Beauty.

I believe in beauty. No, not make-up covered, hair done, clothes perfectly styled type of media based “beauty”. I believe in wake-up from a night’s rest, throw on the first shirt that makes you comfortable and throw your tattered hair into a pony tail confidently walking out the door, because you see yourself, and you … More Beauty.

Blind Sparing

I vaguely remember my first day bowing sensai to my instructor and beginning an intense workout for an 11year old. I remember that the first week, I was paired with a family friend, but also a strong thick girl known for the bloodynose/busted lip on her opponents. I remember thinking “holy crap what the hell … More Blind Sparing

Grinding with no binding, Sidewalk surfing or woodpushing, Quench hunger with the taste of pavement. The streets are calling. The pigs took the Cyclone, And we started the Vortex. Got kicked out of Love Park, So we’re headed to the F.D.R. Falling, bailing, eating concrete, Just to get up to do it again. When we’re … More

Travel #1: Arizona

August 8-10, 2014. This month I had the wonderful opportunity to take a weekend trip to visit a close friend of mine who’d recently taken the grown-up move to Phoenix, Arizona. The following is my entry in my newly established Travel Journal. I plan on filling the pages as I travel and explore this beautiful world … More Travel #1: Arizona