Doomed, Doomed, Doooooooooomed.
Greg Wiebe
Stony Plain, AB, Canada
Thursday, October 6, 2011
DOOMED
When I was informed by Sihing Lindstrom (my training partner) that he will not be able to my partner during our grading when I perform my 5 techniques, I thought “Ok that would not be too much of a problem, I will just get my daughter to fill in”, easier said than done. I now have been working with her for a few days now, and it appears that I may be doomed when it comes to performing my 5 techniques at the grading. At this point I am at an opinion that working with a family member may not be a smart thing to do.
Simple Strategy
Hello all, throughout this year a personal challenge for me is to achieve a weight that I feel is right for black belt grading and my life going forward. There have been many challenges along the way but I am very happy this morning as I got on the scale I finally achieved my goal. There were many experiments along the way and success for me was based on the following principles that I would like to share.
Eat three meals per day starting first thing in the morning
Make lunch the biggest meal of the day and have a light dinner
Make half of your plate vegetables
Make healthy choices
Drink a lot of water instead of pop
Spoil yourself one day per week (This is where chips and dip come in for me)
Have a green tea before bedtime
Celebrate milestones of achievement
The most important learning is to not "under-eat". If your are training like an athlete, your body needs a lot of fuel so it does not start to consume itself.
Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
Eat three meals per day starting first thing in the morning
Make lunch the biggest meal of the day and have a light dinner
Make half of your plate vegetables
Make healthy choices
Drink a lot of water instead of pop
Spoil yourself one day per week (This is where chips and dip come in for me)
Have a green tea before bedtime
Celebrate milestones of achievement
The most important learning is to not "under-eat". If your are training like an athlete, your body needs a lot of fuel so it does not start to consume itself.
Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Experiences
Nightmares, confidence, memory gaps, injuries, eureka moments, confusion, success, failure, doubts, etc….
Are just some of the things I have experienced through the year as I prepare for the Black Belt Test.
Greg Wiebe
Stony Plain, AB, Canada
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Here's Your Sign
I have said that since I was at glass camp last year that if I were to upgrade my torch I would get a Carlisle CC, however, I'm in no rush so I'm not looking.
I have realized that if I want to glassblow or sculpt bigger projects I need a bigger kiln. Specifically one with a bigger door. My kiln has a bead door that's only 3 inches tall, kind of like a mail slot. Again, I'm in no rush as one will come to me.
About a month ago my friend emailed me a link in Kijijji about a glassblowing/lampworking studio (local to boot) for sale (posted end of August) that contains the exact torch I would upgrade to, a bigger kiln, ventilation system, table, all of the tools, and all of the glass. Basically this person is selling lock, stock, and barrel. Yes, let's mention that this is a boro studio and I'm a boro hound. Can we say a dangling carrot? After I restarted breathing, I came to realize this studio is out of my price range and I don't need a ventilation system. Hell, I don't NEED any of it, this is an opportunity that one (me) could capitalize on however, I don't have the cash lying around getting moldy, so I decided to let it go and not think anything more of it. Fly away... be gone....
In the mean time I connected with the fact that I want to deepen and expand my glass skills so that I can build a very successful and thriving glass business. Since I don't know how to do the latter, I prayed to God and my Angels to show me the way. Basically... help me out here!!
This past weekend my glass friend in Edson told me of her plans to build a new studio and she is in a need of a ventilation system. Hey, I remember where I saw one available so I hunted and dug around and found the link to the (drumroll please) Kijijji ad that was sent to me earlier. She looked at me and said "you need that studio and there's my ventilation system, let's see if it's still available!" Yeah, it is.
I have come to realize that God and the Angels have a sense of humor because wrapped in with the glass studio is how to focus on what I REALLY want (not the means, aka money) and let's also work on those scarcity issues, shall we? So yes, I am looking at this studio further and it's a possibility of purchase. How do I feel about this? Hand me my paper bag, I'm hyperventilating. Furthermore to the sense of humor this is a quote that I received a few days ago via my daily email from "The Universe".
" Next time you feel fear, Sherri, either right after a major decision or just before one, it usually means you're exactly where you need to be.
Nice,
The Universe"
Great. Better stock up on paper bags....
Sherri Donohue
Silent River Kung Fu, Stony Plain, Alberta
I have realized that if I want to glassblow or sculpt bigger projects I need a bigger kiln. Specifically one with a bigger door. My kiln has a bead door that's only 3 inches tall, kind of like a mail slot. Again, I'm in no rush as one will come to me.
About a month ago my friend emailed me a link in Kijijji about a glassblowing/lampworking studio (local to boot) for sale (posted end of August) that contains the exact torch I would upgrade to, a bigger kiln, ventilation system, table, all of the tools, and all of the glass. Basically this person is selling lock, stock, and barrel. Yes, let's mention that this is a boro studio and I'm a boro hound. Can we say a dangling carrot? After I restarted breathing, I came to realize this studio is out of my price range and I don't need a ventilation system. Hell, I don't NEED any of it, this is an opportunity that one (me) could capitalize on however, I don't have the cash lying around getting moldy, so I decided to let it go and not think anything more of it. Fly away... be gone....
In the mean time I connected with the fact that I want to deepen and expand my glass skills so that I can build a very successful and thriving glass business. Since I don't know how to do the latter, I prayed to God and my Angels to show me the way. Basically... help me out here!!
This past weekend my glass friend in Edson told me of her plans to build a new studio and she is in a need of a ventilation system. Hey, I remember where I saw one available so I hunted and dug around and found the link to the (drumroll please) Kijijji ad that was sent to me earlier. She looked at me and said "you need that studio and there's my ventilation system, let's see if it's still available!" Yeah, it is.
I have come to realize that God and the Angels have a sense of humor because wrapped in with the glass studio is how to focus on what I REALLY want (not the means, aka money) and let's also work on those scarcity issues, shall we? So yes, I am looking at this studio further and it's a possibility of purchase. How do I feel about this? Hand me my paper bag, I'm hyperventilating. Furthermore to the sense of humor this is a quote that I received a few days ago via my daily email from "The Universe".
" Next time you feel fear, Sherri, either right after a major decision or just before one, it usually means you're exactly where you need to be.
Nice,
The Universe"
Great. Better stock up on paper bags....
Sherri Donohue
Silent River Kung Fu, Stony Plain, Alberta
Monday, October 3, 2011
A day hopefully forgotten...soon!
Its amazing how fast a day can go to pot! I think I had the worst day I've had in a long time; I actually had to lock myself in the bathroom and cry before I could go back to work. If I could quit, I would have.
I am so grateful for friends who keep me going with texts (not that they all knew it was a bad day), home and family, and for headphones that block out the world while I swing a weapon around. It does help recenter me alot and imagining all kinds of things while I'm practicing helps even more).
I'm also grateful for the UBBT group we have this year, for the opportunity to get to know each other better. And I think this dragon dance challenge is pulling us together even more as we have to trust and lean on each other. Even when we almost kill each other in practice (sorry Sihing Gamble!). Thanks for the positives to focus on and look forward too..maybe they'll make the rest of my life bearable.
I am so grateful for friends who keep me going with texts (not that they all knew it was a bad day), home and family, and for headphones that block out the world while I swing a weapon around. It does help recenter me alot and imagining all kinds of things while I'm practicing helps even more).
I'm also grateful for the UBBT group we have this year, for the opportunity to get to know each other better. And I think this dragon dance challenge is pulling us together even more as we have to trust and lean on each other. Even when we almost kill each other in practice (sorry Sihing Gamble!). Thanks for the positives to focus on and look forward too..maybe they'll make the rest of my life bearable.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wacky Emotions
I feel a little cheap for not writing what is happening in my world last week. I was having a difficult time putting it into words, I am not sure that I am any more prepared this week but I am willing to give it a try.
I am riding an emotional roller coaster. I am not usually changing on a minute by minute basis but definitely by the hour (it does occasionally feel like it is changing by the minute). Here are those nasty emotions in no particular order:
Nervous -
Anxious -
Excited -
Confidence -
Satisfied -
Calm -
I was going to write a little bit about why each emotion is wreaking havoc in me but the answer is the same for each one, the test. I have worked very hard on my kung fu in the last couple of years and it is going to be put to the test very soon. I am looking forward to it and dreading it, all at the same time. The result of all these wacky emotions is that I seem distracted, even to me. I have to really concentrate in order to focus on one thing, and this is going okay so far. Occasionally, I get accused of not listening but that is pretty normal.
Until next week, work hard and have fun.
I am riding an emotional roller coaster. I am not usually changing on a minute by minute basis but definitely by the hour (it does occasionally feel like it is changing by the minute). Here are those nasty emotions in no particular order:
Nervous -
Anxious -
Excited -
Confidence -
Satisfied -
Calm -
I was going to write a little bit about why each emotion is wreaking havoc in me but the answer is the same for each one, the test. I have worked very hard on my kung fu in the last couple of years and it is going to be put to the test very soon. I am looking forward to it and dreading it, all at the same time. The result of all these wacky emotions is that I seem distracted, even to me. I have to really concentrate in order to focus on one thing, and this is going okay so far. Occasionally, I get accused of not listening but that is pretty normal.
Until next week, work hard and have fun.
Water horse
Some days, it's hard to know what to write about, or rather where to start.
It's funny how you can lose yourself in Kung Fu. When I am training or teaching, everything disappears - any worry or concern is gone. I thank Kung Fu for that everyday.
Kung Fu is truly a gift. One for us to treasure and cherish.
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