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Hello! I'm still here...

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:18:00 +0000

Wow! It sure has been a long time since I have been on this blog. Things have been so crazy that I haven't had time to post anything. Anyway I read somewhere that "blogging" is dead and social networking like "Twitter" and "Facebook" is the future (at least the near future). I'm inclined to agree with that. Its just so much easier to post a quick status message and "Presto!" you are updated and connected.

Anyways. Highlights since my last post...

I turned 40.
Yes, 40.
I now have 24 personal training clients and loving it.
Even though I love training people (see above) I still kinda dread waking up at 5 am.
Maxine got "Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome". But is ok now.
Agi got us an awesome 40 inch flat screen! Thanks babe!
We got a SWEEEET expresso machine for Christmas! Thanks Mom and Dad.
Agi makes the best double, soy lattes.
Did I mention I turned 40?

Tumble on,

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:00 +0000

Freezing my a$$ off at work.

Sushi's BDAY!!!!

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:12:00 +0000

Hello!

Spent the weekend in West Palm Beach for my niece's 3rd birthday. I am going to let some of the pictures from the day show how much fun we all had. We all had a great time watching Mia and her guests enjoy swimming in the pool, a bounce house, tattoos (stick on kind) and even snow cones! All the grown ups got awesome Philippino food thanks to Nana Rachel! I ate so much food that I can't even think about it again without feeling full. But best of all, Nana Cheryl and Cousin Taylor (aka Tay Tay) were able to come all the way from Washington to enjoy the awesome weekend with us!

Enjoy the pics! Now where is the alka seltzer?

Mia going for the gold in the Bounce House.

Me and Moms.

Sushi wearing the latest fashion, Tutu with Camelback. Who says you can't look great and stay hydrated at the same time!

Umm. No more cake for Dad.

Uncle Justin and Dad rockin' "Go Diego Go" tats courtesy of "Mia Ink"

Cousin Tay Tay trying to add up how many slices of pizza I ate throughout the day.

Me and My girls. And that's not zinc oxide on my nose! Thanks, Sush!

Me and NaNa Cheryl. I really like this pic!

Sushi and her Moms (aka. My sister Kim).

Cousin Taro asking for just one more snowcone. Your awesome T!

Tumble on,

So much to write...but not much to say

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:59:00 +0000

I just wrote down a lot of nothin'. Then deleted it. And this is my second attempt at trying to write somethin' and still comin' up with nothin'. (sigh).

So I guess I'll just let the gods of "Writers Block" have their way with me tonight.

But before I go, I will make this promise to those of you who actually visit my humble little place on the web. I promise to post on the following:

My new career as a personal trainer
Our awesome trip to Seattle, WA and Portland, OR.
Anything that pertains to our relocation to the above mentioned cities.
Anything else that is funny, challenging and otherwise part of my ongoing tumbling.

Until then...Tumble on,

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:54:00 +0000

I'm hoping that I can leave work early so I can be home when "Sushi and T" come over.

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:04:00 +0000

Driving back home because the gym has no power. What a pain.

Home

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:41:00 +0000

Well we are back in Miami now and trying to get back into the swing of things. To be honest, I think both Agi and I are kinda missing the Northwest already. But we are glad to be home with our girls. Both of us are feeling a little under the weather, but are recovering. I started back in the gym and it does feel good to be working with my clients.

It just started raining, and the doggies are sleeping at our feet. It does feel good to be home.

Good Morning Portland

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:39:00 +0000

We have been in Portland now for the last three days. I actually took
this picture on the first morning we were here. It was taken from the
famous "Powell's Bookstore". But despite when I took the picture, it
pretty much sums up our morning activities.

Hello from Seattle!

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:01:00 +0000

Here I am with paul in Ballard, washington.

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:28:00 +0000

Turning in after another super chill Sunday. My only regret is not getting around to watching those Kung-fu movies.

Greetings from Mexico! (sort of)

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:11:00 +0000

Having dinner at "Aleyda's".

Got a light?

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:39:00 +0000

Mia got a hold of some Cuban pickle cigars. Sabor!

Bigg T

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:28:00 +0000

I got two words...Bigg T.

That's all you need to know. My man.

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:09:00 +0000

Hunger + pasta dinner = full.
Shower - dirt = clean.
Full + clean = happy Charlie

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:58:00 +0000

I am watching another sexual harassment video for work. Ok I get it! "No" means "no".

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:41:00 +0000

Holy crap! It's so early that not even my dogs want to get up! Must make coffee...

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:48:00 +0000

Trying to get past the first 20 minutes of "Apocalypto" without falling asleep. But considering the hour, it doesn't look good.

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:13:00 +0000

Some of the most annoying things in life are completely avoidable. Like waking up with dry, crusty eyes because you fell asleep with your contacts in.

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:43:00 +0000

I just got back from the grocery store. Is it me or is the healthier the food, the more expensive the cost? Damn!

Another day, another lesson

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:02:00 +0000

We are here at the dog park. It's a beautiful day. Breezy and warm.
Girls are gonna sleep good tonight. I was in a pretty deep funk
yesterday (sorry Agi). I feel pretty bad about that. But being outside
today is clearing out the fog. Thanks for being you, Babe. I
appreciate you very much. I love you. Thanks hurricane Ike for
creating a beautiful day. Thanks Ripley and Max for showing me what
unconditional love looks like. Gotta go, Max just brought back the
ball. I guess there are some conditions...

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:34:00 +0000

I love it when all my gadgets work together.

Mobile post test.

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:12:00 +0000

This a test of my mobile post set up. I got an iPhone (awesome)
recently and I am reconfiguring everything. It's amazing how dependent
we have become on our phones. It's to the point that getting a new
phone seems to involve all the adjustments and compromises of starting
a new relationship!

Anyhow, let's see if this works. It has been a awhile since I have
posted anything but my home computer really sucks and it has a way if
taking away all inspiration. Hopefully my new phone will fill the void
somehow.

I almost forgot. I took the picture above with my phone. It's called
"Putting caution to the wind".

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:36:00 +0000

This a test. 1..2..3

Balloon Popping World Record by a Dog

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:22:00 +0000

I think Max could do this.

fringe benefits of my job

m4fitness@gmail.com (Carl "Charlie" Arrogante) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:05:00 +0000

mints...pens...scratch pads...and don't forget water (no ice). Thank goodness I'm going home to my girls tomorrow.

C.