Goal # 2

Hey all... sorry about missing yesterday. I went out with Foley peeps after work and didn't get home until late. (I also may have made myself sick, which does not bode well for tomorrow...we'll see.)

Anyway, on Thursday, Bromka, Hog and I ran Brookline. This morning we ran Sci-Tech, which is 5.5 miles. I hope my race tomorrow goes well.

But, in more important news, I just sent a letter to Amanda Congdon. It went a little something like this....

Dear Amanda,

Hi, my name is Brian McNamara, and I am a 23 year old working and living in Boston. A friend of mine showed me www.rocketboom.com, and I was an immediate fan of the site. My purpose in writing this letter is to ask you out on a date, so if you are currently involved with someone, or prefer not to continue reading, please feel free to stop.

I guess I can begin by telling you a little bit about myself. I am originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, a picturesque city in upstate New York. During high school I was involved in several different activities, including my academics, running cross country and track, and playing the violin. After finishing high school, I went to Boston to attend Tufts University. While there I majored in Philosophy and Psychology, and continued to run cross country and track. Currently I’m working at a law firm in Boston, and have plans to attend law school next year.

I’m impressed that at such a young age you’ve been able to achieve so much success on rocketboom and on television. You should be very proud. I should also tell you that I think you are a very attractive girl, and I think it’s pretty sweet that you graduated with honors from Northwestern University. You have a wonderful sense of humor, as evidenced by your work on rocketboom and your appreciation of Dr. Katz. I should tell you that my favorite episode of that show was when someone was on talking about the Manatee, and what the Manatee would say on Ricki Lake. “If you’re upset about bein’ fat, you should go to the gym.” “I have a layer of blubber to keep me warm in the water.” I think that is pretty funny.

So, Amanda, would you like to go to dinner with me sometime? I realize that New York City isn’t exactly next door to Boston, so I thought that if ever you were in Beantown, we might arrange to go then. Hopefully we’d have a good time together. I would describe myself as being a relatively attractive person (think Topher Grace, but not Brad Pitt). I would treat you nicely, and try to make funny jokes, most of which would end up being very bad puns though. Maybe you think those are funny, maybe you don’t.

I realize you are a very busy person, and that you probably receive many letters like this one. That being said, I understand if you don’t have the time or interest to respond. Please know that a response would, however, be greatly appreciated.

If you wish to contact me, I suggest you check out my blog at http://macrunsboston.blogspot.com. Also, I would like to suggest a web clip for your show. You may or may not have seen this, it is a funny parody of Brokeback Mountain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfODSPIYwpQ. Enjoy.

Sincerely,

Brian McNamara


Hopefully she actually reads it, and isn't so put off that she signs me up for a bunch of porn emails or something. We'll see.....