Author: Malcolm Peralty

• General

  What’s Up?

  Well, I decided to take a month off from blogging, or rather, my life was such that I needed to take a month off writing and while many things have happened over the last four weeks, which I hope to go over in the coming days, I’m also gearing up…

  September 19, 2011
• General

  My 2011 Birthday/Christmas Wishlist

  As I have been given the opportunity to give little gifts to my family recently, I’ve also been asked what I’m looking to receive this fall as my birthday and Christmas approaches, so I whipped up my yearly list to make it easy for family and friends. Gadgets and Accessories…

  September 19, 2011
• Asides

  Stung

  I got stung by a wasp on the weekend. It was the first time I’ve ever been stung. Damn did it ever hurt! Now it is just really itchy, and my finger is still a little swollen. The first thing I said to my brother, who was there, was “burn…

  September 19, 2011
• General

  Knowledge Doesn’t Lead to Expression and Experience

  I don’t know why, but I have a strange issue. I have a ton of knowledge but I can’t put any of it into action. I know how to get fit, but I’m not doing a good job at doing what I know needs to be done. I know how…

  August 13, 2011
• Asides

  Shame

  I’m not good at taking care of myself. I’d rather take care of someone else. I’d rather do anything else than do the things I need to be healthy and happy, even waste time. The last two weeks have been dreadful for me emotionally…

  August 13, 2011
• OPPW

  OPPW: Week Eight – 294.8lbs

  Despite eating well, walking lots, and even doing some light weight lifting, my weight didn’t move down very much. It can be frustrating to not see the kind of results I’m hoping for, but I continue to soldier on. At this point, I should be nearly three pounds lighter than…

  August 5, 2011
• OPPW

  OPPW: Week Seven – 295.4lbs

  So, I’ve made my goal for this week, and made up for my poor showing last week. While I’m still behind where I’d like to be in this whole thing, I’m making progress and that is what matters. Some interesting things of note: I was better with eating this week.…

  July 29, 2011
• Asides

  Back Again, Eh?

  So, I’ve been having chest pains again. They aren’t as bad as they used to be, but they are definitely back. I’ve had at least four different bouts, lasting a minute or two each, over the last two weeks. I’m not sure what’s up, but I thought I had the…

  July 24, 2011
• Stories Vanish Effect

  Vanish Effect: Chapter 1

  Before There are very few events in history that resonate throughout all time. Even the worst world wars only affect a few generations, and eventually, after all those directly affected die and are forgotten, such events become stories. Those stories are told over and over, but lack the emotional resonance…

  July 23, 2011
• Rants

  Lockdown

  I always thought it was a bit silly that companies locked down computers so users couldn’t change settings, install software, or do other potentially every day tasks to customize their experience, but after working as the sole IT person for two small businesses, I’m starting to realize how many problems…

  July 23, 2011
• OPPW

  OPPW: Week Six – 297.4lbs

  So, I didn’t hold to my previous week’s weight, I actually gained a little more than a pound. I’m thinking about joining the new gym that opened up pretty much around the corner from where I live. It doesn’t have the greatest facilities, but maybe between walking often and working…

  July 22, 2011
• Dawn of the Decline

  Dawn of the Decline: Thoughts

  So, I had planned on making this short story a bit longer, and more epic, but as I write, I start to lose the sense of purpose and emotional attachment I had with the characters, story, and my choice is to wrap it up quickly, or let it linger endlessly,…

  July 21, 2011