What's up with Chris?

This is a journal of my recent life in a far off land. Things started off very difficult for me here, and only got worse when I left for Thailand and came back. I am hoping for a drastic turn-around. This journal will show whether or not that happens. Remember, it starts from the bottom!

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What I look for in life seems so simple to me, yet so impossible to find and hold on to.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

What happened?

Sorry I trailed off before... the inspiration I had to write of our trip dwindled some. Needless to say, we had a lot of fun, encountered a great deal of obstacles and close-calls, and most importantly we made some memories that will remain etched in our minds for the rest of our lives (i just can't seem to recall any at this particular time). Here's something new though, but please don't take this as a cause of any serious concern. I'm not writing this to worry anyone but I'm also not going to pretend this is all just a big cake walk (what is a cake walk anyway?). Last week, Jesse and I were witness to a couple of serious fights. This past Saturday, I myself was attacked while I was leaving the club with my girlfriend (it's not serious, just a couple weeks so far). Anyway, something had happened in the club, some girls had been trying to get my attention and were not happy I was with someone so there were some words thrown back and forth (most of which I just didn't understand). When we left, 7 or 8 people (including the 3 girls) followed us out. No one was badly hurt, I chose not to fight back for several reasons: I didn't want the girl i was with to be hurt, I didn't want the the few guys who weren't involved to become involved, and as I mentioned earlier, Jesse and I had already been witness to a couple of serious fights that week and I didn't want this to become a "serious fight". I am completely ok. It did shake me up a little though. So I've done something that's perhaps taken me far too long to do and begun training again. Who is my instructor, you ask? His name is Sammy, he's a Chinese man in his mid-fifties or early sixties and he is a former student of Bruce Lee. There are 4 students: a South-African, an American, a Taiwanese guy and a Canadian (that'd be me), and there's also a translator. It's a little expensive but this was something I couldn't pass up (especially not now). I'm stoked. By the way, I'm sorry I've been a bit of a ghost lately. I hope you're all well and safe.

6 Comments:

Blogger Geoff Busbridge said...

Sorry to hear about the near fight. Good for you for not getting sucked in. I know that "shakey feeling" can be quite compelling.

Of course I'm happy about your reentry into martial arts training, but I would be, wouldn't I? There are a million things I could say, but instead I'll just smile.

Thanks for the call on my b-day. Sorry I missed you.

Some of us are terrible at math, so if you could post a little something (or email, I suppose) saying "these would be good times to call" then we can give you a shout.

- Geoff

2:47 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Chris,

I very glad you're okay. I can imagine that a fight (or near fight) would shake you up. Figuratively speaking! I hope those people won't be crossing your path any time soon.

And congratulations on the new relationship! I adored the ambiguousness of your line: "This past Saturday, I myself was attacked while I was leaving the club with my girlfriend (it's not serious, just a couple weeks so far)."

En gard! Missing you.
Diane

10:11 a.m.  
Blogger Chris said...

Yet another fight last night, Jess and I decided to step in and hauled a bunch of guys off of some poor shamble on the floor. This is beyond ridiculous.

4:34 p.m.  
Blogger Geoff Busbridge said...

I hope intervening wasn't to dangerous and that you and Jess are okay. Good for you, though.

8:52 p.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please be careful. Perhaps you guys should avoid the club scene if that is where you are encountering the fights. Of course you know it makes me nervous. Regarding the lessons I am very glad for you and If you would like soem help as your birthday present towards that I am happy to do it.

So about this girl????? Is it a problem that she is Chinese and they don't want you to be with a local girl? Stay safe. ....you better start writing your memoirs soon.

Love , Sandra. Miss you lots as you know.

8:23 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So did you find Mom's line about "You'd better start writing your memoirs" sound a little morose to you too? I guess she's thinking we could always publish them posthumously... ;-)

I think it is wonderful that you are taking the lessons. Fights or no fights that kind of training is hard to find, and I suspect you will learn more from it than just self-defence. As to your safety, it is my personal belief that good judgement will do as much to protect you as martial skill, and it sounds like you are applying that already.

All this fighting, sounds like high school all over...

Happy Birthday, btw. :-) Megs

11:11 p.m.  

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