NanoWrimo 2010

The month of November is upon us. What this means is simply that the month of October has officially passed. I'll be honest. October was not a very consistent/blog-friendly month. I've been busy with school, time management, lab work, life, time management, homework... that sort of thing. However, to be perfectly honest I'm really thinking that this next month will be better for blogging... sort of...

Ken's Take: Suit Up

So apparently it's International Suit Up day today and yes, I did in fact decide to participate. I actually have no idea what International Suit Up Day is about except that it's a day where you dress up in a suit. Aside from that I saw an event on facebook, though it'd be fun, and thus am now wearing a fairly decent suit while typing away at my lab. If you must know I am not slacking, I am working on a problem that is super frustrating for me and so am taking a moment to chill.

Here's the thing, I kind of suck as this whole posting consistently thing. I completely spaced out on Monday. I've made a note on my calendar to try and prevent it from occurring again, no promises though. So it's October... And it's starting to get cold. Already twice have I walked out into the night expecting to be swept up into a small bundle of warm blankets made of the desert's night air and instead received a not so delightful shock of cold air. Not kool. Air.... Not kool...

Ken's Take: Catch Up

So here's the thing. My left leg from the knee down hurts. Like a constant throbbing sort of pain that's just plain irritating. Where did this pain come from? I'll tell you where, from a chupacabra attack! That's not true, it's from riding my long board too much. Most likely I've developed a bit of tendinitis and will just stop riding my board around for a while. But then, once I'm better, I'll come back with renewed strength and power up, just like Pikachu! (Also, in actuality Pikachu was not that great in the games, just saying. I'd rather have a Charizard.)

Magnificent Monday: Button Mashing

Once again Monday has arrived. This week though, it's different. It's personal. This week we will be discussing the ramifications of a technique referred to button mashing on the greater martial combat genre of video games. Alternatively we can talk about what happens when you forget about any given fresh produce in the back of your fridge for some months. (Hint: nothing good.)

Magnificent Monday: Unannounced Leave of Absence

It's Monday, and that means it's time for yet another exciting week of life. Some of you may be asking, "Ken, what happened? Where did you go?" Well my friends, to be perfectly honest, I just kind of fell apart. But I'm back up and running again and next time I take an extended hiatus I'll be sure to let you guys know about it.

Today I met a girl riding the bus on the way to class. I'll spare her name, however I eventually came to find out two things:
1. She was 14.
2. She had just gotten kicked out of her house.
I was surprised by this information to say the least. Luckily, from what I can say, things look like they'll work out just fine for her. She's got a network of support from friends and others that are willing to support her.

I just thought that it was an interesting way to start off the week, meeting this person. It was a bit of a reminder of where I've come from. Something that seems so far away. I'm glad that I've had the opportunity to remember. Recently, I've been rather unmotivated. I don't have a just cause to rally myself behind. I don't have a solid dream to chase after. And honestly, it's all a lot of hard work.

However, I suppose it builds character. Life isn't easy is it? It'd be nice if it were. But damn, wouldn't that be boring? I guess from here I suppose my goal will be to simply do my best. I don't think one could ask for anything more than that.

And so for you, my dear readers, I entice you to do just that this week.

Do your best. In everything. Whatever it is, if you decide to do it, give it all you've got. Give it your best damn effort and pray it's good enough. And if it's not, then get better. Become stronger. Stand up, and run. Run towards tomorrow and another week. I'll be right there with you.

-Ken
[EDIT]: Added tags.

Magnificent Monday: Error 404

Today is Monday. Tomorrow is Tuesday. Tuesday, the 14th of September. The release date of HALO:Reach. For those of you not in the know, this is my thing. I've spent the past 24 hours doing homework and preparing enough time to play this game. I'm currently at Best Buy on Broadway Blvd across from Park Place Mall waiting in line for the midnight release. So... I apologize to my readers for the lack of a Monday posts today, although this counts technically I suppose. Also, I apologize for the Wednesday post in advanced, just in case. See you on the far side.
[EDIT]: I gots it!!!! It comes wit Swordz!!!!!!!!
[EDIT 2]: Added tags.

Magnificent Monday Tuesday: Labored Movement

Today is Monday Tuesday, and that means that it's time to start the week off. Well, at least the rest of it since it's already kind of late. Yesterday was Labor Day, and thus, in accordance with the national holiday, I held off on posting. Yeah... that's exactly what happened... Um... Have some listening music!

Yesterday was the Damascus Road Volley Ball Tournament, which my team won (GO TEAM GOKU!), and let me just say that playing in sand is way harder than I remember it being! Truth be told my feet are still sore. But hey, it was a lot of fun and super worth it in my opinion. Although it got me thinking about what kind of physical shape I'm in. The honest answer: not good.

This got me thinking a little more about why that was. Why was it so difficult to work out from time to time? Do I not have enough time? This, it would seem, was the best answer, but then again my physical health should be a high enough priority on my list to warrant a time slot in my schedule. Perhaps it is a problem of motivation? For me this very much seems to be the case as I'm sure it is for many others. Where's the motivation? I mean, there are all sorts of reasons people throw in.

-Be healthier.
-Look better, slimmer, fitter.
-Sports.
-Etc.

For me though, the best motivation is probably combat. The idea that maybe one day I'll have a need to be physically fit. Up until this point though, logic has dictated that this simply is not the case. At least, that's what I use to justify my reasons. But alas, the time has come to do away with this type of reasoning. A friend of mine has recently moved into town and I know that if I am to survive any amount of sparring with him, I will need to be physically fit, else it might mean getting a whack to the face with a bokken.

So I suppose my question for the week is, do you work out and stay physically fit? If so, what's your motivation? If not, why don't you?

Have a healthy week!

-Ken
[EDIT]: Added tags.