Oats and Iron

Steel cut oats are my favorite food. I used to type a lot about diet and weight training, but these days I share more about my friends and random things I am thinking about.

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August 31
Courtney Lewis right now carrying remnants of Rooftop Movie Night back to MARS

Courtney Lewis right now carrying remnants of Rooftop Movie Night back to MARS

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How can my little sister (nicely) reject guys?

My mother asked me to ask some of my girl-friends for a “turn-down” line for my sister.

Emily is 21 and now that she is single, guys keep asking her out on dates. But she doesn’t want to be rude and flat out say No (she’s really shy and pretty nice). So my sister has been giving the guys lame excuses, and they just keep asking her out.

She can’t say “I have a boyfriend” because she goes to a small school, or people know she is single. What can she say to clearly reject the guys she is not interested in? Keep in mind she is shy, so anything ballsy will not work.

Email me your advice or reply here on Tumblr please.

August 27

Some awesome dudes homemade music video to Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA”
(I thought she said “Not in my head like Yeah” but really she says “Nodding my head” — I think NOT IN MY HEAD is better)

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Learn Something Everyday

zenbones:

Great concept, great visuals!
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jakelodwick:

New Odwick video: Skip

Music: Skip Divided (Modeselektor Remix) by Thom Yorke. Buy on Amazon or on iTunes.

odwick.com/skip

Jake sure looks like he is having fun making these videos! I like watching them too.

August 26
GPOYW FAIL Soraya accidentally spilled the wax all over me seconds later

GPOYW FAIL Soraya accidentally spilled the wax all over me seconds later

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Update on My Standards Project - view another picture on my Twitter I am in the middle of Week Five of my Standards project, as administered by Dr Lodwick (read more about his Standards project here). I really like it - mostly helpful for small things right now, but I can feel it getting bigger. Here are some notes I have taken over the weeks: WEEK 1 & 2 THOUGHTS * I had three of four distinct ‘X’ marks where I missed my goals. * In several of the instances, I do not necessarily regret missing my goals (I had fun doing what I was doing - partying usually). * I noticed how some of my goals were inter-connected, such as turning off the computer by 11:15pm and getting enough sleep. * I have added several new tasks to my list, including to write a To-Do list for myself each weekday by 10am. * There is now some room for flexibility within the week for my partying. WEEK 4 THOUGHTS * Noticing that sometimes I will do things just so I can check it off my chart. Such as writing my To-Do list by 10am, or reviewing my values. I really like that. * I got a cold, so that really cut down on my desire to smoke. Haven’t done that in about two weeks. * Two people who have visited my apartment have commented on how they were impressed with my goals and check-marks. * The biggest example of doing something for my Standards was my box “Get Into Manhattan” — this is something I have been wanting to do, but on Monday I purely went into the city because I knew I was holding myself accountable for that standard. I’m glad I did. * Gotta add more “Business” stuff on my standards and take this to the next level soon. * You can view more details on my Week Five standards on this picture on my Twitter (protected)

Update on My Standards Project - view another picture on my Twitter

I am in the middle of Week Five of my Standards project, as administered by Dr Lodwick (read more about his Standards project here). I really like it - mostly helpful for small things right now, but I can feel it getting bigger. Here are some notes I have taken over the weeks:

WEEK 1 & 2 THOUGHTS
* I had three of four distinct ‘X’ marks where I missed my goals.
* In several of the instances, I do not necessarily regret missing my goals (I had fun doing what I was doing - partying usually).
* I noticed how some of my goals were inter-connected, such as turning off the computer by 11:15pm and getting enough sleep.
* I have added several new tasks to my list, including to write a To-Do list for myself each weekday by 10am.
* There is now some room for flexibility within the week for my partying.

WEEK 4 THOUGHTS
* Noticing that sometimes I will do things just so I can check it off my chart. Such as writing my To-Do list by 10am, or reviewing my values. I really like that.
* I got a cold, so that really cut down on my desire to smoke. Haven’t done that in about two weeks.
* Two people who have visited my apartment have commented on how they were impressed with my goals and check-marks.
* The biggest example of doing something for my Standards was my box “Get Into Manhattan” — this is something I have been wanting to do, but on Monday I purely went into the city because I knew I was holding myself accountable for that standard. I’m glad I did.
* Gotta add more “Business” stuff on my standards and take this to the next level soon.
* You can view more details on my Week Five standards on this picture on my Twitter (protected)

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Close View of Drone Advertisements

Close View of Drone Advertisements

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Lots of Full Page Advertisements for UAVs in current Aviation Week magazine

Lots of Full Page Advertisements for UAVs in current Aviation Week magazine

August 25
freelancechuck: Getting pumped for the record release this Friday (doors at 8)! It’s gonna be real real.

freelancechuck:

Getting pumped for the record release this Friday (doors at 8)! It’s gonna be real real.