Julia's first halloween. She had a great time, we all did. It did mess up the routine I've been building for the past couple of weeks though....have to go hard-core tomorrow.
Basic numbers: 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 4 miles
Acts of kindness; invited my family along for Julias trick-or-treating, made Mike lunch and breakfast, helped someone
Today I consumed: a breakfast sandwich and hashbrown from tims, an apple, some leftover tuna casserole, some tortilla chips with salsa, a cup of coffee and 8 glasses of water and a cup of tea.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The way of the future
In the beginner class tonight Sifu Brinker talked about how the future of Kung-Fu resides with the white belts. I completely agree. It's amazing to think that among those students is the next great grand master, the next chief instructor, the next instructor of the beginner class. It is so exciting to see them progress and to see their passion for the martial arts develop. I can't wait to see what they are doing 10 years from now when they are telling the newest beginners that they are the future.
Basic numbers: 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 208 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 3.5 miles
Act of kindness: let someone ahead of me in traffic, said thank you to someone, made Mike lunch and breakfast, gave the dog a belly rub
Today I consumed: some toast with jam and butter, half an apple, a lara bar, some peas, a cheese and tomato sandwich, some tuna casserole and a piece of chocolate cake. I drank 2 cups of tea and 8 glasses of water.
Basic numbers: 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 208 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 3.5 miles
Act of kindness: let someone ahead of me in traffic, said thank you to someone, made Mike lunch and breakfast, gave the dog a belly rub
Today I consumed: some toast with jam and butter, half an apple, a lara bar, some peas, a cheese and tomato sandwich, some tuna casserole and a piece of chocolate cake. I drank 2 cups of tea and 8 glasses of water.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Adopt a driveway
I'm excited about the adopt-a-driveway program this year. We seem to have so many people involved, it's going to be great. I have many fond memories of shovelling with training mates, some of which are gone now. Cherish the opportunities you have to spend time with your fellow-Kung-Fu-ers while you can. People invariably move away or what-have-you. It's nice to have fun memories to look back on.
Basic numbers: 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 208 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 4 miles
Acts of kindness: made Mike lunch and breakfast, gave Julia a treat, gave the dog a belly rub
Today I consumed: an apple and a half, some toast with butter and jam, some veggies with pasta, a boiled egg, half a Lara bar and some poutine. I drank a cup of coffee, 2 cups of tea and 7 glasses of water.
Basic numbers: 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 208 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 4 miles
Acts of kindness: made Mike lunch and breakfast, gave Julia a treat, gave the dog a belly rub
Today I consumed: an apple and a half, some toast with butter and jam, some veggies with pasta, a boiled egg, half a Lara bar and some poutine. I drank a cup of coffee, 2 cups of tea and 7 glasses of water.
Monday, October 28, 2013
The Vaseline saga continues
Julia's hair is still shiny...even tried corn starch....I have to say she looked pretty funny covered in white with her hair spiked out in all directions.
Someone suggested lemon juice.
The shampoo seems to be helping, albeit gradually. Oddly enough, this reminds me a bit about Kung-Fu. You need patience to progress and it can take time to see the effects of multiple efforts. I know eventually her hair will be nice after a lot of washings, just like I know my form will be better after lots of practice.
Basic numbers: 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 208 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 3.5 miles
Acts of kindness: helped some students, gave the dog a belly rub, gave the cat and dog a special treat, made Mike lunch and breakfast
Today I consumed: a bagel with cream cheese, half a Lara bar, some instant noodles with bread and veggies. I drank 2 cups of coffee, 8 glasses of water.
Someone suggested lemon juice.
The shampoo seems to be helping, albeit gradually. Oddly enough, this reminds me a bit about Kung-Fu. You need patience to progress and it can take time to see the effects of multiple efforts. I know eventually her hair will be nice after a lot of washings, just like I know my form will be better after lots of practice.
Basic numbers: 202 crunches, 204 pushups, 208 kicks, 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 3.5 miles
Acts of kindness: helped some students, gave the dog a belly rub, gave the cat and dog a special treat, made Mike lunch and breakfast
Today I consumed: a bagel with cream cheese, half a Lara bar, some instant noodles with bread and veggies. I drank 2 cups of coffee, 8 glasses of water.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Sparring
Going hard on my form reps. If I keep to my schedule, I'll have my form reps done by the end of December. While that may be on track, my sparring reps sure aren't. Got to get on that. I work late on Tuesdays so I haven't been able to come to san sou. I should have went during the summer when I had the chance. Missed opportunity for sure.
Basic numbers: 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 2 miles
Acts of kindness: let someone ahead of me in traffic, gave the cat and dog treats, played with Julia
Today I consumed: 3 waffles, some apple slices, some macaroni with vegetables, half a cookie, 3 slices of pizza, a small piece of cake. I drank a cup of coffee, a cup of tea and 8 glasses of water.
Basic numbers: 5 reps tai chi, 5 reps broadsword, 2 miles
Acts of kindness: let someone ahead of me in traffic, gave the cat and dog treats, played with Julia
Today I consumed: 3 waffles, some apple slices, some macaroni with vegetables, half a cookie, 3 slices of pizza, a small piece of cake. I drank a cup of coffee, a cup of tea and 8 glasses of water.
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