Things are, as always, exceptionally busy. And now that I am in season everyday is a day that prepares me for competition on every weekend. Right now we are in the shot-put as only indoor track and field events are competed during the early time of the year. I hate shot-put and the only reason I allow myself to do it is to help the team...i really do hate the shot-put...wah. however, I have been getting better at it especially after spending a few weeks with legendary UH coach Tom Tellez...and after our work together, I know exactly why he is legendary...the man just flat out knows how to communicate with athletes. Maybe this is why the number 1 long jumper in the world has had a prolonged stay in Houston just to train with him. Anyways, my goal is to qualify for the NCAA meet in about a month from now and I need about 5 more feet on my throw to do it ...and I know i am well capable of that...I just need to let one go. Im pretty confident I can throw this damned ball far but the event just doesn't appeal to me thus leaving me at practiced with not much passion...not as much passion as when I practice the disc...and ah, yes, we have just started the discus back up after about a 2 month layoff and it has been goign great. Im sitting at about and easy throw of 180' which was me at my prime last season...to be at this point before the outdoor season has even started is a very good sign. My goal for the first outdoor meet this year is 200' and my season goal is 210'. I can do it...i just feel like it is going to happen...as an athlete, you just know things...and if they don't work out, its not because you weren't capable...it just calls for re-examination. i started out the discus last yr at about 160 and ended up throwing 188' at my first meet...and i knew it then too.
Music has also been getting better. I've had some good lessons lately with my teacher who is pretty much one of the smartest people I have ever come to know. I am playing a recital this semester so despite the busy track season, I will prepare a recital and share music with the world! I'm also int he trombone choir for the first time and though I don't liek trombone choir much as a whole, it does give me a work-out for my chops and helps me build some important muscle to become a stronger player. Anyways, there are some things to look forward to as far as the orchestra season is concerned and also my friend Weston who plays with the MET Opera is coming down to give a masterclass so that will be fun im sure. I have also still been with my quintet, we now have a name and it is the Metropolitan Brass, oddly. The players are completely professional and I am the exception but Im glad I get to work with people who serve as good examples.
Sleep is not something ive beend oing lately....its impossible...school, training, practicing, school work, teaching, family...who has the time. I will now turn into slumber for what is a night that consiosts of more sleep than I usually get...5 hrs...that's not bad.
until next time,
arrivederci
