I finally passed my drivers permit test and now I can move on to the next step of driving. It only took me two times to pass which I feel is pretty normal. The first time I kind of rushed through it because I felt like I knew every question but I guess I didn’t. … Continue reading “Getting my drivers permit”
On June 22nd, 2024 there was a martial arts tournament at another big high school. This tournament was fun but a little different than what I am used to. Not as many people were wearing gis and were just wearing t-shirts with pants or shorts. I know most of the people were there just for … Continue reading “Battle in the Capital Tournament”
This week has been, to say the least, brutal with the excessive heatwave Sacramento is getting. It has been difficult to be motivated to do anything. The AC unit for my house is struggling to even keep it at 79 degrees. The biggest problem has been difficulty sleeping. I don’t sleep well with air conditioning … Continue reading “Beating the Heat”
This was a hard week for me. I taught the two morning classes and took my two classes. I wore a mask so I would not pass on covid to anyone. I had gotten over the worst symptoms of covid, but I still had some that made it hard to train. I still can’t taste … Continue reading “Struggles With Covid”
Saturday(6/22) was qualifying day for the indycars. We got to the track around 9 and set up our chairs at the corkscrew. From there we watched the indy nxt qualy 2. Qualy 1 happened while we were walking from our car to where we put our seats. The indy nxt cars were quite loud as … Continue reading “saturday qualifying”
Just got back from my first trip of the summer. It was to Idaho for a golf tournament of 80 people. Although it was a very fun, long weekend, I was struck by the beauty of the landscape in Couer D’Alene. Vast rolling green hills and verdant countryside with yellow flowers. It was hard to … Continue reading “Summer Trip #1”
I know I am working on the challenge as time provides. However, I feel lazy when I cant make it to class. I have been working a lot of hours at the prison and the wildlife center. I just need more hours in the day, 24 hours just isn’t enough. I know this challenge is … Continue reading “…..At a loss for a title”
I started rucking. Which is basically walking with a weighted backpack. I can definitely feel the difference in my heart rate. I didn’t think this would be that hard but it can be quite challenging. I use between 10-20lbs, depending on the day, and the weather. I try not to push too much and give … Continue reading “Rucking”
I leave tomorrow night for a quick trip to Texas. My grandmother who is 99 lives in TX. I also have an aunt and uncle on my Dad’s side who live there. My grandma shattered her ankle about a month ago. My uncle is experiencing some health problems, that might be liver cancer. My whole … Continue reading “Family”
Covid is awful. I tested positive on Monday. I had all the symptoms. I had a fever, body aches, soar throat, headache, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and extremely tired. This is my first time getting it. I had all the vaccines and boosters. I thought maybe I was one of those lucky people who were … Continue reading “Covid Bummer”

