Training Day 22

Things really need to settle down... I am not accomplishing half the training I want to do. Part of the problem is that the baby is sick and the daycare won't take her until a bunch of over-paid MDs get around to looking at her. Therefore, the Momrine can't go to school. She can't really do much of anything except care for her child which, while totally understandable, is inconvenient. The other part is that my unit keeps on springing more and more mandatory functions and formations on me. It really makes the delicate scheduling act I have going on fall apart.

Language: Speaking test today. While the class day itself sucked, I saw my tester write down a nice big 'A' on my sheet. As that was one of the hardest tests in the course and that was one of the hardest graders, I am really pleased. Tomorrow I have the listening, reading, and writing tests first thing in the morning.

Combat: It feels good to pick my combat training back up. Today was breathing dynamics. Essentially, the way you breath determines how your core muscles lock up which in turn determines how much force you can put behind your blows, your endurance, and your potential for injury. How you breath is determined by the blow's angle in relation to the core, direction of movement, and speed. It is actually a pretty simple system and one I will be implementing immediately. Tomorrow I get to start developing my body weapons.

Automotive: Today I purchased the repair manual for my '96 Corolla. I need to figure out how to change the rear driver-side turn signal tomorrow. With that manual, I think I can take my vehicle to the auto hobby shop and do a lot of good work on it too.

Personal: I was really sleepy today... which always sucks. I fell asleep without my machine last night, so it's understandable. I am also rapidly running out of patience for people who insist on harassing my friends. Today, with the addition of threats to the mix, I am starting to see that crimson targeting receptacle with ever-increasing clarity. There's nothing in life more important to me than the people who care for me and whom I care for in return.