Archive for September, 2008


Angry Bulldogs

All the bulldogs I draw seem to be really angry and intense. Although I've studied all the facial muscles, acting, and characterization, no one ever asks for something as nuanced as a bulldog mulling over a dinner selection. Oh well. Better to be over-trained than under-trained.

Fitness Platoon – Sept 29, 2008

2 800 meter sprints 2 400 meter sprints 2 200 meter sprints 1 100 meter sprint 5 dry heaves (optional) 36 minutes of lower body and abdominal calisthenics (boot beaters, star jumps, windmills, lunges, crunches, flutter kicks and stretches) 100 meter stampede Gunny providing motivation. Good workout today. Everyone continues to improve. We walked 1 [...]

Fitness Platoon – Sept 26, 2008

Frisbee Football If the players weren't all going to boot camp we'd have a shot at going pro. Today was the end of an easy week of PT. Monday we're back at the hard stuff.

Initial Strength Test- Sep 24, 2008

1. 5 mile run Max set of pull-ups (male) Flexed arm hang for time (female) Max crunches in 2 minutes This is week 14 of physical training for our fitness platoon. Everyone is improving at a good rate. Tom has had the most improvement and has lost 30 lbs so far. Those shipping to boot [...]

2008 Annual Marine Mud Run

Here are some pictures from the mud run in Roanoke Virginia. I ran it with my buddy Justin who is getting in running shape for boot camp. It took about three showers to get completely clean, but it was a great time. Here are some pictures: Me on the left and Justin on the right. [...]

CLR-35, 3rd Maint Bn

Colors and text by Kris Estep.

More on Berkeley

I can't believe I hadn't seen this yet, but I just found it: Courtesy of the Daily Show.

MACG 48

Colors and text by Kyle Tobin.

3D Sofa

I'm taking a 3D modeling class at James Madison University. We're using Maya software. Here is one of the class projects: I'm quite the novice, but the program is a lot of fun.