JUMPING IN JAPAN! [Jumping Rope Blogrimage: Day 18]
Last night, Amreitha and I left our apartments at 1:30 am in order to land in Japan at 2:00 p.m.
I went to the busiest intersection in the world and jumped it into submission! Now crossroads remain loyal to me, for I am the king of all intersections!
For those of you who don't know, I watch a lot of anime and had a lot of expectations for my first Japan trip. Japan is exactly as anime portrays it. In fact, the intro music for Naruto was playing when I walked into Japan.
We got here during a great time--the blooming of the cherry blossoms. I'll explain more of this later, but I'm going to bed now.
Sianara.
PROGRESS:
1. Jumped in the busiest intersection
2. 1100 Revolutions
3. Connected with Sarah Addy and Mya
4. Tried Sarah's rubber rope and experienced a greater speed
LIMBO [Jumping Rope Blogrimage: Day 17]
Tonight's post is short--it's a late night.
When watching the video posted above, please notice the limbo rope. The limbo rope is in fact my jump rope.
During lunchtime my boss asked me if we should do an all staff jump rope marathon to promote a charity. I said, "Yes, can we do it less than 13 days," for that is when the BLOGRIMAGE ends.
I want to keep this entertaining. Over the next few days, my posts may be brief but I can guarantee that they will be (at least the videos) of high entertainment.
Peace.
COMMENT SUGGESTION:
Where would you like to see me jump rope?
PROGRESS:
1. 1300 revolutions
2. Worked under a heater
3. Used jump rope for limbo
4. Helped a Russian girl jump
LIVELY LEVITICUS [Jumping Rope Blogrimage: Day 16]
Just got back from leading a Bible study that landed on a lively conversation concerning Leviticus--what are the odds?
Since I've been in Korea, almost every Tuesday night has been Bible study. This study is really low key and more of a conversation around certain Scripture passages. One person shares a testimony, we read the Scriptures and talk about it, each person shedding a little more light. Then, the study wraps up with 2 on 2 prayer. Booya. The whole night is unassuming and I like it that way.
The Blogrimage is the same way. Come and join. Pick your subject, write at your own discretion and don't worry if you miss a day. People are joining with no real pressure appeals. More and more, I see the ministry of acceptance is the best way to preach holiness or Blogrimageness. More principles are caught than taught.
Since this journey started, several people contacted me publicly and privately about picking up jumping rope themselves. I love pressuring people into doing stuff, specifically with a mob or mog mentality, but I haven't done that with jumping rope. Still, jumping is increasing by "leaps and bounds." Just by living the life, I get questions and others who tell me they commit to the rope. More principles are caught than taught.
COMMENTS MADE EASY:
1. What Blogrimage challenges do you have for me?
2. What lessons have you caught?
3. What's your favorite part of Leviticus?
PROGRESS:
1. 1500 revolutions
2. Started eating yogurt
3. Failed jumping first thing in the morning
4. Wore the knee brace
50% CHILDREN ATTACK [Jumping Rope Blogrimage: Day 15]
50% BLOGRIMAGE complete!
15 days down and 15 days to go. Like most worthwhile scenarios, it's hard to believe how fast this BLOGRIMAGE has passed.
As you can view in the videos, I celebrated by attacking children. Just out of curiosity, how many children do you think I could defeat with my jump rope (you determine the conditions and rules)?
More than anything, this blog pilgrimage is going to help a lot of us realize that our potential is accessible. For 30 days we refused to sell ourselves short of short-term goals. That is, our lives are now dictated by what we can accomplish in 30 days or 30 years. Pure discipline drags us into great things. A gift stewarded properly could put anyone in front of kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers or even Symon Cowell.
To be honest, I'm already thinking of more Blogrimages. Some for 10 days. Some only posted once a week. If I can make time for jumping rope, why not have time to record songs, take voice lessons, build a guitar, learn how to make websites, create a stand up comedy routine, write a book, etc. The world is limitless with opportunity to those who wish to make the most of it.
If you would, please comment with tons of suggestions for future BLOGRIMAGES.
Thanks.
PROGRESS:
1. 1300 revolutions
2. 70 jumps on one foot (work challenge)
3. A few double unders
4. 3 children injured by rope
SPEED ROPE [Jumping Rope Blogrimage: Day 14]
KITE FESTIVAL [Jumping Rope Blogrimage: Day 13]
Finally back home in Daegu after a nice break in Busan. With all the speedos, bath-houses (with no speedos or anything at all), seeing sites, shows and subway rides, I felt ready to head back.
Today I went to the largest bath-house in Asia (Heoshimcheong Daechung Hall). It has over 30 different pools, including a champagne and restaurant pool (I ate ice cream!). Still, with a capacity for 3,000 men and 3,000 women, I did not see one substantial six-pack. Amreitha and I saw a show called Jump (A comic martial arts performance) and one of the actors had a six pack. They are hard to find, elusive even.
My father told me that once you get a belly it's very difficult to get rid of and that I should try now. I heed those words dearly for I'm realizing how elusive the defined six pack really is. Funny how much I treasure my father's advice, in big and small issues, as life progresses. Little quotes, mannerisms and expressions constantly flow unintentionally through my life, all birthed from his demonstration. He's a great guy.
Anyways, I got a radicalish haircut today--fairly Korean. It's a mowhawk fade with racing stripes. Surprisingly, I like it a lot. I don't have pictures to put up yet. Take a look at the video if you really want to see.
Keep it real.
PROGRESS:
1. Jumped on the beach of a Kite Festival
2. Got a mohwawk mullet haircut with racing stripes
3. Jumped 1000 times
4. Went to the largest bath-house in Asia