Today I test for a new belt at the karate school. I’ve eaten my high-carb dinner and breakfast, I have my bottles of water, and I’ve got the *material* pretty much down (though at this point there’s enough stuff that I’m sure I’ll blank on something). I’m in good enough shape that while several hours of exertion will tire me out … there’s pretty much no chance that I’ll keel in the middle of a form or anything. The other people on the test are similarly prepared, so there shouldn’t be any injuries through carelessness or incompetence. Accidents happen, especially when people get tired, but it’s a good group and I trust them.
Now all that remains is to pass the test.
After that, I get on a plane to Baltimore to see my brother’s guitar recital.
After that, I drive with my dad as far as Richmond, where I pick up a rental car and head to Hampton VA to work for NASA for a week.
Rock star?
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