Not a Sport, but a Lifestyle

Suffice to say, with regards to University, this has not been a productive work. I have spent this week either on the mat, in the pub or lying in bed aching. The main reason for this is the life consuming commitment which is Jitsu, and the run up to a grading. I don't wish to bore you so I shan't talk at length on the subject don't worry, but just so you all get the gist, I deem it of importance. And I would wholeheartedly suggest anyone with the vaguest interest in martial arts to try it, so long as you don't mind a bit of pain.

Anyway, the snow seems to have vacated this area of the country thank god. No doubt we shall see it return, but hopefully after Christmas. Wouldn't it be a shame if they had to postpone exams... We live in hope!

Speaking of which, Christmas is nearly here! This time last year I had bought and written all my cards etc. and had most of my Christmas shopping done. This year however, I have not. I promise, next week, to get myself into gear and crack on. I hope everyone is excited, if not, why not? And it best be a good reason. I intend to eat my body weight in food and spend January trying to lose it again.

It will also be good to see friends from home again, who are at the moment scattered across the country (and in some cases, other countries). We'll see what drinking through fresher's week has done to harden some peoples livers. We commented to a friend currently studying in Scotland that he has to come home whether snowed in or not, his suggestion that he would make it home if he had to ride a horse back did worry me somewhat with regards to his safety. A man on horseback riding out of Scotland to reach somewhere towards central England? The longbows would be out in no time. Freedom! - Again, anyone who didn't understand that, hang your head in shame and go watch a few historically inaccurate films.

I hope to get another post to you before Christmas, if I find anything to write about, or if I have the time in my oh so busy schedule. But if not, Merry Christmas.

Oh, and a note to all those grading on Saturday - Best of luck, try not to break anything, and I apologise if I break anything of yours. Apart from you Sean, you don't need luck - you'll just need an ambulance...