Tonight my dryer started squeeking like the belt was about to go, my microwave made a scraping sound as it turned, and Roomba was hopping around making noises. As I was checking Roomba, my computer started making strange sounds and demanded I access a web site at once. I turned the computer off! My mother called it "The conspiracy of THINGS".
Story, of epic fail, or epic win. For my first day as the official sempai of my Ryuku Kempo class, our sensei asked not to dress out, and put our bags down, keeping only what we'd normally carry on the street. We were running scenarios! This is my favorite exercise by far. Our instructions: One by one, we'll walk in on a crime in progress, and had to demonstrate our response. I walked in on an attempted rape/murder. One of the men had a woman against the wall, and they were struggling. The good news is, myth confirmed: the command voice taught in police academies and military training does work. The bad news is, this class is held at a community college, and a real security guard was so spooked by hearing the command-voice instructions, "DROP YOUR WEAPON AND GET ON THE FLOOR. DROP YOUR WEAPON AND GET ON THE FLOOR; YOU WILL NOT BE TOLD AGAIN!..." made the guard pull the emergency alarm, evacuate the building, and call the real cops! Cut to: a very embarrassed sensei and sempai explaining we were just running drills...and there was no emergency. But...does that chaos mean I win? Have a good one! Voted.
It's been a long day, and I apologize for coming across quite serious. To my dismay, I learned today that the "cyber bullies" stalking me for almost twelve years found my profile here. Out of respect to my dear friends, I won't leave. The mockery I endure aside, my message for the day is simple: Never give up on your dreams, and never compromise who you are, no matter the cruel people who would try to take that from you. As I wrap up before returning to work as sempai tomorrow, I pray for all my friends here. I hope your week goes well. Votes are in.
Sending you a special message this Sunday: They who are really good can never be unhappy. They who are really wise can never be perplexed. They who are really brave are never afraid. Vote is in!
Posted 01/15/2012 08:32 am
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