Putting It Back Together

I had a couple a great fencing lessons over the last few weeks; Coach Rob is starting to press me beyond the mechanical basics, into developing an actual approach to the game. While this tends to expose (again and again) how much work I still have to do, it is fun and I can see some growth. At least conceptually; it's always the application that's the hang-up, aye?

I actually coached my first group fencing class yesterday, filling-in for Rob who had a BJJ event. We did some stretching, cals, played some games, and did some free fencing. I don't feel like I totally messed up the class, so I guess that's pretty good, and it was kind of fun.

I went back to Judo class Friday night after a long absence (probably six weeks?). Injury, Mom's passing, financial issues and working second shift messed me up, but it was great to get back in and get to work. I'm looking forward to spending more time there, and eventually advancing beyond white belt in at least one art!

In the battle of the bulge, things are still moving forward (but still a lot more slowly than I'd like). Last night was Carb Night, but I didn't have as much time to enjoy it as I should have-- my van broke down and it took about four hours to wait for AAA to come and get me and get the van dropped-off at the mechanic's (and get a ride home). I squeezed some good eating into the short time I had, but it was a bit of a bummer. Back on the austerity eating plan today, of course.

General workouts are still tough to manage, but i'm finding a way to jam a crowbar into my schedule and at least get some weight-lifting in, if not as much cardio as I'd like (or feel that I should be doing). With the weather getting better, maybe I'll be able to get outside more to do some of those activities. I know that if I can combine the Carb Night Solution with the level of exercise I was getting before my knee and shoulder issues popped-up, I will drop the rest of the weight I need off like an old blanket (or hot soup, or something).

Speaking of bummers, guess which "fight of the century" I'm going to miss? I've only got to work one Saturday night for the next several months, but yup, you guessed it, I'm working on the night of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. Unbelievable. I briefly (for a few insane seconds) considered asking the couple to move their wedding date (because, you know, it's Mayweather vs. Pacquiao!!! C'mon)... But no, I guess I'll have to watch the news, because there's no way I'll be able to protect myself from hearing the outcome long enough to actually watch a recording of the fight before someone spills the beans. Arrrgghh! Fight of the century. I was actually thinking of ordering the pay-per-view and having a fight party somewhere...

I should have some new blade pix to post pretty soon; in the meantime...

White Belt Out