new students make me thankful for old teachers. unbelievably thankful. having the bar set so high. positive stress. proofreading training plans, asking questions, trying to spot weakness and short sightedness. nervous tension. hormonal response. something to prove… i am so … Continue reading →

“the goal is not simply to hurt you, but to make it so that no one will ever be able to hurt you again” the physical stuff is easy. or at least, it is the easy part. you apply a … Continue reading →

everyone has that moment. the moment. that first time you truly over-reach. the sensation of slipping, of loss of control. when you can’t breathe, which makes you panic, to focus on that fact, and make it worse. the negative feedback … Continue reading →