SevenFootGeek Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 First, let me put this here. I listened to perhaps half a dozen edits of this song before I found the one that's too my liking. It has the tone, the beat, and the message I'm looking for. I'm there for youYou're there for meThat's how it isWhen we believe thatWe are the ones we belong to I just lost my grandmother this past weekend and I didn't want to finish putting up a challenge. My mother was also extremely ill just the week before that. How much time did SFG want to spend on himself? None. Then I had an intense conversation with my sister before my grandma's wake and I was reminded how much more there is. We are the onesWho want to make a better placeWe are the onesWho do believe in the human raceWe are the onesWho want to shape their better days I'm going to keep this simple. I'm planning a trip to Philadelphia at the end of the month and I want to be able to transport my goals with me. Hapkido My grading partner had a moderate shoulder injury so he's out of commission for a time. This gives me more time to polish my 2nd degree techniques. I'm pretty happy with my sword and kicking techniques as those were not up to the quality that I had desired a year ago. With some dedicated effort, I feel confident about their condition now. I'm less confident about my joint locking techniques. Some jerkface reminded me of the roots of my art in our shared parentage. I spent so much time focusing on my striking that I have neglected my locks. 2nd degree test involves directional joint locks, basically being able to direct an opponent to any angle with any one of our joint locks up to and beyond 360 degrees. There are some harmonizing movements that I can do and my master is clearly happy enough with it that he wants me to grade, but I feel that I need some more polish. So let's do it! Continue attending class a minimum of 2 times per week. While in Philadelphia, this obviously isn't going to happen at my school, but I'm looking into visiting one of the local hapkido schools (there are 3!) to check them out while we're there. Body Weight work Once upon a time, I did a "push up every day" challenge. Got myself up to a steady 50 a day. That made me very happy to do. I felt stronger. It gave my days focus. And also made my shoulders pop a lot. So why not do that again as something simple that I can try to sustain. Week 1 and 2: 20 push ups and lunges per dayWeek 3 and 4: 35 push ups and lunges per dayWeek 5 and 6: Big ole 50 a day Meditate Does it look like I'm just lifting things directly out of sarakingdom's suggestions? I don't know what you're talking about. I have been sad at losing my habit of meditation. It used to be part of my routine. Well, I can make it part of it again. Meditate for five minutes every day. Happiness Ha! You thought this was going to be about food, didn't you! Ha! Am I happy? Right now, that's a definite no. It's not because of where my life is, or my relationship, or my family, or my friends. I'm just generally dissatisfied with "me". The big change I have is that I feel like I should be. So what am I happy about? What makes me feel grateful to have? Here's my accountability to myself and my nerds. I need to talk more about the things that make me happy. It's not just nerds and hapkido (but those are two things). All the little things piled together make a big thing. Write about my happiness. At minimum, once a week. Quote Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
wildross Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 First Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to post
PinkNinja Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I promise there'll be a challenge here soon. Life is pretty crazy right now, but I will get to this. Don't lie to me, man. My heart can't take it!! Quote Looking to get lighter, stronger, & faster Current Challenge Previous Challenge, Dec. Challenge My Epic Quest & NF Character Journey of the PinkNinja < battle log Link to post
Starpuck Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Waiting patiently! 0=) Quote Level 69 ~*~ Ranger Deviant Art Gallery || YouTube Channel Current Challenge "It is difficult. All things worth keeping are." Thane Krios - Mass Effect 2 "Maybe it's not as simple as you imagined, Seeker." Varric Tethras Dragon Age 2 "Staying within your limits is no fun, Ryder." Vetra Nyx - ME: Andromeda Spoiler ::PAST CHALLENGES:: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 43 | 44 | NEIN | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48| 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 Link to post
Kishi Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Setting up camp to wait for the Seven Foot Challenge. Anybody bring any marshmallows? I'm sure we could paleo some out of bone broth and stevia... 3 Quote Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
catspaw Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hi Quote You gotta experiment to find out what works for you.PM me with any questions about, well, anything! Current challenge: Catspaw Starts Strong Link to post
Haikoo Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 *sets up a chair in the corner* Quote STR 7.2 | DEX 3.5 | STA 5.8 | CON 8.4 | WIS 5.55 | CHA 5.5 Most Recent Challenge Link to post
The Shogun Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Waiting unpatiently. Also HAPPY UN-BIRTHDAY! Quote One must still have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star. Current Challenge Link to post
RisenPhoenix Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 If you don't have a challenge up by Wednesday, I'll forgive you if you pick me up from the Toronto airport for food and hugs while I'm in a 4 hour layover. 2 Quote RisenPhoenix, the Entish Aikidoka Challenge: RisenPhoenix Tries to be Normal "The essence of koryu [...is] you offer your loyalty to something that you choose to regard as greater than yourself so that you will, someday, be able to offer service to something that truly is transcendent." ~ Ellis Amdur, Old School Link to post
littlewings Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I brought marshmallows! Quote Link to post
Kishi Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I brought marshmallows! Are they paaaaaaleo? Quote Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
littlewings Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Are they paaaaaaleo?I'm afraid not. IIFYM, bro.Have some paleo brownies instead? 2 Quote Link to post
Kishi Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'm afraid not. IIFYM, bro.Have some paleo brownies instead? Om nom nom Quote Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
SevenFootGeek Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you've been following me, you know my mom's been pretty sick. And while she's doing better, I just found out today that my 90 year old grandma has a perforated bowel. I wanted to get a challenge up this week, but things may not work out that way. Quote Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
sarakingdom Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I can do that for you, man. While family members are sick, you will: 1) get seven hours of sleep a night, 2) do two minutes of meditation a day, 3) eat three meals a day, and 4) try to go to at least one class a week if you're home. Done. 3 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to post
sarakingdom Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Have some paleo brownies instead? Recipe goes in the monk kitchen, sis. 1 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to post
nightlight Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 waiting... Quote "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to post
PinkNinja Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Quote Looking to get lighter, stronger, & faster Current Challenge Previous Challenge, Dec. Challenge My Epic Quest & NF Character Journey of the PinkNinja < battle log Link to post
Cheechoe Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 COMMERE AND LET ME LOVE YOU Quote Link to post
Terinatum Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'm sorry. Thinking of you and your family. Quote 22nd level Wanderer better is right here, right now The Way Here's to all the 1% increases in life! Link to post
SevenFootGeek Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Finally updated, guys. Life has gotten in the way, but I'm committed to move forward. Quote Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
RisenPhoenix Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hapkido My grading partner had a moderate shoulder injury so he's out of commission for a time. This gives me more time to polish my 2nd degree techniques. I'm pretty happy with my sword and kicking techniques as those were not up to the quality that I had desired a year ago. With some dedicated effort, I feel confident about their condition now. I'm less confident about my joint locking techniques. Some jerkface reminded me of the roots of my art in our shared parentage. I spent so much time focusing on my striking that I have neglected my locks. 2nd degree test involves directional joint locks, basically being able to direct an opponent to any angle with any one of our joint locks up to and beyond 360 degrees. There are some harmonizing movements that I can do and my master is clearly happy enough with it that he wants me to grade, but I feel that I need some more polish. So let's do it! Continue attending class a minimum of 2 times per week. While in Philadelphia, this obviously isn't going to happen at my school, but I'm looking into visiting one of the local hapkido schools (there are 3!) to check them out while we're there. The Jerkface requires video of you directionally moving people to compare to his art. That is all. Quote RisenPhoenix, the Entish Aikidoka Challenge: RisenPhoenix Tries to be Normal "The essence of koryu [...is] you offer your loyalty to something that you choose to regard as greater than yourself so that you will, someday, be able to offer service to something that truly is transcendent." ~ Ellis Amdur, Old School Link to post
SevenFootGeek Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 The Jerkface requires video of you directionally moving people to compare to his art. That is all. Watch your demonstration video. Reduce the size of the circles about 75%. Break something at the end. Quote Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
raptron Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 There is actual challenge stuff here now! Quote Raptron, alot assassin 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to post
Kishi Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hey man, sorry to hear about your Grandma. That sucks, and I'm sorry. Everything looks short, simple, and to the point. Very good, then. Quote Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
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