back on track...for now

Got back on track today.
Did some practice this morning before work and that really helped. Had fun shovelling with Mr. Wyndham after the beginner class too. It's so inspiring to see those guys get involved with the school so much. They are definitely on the right track. The blackbelt track.

Basic numbers: 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 208 kicks, 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 3 miles

Acts of kindness: pet the dogs, made MIke lunch, made my brother coffee, helped someone

Today I consumed: a boiled egg, a banana, an apple, a ham and cheese sandwich, some perogies with sausage and nachos with cheese. I drank 2 cups of coffee, 8 glasses of water and a beer.

why so early!?!

Bah!
Was totally lazy today.
Sigh.
On the plus side, I went to church today with Julia. One of my goals this year was to go to church every sunday. While I have missed quite a few sundays, this goal has reminded me how important it is. I think it's really important to bring Julia there. I want her to grow up with a knowledge of Christ like I did. That's something that's really important to me.
Unfortunately, sometimes sleep has taken priority. Why does church have to be so early!?!

Basic numbers: 1.5 miles

Acts of kindness: got breakfast for Mike, took Julia to church, complimented someone, congratulated someone,

today I consumed: a tims breakfast sandwich and hash brown, a grilled cheese sandwich with mushroom soup, an apple and a piece of chocolate and some green beans. I drank a cup of coffee, a beer and 7 glasses of water.

meeting

Had the monthly meeting today. It was neat to see some of the Horse Team members there. I wonder what they thought of the whole thing. I know many of them are returning members but some are completely new. I think they will brig a great perspective to the whole thing in the coming year.

Basic numbers: rested

Acts of kindness: gave the dog treats, pet the cat, gave the dogs belly rubs

Today I consumed: a tims breakfast sandwich and hash brown, a bowl of tomato soup and some chicken with cabbage and pasta. I also had a piece of chocolate cake. I drank 4 cups of coffee and 8 glasses of water.

Kempo-fying

This week has seemed so long. Need more sleep.
So much stuff to get done before the year is over. People's stuff is coming along. I saw some neat tricks today and Sifu's Rybak and Robinson's thing is looking pretty cool.
My broadsword isn't feeling so great though. It's really hard to do a tai chi form fast. I've been to kempofy it, but so far it's been challenging. Need to get it sorted out before chinese new year.

Basic numbers: 5 reps tai chi, 3 reps broadsword, 202 crunches, 153 pushups, 208 kicks, 3 miles

Acts of kindness: let a car in front of me, gave the dogs a treat, made Mike's lunch

Today I consumed: a breakfast sandwich, a turkey and cheese sandwich, some instant noodles with toast, 3 pieces of leftover pizza, I drank a cup of coffee, a glass of pop, a beer and 7 glasses of water.

tai chi

One of the great things I've gotten out of tai chi this year is feeling my chi more. When I do my form now my hands get all tingly and I feel my body moving as one fluid unit. It's so cool. This doesn't happen all the time, but I get glimpses of it once in a while and those glimpses inspire me to keep practicing so I can feel that feeling again. That's what drives me to keep practicing tai chi, that and the whole no-more-aches-and-pains thing.

Basic numbers: 208 kicks, 204 pushups, 202 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 3 miles

Acts of kindness: gave the dogs treats, gave the dogs extra pets, helped my brother, made Mike lunch

Today I consumed: a bowl of cheerios, a tomato and cheese sandwich, a chocolate, a bite of sausage, some pizza with a wing and a slice of chocolate cake and some noodles and toast. I drank 2 cups of coffee and 8 glasses of water.