Mystery Fish

I bought this fish. It is called shizu, according to the package. No English-Japanese dictionary seems to list it, so I can't figure out what it is. I found a recipe online that I sort of skimmed, so it may also be called mochiuo, which was also not listed. So, if you recognize this fish, let me know what it is. It's pretty good.

Commencing Holiday Sequence

Tomorrow (for me, if not for you) is Thanksgiving (for Americans, if not Canadians), which kicks of the holiday season. I don't really get how that works, since basically there are no holidays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but the holiday season lasts until the first few days of January, so let's say about January 4th. Of course, Thanksgiving is variable as to the day, but this year seems as good as any for an estimate, so the holiday season lasts roughly November 27th-January 4th. That's 4+31+4 = 39 days. If we average that, it is 13 days/holiday. If we look at other holidays, we see how absurd that is. We don't put on costumes October 18th. At least most of us don't. You could argue that these three (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) are generally bigger holidays, but Thanksgiving is basically just an excuse to eat, and New Year's is basically just an excuse to drink. Also, Thanksgiving is based on a story that isn't true, and Christmas is based on a story that is at best partially true and set at the wrong time of the year.

But, all that nonsense aside, one thing is almost certain about the holiday season. That is, colds. I have a cold now, which probably has something to do with the fact that I spend all day talking to/shaking hands with/ wrestling little kids, who are basically snot factories. But, whatever, it is totally worth it. I have some medicine that I got for free (from a doctor, even!) but I can only take it at night because it makes me drowsy. So, in order to keep going, I've adopted the strategy of drinking vitamin C because I think it somehow helps fight colds. I have no real idea. That's why I bought this:


This bottle of C.C. Lemon (guess what it tastes like?) claims to contain 210 lemons' worth of vitamin C. According to the nutrition facts, that's 4290 mg. I've already drunk half the bottle today, so that's 2145 mg. The recommended dietary allowance is around 40-90 mg/day. Apparently the maximum is 2000mg, though it's not toxic or anything. We'll see what happens, I guess.

One other thing about the holidays. Apparently, it is becoming fashionable for blogs to post Christmas lists. If anyone out there wants to get me something here is what you should do:

1. Write down the price of whatever thing you want to send me.

2. Make out a check for the amount in step one (1) and send it to:

John Link Benefit Fund
370 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 400
Broomfield, CO 80021

3. If you are so inclined, let me know how much you sent.

I DO NOT WANT ANYTHING OTHER THAN THIS. If you send me anything, I will have to take it with me when I return to the states or mail it ahead of time which is sort of costly and annoying. Also, I just don't want anything unless you have a lot of peace on earth and goodwill towards men sitting around.

野菜？ 果物？ 決めてよ！

Is this a tomato? No, it is a persimmon that is very deep orange, almost red. I thought they were tomatoes at first.

Yep, that's seriously the whole update.

Winter

And, with one night of snow, fall passes out of the world and leaves us with a frozen slush winter...:-(

Nation, Activate!

It recently came to my attention that my sister in law has started a blog about life in Virginia. I read through every post, and have yet to find mention of me. Furthermore, I found this in an update about my younger brother moving in:

So Dan moved in this weekend - the entire family came down, including his beautiful girlfriend, who I just adore.

Last time I checked, I was part of this "family," but I've never even been to Virginia. I think somebody is trying to retcon me out of existence just because I am not in the country.

THIS WILL NOT STAND (this aggression, man...)

Nation, and by nation, I mean people who read this blog, I call on you in the most childish manner possible to comment on her blog, comment on Dan's blog, call them, email them, write your senator, whatever you can, until I am mentioned in this blog that has a somewhat tenuous connection to me. We're going to grassroots me back into existence. Yes we can. I like Ike. Million points of light. Bring it on.

Fishy Fish Fish

Oooh...Barracuda!

Fight Scene

This is probably the greatest fight scene I've ever seen. It's from Tom Yum Goong, also known as The Protector.