Tea House and Happiness

Friday, I found myself in Burlington, Vermont, playing at a wonderful tea house (Dobra). Very quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Wonderful tea. Low tables, with pillows to sit on. Good food.

 

We played. Time stood still. A very weird, annoying, surreal, interesting, and fun game. My soul was nourished just as much as my body from spending time on a slow game in a calming environment.

Never mind the snow storm on the way back. Never mind the crazy traffic. My day was good.

Now I just need to study the taisha again, darn!

Large Avalanche

Well, finally got some one on KGS to play large avalanche against me.

 

Till he escaped at move 50. Oh well. At least I got to learn a new variant ^^

The Joys of Meditating

After talking to a random bee farmer, I decided that I should try to find the time to meditate before my daily game. It would do my game a lot of good, and I am sure it would do my mind a lot of good too. I was full of wonderful intentions.

Last night, I did meditate before my game. I decided to keep it short, just counted 50 breaths. I made it to 42 when my 4yo came down the stairs, crying that her siblings were mean to her. It didn't sound too serious, so I continued and she did NOT see me sitting on the floor. She ran off to complain to an older sibling instead ^^ One meditation crisis averted.

 

I had a nice game. I gave 3H to a guest, and was able to catch up territory wise. Felt good about the game till the three littles started fighting, during the endgame and I totally lost my focus. I mean, TOTALLY. As in losing 25 stones in an endgame stupid atari. Oh well, I am sure there is a lesson in there somewhere AND I was feeling good about the first 3/4 of the game. But it was very amusing for sure.

Too much life, not enough chocolate, but at least I am playing Every Single Day. Against all odds, but I am doing it.