Super Sexy Abs and Enormous Pecs. Also Furniture!
Happy Wednesday!
1. This summer has become “Mike Tries To Get In Shape And Be An Adult Summer.” And so far, so good. I am a man who needs goals. I have to wrok towards something. Just saying I am going to do 10 sit ups isn’t enough to overcome the years of “laze training” my brain and body have engaged in. So to fight this, I am working towards being able to do 100 push ups and 200 sit ups in a single setting. Both “programs” break up into five sets of torture that I am supposed to engage in every other day. At first, I was like, “Fuck you arbitrary number. Fuck you right in your b-hole.” But as the days have gone on and I’ve started to see results, I have to say that I am somewhat obsessed with accomplishing this goal. It is my El Guapo.
2. In line with my summer of change, I have decided to buy actual adult furniture for my home. No more futons for couches, milk crates for shelves and the skeletons of homeless drifters as blinds. I am going to the store and I am going to buy furniture and have my living room actually resemble a living room. If my mother can figure out how to turn on her computer and somehow stumbles across this post, she will be very proud.I am thinking of going to HOM Furniture. They seem to have nice things at a reasonable price, but of course, I am open to suggestion.
Mike!
I suggest you buy your furniture second-hand in a nice consignment shop. You will probably get better quality stuff that is more original AND you’re not buying mass-produced bullshit from a corporation that pays their employees in golden turds. It might take a little longer to find something you like, but the chances of you finding something you LOVE are higher. But seriously? Screw this whole “adult” idea based on your furniture. Okay, I get my own blog now.
Being a grown-up with grown-up stuff kinda kicks ass, actually. I never thought that it would, but it does.
I’m pickin’ up what you’re throwin’ down, Mike! *high 5*
Courts- I don’t think it’s the only thing that makes me an adult! But, being that I’ve waffled on the issue for 4 years, I think it’s high time I bought a furniture set, lest I spend my whole life filling my brain with plans that I never undertake. And while I totally agree with your whole consignments shop/workers in the factories don’t get paid argument/rant, I still think I am going to Hom Furniture, because they sell things in sets. I’m…sorry.
Thami-Thanks! *high 5* returned!
I like HOM, they have some nice stuff, and not too expensive. Slumberland was WAY to pricey, and their service sucked per my experience, but that might just be my experience alone.
If you’re into comparison shopping, check out Ashley Furniture and Macy’s Furniture. They also sell sets and I think Macy’s is having a sale right now…
Have fun!
What are you doing with your old furniture?
I’m betting your stuff is better than the crap I’ve gleaned from
the alleyways of MPLS.
Also, here’s a great home-workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJE2GpF9Ohc
Brad-I agree.
Kat-I checked out Macy’s. I’m a Macy’s fan. But they are out of my price range. Also, Courts would kill me.
Dutch, when/if I get new stuff. Let’s talk.
In regards to the video, man was he young…
you should go for 300 sit ups. that’s how many I do…daily
nice 3 Amigos reference :-}
I agree about Slumberland prices and customer care experiences — but sometimes you can find a nice deal on a decent set if you check out the clearance centers.
On the other hand, HOM employs local actors in their ads so it might be nice to support them… On the other hand, I find their ads too frequent and kind of annoying…
There’s always Ikea — especially for shelving and accessorizing.
Nice job. It is very hard for me to even do 100 sit ups in a sitting.
You’re a liar, John! A liar!
Rachel-Thank you for catching the 3 Amigos reference.
In addition to being a great place to find random fetish hook-ups, you should also consider Craigslist for your furniture needs. It’s a little extra effort to find something, but you can usually get stuff at a fairly decent price. They have a *plethora* of options…
I love that in the very first comment from Courts! you are encouraged to buy second-hand furniture because it is more “original.” That has to be the best thing I’ve read all day.
Glad I made your day, Caleb. I smell snarkiness, but I stand by my comment. Why wouldn’t one want their home to reflect their individual personality? Maybe that’s just me?
Caleb and Courts, both of your names begin with the letter “c”. The healing process should begin now.