I've decided not to go to the Hwa Rang Do tournament in Wisconsin, despite chesh's very generous offer to cover my transportation costs. The reasons are financial. I hope. I think I'm being responsible and making the right choice. I'm posting this to help clarify my own thoughts.

( Reasons/Rationale/Rationalizations/Excuses/Whining...take your pick. )

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Felt very productive and accomplished at work today. This is rare, and to be noted ( Read more... )

The teakettle appears to still be fully functional, despite its scorched appearance. One thing has changed, though. During its traumatic misadventure, the spout's plastic cap melted slightly. This seems to have made the teakettle's whistle more...penetrating. It is sharper, louder, and has learned a nifty two-tone whistle. I understand that ( Read more... )