ENHANCED BOREDOM

We all get bored at some point. But usually it isn't hard to change that. I'm usually like that too. However, the current situation isn't allowing a break from the boredom. The inability to fully use my hand is limiting what I can do period let alone occupy my brain with hobbies and interests. And am slowly having similar symptoms in the other hand. Which is either an extension of what's happening or is due to the new overuse because it's been picking up the slack. Even typing this on my phone is aggravating something. But, literally nothing else to do.

Video games, drawing, or even writing my own name is near impossible. Video games are slightly possible based on which game. Ironically, if this is MS, video games are actually part of the rehabilitation process to regain hand dexterity. I actually find humor in that. "Why are you playing video games? You're 35 years old." To which I simply reply, "Because the doctor said so!".
This leaves me with movies and television. Movies are hard as once I've seen a movie I tend to do things like write or draw when I watch again. Ok not tend to, it's what I do. And with television, season is ending for the shows I can bare to watch. Which is really limited to nerdish things. Mainly wrestling. Which is a future entry in itself as things are horrible right now on many levels and fronts. Organization and direction. But again, for a future entry.
I am itching to restart the workout regimen or even begin a rehabilitation program but can't really do either until at least knowing what is up. Which could be a number of things. Singular or possibly a couple of issues happening at once.

I have zero idea in how to pay for the schooling, but a positive from all of this is that physical therapist is appealing to me. It would almost be like combining the nerd and athlete within. I'm a libra so I love (and hate) things that balance. Stay Nerdy!

PROPS TO THE DOCS

Not as people, those props depend on the person. But props for ability to learn and use that knowledge. As it is endless and ever evolving.

Take my current situation. All of my symptoms lead to it being......a long list of possibilities. Even with my being able to pick which best describes what I'm experiencing, the list is lengthy. And it comes down to the MRI to help even just locating where the problem is. Then add that my lifestyle and habits both help and hinder the diagnosis. As they all lead to a variety of problems that all share symptoms yet different areas.
And that adds to the props as it has been quite fascinating finding out that a brain or spine issue shares same issues as a problem in the shoulder or wrist. Yep, something like MS (multiple sclerosis) shares a lot of similar symptoms with things like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Frustration has been ample the last few months. None of that really lays with the doctors. That's falls mainly on my country. But even then it's the wait time I'm enduring. There may be more MRI machines in Pittsburgh than all of Canada, but I get tested for free. Annnd the wait time frustration is being in the unknown and not knowing what to do. Can I rehab something while I wait? Is this a total rest issue? Should I be active but not anything with a certain area? Or is it something where it simply doesn't matter?

The good news is that it's been two months and only a month to go for the MRI. But, if something that requires a neurologist, I'm left waiting until November. Again, free but about four more months to go. Guess all I can do is....stay Nerdy!

NOT DEAD YET

It's been awhile since I have posted anything. Not deceased, just in the middle of yet another war with life. New problems brought new adjustments, and we're kind if in unknown territory health wise.

Nothing to be scared of really. After already three months, I am down to the final month. Final month? Been waiting on a MRI to tell us what dafuq is going on with me. All the symptoms I have been experiencing doesn't necessarily narrow things down as many things share exact same symptoms. All I can say us that it is something to do with my spine or brain. My uneducated guess us a cervical herniated disc (neck) or worse case scenario, MS (multiple sclerosis). Which scares me as there's no cure, but, I can possibly live with it. Obviously hoping for the cervical herniated disc as it is fixable. My posture, injuries, lifestyle, and habits all lean towards that, but until the MRI we won't know for sure.
So, once I get things sorted out there shall be a return. One handed, dizziness, and a general justified lack of focus are the obstacles. But, I've been doing more planning on my sleeves, and as always have an opinion on many nerdesque things. Seeing "Wonder Woman" this weekend so I will of course have an opinion on it. Oldest daughter is starting HS next year and has expanded her nerdy tastes, and my youngest has fully embraced her name (Harleigh Quinn) n all that comes with it.

So, don't know when but until we meet again. Stay Nerdy!

HAND INK?

When I saw it I instantly wanted it, however, there were things that changed my opinion back and forth since. Talking about getting a tattoo on my hand. Thanks to Jared Leto's rendition of The Joker, I would now have something that would fit my personality quite well.

I was that "happy kid" who changed after puberty hit and adulthood didn't change anything. So, for almost 25 years it has been almost endless, "Smile, Ryan!". It hasn't always been because I am angry or sad, although depression has brought both out at times. It is simply I don't always feel like it, and suffer from RAHF (Resting Asshole Face) which is the male equivalent of the ladies and the Resting Bitch Face.
Regardless, it does bug me from time to time. So, instead of constantly telling them to "F#ck off!" I am going to get the same ink Jared Leto's Joker has on his hand. And I will use it the same way that he did in "Suicide Squad". Hide how I am really feeling by covering my mouth as to not talk and to give them that smile that they are desperately seeking.

The only thing that was holding me back was "employment". Which I understand, "No Visible Tatts" as to thwart those with offensive ink to not even try and complain. However, this isn't offensive at all unless the person is an uber attention whore who turns everything into how they feel. And the fact that it is my body, and I wouldn't want to work for someone who thinks that they can control that. I am neither a professional athlete, actor, or anything. I am a professional screw-up of anything haha

So, now it is a matter of going into Black Spade Studios (in Oshawa, ON), and getting the info that I need. Price is tops, given the time of year (Santa mode come November 1st). But, also to see about "pain". Still a noob and only have 2 pieces thus far. One was close to a painful area and I almost fell asleep during my session, but again, close to. If I can handle it, then of course it will be about getting the size and placement just right. Bought a fake tattoo set for Halloween, and of course it was a bit small and I got the placement totally wrong, but I got to see if I would even like a tattoo on my hand. Which is important as it is an area I would see a large chunk of my remaining life.


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35 THUS FAR

Natural anxiety from simply being older. That was the easy part of my 35th year so far. As my birthday came to an end, the flu hit, and went on a week long battle with the "Rhino Flu". Made me weak both mentally and physically, and triggered even more anxiety accompanied with some panic attacks. Life changing, personal moments came about. My mother and I have never mixed, and was only solidified upon one of her visits. And then finally, my baby girl turned 4 on Halloween. My way better half and I tried to give her a nice day and go trick or treating while battling stomach issues. We made it through it though.

It is now November 1st. A lot of things are better now. A lot of room for improvement, but better than it was. I still worry (and panic) that things won't improve, most notably myself, and that I will lose everything (and everyone) that I truly love. The list is super short, but even a single name leaving would be paralyzing. But, despite all of that there is this new feeling of hope. I actually see a future now. It isn't full of money and all those things, but more of a realization that at the end of the day if I have my little family then I have not only more than most, but I have literally everything I want and need. Something that I should have always realized, but I at least now feel that I do deserve them. And that has truly helped me in ways that I can't explain.
Now it is on me to show that I am as good as I say. I make mistakes along the way, but the self destructiveness that stems from them are finished. Everyone makes mistakes, it is how things are handled after that matter. I pride myself in that I continually learn, which is truly the sign of intelligence at the end of the day. I pride myself in just how much I love my children and their mother. I don't always show it, but there is nothing that would stop me from caring and loving them.

No real point to any of this. Mainly just for myself to unload a little. Another thing I plan to work on, no more bottling things up. If it bugs me, I am a) entitled to my own feelings and thoughts, and b) history has shown that is doesn't work out well when I am forced to be fake. Like I said no real point. Ryan's back, and nobody even knows just how long he's been gone.

GOODBYE SUMMER 2016

The girls had their first day of school yesterday. Oldest in grade 8, and youngest beginning Junior Kindergarten. Both of which makes me feel old AF. This of course also signals the end of the summer. Which was pretty good all around. Got to see all of my Nerdy's baseball games (except the first when I went to the wrong park), which included watching her and her team win both the division and the play-off tournament, making her a 2-time Champion. She played really well for it being only her second year, and having to play with older kids after the age groups were combined. And with being a second year 12 year old playing with 17 year old girls, she did amazing (whole team did). Only problems I had this year was with other coaches and parents from other teams being disrespectful and immature, but the worse of which came in dead last in both so I guess karma helped me there.

I also went to Canada's Wonderland with the girls. They go every year, but I opted to finally join in since my previous health issues are under control at the moment. Knock on wood. And it wasn't too bad. I didn't go on the two massive roller coasters that weren't there when I had last gone (10yrs or so), but did everything else. Even getting my Nerdy to overcome her fear and go on "Drop Zone" (or whatever it is called now that it isn't owned by Paramount). Only downside was that they finally had some DC Comics merchandise in the stores, and not jacked up in traditional amusement park fashion, but didn't think to bring any money for that stuff. Around Halloween perhaps for their Halloween Haunt. It will be weird doing some of out Christmas shopping at Canada's Wonderland haha
Personal highlight of this summer was Suicide Squad. Which I went and saw in theaters...3 times haha A part of me wants to go again to be honest. Although I am a massive Joker fan, I didn't go "for him". I knew he was apart of things to help boost Harley's live action movie debut. Loved all the members of the Sqwad/Skwad, The Joker just happened to be my most favorite part. Harley Quinn was a close second, and was impressed by Will Smith as Deadshot. Now, I wait for the Blu-Ray to come out while resisting urge to go to the theaters again for a fourth and fifth time.

It's back to reality again. The job search taken more seriously, while watching the girls with my Sweets starting her new shift at her job. I think I may suffer from "seasonal depression", but luckily for me the first half of the colder weather flies by with October being busy AF (Thanksgiving, Sweets and my birthday, HQ's birthday which is also Halloween), a breather in November, then it is Nerdy's birthday immediately followed by Christmas and then New Years Eve.

Here's hoping it all goes smoothly. Current plan has Christmas shopping finished by start of December and starting to pay old debts. Which will be nice for once. But, have to see how it all goes. If it works out, then it is immediately into a 5 year plan which triggers a whole new world.

THE DIET

While many see or hear the word "diet" they think about losing weight. Rightfully so, as enough out there are trying to just that. However, in my case it is simply about what I am eating. For me it is about gaining some weight. Difficult part for me is simply eating the basic 3 meals a day. My stomach shrank so I am rarely hungry, and when I do remember to eat, I can't seem to eat much if anything at all. There has been improvement, but still a long ways to go to get where I want.
I am one of those people who are constantly burning calories, even now as I am typing this, so in order to gain weight I need to consume about 3k per day. The food has gotten slightly healthier, but not "clean" as I don't plan on entering any competitions in the future. I simply want to be a bigger, better me. This skinny white boy look just isn't working for me. The smoothies have helped a bit, at least in getting something into my system when I can't bare the thought of eating something. All of the vitamins and minerals can't be a bad thing.

Here is what I am currently trying to consume on a daily basis. Dinner varies between chicken, beef, and pork with potatoes and vegetables. Either all seperate, or a mix within something like shepherds pie, casserole, etc. If not those then spaghetti or homemade hamburgers (using leaner meat now). And on Tuesdays is of course tacos, with Friday being our pizza night (or occasionally Chinese).

BREAKFAST
-Smoothie

LUNCH
-Protein Pancakes (3)
-Eggs (3)
-Banana
-Chocolate Milk

DINNER
-Various
-Chocolate Milk


POST-WORKOUT
-Protein Shake


4th MEAL
-Smoothie


5th MEAL
-Instant Oatmeal (2pks)

The breakfast smoothie is just basic orange juice, Greek yogurt, and fruit, with the nighttime is simply the same minus the o.j. and replaced by milk. You may have noticed how my lunch looks like a breakfast, but that is because I am lazy af when I wake up so cooking is not on my list of things to do. Plus, the smoothie kind of wakes me up so put it in there. I don't think I am hitting that 3k calorie mark, but right now simply focusing on just eating. Once that is take care of, then I will focus on the numbers. But, eating like a normal person will help me gain too, not as much, but still be more than I was.


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MY VILLAIN SLEEVE UPDATED

I've touched on it before about wanting to get a sleeve of comic book villains. I started off with the "HA HA"s similar to the ink on Jared Leto's The Joker in the upcoming "Suicide Squad". That was my first tattoo, which of course was the initial test to see if I could even go through with it. Despite having a green artist, I did okay and have been trying to think of what I want, and of course coming up with the moolah to cover it.

Almost a year to the day, I got another piece of the puzzle which will be my villain sleeve. Again taking from "Suicide Squad", I went with The Joker skull that they have been using for promotional stuff. I learned some stuff too, mostly "placement' which is good as I hadn't taken any of that into consideration before. It would look better if things are placed in certain areas and are certain size. The placement and size suggested actually made the tattoo look a lot better and not clash with the other ink. I appreciate the advice as although I am artistically inclined, I have never tattooed. Bigger always means better detail, but that is a hell of a lot easier to do on a computer as you can shrink things down after your done maintaining more detail.
That being said, I think I am just going to pick what I want and see what the artist thinks. Things are looking more like a Joker & Harley Quinn sleeve, but I am totally okay with that haha Of course the "Suicide Squad" has provided some other art that I want, I have had to look "outside" and since it is mainly a logo type sleeve it is hard. But, I have come up with some other stuff that I want. Here are the ones I thought of before as well as the ones I am thinking are going to be included...


Old Ideas
-"HA HA" (got)
-The Joker Suicide Squad Skull (got)
-The Joker Jester Skull (Suicide Squad)
-Harley Quinn Suicide Skull
-Harley Quinn "Rotten" Heart (Suicide Squad)
-Harley Quinn Diamond (Red)
-Harley Quinn Diamond (Black)
-"Harleigh Quinn"

New Ideas
-Funko The Joker
-Funko Harley Quinn

I always liked the Funko Pop! Vinyl items, but also the artwork on the box. I think that they would be a good fit on my sleeve. Thinking just the heads though. I am a skinny boy regardless of workouts and desires, so there is limited space haha Another difficult thing would appear finding the actual art on the boxes instead of pictures of the figure, and of course deciding which one(s) I would want to get. It would be easier on the other arm, which is likely a hero sleeve if I get another, as I would ask my oldest daughter to draw a Funko Batgirl as she has a few, and then get that picture turned into the stencil for the tattoo artist. We shall see how things go. The villain sleeve is happening for sure, the other arm may have a pic by my daughter, her name on my forearm, and some Batman logos on my shoulder. Which will blend into a pic of Batman, as the "HA HA"s on the other shoulder will blend into The Joker.

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ON THIS DAY JULY 19TH

I guess it is somewhat of an anniversary around here. Going through the "On This Day..." on Facebook, and my first entry came up. A lot has changed in the last 5 years, and of course a lot has remained generally the same. This blog evolved into somewhat of a mini-site, which I have come and gone from over the years. Life outside of this of course getting in the way. However, not that it has all been a bad thing. I workout  now, trying to rebuild myself both physically and mentally. Slow start, but I have become addicted to all of it, so I have no intentions of slowing down.

Another issue was my trying to make more than a blog. Adds pressure trying to cover breaking news, reviews, and opinions for comic books, movies, tv shows, video games, and wrestling. I plan to roll things back a bit and just take the "here's my opinion" route more often than anything. Although there was an adrenaline rush trying to get the scoop on other site through social media platforms. But, it gets tiring trying to take on teams of people who make revenue through their sites. I am lucky if I make a penny a month. I am Canadian, so pennies are obsolete haha Money would be nice, but I started all of this as simply an outlet to voice my opinion...like basically everyone else with access to the internet.
But somehow, I am going to make this into a brand. I never thought of any of this being a brand, or my being capable to create one. I had a few thousand Facebook gamers know me as The Joker or Mr. J during Zynga's heyday. Only dabbled in Mafia, as Heroes Vs Villains was my wheelhouse. In hindsight, that was kind of my having a brand and not being aware of it. Obviously, the name is owned by others but it was a start. This all comes up as I was asked on Instagram (where I post nerd fit memes) about my brand, and clearly don't have one per say. Now, I am curious if this is something I can and should do. And if I do, then what exactly.
Do I just keep doing as I am doing, but with more focus and direction? Do I finally lift the veil and stop worrying about the opinions and feelings of others? As I have attempted to maintain a positive vibe around here, always looking for the positives in things even though negativity tends to draw the people in. Do I pick a specific area and focus the brand on that? Wrestling has been life long, comic books are a close second, with movies and television being almost simply an everyday thing. Video games are the weak spot. I do love gaming, just not at the level of others and I have specific preferences as to what I play. Nerd Fit, which is generally a fancy name for a nerd working out, is my current obsession. Should I focus on that, include it in the group?

To steal a line from Jack Nicholson's Joker, "So much to do in so little time.", but I am still in the should I or shouldn't I phase of all of this. I have plenty of time, as I run out when I am dead, and I don't think I am dead....right?...oh sh!t...what if this is all a Sixth Sense type deal happening?...I need an adult...


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NERD FIT: THE HARD PART...FOR ME

I have said before that the easiest part of all of this is the actual workouts. I am one of those people who get off on destroying their self until they are nothing more than a sweaty, aching heap on the floor. Then repeating the process the following day and so on. The hard part for me is the diet aspect of this. While most of the world are trying to lose weight, I am sitting here trying ever so hard to gain. I live in Canada so a layer of body fat isn't that bad of a thing. I have no interest in joining a competition, so my level of clean eating isn't what most would. Right now I am simply trying to get in my three meals a day plus something post-workout. Trying to re-stretch your stomach is harder than you'd think, unless your into force feeding yourself, I'm not here to judge haha

Today I somewhat mastered smoothies. I forced myself into taking an off-day as to try and get out of zombie mode. I forget I am a beginner so rest is key. So, while trying to not go crazy I opted to try and make some smoothies. The easiest thing for me to consume is my post-workout protein shake (yes, I know real food is the better option but it is literally the only thing I am can get down my throat post-workout) so I thought why not try and include something similar and healthy to get me by while I stretch the gut. The only obstacles I see here are obviously the price, fruit is pricey at times, and simply trying to find which ones that I like. Which fruits do I use, which are good alone, which blend together the best, which could use other ingredients? A true trial and error process, but after how good the Strawberry Banana smoothie I made tonight, it is a challenge I look forward to. Not only for myself, but also for my lady and our beautiful children who require your A-game when serving healthy food.
Right now I am trying to consume the basics, with the smoothies I am going to go this route until things improve appetite wise...

Breakfast
-Eggs (3x Sunnyside Up)
-Yogurt Cup
-Juice

Lunch
-Smoothie

Dinner
-Meat (Beef/Pork/Chicken/Fish)
-Potatoes
-Green Vegetable
-Not Green Vegetable
-Milk

Post-Workout
-Cookies 'n' Cream Protein Shake

Dinner varies, and if isn't like listed then it is things like spaghetti, casseroles, etc. And I have been helping in expanding on the cooking methods so even the basic meat and veggies are becoming more enjoyable for all and easier to eat for myself. Taco Tuesday is a thing here at Arkham, and Friday's are pizza days. Like I said, I don't eat as clean as others, but I eat cleaner than I used to in terms of leaner beef, low to no fat when possible, etc. If I ever want to join a competition or simply see how ripped I can get, talking when I have actual gains of course, I will attempt a strict clean diet. Right now if I flex and I see abs so I am happy haha Lunch is always the hardest so I am hoping the smoothies help fill up that meal.
But, even this basic diet is a struggle for me to consume. I am not hungry like I was when I was younger. With my 50 lbs weight loss came a shrunken stomach so even when I eat I don't eat as much as I used to and need to now. If your wondering why I lost that weight, it was unintentional. Dental and stomach issues for a few years. Dental issues resolved, and it would appear that the workout and water consumption has helped with the stomach. Gaining the weight back is hard because of the overly stated appetite issues as well as being one of those people who can sit on their butt all day doing nothing and will burn calories the entire time.

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NGN'S AB & CORE WORKOUT

Current situation has me doing a Arms, Legs, Arms, Legs, Arms, Legs, Resistance Band routine Monday to Sunday. Upper Body can be found (HERE) and Lower Body can be found (HERE). As for my abs and core, I do them at night while my lady is killing her workout. Two to three times a week. Although it may be from not having and using super heavy weight for leg days, but at this time I rank abs and core as my least favorite thing. I am a skinny white boy, so my abs have been visible  for awhile. However, they are clearly just for show unlike in my youth as they burn the most and do so from the get go. Not bad enough to make me not do them, simply enough to make me hate it.
Ironically, unlike with my arms and also my legs I don't work abs and core for "show". Once my appetite finally grows, I don't plan on eating clean enough to walk around with them. Enough so that if I chose to flex and show them to get my way with my woman, I could haha I train them for strength purposes. Which translates into other areas of the body when they are worked, which will only help me in the end.

Crunches/10reps/3sets

Bicycle Crunches/10reps/3sets

Leg Raises/10reps/3sets

Flutter Kicks/10reps/3sets

Leg Pull-Ins/10reps/3sets

Air Bike Crunches/10reps/3sets

Reverse Crunches/10reps/3sets

As with my Upper Body Routine (HERE) and my Lower Body Routine (HERE), it is pretty basic stuff. I am a skinny white boy right now struggling to eat enough and as I tend to over reference, the home gym here in my cell at Arkham Aylum is in its infant stages. Regardless, I do what I can with what I have. If things get "easy", I switch things up, or add reps, or sets until I can increase the weight. Sundays are Resistance Band stuff, with random things. Sometimes I will throw in some Man-Makers, or a variety of push-up variations. If I took an "Off Day" it would be then, but I don't so I do minimal training just to keep the body active. But, that is just me and my state of mind, no knocks to anyone to takes a day away from self torture.

NGN'S LOWER BODY WORKOUT

Like with the Upper Body Workout (which you can find HERE), limited until the home gym grows. Plus, I don't drive and almost always take the stairs instead of the elevator to the top floor of Arkham Asylum so that has to work in my favor somehow haha
Basic stuff really, and the weight in each are simply dumbbells. I will admit that this is where a better home gym or gym membership would help me. But, just starting out and when the money is there it will happen. Until then here's "Leg Day"...

Lunges With Weights/10 Reps/3 Sets

Lunges/10 Reps/3 Sets

Reverse Lunges/10 Reps/3 Sets

Side Lunges With Weights/10 Reps/3 Sets

Side Lunges/10 Reps/3 Sets

Lunge Walk/10 Reps/3 Sets

Kick Backs/10 Reps/3 Sets

Squats With Weights/10 Reps/3 Sets

Squats/10 Reps/3 Sets

30 Second Squat Hold/1 Rep/5 Sets

Standing Leg Raises/10 Reps/3 Sets

Calf Raises With Weights/10 Reps/3 Sets

Calf Raises/10 Reps/3 Sets

Single-Leg Calf Raises/10 Reps/3 Sets

1-Minute Wall Sit/1 Rep/1 Set

Like I said, pretty much just basic stuff with and without dumbbells adding a little extra weight to things. I will likely just grow things as the home gym does. Not a fan of public places, I don't like to share, or wait to use something. Plus, I am skinny and looking to avoid any negative types poking fun. Not sure what would happen when my typical mindset during a workout is pure, hot red rage and takes me a minute to come out of it post-workout haha Up next shall be the ab and core routine I do at night two to three times a week.

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NGN'S UPPER BODY WORKOUT

Today I was doing shoulder presses which I have been able to do with zero problems despite the damage to my shoulder. It's been something that baffled me a bit, until today when that changed and I began to feel that pain. Now I am left wondering if it is one of the multiple tears ripping more (3 partial, a branching, and a complete tear on the rotator cuff which is 4 tendons I am told so you see the issues here), or if it is simply the beginning of working around the calcium deposits in there aka basically carving the meat around it. The joys of getting older, but if is the calcium then I know what I am in for as I had apparently torn my other shoulder and didn't know I did until after it healed and the deposits began. It will be a bit painful, but once you work that groove things aren't bad at all.
Not complaining, just giving reason for when I say that things like lateral raise, front lateral raise, and bent-over lateral raise exercises are done with a much lower weight and are a part of my rehab process that I do through out the day, everyday. My poor boy home gym is basically dumbbells 2lbs up to 25lbs right now (with exercise bike, vice grips, and resistance band) while I obtain the financials to add to it (bench is first, as it is overly needed here). Everything is at 20-25lbs, while the raises are done with 5-10lbs. while I strengthen things up in the injured limb. My home gym appears small, and it is plus ready for 30lbs with some things, but I am just starting really so it works for me...for now.

Shoulder Presses/10 reps/3 reps

Palms-In Shoulder Presses/10 reps/3 reps

Lateral Raises/10 reps/3 reps

Upright Rows/10 reps/3 reps

Bent-Over Rows/10 reps/3 reps

Kneeling One-Arm Rows/10 reps/3 reps

Shrugs/10 reps/3 reps

Triceps Extensions/10 reps/3 reps

Kneeling One-Arm Triceps Extensions/10 reps/3 reps 

Bicep Curls/10 reps/3 reps

Concentration Curls/10 reps/3 reps

Hammer Curls/10 reps/3 reps

Alternating Bicep Curls/10 reps/3 reps

Push-Ups With Feet Elevated/10 reps/3 reps

Spider-Man Push-Ups/10 reps/3 reps

Push-Ups/To Failure

As the home gym grows, as will the routines. A bench is first on the list, so once that comes into Arkham Asylum the chest and shoulder exercises will expand. Until then I simply do Upper, Lower, Upper, Lower, Upper, Lower, Resistance (Mon-Sun). I do ab and core training 2-3 times a week a night while my significant other gets her workout in. I'll make the third posting about that. Up next will be my current lower body routine. The dreaded Leg Day.

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SETBACKS AND LIMITATIONS

While most seem to be trying to lose weight, on the opposite end of the spectrum are others trying to gain weight. Both sides with the same goal, but envious of the "problems" the others have. As is the situation here in Arkham, ironically two Libras balancing out a scale if we get all deep with things. My lady is trying to lose weight gained from giving me two amazing and beautiful daughters and a love of food. Not obese, but simply isn't happy with her appearance (despite being hot af in my eyes), so making a change. Myself is someone who unintentionally went from 195 lbs. down to 145 lbs. Also wasn't happy with my appearance, so making some changes.

However, I don't really care for food anymore. I used to forget to eat at times, and now that I am making a conscious effort to eat due to a shrunken stomach it's hard to eat what I need for some gains. Even though I am very limited with what I can do at home at the moment (which is where I do my thing) and self rehabbing multiple tears and calcium deposits in my shoulder, it is the diet aspect that is holding me back.
Destroying myself during a workout is the easy part, if I am not a sweaty, aching heap on the floor my day doesn't feel right. Even when I am tired as heck, I am able to force myself to do what I need to get done with the weights. Forcing food down my throat is a different kind of uncomfortable, and hard to get over that hump. Post-workout is my Cookies 'n' Cream protein shake or it is an absolute struggle. I'd prefer to get the protein from "natural" sources, but with that 30-minute window do what you have to I guess.

And then there are the other things putting limits on the progress. As mentioned, the shoulder is pretty messed up right now. 3 small tears, a branching tear, and a complete tear in the rotator cuff, accompanied by some good old calcium deposits. Surgery isn't an option, so self rehabbing and strengthening it is. Add this with that I don't want to workout in a public gym yet, and currently only have a variety of dumbbells at my disposal. No bench yet either. It is all coming soon, it is just the downside of home gyms is it is buying everything instead of paying a monthly fee and have everything at your disposal...when it isn't being used by another paying customer. I make do, but would just be nice to expand on things as to not become
complacent and give the muscles a shock with a change-up every now and then. Also sucks having had weights, bench, and machine when I grew up. Which I could have now if I had started this journey long, long ago.

Like I said I make do with what I have, and I will get a handle on eating more. Thinking the next entries on the blog will be my day to day routines. Which I am sure many will laugh at, but I'm aware that I am just getting started, and everyone had to start somewhere!

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NGN FAVORITE TATTOOS PART III-BATMAN

The Joker is my favorite villain, so of course Batman is my top choice in regards to heroes. Plus, although my left is reserved for my villain sleeve, by right is at the very least going to have the shoulder covered in various Batman logos. Which will wrap onto my back and become Batman. How? Not sure yet, I know the other half (if I split them instead of separate them) will be The Joker haha Here are some of my favorites from my search in planning out my own...

There will be more Batman ink as my ventures across the web broaden, but I might look at more of a basic symbol style. Not just the plain logos, but the ones where people have added designs of any kind within them. Saw a couple awhile back and just loved them. The OG of Superheroes is on deck. Superman for those unaware of who the entire genre started with. Unitl then, Stay Nerdy!

NGN FAVORITE TATTOOS PART I-THE JOKER
NGN FAVORITE TATTOOS PART II-HARLEY QUINN

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NGN FAVORITE TATTOOS PART II-HARLEY QUINN

Since the last post was about The Joker (HERE), I figured who better to be next in line than Harley Quinn? Like her Puddin' the ink that Margot Robbie sports in "Suicide Squad" will be a part of my villain sleeve and some other stuff including my youngest daughters name, which happens to be a variation of Harley Quinn haha Here though we are looking at other people's Harley Quinn tattoos (again don't know owners or tatt artists). And they would be...

Given her steady rise in popularity (non-stop since she debuted on Batman: The Animated Series really) I am sure we will see more and more Harley Quinn tattoos make their way onto human canvas across the globe for long time. There were a couple that were the same pic for their tatt selection, but I just liked the differences that separate them making them unique despite the origin. Think I should cover the goddamn Batman next. Till then, Stay Nerdy!

NGN FAVORITE TATTOOS PART I-THE JOKER

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NGN FAVORITE TATTOOS PART I-THE JOKER

I figured I would pay homage to fellow inked nerds and geeks by posting my favorites as I see them. Plus, it will keep the nerd ink flowing as I wait and plan out my sleeve (possibly sleeves). They do take time and money after all. Neither of which I have for tatts right now, so as we will. The first entry focuses on who is the inspiration for my first and currently only tattoo (again, sleeve is a comin'), The Clown Prince Of Crime, The Joker. I am pro-Joker being inked as well. I figured an updated version would, and the "HA HA"s and the grin mean that he will always be laughing and smiling. I would almost be certain that there is a Batman tattoo on him somewhere as well. If not visible, then possibly right on his uber white booty haha Here are my favorites. I saw some cool and different concepts and directions, but the work wasn't to my liking. And I am not about to shame anyone so they shalt not be seen here. These however will...

No, I am not sure who these tatts of The Joker belong to nor who the artists were. Regardless, I like them (the Venom/Joker ink was a great idea. I'm contemplating Batman/Joker in a similar fashion to join my shoulders on my back), and there will be more to come of course. Being that the ratio of inked to non-inked isn't what it was years ago. Adding that comic book and just general nerd movies are white hot right now there will be more than enough to fill the gaps of my own "journey" haha

TO BE A FLY ON THE WALL OF TNA WRESTLING

I try to avoid mass negativity on here. It slips out at times, but that is simply a personal opinion that isn't able to be delivered in a negative light haha This time though I care not. It is nearly impossible to approach things positively in TNA. Beyond the talent, who are good but in the wrong place at the wrong time, it has been and is a mountain of garbage.

The title says, to be a fly on the wall of TNA Wrestling, and right now I would really like to be. Reports are stating that Dixie Carter is looking for investors and partners to help keep TNA afloat. The reports are also saying that she is looking to maintain a 51% majority ownership. This is why I want to be that proverbial fly on the wall, as I really am curious as to how Ditsy is selling this idea to people. Her own fathers company, Panda Energy, pulled out financially about half a decade ago so how can she ask others to give her their money and expect a return? I am curious as to who and what she blames TNA's failures on, because she clearly isn't saying that it was her. It is easy to think of possible scapegoats. Jeff Jarrett and the whole Kurt and Karen thing years ago, his backing out of the company. Vince Russo fooling her and creatively destroying her company. Spike TV. Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff. Any talent who didn't get over. Vince McMahon. Etc. Etc. But, nothing was Ditsy Carter's fault though hahaha
WrestlingInc.com is reporting that there are a few investors lined up despite Ditsy wanting to stay in charge. But, things are so bad financially that she might have to settle for a much less of a role and give control to others. How bad? She owes one of those investors for having put up the cash for recent tapings, and if she doesn't pay up by a certain date she loses her controlling stake.

In summary, Ditsy buys a new but thriving company from Jeff Jarrett. Despite all the talent and Daddy's money, ev-er-y-thi-ng fell apart. And is so bad at business, she is about to lose control of her company instead of negotiating a way to at least give it away. I will always feel for the people below her who will possibly lose a job if things don't work out (with or without her). But, since WWE has been scooping up TNA made talent (AJ Styles, Samoa Joe) or at least teasing at it with some (Robert Roode) I like others aren't suffering too much by all of this. Also like many others, a smirk grows on my face at the thoughts of Dixie proving how Ditsy she really is and then never being seen again.

NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING V: TAG TEAMS

They say that two is better than one, and tag team wrestling has shown that many times over the years.

As A Kid...

• Steiner Brothers
• Legion Of Doom
• Hart Foundation
• The Rockers
• Demolition

-The hardest list really. 1980's and 90's were loaded with tag-teams, and they were all pretty good, well as a kid. Steiners for the amateur wrestling moves, and the Frankensteiner being the first hurricanrana I had seen added greatly to this. LOD is likely on everyone's list, understandably. I'm Canadian so of course Jim and Bret are on here, plus I always preferred them over the British Bulldogs. The break-up on the Parlor Shop meant more to me because I actually liked The Rockers. Things turned out pretty good though via HBK (sorry, Marty). I was mostly a WWE guy, so Demolition were my Road Warriors...until they were squashed by the Legion Of Doom.

As A Teen...

• New Age Outlaws
• Hardy Boyz
• Edge & Christian
• Rock 'n' Sock Connection
• Dudley Boyz

-It is a pretty standard list, but could I really leave the teams from the TLC matches off it? Mankind and The Rock were the perfect odd couple team at that time. And I still do the New Age Outlaws entrance to this day, so obviously. Others would have been the Brothers Of Destruction, The Outsiders, Holly Cousins, APA, Two-Man Power Trip (Austin and Triple H), Harlem Heat, Too Cool, and others.

As Young Adult...

• Dudley Boyz
• Los Guerreros
• 3-Minute Warning
• Chuck & Billy
• The Worlds Greatest Tag-Team

-In the WWE, I didn't like the splitting of the Dudleyz at all, was stoked to see the reunion at Survivor Series in 2002 (weird to say but it was done better in TNA). Other than his title runs, Los Guerreros was my favorite Eddie stuff, thinking it was the beginning of the Lie, Cheat, and Steal schtick (can't remember for sure). 3-Minute Warning was somewhat of a trio with Ricco, but loved the tag team of Rosey and Jamal. They were a new age Head Shrinkers and Wild Samoans. Ricco once again in the mix, but loved the Billy & Chuck teaming. The wedding was a bit much, entertaining but killed the gimmick. The Worlds Greatest Tag-Team was the precursor to American Alpha in a way. Shelton Benjamin was a whole different athlete than the other 3 in this discussion.

Now...

• Enzo And Cass
• Harper And Rowan
• Dudley Boyz
• Usos
• 
  

-Like many I am a big fan of Enzo Amore and Big Colin Cassidy. The entrance, the difference in characters yet are similar. Its all good. And you can't teach that. I can also see them as singles stars if and when the time calls for it, with Enzo being a good mic worker and scrappy as hell, and Cass of course being that rare 7 footer who can move. I don't like them as much in singles, but together Harper and Rowan are money. Dudleyz of course. Usos have become a bit stale for me, but would love a heel turn. A new age 3-Minute Warning look wise, it would also be a homage to their late uncle, Umaga. I left the last spot open because I am only just under halfway through my 30's, and not sure who to pick between The Revival, American Alpha, and The Vaudevillains. Have to see how Revival and Alpha do on the main roster, and not sure if the Vaudevillains will be as interesting a few years from now.

You would think that perhaps that the Dudley Boyz were my all-time favorite tag-team, given they are listed in each era of my life. However, they are not. They are Top 5 for sure, but they happened to be great in a variety of times in WWE history. I can't pinpoint an absolute favorite team. I liked too many for different reasons, and at different times in my life.

NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING I-SUPERSTARS
NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING II-FINISHING & SIGNATURE MOVES
NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING III-ENTRANCES
NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING IV-WWE RETURNS & DEBUTS 

NGN FAVORITES: BATSUITS

It all really falls on my opinion of how the artists draw the iconic cape and cowl. In the live action side of things, the Batsuit has evolved and improves both in look and in function. In my opinion of course.

Comic Book:

1. 1980's and 1990's Blue & Grey
-It is what Bats was wearing when I first started reading comic books, so it sticks in my head the most. Well, until the memory goes I guess haha It is blue cape and cowl, grey suit, ad the traditional bat-logo. Although the newer blue and grey look works with a more updated symbol too.

2. The Original
-Bob Kane's initial costume is a favorite for being simply that, the original.

3.New 52
-Again, it is mainly in the artists presentation. And the peeps who've drawn Batman in the New 52 era (short as it was), did a great job of making the suit updated and appealing. With Capullo leading the way.

Live Action:

1. Batman (1989)
-It was my first, and as a kid I had no concept of function. I just thought that rubber suit looked amazing. I liked the slight upgrade for Batman Returns, but love the first. "Errant" logo and all (it wasn't, they changed things later).

2. The Dark Knight (2008)
-With a better idea of function, and of course reference within the film, the Batsuit was pretty amazing in my opinion. The neck was a bit skinny compared to the mask/head in regards to scaling. But, it didn't make for any slightly cheesy silhouettes with the ears bouncing to and throw.

3. Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
-I've yet to go see it (don't ask haha), but just based on the trailers and photos, it is possibly the best one. It looks pretty darn close to the suit in The Dark Knight Returns. Initially it doesn't look like it would have good mobility, but the trailers show otherwise. I'm talking the basic suit, not the armor he dawns as well. Which is also amazing.


There are others, like a Yellow Lantern/Sinestro Corps Batman that I liked the look of, but opted to focus on the ones we see/seen more regularly. Perhaps I will list those as a "Fav Arkham Games Suits" with all the DLC's bringing a lot to life like Knightfall and Batman Beyond, which aren't on this list 'cause they aren't technically Batsuits without Bruce Wayne in 'em. Yes, I am one of THOSE people haha

NGN FAVORITES: COMIC BOOKS III-CHARACTER COSTUMES

Batman and his Batsuit is my favorite. The reason being that there are too many variations that I really like that they need their own list. Plus, Batman is my top hero so I am being majorly bias here of course haha Keep an eye out for that in the future though. Although I have my favorites, I do like characters who have evolved their looks and costumes over time. Even the best can get stale.

Spider-Man

-A lot of variations nowadays, but it wasn't always like that. There was a time when it was the traditional, a cosmic one which was the same as the regular, but had webbing in the armpits haha And of course the black. Black is my all-time favorite Spider-Man costume, even as a non-symbiote the basic black and white work well in comic books. Followed by the Spider-Man 2099 get-up, and of the newer styles I really like the looks of the Spider-Man Noir and Future Foundation versions.

Cyclops

-Another Marvel character that has had many styles and looks over the years. Only the visor has generally remained the same, with the exception of that "X". My favorite is from the early 90's, with the blue and yellow sans hood. It just looked like what a leader and soldier would wear when I was a kid, and seemed to almost perfectly complement both Jean Grey's and some other X-Men's general uniform pallet at that time as well. Not a fan of them with Cyclops, but if I had to pick from the "hooded" looks, I'd go with the original. His powers were all that separated him from the flock and that "X" visor looks pretty cool to I must admit.

Spawn

-Fellow Canadian Todd McFarlane struck gold when he created Spawn. The mask and eyes, the chains, the cape. Head to toe I like the look of this one. Even when the mask is removed, we get a gross, but great look of Al Simmons after his death. A look that hasn't needed to change really, plus I am not an avid reader so I haven't grown bored with it haha

Catwoman

-It is one of the hardest looks to pull off in the real world. Sorry ladies, but most of the time the ears just don't look right. I can't explain it. Halle Berry's mask doesn't count, as it doesn't look right period. Back to the print, where my favorite Catwoman costume in comic books is in the New 52 era. It just looks like it would actually work, it fits the base of the character (a cat burglar/thief), and isn't too revealing when not drawn that way haha A close second is the purple suit with long black hair hanging out the back of the mask, and black thigh high boots. Just looks great to me. If there is a comic book version of Michelle Pfeiffer's costume, then that would be a definite second but maybe the tops haha

The Joker

-The costume has generally stayed the same, purple suit, but there have been slight variations and other outfits. And his general appearance has evolved over time (face, hair, grin, etc). I can't really pick a top favorite, but the clowns fighting for top spot are...from the 1980's and 90's being when I got into comic books so it holds down in my memory and Joker obsession haha, "Joker" graphic novel, which is a comic version of Ledger. From the New 52 era with the mechanic outfit and "face strapped and stapled back on" look and the "new" look. One was sick in both meanings of the word, the other similar to what we'll see in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie (sans ink....which I like to be honest).

I dawned on me after I was finished that there are two Batman characters in the mix, but that's ok haha I said a separate posting would be for just Batman, and really the people within Gotham have the better looks in DC Comics. But, again I am pretty bias in this case haha

NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING IV-WWE RETURNS & DEBUTS

A few things add to the "experience" of witnessing a WWE debut or return. How I like the superstar, the music, the look, the crowd reaction, the moments that follow. One of each, all of the above, or various combinations of them.There were more, but these are the WWE debuts and returns that I can still remember and in some cases still get the chills and goosebumps even today.

Debuts:

Chris Jericho

I still get goosebumps watching this one. I didn't have the internet then, and didn't really have any friends who read the dirt sheets and whatnot, so I was shocked when "Jericho" appeared on the screen and Y2J appeared. He was one of the few WCW guys I enjoyed watching in my limited exposure to the product.

Tazz

The New York crowd kind of gave it away as Kurt Angle was cutting his promo, but they also added to their hometown boys WWE debut. The music, the lights, even the towel on his head made it look epic as the MSG gave possibly their biggest pop of Royal Rumble 2000/

The Undertaker

I can't remember if I watched this live or soon there after on VHS (yes, VHS). Regardless, all I can remember is that from moment one, the Deadman scared the sh!t out of me. Later adding Paul Bearer and the Funeral Parlor only made things worse haha

AJ Styles

The crowd pop wasn't as big as Jericho's (that could have been the audio though or arena acoustics), but it was still close and a big reaction from the crowd at the 2016 Royal Rumble. I could've cared less about the reaction as I was just pumped that the Phenomenal one was finally in the organization he belongs. Other companies helped prepare him, but the WWE stage is one AJ Styles belongs on.

Booker T and Diamond Dallas Page

Booker was given the better scenario with Austin, DDP was with Taker but the stalker angle was weird. Regardless, their arrivals meant The Invasion was officially on. Didn't get all of the big names, but I enjoyed this period regardless. Booker T and Diamond Dallas Page helped that.

Returns:

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Which time? Wrestlemania 32. When I noticed HBK was ready to wrestle, and then Mick came out I thought this was gonna be cool. The Rock is probably the third guy. Then "the glass broke", and I had my greatest feeling ever in sports entertainment haha I think my heart might have actually stopped for a moment before the goosebumps and the numerous "Holy Sh1t!!!"s sped from my mouth. Sure, he wasn't in his gear, but I knew I was about to relive my glory years and watch a classic Texas sized Can Of Whoop-Ass be opened. And the bit with The New Day was hilarious. One time deal, but that's sure better than nothing.

Shane McMahon

I got goosebumps with this one as well. The shock of Shane O'Mac returning, but also possibly the loudest crowd pop I've ever heard. Or perhaps it felt bigger as it has kind of been awhile of a worthy moment. Regardless, it was a huuuuuge ovation.

Undertaker

Again with the question of which time? Wrestlemania XX. We obviously knew he was returning, but when Paul Bearer's voice echoed his trademark, "Oh Yes!" it took things to another level. Then to see Taker's return to an updated Deadman gimmick was amazing. This was really the only thing I talked about with coworkers at that time leading up to Mania. Benoit was a Canadian boy, and this was obviously before the tragedy. But, it was how Taker will look and approach his character upon his return against Kane (who was at his best at that time in my opinion).

Triple H

His return from his first torn quad. WWE did an amazing job helping us remember not who he was (we wouldn't forget him) but what he did. Not even just the torn quad, and finishing the match. He tore his quad and finished the match in the *expletive* Walls Of Jericho!!!! If you think I am overselling, do the math. Jericho's finishing submission on top of the announce table wasn't helping The Game's fresh injury. Anyhow, the pop of the ever loud MSG crowd gave me goosebumps once again.

n.W.o.

I put them under returns as the same or similar reaction would've came sans the black and white. They were WWE made men which is what made the New World Order work in the beginning. The only "debut" was simply of the brand. Either way it was a great moment at the aptly named No Way Out. Crowd reaction and the entertainment. Scott Hall's line about maybe having some beers with the boys and Hogan and Nash saying no was hilarious (it's good to laugh sometimes).

NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING I-SUPERSTARS
NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING II-FINISHING & SIGNATURE MOVES
NGN FAVORITES: PRO WRESTLING III-ENTRANCES