For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll

June 23rd will be the big day for Iren and me. Our wedding will be at the Intercontinental Bali, about 100 yards down the beach from the location of this photo. If you are able to join us for our special day, please email me to coordinate travel and planning details for your trip.

Happy Birthday Erica!

Erica makes an early run for the cake. Certainly there was nothing about this cake that was approved for my diet plan.

Worker demonstration disrupts work at Freeport mine, workouts for Freeport employee

Despite such a wonderful start to the week – with a vigorous hike to Hidden Valley last Sunday (see post below) and a solid workout in the gym on Monday, I have had an abysmal week for exercise and not much better on diet. On Tuesday, a large group of employees stopped working and began a demonstration calling for more money. This event has resulted in work days starting in the early morning hours and ending well past midnight. Discussions continue today. I hope that a resolution is reached soon, as I look forward to some sleep and getting back into the gym.

Hike to Hidden Valley, A Walk in the Mountains of New Guinea

Starting at 2,000 meters and ascending around 400 more over a distance slightly over one kilometer. A challenging walk indeed. For fit folks, it’s usually slightly over 30 minutes, but I still need about 50 minutes to complete the journey. Typically I burn about 1500 calories.

SDH Reports First Quarter Results

With first quarter results delayed one week due to illness, SDH released first quarter results today. Since January 1st, SDH is down 16.5 kilos (36 lbs). While these results indicate significant performance in the past three months, SDH admitted these results were one kilo short of first quarter targets.

"You're sick, Jesse! Sick, sick, sick!"

Perhaps my last post, talking about routine and ruts, was a jinx. I contracted a viral infection, complete with high-fever, weakness, coughing, and sore throat. All of which has kept me out of the gym for nearly a week now. Finally starting to feel better, I hope to be back in the gym this weekend. My illness also meant I have yet to make it the gym for my April weigh-in, so the results are also delayed.