I mentioned a few weeks ago that one of the classes I am taking this semester is 3D modeling. Though I’ve messed around with a lot of graphics programs, 3D modeling is one area I have never even tried. Never even opened any of the software. So I know nothing about Maya or how to use it. And yet after opening the software for the first time on Wednesday, yesterday I made this bowl of fruit.
Pretty cool, right? I think it turned out surprisingly well for my first attempt.
The weekend was nice. I still can’t believe I set a new 10K PR on Saturday. Crazy. My other weekend workout plan to bike 20-25 miles yesterday morning was thwarted when I woke up at 7:00 to see a blanket of thick fog covering the area. I drove over to the high school, wondering if the fog might be thinner over there, and indeed all of the Bay Area Multisporters were there and ready to ride. But the fog was just as thick, and I did not feel comfortable. I’ve had enough close calls in broad daylight, and I really was not liking the idea of riding around Clear Lake in conditions that would prevent cars from seeing me until they were practically upon me. I don’t even have a light on my bike (because I don’t ride at night). Everyone else took off, while I climbed back into my car feeling a little bit sheepish. Oh well. I make my own decisions. I made up for it with an hour on the bike trainer instead. My first outdoor ride of the season will have to wait until next weekend.
Last night Jose and I went to the Rockets game against the Jazz. Yao was out for the evening with a respiratory infection, and his absence was obvious. The Rockets could not get in a groove, and ended up losing by almost 10 points. We still had fun.
Jose went flying yesterday afternoon after the fog had finally dissapated. He’s scheduled for his check ride — aka the final big test with an FAA examiner who, if he passes, will sign off on his private pilot’s license — on Friday afternoon. Once he gets his license he’ll finally be able to take passengers (ahem, me!) with him, and I’m so excited to finally be able to go flying with him that I can barely stand it. Everyone cross your fingers for good weather! And send lots of good luck wishes Jose’s way!
How can you stand an hour on the cycle trainer? I get bored after about 10-15 mins even with listening to music. I think watching soccer is the best thing to do for me thanks to the constant action. Bball and football starts and stops too much and regular tv distracts me. Any tips?
I’m looking forward to having another pilot to drag with me on the 15 hours of xc time I need asap 🙂 seriously, though, I am jealous of Jose. I sat with Jeff for 2 hours that morning WAITING for the fog to dissipate even just a little so we could even file instrument and go fly, and it didn’t. That was 10 a.m. – noon, for the record, the forecast said the fog would be gone by 9:15 a.m.
Brian, yeah, the trainer isn’t nearly as fun as riding outside. I did 2 hours on it once and it was miserable! An hour is all I can stand. I set it up in front of my TV and put on something from the Tivo, preferably something that’s an hour long. Then, I don’t skip the commercials — I use them as intervals. Pedal hard in a high gear for the length of each commercial break, then pedal comfortably while the show is on.