Ok. this is my very first attempt at blogging! Hopefully, I will figure out how to do it right when I am recovering from my ACL surgery that will most likely happen. I plan to keep updating this blog as things transpire and give my story of what is involved and what might happen.
Here is some background about myself! I am a 45yr old male living in Virginia, USA. Been in the area for about 18 years now and I call this my home. Came to the USA (Illinois) in 1989 as a student and went on to obtain MS and then PhD. Was quite active growing up playing Cricket and Badminton, and of course jogging/running, etc. Got introduced to Racquetball as that was one sport that didn’t require more than one person to play with and was readily accessible for students. Played quite a bit and really enjoyed the game as a recreational sport rather than a competitive one – though it got quite competitive as the years went by.
Job search brought me to the Washington, DC metro area and the summer job I took up in 1993 transpired into a prolonged stint that started with working for a government contractor that eventually lead to starting a government contracting firm with my partner/wife. During this period, I got married (1995) and lost half of me (meaning now I am one-half and then there is “better” half). Until that point, I was fairly active working out, playing Racquetball, etc. All this stopped with marriage and started to gain perspective (in other words, weight). This continued for a few years and the kids started popping out (a boy and a girl within 15 months). Right around that time, a dear friend – who was quite active physically, died very young while on a treadmill! As a result, the workout regimen started out again (also found out about high cholesterol, etc.) and have been keeping to a schedule of working out quite regularly atleast three times a week (from about 1999).
My work keeps me busy an average of 80hrs/week if not more. Inspite of that, I like to keep fit and healthy for various reasons, one of which is to de-stress. But, I do enjoy keeping fit and as enjoyable as it may be sitting around watching football (redskins) and hockey (capitals - I am an Acela ledge season ticket holder) games during their respective seasons, I prefer to be walking and playing whenever possible. So, the events that transpired over the last couple of years have put a damper on my active lifestyle. Even though my intention is to keep a chronicle of the latest developments with my ACL, I will try to add-in whatever that might be relevant or of significance (to me).
Here is some background about myself! I am a 45yr old male living in Virginia, USA. Been in the area for about 18 years now and I call this my home. Came to the USA (Illinois) in 1989 as a student and went on to obtain MS and then PhD. Was quite active growing up playing Cricket and Badminton, and of course jogging/running, etc. Got introduced to Racquetball as that was one sport that didn’t require more than one person to play with and was readily accessible for students. Played quite a bit and really enjoyed the game as a recreational sport rather than a competitive one – though it got quite competitive as the years went by.
Job search brought me to the Washington, DC metro area and the summer job I took up in 1993 transpired into a prolonged stint that started with working for a government contractor that eventually lead to starting a government contracting firm with my partner/wife. During this period, I got married (1995) and lost half of me (meaning now I am one-half and then there is “better” half). Until that point, I was fairly active working out, playing Racquetball, etc. All this stopped with marriage and started to gain perspective (in other words, weight). This continued for a few years and the kids started popping out (a boy and a girl within 15 months). Right around that time, a dear friend – who was quite active physically, died very young while on a treadmill! As a result, the workout regimen started out again (also found out about high cholesterol, etc.) and have been keeping to a schedule of working out quite regularly atleast three times a week (from about 1999).
My work keeps me busy an average of 80hrs/week if not more. Inspite of that, I like to keep fit and healthy for various reasons, one of which is to de-stress. But, I do enjoy keeping fit and as enjoyable as it may be sitting around watching football (redskins) and hockey (capitals - I am an Acela ledge season ticket holder) games during their respective seasons, I prefer to be walking and playing whenever possible. So, the events that transpired over the last couple of years have put a damper on my active lifestyle. Even though my intention is to keep a chronicle of the latest developments with my ACL, I will try to add-in whatever that might be relevant or of significance (to me).
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