The biannual update
I don't often post here, but I feel inclined to today because I feel somewhat alone.
I've made a big effort over the last few months to dedicate my time to Meghan to keep her from going insane while she was stuck at home. Suddenly she really doesn't need that any more and it's hard to change my ways and get back into things after being out of them for so long. I cancelled my kickboxing class and I don't know if I should really go back after how abruptly I left, but I feel that I need to be around people again. Also, money is a bit of an issue, what with a mortgage and the added costs associated with a long distance relationship. I could maybe start going to the gym again, or just spend more time around the family perhaps, but it's certainly no fun to be stuck in the flat on my own all night when I'm used to having Meghan there, either physically or just constantly online. It's pretty difficult having friends when you live so far away from all the friends you've made and you work too far away from work to do things with those people. I've got no chance of making friends around Perton either, because I have no time to make them, nor much interest in making friends randomly with people that don't share any of my interests. I do need to do something though, and I guess it will have to be something like a martial arts class where i can get to know the people and make it quite a big part of my life.
I'd love to go back to my old kung fu class, but that is a long way away and my funds won't run to the train fare to get me there frequently. I really used to like those people; they were genuine and real and they had morals and would help out when I needed it. I miss those guys and I miss how well I got on with everyone. I miss the kids too, I can't help but feel they were on my level and they all used to like me >>. The chants of "get Keith out!" while we played warm up games at the beginning of the "little ninjas" class I used to help teach, clearly show just how much they liked me >>. *cough* I think I miss being able to share my knowledge with people and have them appreciate it too.
I'm not too tempted to go back to kickboxing really, although it would be better than nothing. There are some cool people there, but it's just not the same feeling. I'll have to think about it some more...
Other than that, I'm looking forward to being with Meghan in about 35 days. I'm guaranteed to be very happy then =). Also, I'm in week 6 of a jump height increasing program, which is I suppose the one thing that's keeping me motivated at the moment, although I don't feel I've advanced too much recently. The noticable difference is a band of muscle that's appearing just above my knees that I didn't even know existed >>. It's either that or severe scar tissue.
Anyway I'd really better work. I've used half an hour of work time to write this.
I've made a big effort over the last few months to dedicate my time to Meghan to keep her from going insane while she was stuck at home. Suddenly she really doesn't need that any more and it's hard to change my ways and get back into things after being out of them for so long. I cancelled my kickboxing class and I don't know if I should really go back after how abruptly I left, but I feel that I need to be around people again. Also, money is a bit of an issue, what with a mortgage and the added costs associated with a long distance relationship. I could maybe start going to the gym again, or just spend more time around the family perhaps, but it's certainly no fun to be stuck in the flat on my own all night when I'm used to having Meghan there, either physically or just constantly online. It's pretty difficult having friends when you live so far away from all the friends you've made and you work too far away from work to do things with those people. I've got no chance of making friends around Perton either, because I have no time to make them, nor much interest in making friends randomly with people that don't share any of my interests. I do need to do something though, and I guess it will have to be something like a martial arts class where i can get to know the people and make it quite a big part of my life.
I'd love to go back to my old kung fu class, but that is a long way away and my funds won't run to the train fare to get me there frequently. I really used to like those people; they were genuine and real and they had morals and would help out when I needed it. I miss those guys and I miss how well I got on with everyone. I miss the kids too, I can't help but feel they were on my level and they all used to like me >>. The chants of "get Keith out!" while we played warm up games at the beginning of the "little ninjas" class I used to help teach, clearly show just how much they liked me >>. *cough* I think I miss being able to share my knowledge with people and have them appreciate it too.
I'm not too tempted to go back to kickboxing really, although it would be better than nothing. There are some cool people there, but it's just not the same feeling. I'll have to think about it some more...
Other than that, I'm looking forward to being with Meghan in about 35 days. I'm guaranteed to be very happy then =). Also, I'm in week 6 of a jump height increasing program, which is I suppose the one thing that's keeping me motivated at the moment, although I don't feel I've advanced too much recently. The noticable difference is a band of muscle that's appearing just above my knees that I didn't even know existed >>. It's either that or severe scar tissue.
Anyway I'd really better work. I've used half an hour of work time to write this.