Yesterday, I attended my first karate tournament. It was the Gold Rush Tournament sponsored by sensei Bennetti’s dojo. It was a great experience. I was very nervous the entire day but seeing the entire production of it was impressive. It was great to experience it with friends from the dojo and make new friends from […]

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 […]