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101/1001 Update
“Life is meant to be a never-ending education, and when this is fully appreciated, we are no longer survivors but adventurers.” - David McNally
Body/Martial Arts/Physical Improvement/Testing Myself: I've attended one Shaolin Kung Fu class (groundwork, forms, and sparring) and no Qi Gong/Yang Tai Chi classes these last two weeks. I've made no progress with the Yang Staff Form. I have registered for this year's Spartan Race.
July's GoRuck 'Imagine' challenges were completed, three days late. I completed the "Capture the Flag' workout, which was a 4 Mile Ruck, and after each mile, completing 13 Ruck Push-ups and 50 Ruck Squats (38-lb. Ruck). While I was rucking, I deposited nine books in three Free Libraries, found a keyed doorknob assembly (unopened in the box) and a folding metal sawhorse (in good shape) in another Free Box, and split a newer pair of cargo shorts.
August's GoRuck 'Serve' Challenges are ongoing. The workout is “The 13”, honoring the 13 Troops killed during the final days and withdrawal from Afghanistan. It has two parts: Part 1 is a 13 min AMRAP of 13 Sandbag Man Makers and 13 Ruck Lunges (each leg), and then immediately after Ruck 1 Mile, and Part 2 is also a 13 min AMRAP of 13 Sandbag Get-ups and 13 Ruck Push-ups, and again immediately Ruck 1 Mile. The rucking and additional challenge requirements are to ruck 31 miles, broken up any way throughout the month, but add 10 lbs. to the baseline weight you normally carry. The F*CK is Max Reps Ruck Squats in 2 Minutes, and the book of the month is The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. I have already read the book this year, so I am substituting Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa. I have already rucked more than 23 of the 31 miles of the rucking/additional challenge requirements and started the book.
Mind/Spirit/Centering/Health: I've continued to make more progress with the books in this entry. Still in progress: The Disaster-Ready Home: A Step-by-Step Emergency Preparedness Manual for Sheltering in Place by Creek Stewart, and Hidden in Plain Sight: Esoteric Power Training Within Japanese Martial Traditions: Tracing the Roots of Ueshiba Morihei's Power, by Ellis Amdur(editor). I have restarted my meditation practice, twice virtually 'sitting' another guided meditation on metta (loving-kindness).
Maintenance/Shit Got To Be Done: No progress.
In Case of Zombies/Disaster Preparation: No progress. I got another morning of target practice, shooting slightly better than last time with better technique and focus. I registered for another Stop the Bleed class in September.
Base Station/Ol' Number 3: I found and saved $300 on a larger generator, and delivered it to Base Station. Next, I have to dig out the doghouse for the generator and then install it. I have put a composter at the garden site and started to clear some of the overgrown weeds and grass.
Travel/Adventure/Doing Stuff: On a whim, I decided to go to the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. Once I arrived and paid for parking, I went in and prepared to pay the admission fee, but they asked if I was a first responder (apparently I looked like one), and they let me in free. It was an interesting morning spent learning about forest management and global perspectives on trees and forests. I practically had the place to myself. *smile* Having another free morning, I decided to go to the Oregon Historical Society (free admission if you live in Multnomah County), for the second museum I'd never visited, finishing a 101 goal. Fascinating artifacts, from Bud Clark's overcoat (yes, that one) to a KKK hood to the Portland Penny. I'll go back there.
We also spent an evening at Pioneer Courthouse Square, where the Mean Jeans and Dillinger Four opened for the Descendents - and then a night in Bend to see Mudvayne open for Megadeth, and then the next night in Ridgefield to listen to Loverboy opening for Sammy Hagar. Three concerts in five nights!
Body/Martial Arts/Physical Improvement/Testing Myself: I've attended one Shaolin Kung Fu class (groundwork, forms, and sparring) and no Qi Gong/Yang Tai Chi classes these last two weeks. I've made no progress with the Yang Staff Form. I have registered for this year's Spartan Race.
July's GoRuck 'Imagine' challenges were completed, three days late. I completed the "Capture the Flag' workout, which was a 4 Mile Ruck, and after each mile, completing 13 Ruck Push-ups and 50 Ruck Squats (38-lb. Ruck). While I was rucking, I deposited nine books in three Free Libraries, found a keyed doorknob assembly (unopened in the box) and a folding metal sawhorse (in good shape) in another Free Box, and split a newer pair of cargo shorts.
August's GoRuck 'Serve' Challenges are ongoing. The workout is “The 13”, honoring the 13 Troops killed during the final days and withdrawal from Afghanistan. It has two parts: Part 1 is a 13 min AMRAP of 13 Sandbag Man Makers and 13 Ruck Lunges (each leg), and then immediately after Ruck 1 Mile, and Part 2 is also a 13 min AMRAP of 13 Sandbag Get-ups and 13 Ruck Push-ups, and again immediately Ruck 1 Mile. The rucking and additional challenge requirements are to ruck 31 miles, broken up any way throughout the month, but add 10 lbs. to the baseline weight you normally carry. The F*CK is Max Reps Ruck Squats in 2 Minutes, and the book of the month is The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. I have already read the book this year, so I am substituting Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa. I have already rucked more than 23 of the 31 miles of the rucking/additional challenge requirements and started the book.
Mind/Spirit/Centering/Health: I've continued to make more progress with the books in this entry. Still in progress: The Disaster-Ready Home: A Step-by-Step Emergency Preparedness Manual for Sheltering in Place by Creek Stewart, and Hidden in Plain Sight: Esoteric Power Training Within Japanese Martial Traditions: Tracing the Roots of Ueshiba Morihei's Power, by Ellis Amdur(editor). I have restarted my meditation practice, twice virtually 'sitting' another guided meditation on metta (loving-kindness).
Maintenance/Shit Got To Be Done: No progress.
In Case of Zombies/Disaster Preparation: No progress. I got another morning of target practice, shooting slightly better than last time with better technique and focus. I registered for another Stop the Bleed class in September.
Base Station/Ol' Number 3: I found and saved $300 on a larger generator, and delivered it to Base Station. Next, I have to dig out the doghouse for the generator and then install it. I have put a composter at the garden site and started to clear some of the overgrown weeds and grass.
Travel/Adventure/Doing Stuff: On a whim, I decided to go to the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. Once I arrived and paid for parking, I went in and prepared to pay the admission fee, but they asked if I was a first responder (apparently I looked like one), and they let me in free. It was an interesting morning spent learning about forest management and global perspectives on trees and forests. I practically had the place to myself. *smile* Having another free morning, I decided to go to the Oregon Historical Society (free admission if you live in Multnomah County), for the second museum I'd never visited, finishing a 101 goal. Fascinating artifacts, from Bud Clark's overcoat (yes, that one) to a KKK hood to the Portland Penny. I'll go back there.
We also spent an evening at Pioneer Courthouse Square, where the Mean Jeans and Dillinger Four opened for the Descendents - and then a night in Bend to see Mudvayne open for Megadeth, and then the next night in Ridgefield to listen to Loverboy opening for Sammy Hagar. Three concerts in five nights!