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Despite Common Thought:

On March 9, 2023 By CorwinIn Because I Want ToLeave a comment

I have not suddenly passed or decided that writing is not my forté. It's just been that there has been SO MUCH and it seems that writing was not on that stack. Covid, Banquets, Weddings, SO many flights, Tournaments out the Wazoo, and even more about karate than you probably want to know.Also featured - …

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Travel

On November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 By CorwinIn Adventure, Blog, Ka-Ra-Te, SportMartialArts.comLeave a comment

Adventures and Sudden Realizations.

Backwards

On July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 By CorwinIn Adventure, Because I Want To, BlogLeave a comment

That whole idea of progress...

There WAS a plan

On May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 By CorwinIn Adventure, Blog, Ruminations2 Comments

Sometimes plans have a way of taking on a life of their own. We just gotta hang on. Also, coffee.

So Much New

On February 12, 2022 By CorwinIn Because I Want To2 Comments

So much so, actually. Interesting thing, I was going to say "funny" but I don't think that's the word. As introductions go, this one is not so great. I would know, I have a degree in making sure I know when introductions are bad. Doesn't really stop me, though. The thing that's not quite funny? …

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Forgotten Realms is My Philosophy…Apparently.

On September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 By CorwinIn Because I Want To, BlogLeave a comment

Did I think I would pull meta concepts out of my early teen fantasy binging? No. Did I? Oh, yes.

And All of a Sudden…

On July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 By CorwinIn Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

It's July. Last year at this time we were limited to 8 people in the dojo, masks were everywhere and the tension was thick enough to cut with a knife. Last year I had just moved to Milwaukee and spent a fair amount of time bringing stuff to Ohio. Last year at about this time …

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Here Be Monsters

On March 30, 2021 By CorwinIn Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

Little monsters on maps and in our brains.

2 (Failures). 1 (Day).

On February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 By CorwinIn Because I Want To, Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

It's the end of the countdown, and it's a doozy.

3 (New Scars).

On January 17, 2021 By CorwinIn Because I Want To, Blog, Ka-Ra-TeLeave a comment

I've done a lot of stupid stuff over the years and collected some interesting scars because of it. Here's just a few of them 🙂

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That photo is me, feeling very much like Batman, sparring in a testing for my next belt. I remember thinking I was pretty good 😂
This was supposed to be a “go easy” event. It ended up with a first in Traditional Weapons and then winning the Overall Grands for 30+.
Happy Valentines Day to the most glamorous lady I know. From weddings, to bookshops, and every random coffee stop in between - there’s no other human I’d want to be with ❤️💖💕
I met Grandmaster Likes when I was 11. Over the course of 23 years we traveled the world, competed at the highest levels, and he was my center Jude countless times - in tournaments where I excelled, and where I didn’t (he was always sure to let me know).
I don’t post much about wins or tournaments - but this one felt good. Thanks to everyone for all the love, high-fives and support throughout the weekend. You’re ALL the real MVP’s ❤️
Between injuries, Covid, work, and everything in-between it’s been hard to get the time to train. Or even WANT to train.
2022 was a YEAR - getting engaged, weddings, travel, graduations, promotions, and far more than I can possibly include in one post. To everyone that has been there for the late nights, early mornings, 2am airport runs, and on the mats all over the world. THANK YOU!
Obligatory travel selfie
2 years down, at least 2 more to go 🙃
Not bad for the first time back on the mats - thanks to everyone who cheered, shouted, and generally made the weekend amazing!
It’s your birthday! So, basically the best day of the year! Make sure to give @bitchypritchie lots of love today, 31 has never looked so good!
Summer daaaaaazze
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