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Friday, September 26, 2003

Yeahhhh! something has changed with the internet access this week and I can now blog! I don't have much to say though since Ben won't let me say what i wanted to.

At least it's Friday now. I've just finished my on-call week which involved me talking to an overexcited American last night whose hair had fallen out. Obviously this is caused by the water, just like throwing up after 10 pints and a kebab.

Got an interesting weekend coming up though, a date on Saturday night and stripping the wallpaper in the dining room on Sunday. Picture 2 cats running about covered in wet paper. joy oh joy.

Speaking of the cats, they are really starting to enjoy living with us and each other now. Every night this week has involved them chasing each other round the living room and dining room and up and down the stairs. Poppy even stops and waits for Chloe to stop sneezing so the chasing can continue.

.: posted by Joanne Friday, September 26, 2003

Monday, September 22, 2003

It turns out Chloe had 2 virus infections. We took her to the vet after we saw blood up her nose. We suspected it was due to her little adventure the other week, but looks more like she ripped some nasal tissue due to all the sneezing she does.

She's now on antibiotics, and her nasal discharges are now clear. Her exorcist impresisons are over.

Speaking to the vet, and it doesn't look like she's been spayed though. That lying !&*#$ at the rescue home! Grr. So we now have to get her spayed as well as vaccinated. Ay ay ay! No Christmas presents for Jo I guess! ;o)

Chessingtons was enjoyable, but not as good as Alton Towers or Thorpe Park. Granted we didn't queue for most rides, but their offerings are a little tame/rusty compared to the other park's offerings.

I passed my final 'Kyu' (pre-black) grading yesterday. It was hard work. Probably the hardest grading so far in terms of effort, but I wasn't as nervous as with previous gradings. Had half an hour of combinations followed by every Kata I've learnt so far (I even did one twice, as I misheard some instructions). Never the less I passed with flying colours.

I've now decided to take a hiatus for a while. It's no secret that I've been more apathetic towards Karate as of late, and I can't put in the work needed for the Black belt when I feel like this. I think my apathy comes from a combination of work, new committments (IEE and adult education), fear of getting beat up by over-zealous black belts and pure unadulterated laziness! I'm going to give the hiatus until January. If I do go back, it'll be then. If not, then I'll be content with the achievements I made in my two and a bit years as a Karate-ka.

.: posted by Ben Monday, September 22, 2003