who will put up $10 to see me get beat up?!

(it’s for a good cause…)

8.3.08 addendum:

fall-a-thon was a success – i took 205 falls in 15 minutes – that’s one every 4.4 seconds! and the event raised nearly $14,000.

a huge thank you to the friends & family who pledged their support (and $). with your help Korinji Foundation actually initiated the purchase of a piece of land in rural Wisconsin this week. this fall we’ll be organizing trips to the site to do work projects clearing the grounds, camping, and training outdoors. ever since i’ve moved to the midwest i’ve missed the camping/hiking/nature portion of my life in idaho. chicago is full of great big city things but i do miss the natural world. now i’ll get to combine my new pursuit – aikido training – with my lifelong love of being in the out-of-doors.

my friends: you are the best. (also, it’s not too late to make a donation now if you want/are able to do so).

(don’t worry mom i’m not falling on my head in this picture, i’m actually executing a roll over my arm/shoulder/back.)