I'm sorry.

By Dargus on Wed, Oct 17, 2007 8:25 pm

http://daveburdick.com/blog/2007/10/3a-apologies/

My friend Dave isn't good with women

By Dargus on Wed, Sep 5, 2007 8:59 pm