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Getting my mind right

So most people close to me know but I was trying to take a job in Afghanistan.  Largely for financial reasons.  I was looking to quickly get out of debt that I had acquired through some bad choices.  Good lessons, bad choices.  But it appears the era of easily getting  a job there has ended.  I had a job, was all set to give my notice and the company was put on a hiring freeze.  It may get lifted but based on speeches and political climates, I for see a very near end to our time in Afgh.  So after a bit of shock this week and putting the stop on a few things I had in motion, I finally can say I pulled my self together.  I was also slightly prodded by a good friend who told me I'm wasting my potential with talent in my career.

And now the reality, I have my first Muay Thai fight in 6 weeks.  I have a lot of work ahead of me.  When I thought I wasn't going to be here, I decided I wanted to spend my time eating out and drinking with my friends.  I will pay for that here shortly.  The weight classes are a little different, I have to get to 132 lbs.  I believe I can do it. I just have to get my mind right.  And ready. 6 weeks goes fast but it can drag on when you are craving something.  I know what I need to do, doing it won't be too bad.  But at the end the reward will be great.

And I have to not celebrate my birthday this year.  Or I shall celebrate it by eating next nothing, no salt and 32 ounces of water spread over the day....yippee! Good thing I love this stuff.

And now I have to find a great new pair of Muay Thai shorts!

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  1. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I have to say that even though the money would have been good, I'm glad to hear you won't be in danger stuck in Afghanistan. I think we're all ready to pull our troops out of an area that doesn't want us there.

    And of everyone I know, You can be ready in six weeks... :) You've got the drive and the discipline. I hope next time I'm in DC it's at a time when I can watch you beat the crap out of some chick. :)

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