CANADA | Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [987]
I met Fernanda this afteroon; up until now we have only spoken over the phone, through email and on msn. She is a very sweet person. After a warm hug, we had a good visit. Fernanda is from Rio de Janeiro. She married a Nova Scotian named Terry ... Read more >
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CANADA | Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [1128]
On Friday afternoon I opened my mailbox to find a beautiful, new visa to Brazil waiting for me. Wow! It has all hit me this weekend, as I realize I have been holding my breath. This visa is the last piece of the puzzle -- my ticket out of Canada. ... Read more >
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CANADA | Monday, 9 Apr 2007 | Views [1103]
This was a very relaxing Easter week-end. I was able to catch up on my sleep and recover from the post-competition blues. Last week-end I fought in Toronto and have never felt so sore or down after a competition before. I trained very hard for this one, ... Read more >
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CANADA | Thursday, 5 Apr 2007 | Views [1026]
I will be on my way to Brazil. Sometimes I get nervous, but most of all I am just excited about visiting this new, mythical place. The mecca of BJJ. This experience seems to have fallen into my hands -- I woke up at 4:00 one night in February and ... Read more >
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