back in the electronic world

Sorry to have been absent. Two nasty computer viruses and many weeks have passed. Fortunately I believe everything is fixed on my computer now. I wasn't able to blog here, but I did keep a written log so I could more easily catch up. May 7th. Pandamonium was awesome. It was great to see it all come together and I believe the day was a grerat success. No matter how much money was raised, what was accomplished and started with the first pandamonium is truly inspiring. For me personally it was a day of laughter, sweat and alot of thinking. I love how Silent River gets invloved in the community and the empathy that is taught. The kids I see in the school are on their way to becoming very well rounded and thoughtful human beings. May 14th. This week was just another blur as time seems to be passing at warp speed. Spring is here and being able to get outside more and more is awesome. Even if there is a ton of yardwork to do, I still love being outside in the fresh air. With my mother in law being in her final few weeks of chemo tharapy at the cross cancer I have had to pick up a bit more of the household workload and parenting, as Kyla(my wife) has been spending alot of time visiting her mom and encouraging her on her recovery. I think I am seeing a little glimpse of what Sifu Brinker calls organized chaos. I am keeping up my numbers with spurts of push-ups and sit-ups here and there, where I can fit them in. Getting a little less sleep, but thats okay as well. May 21st. Finally broke the 205 pound mark. I have been hovering between 205 and 207 for the last few months. I think the fact that I am running 3 or more days a week is really helping. I have hit approx. 1 1/2 kms without stopping now. I'm wheezing a bit at times which concerns me a bit. I have a physical coming up soon and will have to mention that then. Just making progress in my running is awesome after lasts years mess. My next goal in my kung fu is to achieve my green belt. I have two stripes to go. I like the approach Sifu Prince is taking with our class and I know with consistent practise I'll achieve my goal no problem. May 28th. This past week has really gone by fast. My crew is doing amazing at work and we are getting close to completion of the pod I'm in charge of. Light fixtures and receptacles are being installed and its nice to be able to start turning things on. It's still a little crazy at times, but that just seems to be the nature of this job site. I have been able to start working on my stick forms outside and I'm feeling more comfortable with my weapon. I know I have a long ways to go yet but that is to be expected. This past saturday was truly inspiring to see how well everyone worked together to install the new mats. It went very smoothly and everyone was having a good time while working hard. When I take part in events like that in the kwoon, it really connects me to it. I feel very at home there and find it easy to leave the tensions and demands of the world at the door when I enter. It helps me focus so much more on becoming a better martial artist.