I'm feeling rather tired. But this has been a tiredness which has gradually accumulated over time and I am reasonably certain has a lot to do with work and this rediculous roster that I'm presently engaged. Holidays are coming up very, very soon. In fact, I am happy to report that I finish up next week on a good week, meaning that I only have to survive Thursday and Friday (after Sat-Mon) and then I am freeeeee! Two whole weeks! Two whole weeks! Though, I am disappointed because it was meant to be three and my third week, which I scheduled in to be with my boy on his holidays, has been usurped for the purposes of filling my own vacancy. Mind you, being paid somewhere in the vicinity of $90/hr for eight days is not such a bad thing.

So, there will be a bit of catching up to do with various friends and family who I've been promising visits for far too long... Which reminds me about a certain email that I need to which I need to reply!

Training is generally going well. Run through a pretty wicked kettlebell session last night so my arms chest, shoulders and legs are sore. Little bit rusty in that department. The program that Dave seems to be achieving a bit of hypertrophy as well as the intended strength. I can feel the difference at karate. Although I am much looking forward to part 3... endurance!

Altering my diet just a tad to ensure that I am actually meeting my fat requirements on days where I am training. Also going to cycle the calorie count so that I am moving between 1400 and 1600 calories until my end goal is achieved.

I have also entered the upcoming tournament. I am not yet sure what has possessed me to do this and why I think that I can possibly generate a good performance with my hx of nervousness but what the heck...

I'm running out of steam and it is only 9am... time to go back to bed!