Run Forest Run!

I haven't told a lot of people this yet, but I started running about a month ago. Running is one of those things to me that always just seemed impossible. Even back when I was a 2 legged little-leaguer I hated running so much. After I lost my leg at 10 I never really tried too hard. Maybe sometimes during recess I would try to run to play football or basketball. But I could never imagine myself running track or anything like that. Not that I wasn't athletic. I swam varsity through most of high school and was active in martial arts and skateboarding. But running was just always one of those things.

For some reason last month I decided to give it a try. I don't know how it is for other amputees, but for me its such a trial. I have so many problems with my leg sweating and slipping, but I'm learning to work with them and slowly getting better.

In the beginning, I started off at just 1 mile. I've been slowly working my way up and am now at 3.5 miles. I'm taking this as a personal challenge in my life. My goal is to run at least a half marathon next summer. I would prefer a full marathon, but we'll see.

My goal for the month of may is to work my way up to 5 miles. And by the end of the summer I want to be at 10.

Halfstep in full effect, don't sleep :)

Soul Society 2011

The International Soul Society Festival 2011 was a huge success. If you missed it, I feel sorry for you. The past week was full of culture, friends, and great shows. I am blessed to have been a part of the events. There were so many talented artists from all elements of this culture.

From the beginning our goal has been to serve the DC community and provide an environment of cultural exchange. Every year we work diligently to accomplish that goal. For me personally it was a weekend full of hard work, stress, and as much dance as I could squeeze in to the few moments when I wasn't running around like a crazy man. It may be a stretch to call it work, because I was able to be around so many inspiring people and learn from true masters of their crafts.

Now that I've had a few days to recover and reflect on this wonderful event, I'm ready to attack the world with a new vigor.

Congratulations to the winners of our competitions:
Freestyle Session Qualifiers: Lab Rats Crew
Mighty 4 Qualifier: Hozin
Underground Soul Cypher: Bgirl Maresco

To all those who supported us and this culture, I want to say thank you.