You’re the reason I’m doing this day in and day out.
I’ve seen your face….
You’re the reason I’m in pain.
I’ve seen your face….
You haunt my dreams and permeate my thoughts.
I’ve seen your face…
You’re the reason I’ve given up so much.
I’ve seen your face….
And every time I’m winning
I’ve seen your face….

Still doing well!

I'm happy to say that one of my friends has fought and beaten cancer (fighting!::shakes fist::), there is hope for us all. As of now I’m still tapering off prednisone with only a few blips here and there. I will be so very happy when I can get off the damn stuff. Other than that I’ll be competing in the Pan-Am tournament for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in sunny California. I can't wait to leave cold and gloomy New-England (maybe one day for good). Until then I leave you all with this....




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Struggle

It is often said that in life people are defined by what they do. As humans we often get caught up in the monotony of our day to truly appreciate the gift that is life. A month ago I was on the edge of mentally breaking from dealing with UC, quite literally a prisoner chained to the toilet. These past few weeks have been so precious for me, a return to what one might call “normality”. I’ve been enjoying my training regime in preparation for my next bout, whenever it may be. September 27th was a no go due to lack of an opponent among other things.

When push comes to shove everything in life is a struggle. It’s a struggle to get out of bed in the morning, a struggle to go to work or school, to go to practice, you get the idea. My entire life I was always told what I “wouldn’t” and “couldn’t” do. Until one day I just stopped listening and started believing in myself. I believe in myself, and I believe that there is nothing that cannot be overcome in the world. I will beat UC.

RIP, Evan Tanner: “Believe in the power of one”