Black Belt Mama

Not One of Those Posts

People hate posts where you write about how you have nothing to write about. This is not one of those posts.

However, after a week of hitting the gym a couple times and attending karate two nights a week, I am completely exhausted and lacking in the inspiration department. Plus, I spent the day outside yesterday, trying to remove a few of the bazillion rocks that are in my mud pit of a yard; and now I truly do feel like scratching my own eyes out is my only option. Nine days until my allergy doctor appointment. It can't come soon enough, despite the torture I know I'm in for while there (My Mom is a nurse there-she's warned me).

We wanted to seed our yard yesterday but it's going to be too cold this week, so instead we're considering returning the seed and just installing some stadium seating. Truly, I think it would be easier to set up a real live mud pit, than it will be to have a decent yard this year. I may be wrong, but right now it's not looking good.

Tomorrow, another exciting guest post will be published here on BBM. This one is from Kyoshi Heilman and she's discussing a topic near and dear to my heart. I can't wait to put it up. Martial artist or not, you won't want to miss it.

Friday, Renovation Girl started "Find Your Happiness Friday" and if you're looking to make positive changes in your life, you'll want to check out her post and participate.

On Thursday evening, I'll be a guest on Secondhand Radio. If you're interested in attending the show, I suggest you register at Talk Shoe this week. There's a chat room and there's also a number where you can call in to ask me questions, or just chat with me and Karl. The show starts at 10 p.m. EST, and I'm sure we'll be talking about something fabulous.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and don't forget to leave a comment at The BBM Review. There's only one day left to enter for your chance to win one of three Spa Break gift baskets. Also, leave a post on any Admired Martial Artist post this month, and you'll be entered to win one of several great MA prizes.

For a Good Cause

I have a wonderfully talented friend (who happened to design my banner for this very website).  He also answers emails that go out at 1 a.m. from a very frazzled me who can't figure out how to center said banner and also responds to various other graphic design requests at warp speed.  I knew at some point, I'd be able to pay it back so to speak. 

My friend works for a non-profit called Drug Free Pennsylvania and on Monday June 4th, they are having a four day auction with all kinds of awesome things up for bid.  The auction runs e-bay style and offers things such as park passes to Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, nights at PA hotels/resorts, and awesome PA potato chips because seriously, if you haven't ever tried Pennsylvanian potato chips you have simply not lived.  (There is indeed a reason why the smallest size at some of the local department stores is a 14 people!). 

They also have autographed sports memorabilia up for grabs and it's all for a very worthy cause.  If you'd like to get in on the fun, you can do so here.  Oh, and if you get some of those potato chips, you're totally sharing with me!