September 2009
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Goals, Round Two
Riding & Equids:
Work with Rainy at home at least one solid session per week.
Do 4 rides or lessons by the end of November, 2009.
Get pen ready for coming rains by the end of October, 2009.
Introduce the critters to two little kids by the end of October, 2009.
Aikido:
Continue to train every Tuesday.
When possible also train at least one additional day each week.
Participate in the...
How I Did on Round 1 Goals
Things are going really well. I’m fully recovered from my shoulder injury, and have passed my first (very beginner level) Aikido test.
I achieved two of my 3 goals.
Aikido: I got myself to the seminar with Robert Nadeau Shihan, in July, in good shape to participate fully. My other shoulder was very, very sore after the first day. There was no way I was going to miss the second day, so I...
July 2009
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So Far, So Good (Day #1 w/ Trainer)
This morning, at 7:15 a.m., I had my first appointment with the trainer who is helping me figure out what kinds of exercises I need to do, and how to work them into a maintainable daily routine.
In case you have been wondering, it’s nearly dark at 5 a.m.. And yes, the sun rises in the East. In spite of running late while getting ready, I somehow made it with 5 minutes to spare. Me, early,...
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Goals, Round One
My first assignment from my personal trainer is to set out 3 specific, measurable goals, with a “by when” date. So here’s the first round: Riding: Do 4 lessons or rides with Rainy by September 30th, 2009 Aikido: Participate in seminar with Robert Nadeau Shihan on July 24/25, 2009 Weight: Lose 10 pounds by Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
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