Ladies and gentlemen, I have just returned from my midtour leave and am now comefortably in my "Combat Housing Unit (CHU) AKA - Trailer."
Travel back to the 'Raq began with my lovely wife and son dropping me off at the Airport at 9 AM on Sunday and I finally arrived here at 5 AM today (Tuesday). Long trip.
Leave was awesome, spent lots of time with the little ones (my son and my wife who is 4'11" ). Got to go home and train with my original instructor. At some point I have been promoted from "Returning Blackbelt" to "Guest Instructor who used to be a student here."
Got to work out with my father in law (new member on here "Shiho") who will be testing for his 4th Kyu in Aikido this fall.
Over all, a very enjoyable time. Now its time to get back to my class and get teaching again (oh, and work too, I guess...)
Travel back to the 'Raq began with my lovely wife and son dropping me off at the Airport at 9 AM on Sunday and I finally arrived here at 5 AM today (Tuesday). Long trip.
Leave was awesome, spent lots of time with the little ones (my son and my wife who is 4'11" ). Got to go home and train with my original instructor. At some point I have been promoted from "Returning Blackbelt" to "Guest Instructor who used to be a student here."
Got to work out with my father in law (new member on here "Shiho") who will be testing for his 4th Kyu in Aikido this fall.
Over all, a very enjoyable time. Now its time to get back to my class and get teaching again (oh, and work too, I guess...)