Posts Tagged ‘small victory’

At the Magic Club

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Last night was magic club night.

Wow.  There were performances last night the likes of which I have not ever seen — the likes of which most of the club was astounded by.   Not only is this a very talented club, but the people are just amazing to speak with and be around.

I learned a new effect and had a prop passed on to me, with the promise made that one day when I was a seasoned member that I help another new member with advice and a new tool.  The member who helped me had been given the same chance years ago, and passed that on to me along with the new tools.

I hope to do him proud both with the effect and with my future help of a future member.

I would like to point out as well that this is an effect I have wanting to study for quite some time.   And now it will be one that I study and enjoy practicing for some time.  My oldest is already astounded by my less-than-polished efforts.

I can only hope that my future recipient is as happy when I pass whatever it is I can offer on to him or her.

Nail Care

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Today marks nine consecutive days without biting my nails.  This is a new record.

This really hit home to me during a recent meeting, when my finger nails were chewed short and the cuticles were shredded all apart.  That would no longer do.

What follows is just a little self-congratulation.  Most of the worst is showing considerable improvement.  My wife is offering me a manicure once everything has grown out well enough.

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