Things overall are going okay. Some things are going better, others not as well. Taking a spring course about nutrition right now. Very practical information although I already know a large percentage of the material. Makes it easier to study for the exams! Getting ready for seniors. Had a disappointing tournament last Saturday but I've now come to see it in a better light, as a warning and reminder for seniors to not lose focus. Outside of judo, my trainings are exhausting.... Just finished doing my sprints today (doing the maximum speed and incline the treadmill is capable of), and did my circuits last Friday before Kenora. I told Didi (a friend from Core), "Thank God the human is unable to remember pain, that pain is only temporary. That's the reason why I'm able to come back every week to do my circuits and sprints." But I also never feel as good as after I've completed them. So now for the psychological aspect, I'm going to start doing my scripts tonight. It's something I put aside due to fatigue and laziness, but I know how much it helps me. I also found a great book about NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) that will be very valuable.
Have been reading a lot lately. And not reading fluffy novels, but reading great novels that make me think. Finished One flew over the cuckoo's nest by Ken Kasey. We just watched the movie yesterday as a matter of fact. Then, went on to Janet Fitch's White Oleander, and am currently reading The Book Thief. I forgot how much I liked reading. Through the years, although there have been times where I read next to nothing except textbooks, its reassuring to always be able to come back to a book and get lost in it.
Random thoughts:
- Don't need to put other people down in order to put yourself up. There's enough place in this world for everyone to be the best person they can be.
- Note to self: remember to check the natural disaster risk and history of a place before buying a house there. That is not always enough as we know now, with regions (that have previously never had any problems) experiencing tragic floods. But still, doing a bit of research beforehand can save money and lives.
