Time Flying

Realizing how much time flies, and its been forever since I've posted a blog. Just thought I'd post a few things...


A couple weeks ago I got summoned for Jury Duty for two weeks, it was long but I am so glad it when it was over. Especially since I had three major deadlines at work.


Another big event happened as well, my niece Stella Rose Meyer was brought into this world. Seems like its so far so good for my sister.  I'm very excited to meet her and of course to see my family again.


In a way I've been burning the candle a bit too much and the Jury Duty threw my schedule. I haven't really worked out in awhile, sans a couple of round of hitting stuff.  I weighed myself yesterday and have officially gained all the weight back that I lost.  Some of it is pudge that I'd like to get rid of and a small portion is muscle which I'd really like to increase.  Hopefully I can get back into my routine.


Its the weekend again, and other than getting some stuff done I plan to have some relaxation. Give my body time to recharge and get ready for another week.

Alone Time

This weekend the apartment is all mine as Jeff is away at a weekend training seminar.

Wrote the list of all the things I need/want to do and its been a slow process. Probably shouldn't have started with looking at Grants for KICK.  Its exhausting. My hopes are high that at some point we'll get a grant and will be able to give scholarships to kids.

All in all things are good. The first book I helped out with, just arrived as a proof. We'll have one more look-over then start selling it. It'll be nice if it makes money.

Plans in the works to help out with more books and videos.

We talk a great deal of the future and the possibilities that are before us. So hopefully time will reveal what is next for us.

Its easy sometimes to get down discouraged about things not working out the way you want them too. Its easy to stress and worry. I continue to try to look forward and be positive.

Any day now my sister will have her baby and I am very excited for her as she begins a new chapter in her life. Can't wait to meet the little bugger.

You see it?

That was my expression yesterday in between doing a SnoopyDance as I realized I now have a small Bicep.
It's not a lot but its something and it took me about 21 months to get there.  Its also been 21 months since the big diet change.  How cool.

Been pretty good about getting up early to the gym. I get up at 530am go to the gym and in work by 730am. Typically I work 10-12 hours then I am pooped and go home. I've also been lucky to go to hit stuff the last couple Saturdays. Leaves me feeling good, de-stressed and sore.

While I don't mind working a lot and do because I am a work-a-holic, I really miss Karate and Muay Thai. I miss helping teach Karate.  Though there are a few bad apple parents that make me want to pull my hair out, I just really love helping them and watching them learn and grow. Every night I ask Jeff about the classes, and go through just about every student to see how they are doing. Apparently at Eliot they give him TWO high-fives because I'm not there.

Tomorrow is supposed to be Super Kids promotions and I plan on surprising them. I am also going to surprise our Student of the Month. Hoping all goes well at work tomorrow so I can leave.  Then Thursday is promotions at Everett. This will be the first time I am missing it/ineligible to be promoted. Breaks my heart in so many ways.

Weather here sucks with all the cold and the snow but my body and health is holding up really great.
Looking forward to warmth again and to vacation in July.

New Year

It has been awhile, and I keep meaning to write a little something, but get lazy.

Tomorrow I go back to work after a nice long week off. I really enjoyed my time and got stuff done.
So here are some updates...

Health
Doing great.  2010 was a good year for me as I was healthy all year long. Its great to start the New Year healthier, and with NO tingling. My weight is about where I want it, I just need muscle. To keep healthy I need to continue to get stronger, and balance life more.  I've signed up at a cheap gym nearby and I intend on lifting and running. I hope to stick to it.

Work
BUSY!  Though I was allowed the week off, I know I am coming back to chaos. Though I'll probably work a lot, I've tried to make a promise to at least work out.  I still love what I do, and glad that my salary is almost back to 100%.

Martial Arts
Though I am sad to not be able to help Jeff at the Eliot, what also hurts is that I probably won't be able to make it to Karate either. I'm bummed, but I'm hoping to fold it in as much as I can.  The KICK program ended strong and we reached all of our goals in 2010. I'm hoping to do some good things in this upcoming year. I will also try to continue to fold in Muay Thai. I've met an old student of Jeff's and she is willing to give me a ride on Saturdays so at least I will have that. I've also asked Jeff for us to do training every Sunday. Mostly for me to keep my Karate up to par, and just hitting stuff for Muay Thai.

I'd really like to get into the ring. I've been saying it for a long time, but I need to make it happen. This is been like a hobby that I've been in and out of. I'd like to do something with it.

2011 Stuff
I'm really excited that Jeff and I will be going to Michigan in July. The best part will be spending time with my niece. It will be so awesome. We will be spending time up at the Cabin, and maybe even spend a couple days in Grand Rapids with Krysta.  More and more Jeff and I are thinking about our future. Michigan is an option, so we'd like to see how our gut feels.  I heard this quote once "When you ask God a question you get an answer. Yes, No, and Wait."  I'm really thinking that this time next year we will know our answer. In some ways our future was so unknown during 2010, and it felt sometimes like purgatory. We want and we need to make stuff happen for us. I hope things become a little more clearer throughout this next year.

2012 seems a long way off but not so far.

My dad says 'seekers of the truth'.  I always trust my gut and my heart. I also know all things will work themselves out. Sometimes I just need patience. Sometimes I just need the confidence to make the tough decisions.

Here is to the New Year!

First Cold - Boo!

Recently recovering from my first cold of the season. Almost 100% again which is great. Every time I feel annoyed by it, I think back to when I was sick and realize a little cold really isn't that bad. Got a workout today and did Christmas shopping so all is good!

So a few updates and a few fun things.

Last week I celebrated 7 years. That's right S-E-V-E-N years. Holy Monkeys!  It really doesn't feel like it was so long ago that I said goodbye to everyone I knew and loved and moved away. There is a song called 'Boston' and the link is below. The video isn't the greatest thing in the world, but I like the song. Listen for these words "She said I think I'll go to Boston...I think I'll start a new life, I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name" and "I think I'll go to Boston,I think that I'm just tired I think I need a new town, to leave this all behind..."

BOSTON

Things have been busy around here, but good. My health is keeping up, and no tingles to report. I think slowly but surely I'm thinking about tingling less and less and its helping. Work is busier than a bandit, and Karate/Muay Thai have taken a back seat.  I'm looking forward to the week off between Christmas and New Year.

There was another song I've been wanting to share. As soon as I found out who sung it I felt kind of embarrassed. It's by Kris Allen, that is right winner of American Idol.  Its called 'Live Like We're Dyin' Again not the greatest of videos but great lyrics and a great message. Enjoy.

LIVE LIKE WE'RE DYIN'

Lastly, something a little on the 'funky' side. This song is a super catch tune, and the lyrics are pretty good. Kind of remind me of saying 'Hey put the past behind you and run to greater things'. The video itself is kinda weird, and I really don't know if I like it. They could have definitely done something way better. Enjoy

DOG DAYS ARE OVER

Bad Apples

"A couple of rotten apples doesn't mean that the bunch is spoiled...right?"  This is a quote I put on FB yesterday. My way of venting without getting too specific.  All in all things are good...except a couple of rotten apples. AKA. Parents. 

It completely has surprised me how vile, uncaring, and unwilling people have become. Back in the day everyone understood what COMMUNITY meant. I'm not so sure anymore, and a big part of me is just hoping it is just here in Boston.  

We have our non-profit program, which at this point one year ago was pronounced dead. We were re-thinking our programs and even wondering if we would be able to continue.  At the beginning of the year, it came back.  My hope was to get it running again so that we wouldn't have to worry so much about if we continue just how. 

There had been no/little participation and willingness to help out with fundraisers, and are now trying different ways to gain interest and donations to keep us afloat.  These ideas already seem to be failing us. Actually with the latest fundraiser it looks like more people will be donating that don't even have kids in our program. Though I am thankful for them immensely, it sickens me that people seem to want to do all the taking without giving back.

We have a few parents that get upset at what we charge, they also find that they don't need to donate. Well, look around and find another school that can do what we do at the same price.  You won't...or have a really hard time trying.  

Last night I spent most of my night, as per typical after helping with classes, upset that a few rotten apples have to complain, or not want to participate.  It seems that every time we try to make people happy - it gets worse and sometimes it seems that people complain because that is who they are.  They try to keep pushing for more for themselves. They don't realize that if this continues they won't have a program to complain about. 

How sad.

Close Call

In 10 days it will be two months. Two months since the last 'episode' when my elbow hurt and it cause some tingling.  Yesterday was a close call though. There is a moment I've been able to grasp just before I tingle. I guess its a pre-tingle. I take note, try to calm down and remember to breathe and so on.  I almost started to panic. Guess I was feeling anxious, maybe it was because I had some coffee for the first time in awhile. Luckily Jeff calmed me down and stretched my arm. Afterwards it felt better, and no tingling.

Horray!