I was asked to give a presentation today about medical mission trips I’ve been on over the years which I feel was an honor. The problem: I cannot publicly speak well. The anticipation drives me nuts and I get extremely nervous. I get this same way even with demonstrating kata in class. I just get […]
I’ve actually been impressed with how far I’ve come in regards to being comfortable sparring. I have found that I truly do enjoy it. With each round, I am finding that I’m less anxious, gain more stamina, and think clearer. It has almost become a game of chess: seeing your opponents moves and countering as […]
I’m a big believer in trying new things at least once at starting new hobbies. I believe it makes us well rounded while expanding our knowledge base. While you can still be an expert at something, it’s good to see and do as much as we can. I’m always amazed with how complex new hobbies […]
The solar eclipse occurred today. My hometown was in a direct path for the total eclipse. Although I wasn’t there, my family sent me many pictures of the event. It was amazing to behold. Anything in space seems overwhelming. We are so small in comparison to the universe around us, and yet, we have such […]
My family came into town last week and left early Easter morning so we celebrated early. There’s nothing like spending time with family and eating a home cooked meal with them. We even dyed eggs and did an Easter egg hunt for the kids. I haven’t done that in years. It was a blast. With […]
I am almost always on the go, be it for work, socializing, travelling, or doing recreational activities. In the same way meditation has been especially hard for me during my black belt testing, taking time to do nothing has also been very hard. I have been trying to do this more along with incorporating more […]
With Spring upon us, it brings about a sense of renewal in me. This sense of renewal paves way for opportunity and the hope of good things to come. Not that winter was unpleasant by any means. Winter had its own set of adventures and memories. The changing of the seasons feels for me like […]
