So What Den?

The week started off with a bang. Got hooked up with a design project for a local business mag. Pretty stoked. I did the insert last year too. Its was nice to set up the structure - at least I know how it works. Nice to get some design love. I got invited to show some pieces at the Hawaii Filipino centennial Exhibit hosted by TCM. Its a nice way to balance out the 2nd place finish for the Logo design last year. Might have a design gig from the exhibition too. We'll see.

Kendo practice was good last night. It was a lot of working basic things. I've been trying to correct my form by going a little slower to break down my movements. I've been feeling that my Kendo's been changing again. Hopefully for the better. I try to correct myself immediately after I get feedback form the senseis. I can't do it all the time, but when it happens, I feel like I've taken a tiny step forward. Starting to "feel" some subtle things too. Sometimes I ask myself if I'm in over my head with Kendo. Why do I practice? What do I want to achieve in Kendo? Sounds easy but I'm having a hard time trying to come up with a straight answer. All I know for sure is that I enjoy it very much. The whole competitive thing isn't that big of a deal, but they're fun. Sure, I don't like to lose, but at this point I want to fight with a "natural" feel and solid fundamentals.

I do miss learning Eskrima from my uncle. I just don't have the time yet. Lately, I've been doing Kendo 2 times a week and Its been pretty tight. Entering the Eskrima tourney in October has crossed my mind. Maybe it'll be good incentive to start training again.