I just got back from my first night returning to martial arts training. I feel good, a little sore, more than a little out of practice … but very happy to be back.
Everything felt natural. Not perfect, but natural. My kicks need work, my legs don’t stretch as well as they did last year and my stances aren’t as comfortable. But self defense drills felt good: I can block, I remember to check my opponent’s elbow, I can take falls with ease.
It’s the same school I left, and it’s the same school I wanted to come back to. Tomorrow my hips will protest, but I’ll work on them later.
Well, it’s been over a year, but I’m more than ready … I’m a martial arts student again. Tomorrow night I try my hand at being a brown belt again. I’m sure my body will not be pleased, but my mind & soul are ready to get back on the mat.
I’ll spend time later explaining why I took a break and what drove me to go back. Right now I need to get those pesky Christmas ornaments out of my living room.
While checking up on Alton Brown, my favorite TV chef, I discovered the existence of the Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine video game for the Nintendo Wii. I also discovered videos & reviews that indicate the game isn’t very good.
If they ever decide to try another version, I have a few ingredients to suggest for a more palatable game.
Categories: From the Mind of Brian, Life, Universe, Everything, Ranting Again, Zeros & Ones
Blue Christmas – Originally uploaded by siliconchef
Photos from our Christmas decorations (full set on Flickr)
I was discussing our holiday plans with my friend Amy when she pondered why people with no strong religious belief played along with the “Christmas tradition.”
My response: it’s a homecoming for people who can’t make their own traditions.
Whatever the reason, have some sort of celebration today. Find your friends, your family and even your pets … have a day to remember them.
Gift buying should be a way of focusing on your loved ones and trying to somehow brighten their day. We’re told to do it on one specific set of days, but don’t limit it to those calendar squares.
Have a good Christmas, then have a good December 26th …
Soda marketing is a weird business. Check out the new artwork for Sierra Mist … does it look like a soda or a new horror movie ad? I vote horror movie.
As I migrate my mobile life to my new T-Mobile G1, I often feel a little bit of sadness for the Sidekick II I just retired.
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