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I suffered a pretty nasty elbow injury about a week and a half ago, but I saw my osteopath, the lovely Luke, yesterday and he says I'm okay to resume some light training. Very much looking forward to tonight's Kung Fu with my brothers, even though I won't be able to go too hard. Had a good demo session in the studio with Ray yesterday, and band practice is on for tomorrow night. Evenings of hanging out with my friends and doing what I love - I'm feeling blessed. 

I can't believe it's 2023 already. Year has gotten off to a good start though, with lots of training done and also plenty of work. Looking forward to resuming out band rehearsals after my next week if leave. 

We've had something of a cold snap here in London. Hopefully it's going to thaw out a little by tomorrow. At work now, planning to do some training when I get home, and then chill out with the cats in front of the fire. 

Today I woke up feeling well rested after a wonderful eleven hours in bed. It's not often I get to sleep that long, but after the week I've had, I really needed it. Even the cats knew that I was best left alone, and didn't hassle me for breakfast until I got up of my own volition. Collected Raymond and headed down to the studio for a rehearsal with the band, which was great fun. It's all coming together quite nicely, and everyone seems to be enjoying it. We've been very consistent for a while now, and it's paying off.  After that, quick lunch and into work. I chatted to a colleague I haven't seen for ages while I hitched a ride with him. Sometimes my colleagues talk about football, politics or work, but today we talked about gratitude and Buddhism. I left feeling refreshed.  Hoping to get out of here soon, I have training in the morning. 

Another Groundhog Day. Slept late, hit the gym for a pull workout, cooked and went to work. Sitting in bed with the cats right now, gonna watch a B movie and then sleep. Track walk tomorrow night. I'll post pics. 

Excellent gym session with MDP today. Having a PT is definitely expensive, but I can't push myself half as hard as he pushes me. I only wish I could afford to do it five times a week, but I can't. Farmer's Walks with a hex bar today, and my hands, which are quite calloused these days, are absolutely liquidised. I may even have to wear gloves for that particular exercise in future. Rest of the day spent building an IKEA table and chairs for KK. 

First Kung Fu session since I got back from my holidays last night. It was just as brutal as it always is, but I think I represented quite well. Always lovely to hang out with Wayne and the rest of the guys, even when it's torture. Lifting with Mervin today. Say it with me... Beefcake. BEEFCAKE. BEEEEEFCAAAAAKE!