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Workout Update

darrenhe — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:56:48 +0000

I’ve managed to continue working out as I’ve moved through California, Boston, Chicago, and Seoul. I seem to be hitting a limit with my upper end, though my middle range is improving. For example, I’m having difficulty pushing past my 145 max bench press, but I can do more reps at 135.

Thus I am switching it up. My previous workout plan has been 5×5x12 at ~70% (5 exercises per each muscle, 5 sets of 12 reps, at 70% of max). I’m switching to 5×5x5 at ~90%. After working out back muscles, I’m in a great deal of pain, but it’s fun. =)

Seoul after Two Weeks

darrenhe — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:53:05 +0000

The Good:

1) Tasty food and desserts
2) Advanced telecommunications network
3) Lots of stores and shopping options
4) Effective public transportation system

The Bad:

1) Lack of healthy food options, particularly when eating out
2) Most gyms lack a lot of basic equipment
3) Rude, reckless drivers
4) Bad pollution
5) Deceptive business practices.

Virgin America

darrenhe — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:34:39 +0000

I flew Virgin America Boston -> LAX, and I must say that I was happy with the experience. While the trendy lighting was nice, I enjoyed the on-board entertainment system (featuring seat-to-seat chat, Doom, and much more). There was also on-board wifi and power, though I ended up falling asleep anyways. Their fares are pretty cheap right now, and I plan on flying back with them as well. Hopefully my second experience will be just as satisfactory!