This particular question has been on my mind a lot lately. Seems like lately we’re always talking about the fact that people are on the mat for different reasons. Some people want the exercise. Some want skill in physical combat. Some just want to learn to fight. Others want to protect themselves. All of those are valid reasons. And none of them are mine.
Let me just apologize now for my month and a half layoff. Between classes and illness, I’ve been occupied for quite a while. I am less than 3 months away from taking the black belt exam, and I expect it will take an increasing amount of my time the closer it gets. Despite this, I find myself wanting a romantic relationship, knowing full well that I may not have time over the next 3 months to give it the attention it deserves. Despite this, I think about it, more than I want to think about it. And I’ve been thinking about a lot more than that.
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