It's been a while since I've updated here and I apologize for that. Times have been busy. And mentally complicated. But these things happen from time to time and we just have to push through.

I hope everyone had fun celebrating the holiday. I got to see some old family members and to wrestle around with my little cousins (at 6'2" don't seem that little any more). Simple times are always relaxing. Did you do anything fun?

As for the training, I have varied it now slightly. I've significantly upped my martial arts training, which includes different types of exercises like sit ups, crazy push-ups, and other types of non-running exercise. This is helping me become a better athlete and a better artist. I enjoy immersing myself in Shaolin Kung Fu. It started as a hobby, but I feel as if it's becoming something more. I'm training 4 days a week now and that number may go up in the near future. It is good mental and physical training ... if you do it right of course.

On that note, if you're in Columbus, Ohio and you're reading this, come out to Grand Master Matt's and train with me.

Running is going well too. I'm running over 3 miles now every time I hit the track, in spite of going less frequently. I am continuing to lose weight, look better, and feel better. Feeling great and being able to perform great is the purpose of all of this.

With all of this physical training, I've had less time for magic, which on the surface seems bad, but I think it can be good. Magic is a creative endeavor. For me, anything creative always comes in cycles. Writers and artists for centuries have spoken of "the muse." Sometimes she is with you, sometimes she isn't. But forcing art, forcing creativity, always leaves the artist with sub-par work. So I don't push it when it's not there. Some professionals are forced to, I'm in a position where I don't have to feel mediocre but still plug away. She will be back soon.

The business side of the production is annoying. I thought the location was pretty much squared away, but I am still dealing with it and it is annoyingly difficult. I'll keep you updated on that.

I share so much of my life with you guys. Please use the comments to do the opposite. I'm curious what everyone is up to.