Written by Last Sunday I went to a concert with my parents and my sister. It was Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It really wasn’t “my style of music.” But its rare that both of my parents want to go to a concert. I really went to spend time with them. As they get older, … Continue reading “Concert With My Parents”
Written by Matt Nedresky
I was recently talking with my dad about how frustrating it is sometimes trying to maintain relationships/friendships with people who don’t seem to put in as much effort as I do. This can be disheartening and causes me to hold a grudge against a friend which is never good for anyone. He said “well, in … Continue reading “Be a Friend to Keep a Friend”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I am a little over halfway through the black belt challenge. My numbers for most of my requirements are on track to be able to finish everything. My sparring is a little less than all the others. I had to take time off for injury and covid. I hope to make up time by going … Continue reading “Over Half Way”
Written by Matt Nedresky
As myself and the other black belt candidates round the corner on the halfway mark of our test, I reflect on the progress I’ve made thus far. My personal goal is to be overall healthier in my life. Get proper sleep, eat better, avoid alcohol/sweets/caffeine, and have better mental and spiritual balance. Although I have … Continue reading “Halfway Mark”
Written by Elan Wilbur
This weekend my family and I went to Jenkinson’s Lake in Sly Park Area. It is a much smaller lake than Lake Tahoe. It is still beautiful. We took our dog on his first hike around part of the lake. We only hiked three and a half miles, but it was enough for him. It … Continue reading “Jenkinson’s Lake”
Written by Matt Nedresky
Early tomorrow morning, I will be flying out to Erie, Pennsylvania to hang out with my parents for a week at their house. After a long , busy few weeks, this is very welcome. They live right on Lake Erie and the views and weather this time of year can’t be beat in my opinion. … Continue reading “Much Needed Time Off”
Written by Elan Wilbur
My family and I went on vacation this past week. We stayed in Baltimore Maryland with my cousin. We visited Washington D.C. , Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In Washington D.C. we walked to all the memorials and famous statues. We went inside the U.S. Capital, Library of Congress, National Archives, Smithsonian National Air and Space … Continue reading “Vacation To The East Coast”
Written by Matt Nedresky
This week and weekend in particular have been exceptionally busy. Had a busy week with extracurricular activities almost every night, then a big weekend with a birthday party on Friday and another birthday party on Saturday. Keeping so busy certainly gets exhausting but I feel it’s worth for the lasting experiences with loved ones. Losing … Continue reading “Staying Busy”
