I was posting very regularly and then life got in the way…again.  Oh well…at least let me get you caught up on life in my world, and I’ll try to do better this week at least.  🙂

July 4 – Independence Day

What a day this was!  Bryan, Jason, and I attended a Tea Party at the capital which was amazing….amazingly hot and amazingly inspiring.  I avoid talking politics on my blog for many reasons.  And my mentioning the Tea Party is just to let you know what a great experience it was and how much I enjoyed myself.  We all sweated…a lot…but it was worth it.  It was amazing to be surrounded by like minded people.  Anyone who knows me knows that my views are not of the majority especially in this city.  After the rally we all went out for lunch and then down to Town Lake to try to watch the fireworks, but I had all I could take of the heat.  We retreated to Cedar Park to watch the fireworks – not as good but fun nonetheless.

July 4 album

TKD Kids Camp

I’ve been volunteering at the TaeKwonDo school to help out with their kids camp.  I helped out last week, but am off this week since the school is closed for a national tournament.  However, I’ll be back next week and for the rest of the summer.  I’m not getting paid, but I am getting experience that I can add to my resume as well as having fun.  We don’t have too many kids so it’s not as bad as say subbing.  The kids are well behaved and really sweet.  Most of them are younger (6-9) with a couple of older ones.  Everyday we go on field trips…movies, the zoo, swimming, etc.  I’m enjoying my time there.  It’s good to be doing something again even if it’s not getting me paid.  🙂

Pictures from when we went to the zoo:  Zoo Album

Bryan’s Broken Back

On Monday Bryan did a workout that had us in the ER around midnight.  It seems that he over did it and hours later it caused his back muscles to tighten and start to spasm.  He was in incredible pain and received several shots.  You can read his account on his blog. He was in pain for most of week, but is definitely doing better the last couple of days.  He is in Boston at the moment on business.  🙁  I took him to the airport today.  He should be back on Thursday or Friday.  I have my fingers crossed for Thursday.  We are cat sitting for a friend, and I’m home alone with 6 cats!

Bryan at the hospital

Martial Arts/Exercise

I finally got my red belt TKD form down – probably because of all the classes I’ve been helping with at the kids camp.  I missed most of my classes last week due to staying home with Bryan.  I felt bad leaving him alone when it was so difficult for him to move.  I need to attend every class I can so I can get ready for both TKD and Kung Fu testing in August.

A couple of weeks ago Bryan and I went trail running with Cindy.  This was so awesome – definitely the most fun I’ve ever had running.  Bryan even enjoyed himself…so much that we went and bought new shoes specifically for trail running.  😀

after the run

Check out the fan page that the TKD school started on Facebook: North Austin TKD and JJ’s Fanpage

Actually, I started upon my instructor’s request.  I’m also the one keeping it updated.  We also have twitter: http://twitter.com/NATKDandJJ

Purchases

Aside from new running shoes, I got also made another awesome purchase this week…wait for it, wait for it…a new Macbook Pro!  Yep, I finally got the computer I’ve been longing for for a long time.  Actually, Bryan got it for me.  And what’s so awesome is that I got a teacher’s discount that saved me $100 off the computer as well as a free iPod Touch and printer.  By the way, I have a never opened iPod Touch for sell.  🙂  This is such an awesome computer.  I love, love, love it!!!!!!

Big Brothers Big Sisters

I recently volunteered to big a big sister for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.  I had my interview last week and went to a volunteer training session on Saturday.  I haven’t been assigned a little yet, but I can’t wait till I am.  I’m really excited about this opportunity.  I’ll keep you updated when this happens.

Songs I’m digging at the moment:

You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift

I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas