Adam Monsen

The other day, my friend Mark Aiken passed on some cool tips about flyswatting that I’d like to share with all you on the Interweb. When you go to swat a fly, don’t just slam your hand down on the thing and try to nail it. Clap your hands about four inches above and behind the fly, and it should bounce right into your trap! This works because flys take off by jumping up and backwards. Neat, huh?

I used to play a lot of computer games as a kid. As software falls to the code graveyard, fans are sometimes able to resurrect old games that would otherwise lie forgotten. As is the case with Star Control, which has resurfaced as The Ur-Quan Masters. The game is identical to the original, as far as I can tell. Nice work, team.

Eva made an awesome loaf of dill bread the other day. Yum! There’s nothing like fresh baked bread.

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Lately I’m often asked, “How’s married life?”. I assume it’s due to my newlywed status.

I’m still trying to think of a witty response. Any ideas?

Anyway, it’s great! We’re learning to live with one another, spending time together, spending time apart, planning our future and finances, driving our biodiesel car, and having an awesome adventure in general. Note to potential couples: your chances at happiness will depend highly on your spousal selection. But your continued success will depend on your follow-through. So, take a long time to decide, then stick to it.

Also, just FYI, I actually like attention resulting from the fact that I, Adam, married Eva, so bring on the fun!

I was recently denied participation in a UW Dental School study on plaque. I wasn’t at all upset. The screener said that using Listerine and brushing more than once a day excludes me from being an acceptable candidate. Basically my oral hygiene was “too good” for the study! Sweet.

Besides, one of the requirements for participants is that they “be willing to not floss, chew gum, use mouth rinses, or have a regular dental visit for the 7 weeks [they] are in the study”. Gross.

Hello again! So, life goes on. Eva and I sold our gas-powered cars and trucks in exchange for a TDI Jetta! We’re pretty dang stoked with 600 miles per tank. Ah yes, it’s running biodiesel, of course. :)

Breakdancing lessons are continuing at a decent clip; we’re working on handstands and elbow freezes now.

It’s swimming season again, one of my favorite times of the year! Call/write if you want to join me for a Lake Washington swim.

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The wedding was absolutely perfect! Thank you to all my friends, family, and my beautiful wife, Eva.

Extra bonus thank-yous go to Dad and Geo (rehearsal dinner and Edgewater were fantastic!), Katie (coordinator extraordinaire!), Karina (loose ends galore!), Forest and the groomsmen (champions!), Anthony (spinMASTER!), Sara R. from Alaska (you rock!), aunty Kay (flowers were perfect!) and everyone else I am failing to mention, not from lack of appreciation but only ’cause I have to pack for Costa Rica! Whew, that was a long sentence.

I’m sure we’ll have some pics/movies to share soon, but here’s a few pictures from when Scott and Michelle were here, and some from the 22nd of March with some of the groomsmen during an officially sanctioned bachelor week event.

Watch this space for info that I’ll post during our Costa Rica honeymoon.

With love,
-Adam

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Last night at 9pm I asked Eva to marry me. She said “Yes!”

Am I lucky or what? :)

We went to Wild Ginger and had an amazing feast. I took her back to my front porch–where we met a little over a year ago–got down on one knee and made it official.

Just recently we went to Minnesota for a week to hang out with Eva’s family, and I (after much scheming) was able to meet privately with her parents to ask for their blessing.

Now the real fun begins!

Just returned from Holden Village, and am still getting my bearings. The city is loud.

Maybe this inspiring article will give you some ideas.

“The right question is, How can I find something that moves my heart, so that the inevitable crap storm is bearable?”

“‘Keeping your doors open’ is a trap. It’s an excuse to stay uninvolved.”

Thanks to Eva for the link.

Some guy tried to cut in front of me at Safeway. The checker was trying to appease me with “mind if I help this guy?” I was in a hurry, and I did mind! “You mean the guy who cut in line? Help him first? Sure, that’s cool.” The checker either agreed that the cutster should wait his turn or that I was the squeakier wheel.

Cutmaster was like “I waited in line,” and I was all “oh really? ‘Cause I swear I saw you cut.”

“Well, fine,” said señior cutsky. “Hope you have a happy New Year.”

“Thank you, you too!” I then chided indirectly, “You should resolve to wait in line.”

At this point I decided that my New Year’s resolution would be to stick up for myself. Yes, love thy neighbor, but I’m not going to let my neighbor walk all over me, thank you very much.

Tried Bikram’s Yoga last night with Eva. What an exhilarating experience! It was much more difficult than standard (not in a hot room) yoga, but the heat made it completely cleansing. The last time I felt so at peace was in a Holden Village sauna.

I sat next to the FartMaster; his favorite was the Wind Removing pose.