I’ve always liked getting away from the city, even for a few hours, be it at the beach, or in the country, it’s the isolation and tranquillity I like.  Yesterday I read someone describing spending time in the countryside, as rebooting the soul.

I like that.

“Try something new every year” (I could be wrong, but I think it was him).  Well, this year, I’m trying to learn to play guitar, and so far I’ve got one song (almost) nailed.  Three Little Birds by Bob Marley.

Now, it’s not technically difficult, it’s only using three chords, but considering that a couple of weeks ago, I couldn’t play a note, I’m pretty chuffed.

Now, as with karate, I did something right, don’t dwell on it, let it go and move on.

One of the lessons from the course on Saturday was that when you get something wrong, don’t dwell on it, let it go and move one.  Equally, when you get a technique right, don’t dwell on it, let it go and move on.

When you make a mistake, dwelling on it makes it harder for you to move on and do it right.  When you get it right, dwelling on that will also make you make mistakes.

Don’t think about the technique, just do it. 

Yeah ok, it’s a bit zen, but it IS martial arts.

So, I’ve got a karate course to go to tomorrow, which I’m looking forward to, and then a gig on the evening, which should also be good.

On Sunday if the weather holds up, we’ll probably head out somewhere.  I think I might stick on my kilt for a wee change, especially if we’re heading out for a walk.  There’s a wee hill that we’ve wandered up a few times at the coast.  It’s not strenuous, and only takes about half an hour to get to the top, but if the weather is good, the views will be awesome.

If I do wear my kilt, and go up the hill, I’ll get some pics posted.

It’s been really hot the last couple of days, and there’s not breeze to take the edge off it.  I’ve got karate tonight, and I just know it’s going to be like an oven in the hall,  even with the windows open.

Ah well, bring it on.

rhirhichan:

I love Scottish people :)

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banksystreetart:

New Banksy spotted in Turnpike Lane London. Child labour getting set for the Queens Jubilee.

I was supposed to be going down to the climbing wall last night after work, but I totally forgot about it.

I’ve not been climbing since I damaged my shoulder in November, when I went arse over tit while ice skating.  If I don’t get back to the wall soon, I may as well sell my gear.  I’ve also not been ice skating since that day, and I will be selling my skates.

This weekend was a holiday weekend, and it went a bit like this.

Friday - ran the quiz in work again.  Went down pretty well.

Saturday - karate.  Bo class.  Had a 16 year old trying to psyche me out by telling me my legs were weak.  Hers gave out before mine did.  Score 16 yr old 0 - 1 45 yr old :-)

Later on Saturday we took some clothes and books to the PDSA charity shop, and later back at home, we watched Mulholland Drive, a David Lynch movie that I’d missed.  Ok, even by his standards that was odd.  May need a re-watch or six.  I did enjoy it though.

Sunday we met up with Liz who cat sits when we go on holiday, for lunch.  Went for a curry, and damn, it was good.

Yesterday, holiday Monday, we just headed into town, where I went for a pint and vegged out with a book (The Restoration Game by Ken Macleod) while K went wandering round the shops.