Quick Update

I've been pretty busy lately getting ready for Thanksgiving and trying to stay in shape. I got down to 184 before turkey day, but I'm back up to the upper 180s...I don't want to scare anyone with how easily I gain weight. Nothing really to talk about on the boxing front, I haven't had a bout since I lost the decision down in Colorado Springs, but I've been working out 5-6 times a week trying to get my wind back. I ran as much as I could in Africa, but the altitude difference is still killing me. Hopefully, I'll get back into shape soon and be ready to take on some competition either next month or at the beginning of the new year.

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and will have a good Christmas wherever they might spend it.

Disappointed

I finally got a bout this weekend in Colorado Springs and I dropped a disappointing decision. I feel like I should have one the bout, but I don't have my timing and my conditioning back to the point that they should be at. I was completely gassed by the fourth round, something that usually never happens. I just don't feel comfortable in the ring, something that I never thought I would say. I'm trying to put things into perspective, I was pretty upset with my performance and even questioning whether or not I have what it takes to make a legitimate run towards the Olympic Trials and hopefully the Olympics. I have come to the conclusion that I have to work harder and spar more to get myself back to the point I was at before I went to Africa. I think with some hard work and determination I can get to that point before the turn of the year.

On a much more solemn note, my grandmother's condition has worsened and she is having more and more "bad days." This is really hard because of how close my family is. I'm not only sad because I'm losing my grandmother but it is hard to see the pain my mother is going through watching her mother gallantly fight a losing battle. All that I can hope for now is that the LORD takes her before she feels too much pain.