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Balanced Rock Falls

Balanced Rock Falls

Mar 22, 2021

It's been awhile since we've been able to take the whole family camping. But this past weekend, everything fell into...

Starting Over

Starting Over

Jan 24, 2021

There's nothing quite as humbling as starting over. When you've invested so much time and energy into progressing and...

Buzzard Roost Trail

Buzzard Roost Trail

Nov 30, 2020

Last weekend we decided to check out a new trail. The weather was beautiful, and we were in need of some outdoor...

The Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains

Nov 4, 2020

We love the outdoors. Hiking, camping, kayaking, cycling, you name it. But thanks to the multiple responsibilities...

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Finally got around to painting my desk. Only took

Finally got around to painting my desk. Only took me 3 years. #betterlatethannever

My new toys... because along with cupcakes, I’m

My new toys... because along with cupcakes, I’m also a glutton for punishment. #olympicrings #bodyweighttraining #whatwasithinking

Got to spend a beautiful weekend at the Buffalo Na

Got to spend a beautiful weekend at the Buffalo National River exploring the Balanced Rock Falls trail (which I’ve deemed the edge of Valhalla). #buffalonationalriver #yonatrailbear #arkansaswaterfalls #arkansashiking #getoutdoors

Jin Sakai, the Ghost of Tsushima, now brings honor

Jin Sakai, the Ghost of Tsushima, now brings honor to my bookshelves. #ghostoftsushima #gamerlife #nerdforlife #funkopop

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There’s nothing quite as humbling as starting ov

There’s nothing quite as humbling as starting over. When you’ve invested so much time and energy into progressing and evolving something, only to have to begin again.

I’ve studied martial arts my entire life, but for one reason or another, I’ve never been able to reach black belt. Whether it was available resources, finances, conflicting family obligations, work, or Covid (thanks a lot, 2020), there’s always been something holding me back. The closest I ever got was Dahn Bo Nim rank in Kuk Sool Won — that’s a black belt candidate. I was only 4 of 8 tests away, but life had other plans.

Through careful research, I found Shotokan Karate Online. And after much deliberation with my pride and ego, I’ve decided to start over.

Today was my first day of Shotokan Karate. I’ve learned from various styles and systems throughout my life. I was conflicted on what style would be best and what my focus should be. I chose Shotokan for several reasons:

1. Being a Japanese (more specifically, Okinawan) style, I feel more connected to my grandfather who would tell me stories of when he was stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War. He’s partly responsible for my love of martial arts.

2. I’m a HUGE fan of history and older cultures, and Shotokan is a traditional martial art deeply rooted in its history.

3. I’ve always been an admirer of Japan and Japanese culture. I’ve spent countless hours reading history books on the samurai and shinobi (aka, ninja). I love the work of Akira Kurasawa **bows in respect**. I practically lived vicariously through Ryo Hazuki while playing Shenmue — I even learned a bit of Japanese along the way.

So now I’m once again donning a white belt on a new martial arts journey. This will be a humbling experience starting from the beginning once again. But as Bruce Lee once said, “Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.”

#shotokan #shotokankarate #karate #martialarts #startingover

Awesome cold and muddy hike through Devil’s Cany

Awesome cold and muddy hike through Devil’s Canyon. #yonatrailbear #hawkandbear #arkansaswaterfalls #hikearkansas

Every single time he looks out the window, he does

Every single time he looks out the window, he does this. #mydogisnotnormal

Our mind meld went horribly wrong 😱

Our mind meld went horribly wrong 😱

Just got my #kickstarter package from @pitdocpress

Just got my #kickstarter package from @pitdocpress!!! So friggin’ excited!! #indiecomics #comicbooknerd

Finally getting to crack open the final volume of

Finally getting to crack open the final volume of Saga, and I’m really hoping the first page isn’t an omen of things to come. #saga #comics #badomens

“Am I really a good boy? Or am I simply motivate

“Am I really a good boy? Or am I simply motivated by cookies? Why am I so focused on food, yet so easily dist— SQUIRREL!!”

— Spynn

#dogquotes #distracteddog #deepthoughts

Assassin’s Creed is probably my favorite series

Assassin’s Creed is probably my favorite series of games, but c’mom @ubisoft. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been one of the glitchiest games I’ve ever played. #assassinscreedvalhalla #youcandobetter #imdonebitching

The view behind my computer is a bit ominous. Henr

The view behind my computer is a bit ominous. Henry’s a little dark in his choice of fiction. #councilofhenry #hplovecraft

That time I made an appearance in a post apocalypt

That time I made an appearance in a post apocalyptic comic. Can’t wait for the printed edition. If you’re a comic lover like me, go snag your copies of book 1 and 2 of By the Time I Get to Dallas by @pitdocpress. #ilovecomics #bythetimeigettodallas #postapocalyptic

I’d say we make a pretty good team 🤪🦇 #for

I’d say we make a pretty good team 🤪🦇 #fortnite #fatherandsongaming #batmanandjoker

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