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Here it is in full. I've decided to post it, just because if I was willing to say all of this to Gaben, I can say it to you guys.

Dear Gabe,

I want to work at Valve.

I want to work there more than anything else I think I've wanted in my life. And I don't think I'm going on the right path to do so, and it terrifies me. Right now I am majoring in graphic design, making logos and brand booklets for State Parks that don't exist. I'm also making kinetic type

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So a few night ago, I was laying in bed and having one of those mental breakdowns you have when you lay in bed and think about everything that has ever happened in your life.

I hate those moments.

And in a burst of spontaneity, I wrote and sent a stupidly personal e-mail to Gabe Newell. I'm not sure if I regret it, as it is certainly how I feel, but I am very embarrassed about it. I like to keep my cards close to my chest. I barely ever outright show my emotions to ...

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Sup guys, it's been a week now since I first started working out. Soreness is gone, thank god. The first 2 work outs were hell for soreness, but now I barely feel it. I've gone to the gym four times now, and I no longer dread doing so! Which is actually a very good thing. Just some stats:

Squats
Weight - Beginning: 45lbs, As Of 9/20: 65lbs
Bench Press
Weight- Beginning: 45lbs, As Of 9/18: 65lbs
Inverted Rows
Reps- Beginning: 5, As of 9/18: 6
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Thanks to everyone who prodded me to go, was a great help.

Anyway, first time was... interesting. I went in and sat down on a bench and just observed the others watching for a bit. Probably looked creepy, but I wanted to see how they did some of their routine. That and I was nervous. But, I wasn't going to let my nerves get the better of me so I went out there and did my first workout: squats. Wasn't too bad, probably the easiest workout of the night. The awkward part was the rests ...

So, I'm having a few issues. I left my gym clothes at home, and they don't allow blue jeans in the gym. So... yeah. Also, my bicycle's tire is screwed, it popped somehow, I'm not sure, and I don't have the money to fix it. However, I won't give up! I have some shorts I can use in the downstairs gym and, as Bob said, I'll be swimming as well. I'll start running when it gets a bit cooler.

My good camera is also a bit screwed right now. I forgot my card reader at home too and the card ...

I'm a skinny tall bitch and I am sick of it, so I'm going to do something about it.

Since I like you guys, and you're always supportive, I'm going to start my progress blog here. I'll be taking pics and all that fun jazz.

I'll have updates and such soon, like beginning pictures and my workout plan.