Add Value

Next week the States and Capitals test is on Wednesday. A couple of brave souls went ahead and took it today. Sorry; no word yet on how they did, but I'm pretty sure they were confident since they wanted to take it today.

The speeches were a lot of fun! The kids really got into them, and I got a lot of enjoyment out of watching them up there. You have some creative children.

Last night at the end of my karate class, my sensei told everyone to have a good weekend and to "add value" to their families or whoever they spent time with over the three days. This is a phrase he uses quite often during our class on Tuesday and Thursday nights, in the context that at my level, class is self-directed. We rely on each other and share with each other what we're working on, and ask our classmates to add value to what we're working on during any given night at the dojo.

But when he said it last night, it was in a broader context, and I really liked it. I'd like to implore you all to make sure you "add value" to the lives of your families and friends, not just this weekend, but do your best to make someone's day every day.With that, I wish everyone a happy weekend.