I've just finished editing my latest Serenity video: Serenity Rising 5: Shinjuku Gyoen. You can access it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRDj1PlY9Pg

I just uploaded a "quick & dirty" video to my YouTube Channel, sharing today's antics with you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jxIHnf6ecE

Recording the Passage of Time

I always find it amazing how the muscles "pump up" when you are in the process of working out. I guess it's the blood flow going to the area that is being worked... kind of like an erection, I would imagine.

I took these three photos tonight at the gym, just to record and add to my Mr. Narcissus collection on Flickr. Not too shabby... I like the shape of my arms and shoulder. And I also like the natural man-cleavage I have developed with my pec development. The nice thing is that I won't need a bra because these babies won't sag!

Have a great day!

I love you.

Cam

 

The Skin Off My Back

Yesterday I took some video that I hope to process soon (maybe this coming weekend?) I came home, did some laundry, cleaned up, vacuumed, then went out to the river for a few hours. It was nice. It feels ... nice to be a bit red and dehydrated this morning from the first sun.

Then last night I did a marathon of ironing all of those cheap half-sleeved shirts I bought on Rakuten. I may have mentioned it before, but they are 55% polyester, and 45% cotton. And they are made in China.

Well... I'll tell you... when I was ironing them, they smelled like heated plastic! Yep. As I am thinking that the material used to make the fabric is most likely that old-style polyester, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if I end up drenched in sweat in them from zero-breathability.

The smell was not particularly pleasant; it was rather ... chemical.... weird...

As I started this adventure out as an experiment, I'll give them a try, and continue the test. If I end up finding they are not suitable, I'll either throw them away or give them away to somebody and let them enjoy them.

Time to get ready for Kobuchizawa, so have a good day.

I love you!

Cam

P.S. I hope my skin doesn't fall off....

Fair Reporting

In science, one of the rules is that you are always supposed to divulge all of the bad, along with the good if you know it.

Here is some "bad" regarding Canada's Universal Healthcare System:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100531/hl_nm/us_health

Nobody said it could be free, unchanged, forever. Canadians have had a fantastic system for a very long time. And now that times are changing, and costs are skyrocketing, it makes perfect sense that the government would want to start thinking about some changes. What can you do when the elderly population (i.e. the "more sick, more often" population) increases? It is difficult to make more money through taxes when the overall tax base is going to be going down, due to a shift in demographics. It may very well be time to start thinking about altering the plan. But that doesn't mean it's a failure. Not at all. It just means that it's time for growth.

This is a similar problem occuring in Japan as well, so it is not unique. Soon the elderly will outstrip the young, and that means a dramatic decrease in revenue for the government, as the total tax pool decreases.

This is not a "Look at how 'socialized medicine fails'. I told you so" issue, either. Everything changes. It HAS to change. Nothing can remain the same forever. Nothing.

The best thing anybody can do is take care of yourself. Put your health, and your well-being at the top of the list, and like investing for your own retirement is essential for your future (because pension isn't going to cut it anymore), investing in your health is also very important.

Cam

The Shirt On My Back

Jen requested that I post one photo of me wearing one of the shirts. So here it is.

The size is L which fits my neck but is a bit wide for my lean physique. It may also be that I am used to the slim-cut shirts these days so this one "feels" big. Everyone at the office who listened to my story about the shirt price feels it looks fine. And if you want to know the truth, it stays in the pants better than my H&M shirts.

The material feels like a polyester/cotton blend, but I am certain it will soften up once washed a few times.

So do I think they are worth the purchase? Most definitely!

By the way, I zipped outside after lunch to enjoy the fresh breeze and the shade. It's nice to be out of the office. Very nice indeed, in spite of all the traffic which doesn't bother me in the least.

I love you!

Cam

Short-Sleeve Heaven

My 10 short-sleeved dress shirts that I bought on the internet for $50 (total) arrived today. They rock! You can't beat that for a sweet deal!

I love you!

Cam