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Sunday, October 16, 2005

busy busy busy

I didn't get as much done as I hoped I would. My son had this Aikido seminar this weekend and on Saturday, I found an outlet, plugged in the laptop and got a decent amount done while he did Aikido. Then today, the first two hours was outside and I got roped into writing an article about the seminar, which actually was pretty interesting, learning stuff about Aikido and why the instructor is famous etc. On Saturday, he gave the kids a half hour class just for them, and I know from doing other martial arts that this is really unusual. Since I watched that part, I know he was a fabulous instructor. So, I had to get my son a bit before the end of the first half because I promised I'd take him to a Univ. soccer game which started at 11:30. So I got zero work done Sunday morning.

The soccer game was fun, first off because Sonoma State won 6-0. This being No. Cal in October, it was 90 degrees (no fooling) and I wilt in the heat. I had my umbrella thank goodness, or I wouldn't have lasted. The other team had one player who should have been red-carded. He actually assaulted the goalie, several jabs and kicks, but the ref's back must have been to that melee. Then the other team got a yellow card for calling the spectators F---ing idiots. Shortly after that, another opposing player got red carded for calling the ref a f---ing ba---d. I saw the red card go up but didn't hear the words, but my son did and told me. So, lesson learned, it's OK to beat up the goalie but don't curse at the ref.

Anyway, after 2.5 hours sitting directly in 90 degree heat we went to get lunch and I neglected to tell my son he could go back for more Aikido. We went shopping so there's food tomorrow and then I came home and fell asleep. So, not much work done and now he's out of the shower and I promised to read to him. Maybe more later.

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