Berries!

I was reading my Men's Health magazine and they said all sorts of berries are in season RIGHT NOW, and usually are every year in June and July.  Yes this may be obvious to some people, but I'm glad they brought it to my attention  This is good for a few reasons:

 

1)  Berries are high in antioxidants, so they're very good for you!

2)  In season = they're at they're peak of taste!

3)  In season = lowest prices of the year!

 

Ally and I just picked up strawberries (the biggest I've seen in a long time, and they're are SOOOO good!) raspberries, and some blueberries.  OH SO GOOD!

 

So get out there and berry up!

My FREE Xbox 360 Elite!

Thank you to all who made this possible (and you know who you are)! Below is a picture of my new, FREE, Xbox 360 Elite from getting 10 people to complete 1 offer each!

For those of you that didn't think this was true, I will see you on Xbox Live with my Gamertag Perno!

If you would like to do the same thing as me, just sign up here on the link below. Any questions? Email me at mikepernecky ({shift2 )) hotmail [d0t) co/\/\.

http://www.360Elite4free.com/index.php?ref=3868223


This picture courtesy of Ally P, RD.

Food Porn

Here's what my buddy at work Robert had for lunch today. Looks pretty good, no? He eats like this daily, but he stays under 200 pounds.

The Saga Continues

I'm on the road to recovery, and here's a picture of the robocop boot I'm supposed to wear for the next 6 weeks. I've already attempted a bathroom break, and everything went swimmingly, thank goodness.

In other news, Jonesy's brother just moved down to Florida, and packed his Xbox 360, so Jonesy has officially been introduced to the next generation of gaming. Hooray!

Mother Earth is Not an Ashtray

Whenever someone strongly supports recycling - and is a cigarrette smoker - I wonder if they think about the estimated two billion cigarette butts that are tossed on the ground every day. Do they know that the filters are non-biodegradable? A good read for the fight against this often overlooked form of littering.



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My Bone Contusion (Bruise) FAQ

So, the verdict is in...I just got a call from the doctor with the results of my MRI I did this morning.  Turns out I have 2 bad bone bruises (or stress responses) in the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones of my foot.  It doesn't sound serious, but he said a lot of bone bruises ultimately lead to stress fractures, so luckily mine did not get to that point.

 

Just a bone bruise?  That's it??!?  Yes, a bone bruise, just like famous NFL players Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks (which led to a broken foot since he overused it) and Anquan Boldin of the Arizona Cardinals.  Both of them missed a few games because of their bone bruises.

 

What is a bone bruise? Bone bruises are also known as periosteal bruises. The most painful bruises, they can sometimes take months to heal. What happens in a bone bruise is a compressive force pushes the in on itself. When this happens the outer layer of the bone, which is fibrous, breaks down. This leads to leaking of fluid.

 

How did it happen?  I'm not positive, but I believe it was from a time in October when I was running (almost sprinting) with my Pug Dempsey for about a half mile while wearing flip flops.  I don't normally do that, but it just so happened that the next morning I could hardly walk, so that's a pretty good indication to me.

 

How long will it take to heal?  The doc says I will need to be in a walking cast / boot for about 6 weeks.  I'll be getting fitted for it tomorrow hopefully, and then be pain-free in a month and a half after wearing it.  It should smell awesome during this Florida heat!

 

You're so hot, are you married?  Yes, happily.

 

Any other questions?  Feel free to email me!  Thank you for your concern!

 

Found a good article on bone bruises as well:

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/TT_bone_bruises_040712.html

Beard: "Very Nice"?

So I'm growing a bit of a beard in support of the Tampa Bay Lightning and their current playoff run. Not sure how they're related, but it makes me feel like part of the team. So, is it naughty or nice? Obviously female opinion matters more than male but please feel free to comment either way. Toodles!

Don't Be Afraid

It's recently been brought to my attention that there are people reading my blog but not commenting for fear of something. Whether your fear is rejection, manipulation, emasculation, or penetration, I welcome all thoughts. So please, if I write anything that doesn't make you dumber for having read it (or even if it does) then by all means, blow up the comment section! Hungarians need not apply (thank you Stephen Colbert)!

Free Xbox 360

Ok, here we go...I'm sucking up some pride and asking everyone that reads this to take 10 mins out of your day to check this out. Here's what to do:

1) Click this link, and you'll be taken to the site www.360Elite4free.com, but it's my referral link so that I get credit for when you sign up. They don't require any info besides the standard address, email, etc. They haven't sent me any spam at all yet, so they seem to be a pretty good company.

2) When signing up, you'll be asked if you would like a Referral Account or Points Account. I choose Referral Account since it's easier and a better deal, so go ahead and pick that one. You can change in the future if you'd like.

3) After signing up, you should complete an "offer". I've had 5 people complete offers so far, and the most popular offer was Stamps.com since it doesn't require any initial investment. Stamps.com is a website that allows you to print REAL postage from your printer at home with their proprietary software.

4) To complete the Stamps.com offer, just click on the Stamps.com offer, fill out the info along with your credit card information (they need this in case you would like to stay as a member after your free 30 day trial), then download the Stamps.com application. Open the program, print out a stamp or a mailing label, and you're done!

After that, make sure to call Stamps.com to cancel your account, unless you would like to keep your account, then by all means please do.

5) Other offers my friends did were Blockbuster.com, Gamefly.com (game rentals) and Netflix.com.

6) That's it! If you want to get a free Xbox 360 or a free gift card, then just have some of your friends or family sign up for an offer through your referral link, and you're on your way! I got my first 5 referrals in a matter of 2 days, you just have to make a list of people that may be willing to help you, and contact them about it.

Any questions? Please email me at mikepernecky (shift2) gmail d0t com, or just call my cell phone if you know me. Thanks for your help, it's GREATLY appreciated!

Garlic Chicken for Lunch! Whoooooooo!