I was supposed to be in NYC right now, hanging out with my brother and helping out at the web/mobile conference that his company is putting on. However, things are all over super busy and the ‘optional’ trip was starting to stress me out. So I opted out. Good move I think. It’s already been a busy start to the week, my house is in shambles, my work is pressing and life is strange.

If you’re into such things, I got the website up for Singlespeed USA. There aren’t a lot of details yet, but when there are they’ll be found there. For now it seems to be a nice little shit-talking forum for the folks vying to host the 2013 edition.

The big news — I got new bike shoes. No more busted up boa system that has prevented me from tightening my left shoe ever since SSAP last april. No more poorly fitting shoes. I got a scorching deal on these fancy Specialized shoes while I was in AZ. They need to blow out a little bit, but I’m cautiously optimistic that they’re a step up.

Skiing. Finally got out for an XC ski. Rec path on Monday. With twenty first and second graders yesterday. As always, I continue to really suck at this sport. Can’t wait for the time to get back out on my pugs — that I can do.