http://www.blakemiller.net Graphic Design, DJ Entertainment and other divulgance from Blake Miller Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:36:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My wife and I did our first summit of Mt. Whitney.  Rather the popular "one day hike", we did our more enjoyable "backcountry" trek.   We did it via Horseshoe Meadows, during a 4 day, 4 night trek. Quickly, All of the pics are on my photo site Drive up, Sunday, 7/26/09 We arrived ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2009/08/04/mt-whitney-via-horeshoe-meadows-crabtree-pass/ I went to the doctor's last week to get my regular checkup.  Things are progressing very nicely, in fact: Started P.T. 3 weeks earlier than normal due to my health and age (young) Gave me the go-ahead to start running again - nice! Got the approval to move forward on my Peru trip ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2008/12/20/screw-in-neck/ Things are going well with my recovery.  I had a doctor's appointment earlier in the week (Thanks Elise for driving me) and the prognosis is good.  I'm allowed to take the brace off on occassions, mostly when i'm just laying low at home.  Things are still very tight and a ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2008/10/05/neck-update2/ Since it appears that I'm posting to my blog a bit more frequently, i've decided to update the theme.  I work on computers and the internet and designing websites and funky stuff like that almost all day long.  Don't forget to check the good stuff www.promotiondesign.com http://www.blakemiller.net/2008/10/01/ive-updated-my-blog/ Things have been going very well on the recovery standpoint.  I had a very relaxing week, partially cuz i can't do anything - can't drive, can't workout, can't run a marathon, can't lift anything over 5-10lbs. On about Thursday, i really started feeling better and looking forward to getting back to ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2008/09/28/neck-update/ A few weeks ago, I started feeling a bit "off" including tingling/numbness in my fingers/hands (started in my left, but went to both hands.)� After trying to go on a run/jog a few weeks ago, realized I couldn't do that very well either.� Some other weird stuff started going on ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2008/09/15/broken-spine-connector/ Lenny is out of town with family, so I'm home alone.  Since we won't be doing our annual Yosemite trip, i've still got the itch to do a hike.  It's been a few years since i've done a Solo overnight, so I planned out a decent one to the local ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2008/08/20/san-jacinto-hike-aug08/ I'm an engineer by education, and the majority of my "career" to date.  I've gotten off that corporate ladder to take a trip on the solo path for a bit.  I'm sure i'll get back on some day, but something definitely different than my past . . .  (I'm in that picture if ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2006/06/08/shipyard-buys-pizza/ Lenny and I took a little day hike, both in preparation for our big Yosemite trip in August, and to get out on the Memorial Day weekend.   Lenny blew right up the 3.5 mile, 2500' climb.  My fat ass wasn't so rabbit like.  Felt like I hadn't walked/hiked/run more than ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2006/05/29/mt-woodson-hike/ Lenny and I are planning a little backpacking trip to Yosemite this summer.  If you call a 30 mile hike over 4 days fun, that's us :)  Here's tentative schedule! Mon 8/7 8:00 am, Depart SD, drive to Yosemite Valley Mon 8/7 6:00 pm, Stay at backpackers campground in Valley Tue 8/8 7:30 ... http://www.blakemiller.net/2006/04/14/yosemite-2006/