Five months ago I started interning at the travel blog Getting Stamped. It was quite the experience and I learned a whole bunch about blogging and writing for a blog. Some of which I've started to implement here. Though I can't travel all over Asia on a regular basis, so some of the techniques have …
Category: Because I Want To
So, a thing happened…
I start writing classes next week, I have a tournament the week after, and then everything starts spinning faster and crazier, and even better. But, before all of that, there was something truly exciting that happened this past weekend. I GOT MYSELF MARRIED!! And it was completely spectacular. For all the craziness it took to …
The Marrow of Life
This is a tipping point. Right now the world is about to go crazy, in many ways it already has. We've had stars die, major political changes, incredible successes, and harrowing defeats. On a more personal note, I have a wedding coming up after which all of life will be different. It will be full …
All Sorts of Wonderful
It's been an insane few weeks. And it will only get more chaotic and more intense as I move forward. In fact, this is the season of chaotic and intense. The last six months have moved past in a blur, but one that seemingly contained an endless number of events. So, let's take a look: …
A Quick Stop Before the Big Push.
There has been a lot that's been going on, and there's a ton of things that are coming up. I have a few big posts coming through the pipe soon (And one of them on a totally different website!) So, there shall be plenty happening in digital blogging land in the next month or two. …
I’m here! Really!
It's been a crazy, crazy month full of a whole bunch of really exciting things! On the docket was the 2nd Milwaukee Open, a wedding shower, two Thanksgivings, the Nutcracker, and a whole bunch of random driving, training, almost running out of gas, taking a train, and plenty of karate everywhere. Also, SNOW!! There …
Repercussions of a Positive Nature
The term "repercussions" always seems to have negative connotations. But, I have two positive results from the chaos of the past weekend. And it's keeping in the thread of basics. The last few days have been filled with far more karate than is probably good for me. But also stock full of the reaffirmation that …
Why Martial Arts?
I wrote this before I started buying the business. I wrote it right before I tested for my 5th degree, actually. So, there are some thoughts that may be a smidgen...young. Here we go.... Why Martial Arts? The last time I was formally asked the question. “What does martial arts mean to you?” …
Back to Basics…Again.
I have going back to basics on the brain. A few months ago I wrote a post on the importance of fundamentals. How very key it is to make sure the basics of the activity are solid before one starts to pile on everything else. At the time, I was nursing a few chronic injuries …
Diamonds 2016: Barefoot Opportunity
Diamonds is one of those pivotal tournaments for me. Every year, something happens that makes everything else a little different. In this case, we have Team AKA, Sport Martial Arts, Competition, and a whole lot of thanks. But, before we get too far into it, there are some steps we need to go through first. …
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