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What did you do today?
6 year(s) ago • 6900 views • 601 replies
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I went with someone I have been friends with for 25 years to his prostate cancer appointments.
The good news is, we have a plan.
The bad news is, he is dragging his feet a bit.
Out of all the opponents I have grappled with, or cornered against,
Cancer was more challenging than most.
But, all our time on the mats was spent to prepare us for the real fights of life,
which almost always occur off the mats, not on them.
The good news is, we have a plan.
The bad news is, he is dragging his feet a bit.
Out of all the opponents I have grappled with, or cornered against,
Cancer was more challenging than most.
But, all our time on the mats was spent to prepare us for the real fights of life,
which almost always occur off the mats, not on them.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
(Feb 4, 2020) I came to work and took care of some issues with a truck mechanic, made some calls, processed payroll, submitted tax stuff to the Canadian version of the IRS and did some estimating for different construction projects. Around 2:30pm I had doctors appointment to look at a suspected hernia and an issue with my right shoulder.
Taught a private and went home around 8:30pm to get ready for this morning.
Now I am at work this morning dealing with the same mechanic over another big truck that won't start, and searching for memes to post on Facebook. Lol
Taught a private and went home around 8:30pm to get ready for this morning.
Now I am at work this morning dealing with the same mechanic over another big truck that won't start, and searching for memes to post on Facebook. Lol
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Death by meeting,
Silly paper work,
Met with my kid's school.
Some lazy rolls on my part,
followed by some socializing,
And now, preventative treatments with gin and tonic and fresh lime
to prevent malaria and scurvy.
Silly paper work,
Met with my kid's school.
Some lazy rolls on my part,
followed by some socializing,
And now, preventative treatments with gin and tonic and fresh lime
to prevent malaria and scurvy.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Death by meeting, Silly paper work, Met with my kid's school. Some lazy rolls on my part, followed by some socializing, And now, preventative treatments with gin and tonic and fresh lime to prevent malaria and scurvy.
I'd better eat some oranges. Damn scurvy keeps trying to get me. Lol
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Ran regular no gi class last night after my kids class.
This morning suffering from no gi class last night. Sucks being the smallest guy in the room.
At work, getting ready to do some admin stuff and order material from our main supplier.
It's snowing out so don't expect the guys to stay on the jobsite very long and will probably have to cancel all the concrete booked for today.
Other than that I will be teaching a private and then fundamentals class tonight.
Weather may be a factor.. if so, I have some Paulaner beer that keeps staring at me.
This morning suffering from no gi class last night. Sucks being the smallest guy in the room.
At work, getting ready to do some admin stuff and order material from our main supplier.
It's snowing out so don't expect the guys to stay on the jobsite very long and will probably have to cancel all the concrete booked for today.
Other than that I will be teaching a private and then fundamentals class tonight.
Weather may be a factor.. if so, I have some Paulaner beer that keeps staring at me.
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Another death by meeting.
Introduced someone suffering from severe anxiety to Jiu-Jitsu.
Shamefully hit submissions on lower belts in day class.
I heard a rumor about someone buying some Glock 44's.
Ate the kids questionably old leftovers in the fridge, as required by my Father's and Husband Duties contract.
Vodka martini, with vermouth soaked green olives, as a prophylactic countermeasure to whatever bacterial consequences come with eating the questionably old leftovers.
Introduced someone suffering from severe anxiety to Jiu-Jitsu.
Shamefully hit submissions on lower belts in day class.
I heard a rumor about someone buying some Glock 44's.
Ate the kids questionably old leftovers in the fridge, as required by my Father's and Husband Duties contract.
Vodka martini, with vermouth soaked green olives, as a prophylactic countermeasure to whatever bacterial consequences come with eating the questionably old leftovers.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Another death by meeting. Introduced someone suffering from severe anxiety to Jiu-Jitsu. Shamefully hit submissions on lower belts in day class. I heard a rumor about someone buying some Glock 44's. Ate the kids questionably old leftovers in the fridge, as required by my Father's and Husband Duties contract. Vodka martini, with vermouth soaked green olives, as a prophylactic countermeasure to whatever bacterial consequences come with eating the questionably old leftovers.
Just got back from the teaching a private and running the fundamentals class. Rolled with everyone starting from a bad position of their choice. some had mount others the back etc...came home ate a Magnolia orange and now getting ready for bed so I can be up at 4:45am to start again. Getting too old for this shite. Wish I could have a beer but its late.
Have a great night
Have a great night
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Just got back from the teaching a private and running the fundamentals class. Rolled with everyone starting from a bad position of their choice. some had mount others the back etc...came home ate a Magnolia orange and now getting ready for bed so I can be up at 4:45am to start again. Getting too old for this shite. Wish I could have a beer but its late. Have a great night
5am and 6am class is good.
I did 5am / 6am for almost ten year straight, looking at the past ten.
But for the past two months, I have been spotty due to adulting conflicts.
I hope to resume soon.
I did 5am / 6am for almost ten year straight, looking at the past ten.
But for the past two months, I have been spotty due to adulting conflicts.
I hope to resume soon.
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Interesting update,
Tornados within ten miles of my house,
moving in my direction.
Ah, the joys of living in Florida.
Could be worse...you know (Australia).
Tornados within ten miles of my house,
moving in my direction.
Ah, the joys of living in Florida.
Could be worse...you know (Australia).
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I brought the kids down to the first floor.
My dog and I went out to check it out.
My dog ran back to the door immediately,
and I made a noise that is difficult to describe.
My dog and I went out to check it out.
My dog ran back to the door immediately,
and I made a noise that is difficult to describe.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Interesting update, Tornados within ten miles of my house, moving in my direction. Ah, the joys of living in Florida. Could be worse...you know (Australia).
Yeah Australia is a mess with the fires. It's freezing up here. (Greater Toronto Area) Snow and wind, you know, all the miserable stuff.
Got in early already unloaded a truck from our supplier.. Just got a text from a private cancelling today. So I'll probably be able to train with my kids (my favourite training) tonight and then my wife (Dorathy) will probably make some homemade pizza. That I will most certainly wash down with a nice wobbly pop (Pilsner Urquell) that I have in stock.
Tomorrow I have to do an ultrasound imaging on my right shoulder and a chest xray. My doc dispensed with the imaging for my groin pull as he thinks it will resolve itself.
Dang getting thirsty just thinking about my reward beer tonight. My mom lives on the east coast of Florida in a town called Deltona, Florida. Need to get down there more as she is getting up there in age. Have a great day.
Got in early already unloaded a truck from our supplier.. Just got a text from a private cancelling today. So I'll probably be able to train with my kids (my favourite training) tonight and then my wife (Dorathy) will probably make some homemade pizza. That I will most certainly wash down with a nice wobbly pop (Pilsner Urquell) that I have in stock.
Tomorrow I have to do an ultrasound imaging on my right shoulder and a chest xray. My doc dispensed with the imaging for my groin pull as he thinks it will resolve itself.
Dang getting thirsty just thinking about my reward beer tonight. My mom lives on the east coast of Florida in a town called Deltona, Florida. Need to get down there more as she is getting up there in age. Have a great day.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I did 3 pullups and then later 5 more. Plan to do another set. Then play with my kids.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I did 3 pullups and then later 5 more. Plan to do another set. Then play with my kids.
You might need to take rest after all that... :-)
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Watching some of the Danaher stuff. Pretty good so far
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Watching some of the Danaher stuff. Pretty good so far
Danaher puts me to sleep. With all respect to Kesting and Danaher - both seem like great teacer... my ADHD prevents me from watching any of their recorded teaching material...
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Danaher puts me to sleep. With all respect to Kesting and Danaher - both seem like great teacer... my ADHD prevents me from watching any of their recorded teaching material...
I can only take him in 15 mins doses. I'm over fifty so couch and tv screen equals me shamelessly falling asleep with my head back, mouth open and choking on my own saliva. :-p
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Well I'm off to get some imaging done on some nagging injuries. Good luck to me.
Good luck!
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Good luck!
Just got back...won't know results for a few days.
Not like I can do anything about it anyway. Just nice to know.
Had to cancel my private for this appointment.
Now time for some lunch followed by training with my two favourite humans on Earth. My sons.
Not like I can do anything about it anyway. Just nice to know.
Had to cancel my private for this appointment.
Now time for some lunch followed by training with my two favourite humans on Earth. My sons.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Just finished a 1 hour and 45 min session with my kids and I am happy to repprt they beat the old man up.
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I went to a friend's grand opening in another city.
There was a multi-school open mat.
I grappled a bit more and longer than I usually do lately on a daily basis.
I wonder if I should skip open mat tomorrow, or go to the 4pm one instead of the 10am to give the old body a bit more time to rest.
Hmmm....
Refilled the tank with bloody rare beef.
Now, I had better drink a Martini just to ward off any evil spirits.
Only spirits may protect one against spirits...
There was a multi-school open mat.
I grappled a bit more and longer than I usually do lately on a daily basis.
I wonder if I should skip open mat tomorrow, or go to the 4pm one instead of the 10am to give the old body a bit more time to rest.
Hmmm....
Refilled the tank with bloody rare beef.
Now, I had better drink a Martini just to ward off any evil spirits.
Only spirits may protect one against spirits...
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ANBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
taught a hour of grappling then rolled roughly 90 mins
went shopping for food
ate 4 burgers, been a piece of shit on my couch since then
put in some more of my millions of matches on beltchecker...
went shopping for food
ate 4 burgers, been a piece of shit on my couch since then
put in some more of my millions of matches on beltchecker...
ANBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Danaher puts me to sleep. With all respect to Kesting and Danaher - both seem like great teacer... my ADHD prevents me from watching any of their recorded teaching material...
try watching it witch faster speed, so fast that you can barely follow, also turn off sound
maybe listen to music, best music without spoken text.
focus and watch, whenever something happens that doesnt seem plausible and understandable for you watch again with sound and normal speed
my youtube blackbelt is no joke. #austisticbjj
maybe listen to music, best music without spoken text.
focus and watch, whenever something happens that doesnt seem plausible and understandable for you watch again with sound and normal speed
my youtube blackbelt is no joke. #austisticbjj
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I went to a friend's grand opening in another city. There was a multi-school open mat. I grappled a bit more and longer than I usually do lately on a daily basis. I wonder if I should skip open mat tomorrow, or go to the 4pm one instead of the 10am to give the old body a bit more time to rest. Hmmm.... Refilled the tank with bloody rare beef. Now, I had better drink a Martini just to ward off any evil spirits. Only spirits may protect one against spirits...
lol
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Screw it.
I am taking a couple baby aspirins instead of olives with my next Martini.
This will make me prone to bruising if/when I grapple tomorrow.
But, we all remember what Master Chuin said about bruising.
And car door handles...
I am taking a couple baby aspirins instead of olives with my next Martini.
This will make me prone to bruising if/when I grapple tomorrow.
But, we all remember what Master Chuin said about bruising.
And car door handles...
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Also I must say I actually don't have ADHD and it's a serious condition and while I'm not for word policing, it's actually important to keep in mind that while overdiagnosis currently might be a problem, there's actually a real condition with real people struggling.
Probably going to figure out the UFC results somehow soon :) Might train in the evening would love to but my wife's residency exam is coming up so I'm giving up on my hobbies to provide her with some solitary study time - someone has to take care of the kids and there's no studying with kids.
Probably going to figure out the UFC results somehow soon :) Might train in the evening would love to but my wife's residency exam is coming up so I'm giving up on my hobbies to provide her with some solitary study time - someone has to take care of the kids and there's no studying with kids.
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Also I must say I actually don't have ADHD and it's a serious condition and while I'm not for word policing, it's actually important to keep in mind that while overdiagnosis currently might be a problem, there's actually a real condition with real people struggling. Probably going to figure out the UFC results somehow soon :) Might train in the evening would love to but my wife's residency exam is coming up so I'm giving up on my hobbies to provide her with some solitary study time - someone has to take care of the kids and there's no studying with kids.
I congratulate you on adulting well.
Would that more black belts were as adept at adulting and making such prioritization decisions.
Would that more black belts were as adept at adulting and making such prioritization decisions.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I congratulate you on adulting well. Would that more black belts were as adept at adulting and making such prioritization decisions.
Thank you. Reasonably adulting is kind of in my job (psychologist/therapist/coach) description so I at least have to keep the image of it and no turning back now ;)
I am sharing current moment between obscure internet forum and kids/making pancakes though. And I shouldn't so bye for now :D
I am sharing current moment between obscure internet forum and kids/making pancakes though. And I shouldn't so bye for now :D
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WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Thank you. Reasonably adulting is kind of in my job (psychologist/therapist/coach) description so I at least have to keep the image of it and no turning back now ;) I am sharing current moment between obscure internet forum and kids/making pancakes though. And I shouldn't so bye for now :D
I myself stayed up all night listening to music,
Drinking booze,
Sucking on Nicotine lozenges,
Saturday night,
I worshipped at the altar of the Pagan Gods, the Elder Evils, The Christ, and Satan.
Tomorrow, I have an exam in graduate degree number 5,
a group meeting,
Possible open mat at 4pm,
Likely Egg in the Hole for Breakfast,
And if I am lucky, take the parents out for dinner for some Thai Food.
I would include giving the kids a Wrestling practice,
but older son has a bad cough.
Maybe just shooting practice for the boys with the Billy Tutko.
Drinking booze,
Sucking on Nicotine lozenges,
Saturday night,
I worshipped at the altar of the Pagan Gods, the Elder Evils, The Christ, and Satan.
Tomorrow, I have an exam in graduate degree number 5,
a group meeting,
Possible open mat at 4pm,
Likely Egg in the Hole for Breakfast,
And if I am lucky, take the parents out for dinner for some Thai Food.
I would include giving the kids a Wrestling practice,
but older son has a bad cough.
Maybe just shooting practice for the boys with the Billy Tutko.
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