ENTRY 215
MONDAY: Ten rounds total, five rounds focus on offense, five rounds focus on defense, with focus on cardio for all rounds.
TUESDAY: Four rounds total. Focus on defense and footwork (narrowing stance)
I have been feeling that my stance is too wide, so I have been practicing while shadow boxing, and now by sparring, by keeping my feet closer together. I find that I have a lot better balance.
On Tuesday, I sparred the two Marks, little Mark, and well, "bigger" Mark.
Little guys are hard to spar, because they are so fast. At one point, for some reason, I dropped my guard, and Mark nailed me. Then he said, "Keep your hands up."
Thanks.
On Tuesday, I sparred the two Marks, little Mark, and well, "bigger" Mark.
Little guys are hard to spar, because they are so fast. At one point, for some reason, I dropped my guard, and Mark nailed me. Then he said, "Keep your hands up."
Thanks.
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REFLECTIONS: 2014
This past year has been big for me. It marked my first time back in the ring for over 15 years.
A lot of that credit goes to Coach Richard and Junmar, who took the time to teach me properly, and take me seriously. Unlike so many previous coaches.
I never asked to be the next Mike Tyson or Manny Pacquiao, I just wanted to be a *a boxer*, and a big thank you goes out to Richard and Junmar to help make that happen.
Now that it is a new year, I have renewed my boxing registration, and will therefore be looking towards some new challenges.
I want to raise the bar. Look for more challenging opponents. Local fighters are okay, but it is time to move on.
Give me some from other cities. It is just a matter of convincing Richard of that.
However, with a some work and dedication, it can be done.
I am just waiting for my registration to be processed, so I can continue to spar and compete.
Until then, I may as well rant! .........
MY FINAL VISIT TO JANE FINCH MALL
Alright, so I went to Jane Finch Mall the other day. Actually, twice. Once just before Christmas, and once just a couple of days ago.
You know that place is a dump?
At one location, the ceiling was caving in.
Yeah. You might want to get someone to look at that.
Also, there is this one store called, 'Digital Foto and Electronics'.
Every time I walked by that store front, there was this guy in there giving me the evil-eye.
I'm serious. Creepy, man!
Yeah, guy, learn how to spell first.
Its P-H-O-T-O, not F-O-T-O, as in 'F-U'.
There is a huge housewares store in there as well, not so creepy, but rather expensive, considering that almost everything they sell, you can get at Dollarama for at least 25% less.
There also used to be a snack bar in there called Dinky's.
It looks like it has been closed for a while, and I understand why.
Would you eat food from a place called Dinky's?
Finally, as if that isn't enough to scare one away, I was in there a couple days before Christmas, so Santa Claus was there.
He was being escorted by two security guards.
Seriously. I am not making it up.
I mean, if Sana Claus needs to be escorted by security, that can not in any way be a good sign!
Here is an ad for Jane Finch Mall, coincidentally (or maybe not so), in a bus shelter across the street from the mall:
Alright, so I went to Jane Finch Mall the other day. Actually, twice. Once just before Christmas, and once just a couple of days ago.
You know that place is a dump?
At one location, the ceiling was caving in.
Yeah. You might want to get someone to look at that.
Also, there is this one store called, 'Digital Foto and Electronics'.
Every time I walked by that store front, there was this guy in there giving me the evil-eye.
I'm serious. Creepy, man!
Yeah, guy, learn how to spell first.
Its P-H-O-T-O, not F-O-T-O, as in 'F-U'.
There is a huge housewares store in there as well, not so creepy, but rather expensive, considering that almost everything they sell, you can get at Dollarama for at least 25% less.
There also used to be a snack bar in there called Dinky's.
It looks like it has been closed for a while, and I understand why.
Would you eat food from a place called Dinky's?
Finally, as if that isn't enough to scare one away, I was in there a couple days before Christmas, so Santa Claus was there.
He was being escorted by two security guards.
Seriously. I am not making it up.
I mean, if Sana Claus needs to be escorted by security, that can not in any way be a good sign!
Here is an ad for Jane Finch Mall, coincidentally (or maybe not so), in a bus shelter across the street from the mall:
They don't need to advertise. Stop being creepy and fix up the place, and they will get more people in there.
Do they think I will be going back?
What is really odd about all this is that Yorkgate Mall is right across the street, and I have never had any problems there. That mall is also a lot cleaner and in better condition...and not so creepy.
...so why such a big difference? It is like Night and Day.
Yorkgate Mall is Day and Jane Finch Mall is Night.
The things that make you go hmmmmmm......
WHICH IS SMARTER, A CHEESE SANDWICH OR A BUS DRIVER?
Okay, so here we go on the bus drivers again.
Last Sunday, while coming home from work, I experienced another snotty bus driver.
I, and a few other people were waiting for the Number 35 7:20 AM departure from Jane subway station, and we were waiting within the station.
Subway service does not start until 9 AM on Sundays and holidays, so the stations are locked at that time, but you can still access the bus stops, because they are outside and there is a shelter and benches which the street stop does not have.
Anyway, this bitchy bus driver arrived at the bus bay, opened the door and said in a snotty voice, "You have to wait on Jane Street. Until the station opens, this stop is not in use."
Really?...and exactly where does it say that, lady?
Here is a screen capture of the Route 35 schedule for Sunday mornings.
Now, does it not say "Jane Station"? Not "Jane Street"?
Right.
That means the bus will stop to pick up passengers within the confines of the terminal.
Right?
So, here is another bus driver who is full of shit.
Besides, even if she was right, what the hell difference does it make to her?
Geez, lady, I'm sorry I ruined your day.
I wish bus drivers would put that much passion into being on time!
That is not to mention, the snooty bitch near the beginning of December, who decided she wanted to argue with me.
Then at the end said, "You should be a bus driver for a day".
First of all, that doesn't help, and while we are on the topic, yes, I would like to be a bus driver for a day, and I would do a much better job, too!
Also, since when do we argue with customers?
I use the service, and as a result, TTC employees have jobs. That is the extent of my charitable contribution to the TTC. Other than that, I don't have to do squat for anyone at the TTC.
When the TTC staff start to care about me, then I will see what I can do about increasing the donation.
Until then, they are lucky to have freaking jobs. If I had my way, every single bus driver would be freaking fired.
MORE REASONS WHY GOOGLE SUCKS
Okay, so I went to check my gmail for 'thebrickboxer', and I see this:
How can this be disabled due to a precious Terms of Service violation?
I checked it once a week for incoming mail. I never sent mail from it.
Let me add to that.
Why Google disables accounts?
Umm...let me think.
Hmmm.....
Every service I have ever used from Google has been a problem at one time or another, except this one.
I have never had any problems with Blogspot...yet.
Anyway, with gmail disabled, it means that no one can email me any more.
Going forward you must use the messaging system built into Blogspot to contact me.
I am not going to deal with the idiots at Google any more because they are...idiots.
SUPIDITY
Do you also find that there are way too many stupid people?
You know, being stupid should be a criminal offence. However, instead of going to jail, you have to live in Mississauga, and work for Mississauga Transit.
Oh, wait. Mississauga is already the Stupid capital.
Well, then it won't make any difference, will it?
Google should move their Canadian office to Mississauga. They'd fit right in.
ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE FIRST ANNUAL DUNCE AWARD!
While I am on the topic, I would like to announce the winner of the Dunce Award for 2014.
This award will be given every year to the company or people who piss me off the most that year...
so now, the official winner of the Dunce Award for 2014 is..... [drum roll]
The City Of Mississauga
Congratulations.
Your prize will be:
The following banner will be displayed on this blog for all of 2015, until another winner is selected:
I am also inviting other blog writers to use and share this banner!
Please share this banner!
Honorable mention goes to the other nominees:
...and we already have nominations for 2015! Amazing isn't it?
Nominations for 2015 started in December.
The Toronto Transit Commission, Google and Rogers are once again on the list (good job), and Jane Finch Mall is in the running, as well.
Keep up the good work everyone.
It is good to know that there are still so many companies and organizations out there who just simply don't give a shit.
"The Brick"
Do they think I will be going back?
What is really odd about all this is that Yorkgate Mall is right across the street, and I have never had any problems there. That mall is also a lot cleaner and in better condition...and not so creepy.
...so why such a big difference? It is like Night and Day.
Yorkgate Mall is Day and Jane Finch Mall is Night.
The things that make you go hmmmmmm......
WHICH IS SMARTER, A CHEESE SANDWICH OR A BUS DRIVER?
Okay, so here we go on the bus drivers again.
Last Sunday, while coming home from work, I experienced another snotty bus driver.
I, and a few other people were waiting for the Number 35 7:20 AM departure from Jane subway station, and we were waiting within the station.
Subway service does not start until 9 AM on Sundays and holidays, so the stations are locked at that time, but you can still access the bus stops, because they are outside and there is a shelter and benches which the street stop does not have.
Anyway, this bitchy bus driver arrived at the bus bay, opened the door and said in a snotty voice, "You have to wait on Jane Street. Until the station opens, this stop is not in use."
Really?...and exactly where does it say that, lady?
Here is a screen capture of the Route 35 schedule for Sunday mornings.
Now, does it not say "Jane Station"? Not "Jane Street"?
Right.
That means the bus will stop to pick up passengers within the confines of the terminal.
Right?
So, here is another bus driver who is full of shit.
Besides, even if she was right, what the hell difference does it make to her?
Geez, lady, I'm sorry I ruined your day.
I wish bus drivers would put that much passion into being on time!
That is not to mention, the snooty bitch near the beginning of December, who decided she wanted to argue with me.
Then at the end said, "You should be a bus driver for a day".
First of all, that doesn't help, and while we are on the topic, yes, I would like to be a bus driver for a day, and I would do a much better job, too!
Also, since when do we argue with customers?
I use the service, and as a result, TTC employees have jobs. That is the extent of my charitable contribution to the TTC. Other than that, I don't have to do squat for anyone at the TTC.
When the TTC staff start to care about me, then I will see what I can do about increasing the donation.
Until then, they are lucky to have freaking jobs. If I had my way, every single bus driver would be freaking fired.
MORE REASONS WHY GOOGLE SUCKS
Okay, so I went to check my gmail for 'thebrickboxer', and I see this:
How can this be disabled due to a precious Terms of Service violation?
I checked it once a week for incoming mail. I never sent mail from it.
Let me add to that.
Why Google disables accounts?
Umm...let me think.
- To be a pain in the ass?
- They are morons?
- They are the same people who screwed up my You Tube account by allowing someone else to steal my work, and not do anything about it?
- The are idiots?
- They own 75% of the internet, and are bullies?
- They are stupid?
Hmmm.....
Every service I have ever used from Google has been a problem at one time or another, except this one.
I have never had any problems with Blogspot...yet.
Anyway, with gmail disabled, it means that no one can email me any more.
Going forward you must use the messaging system built into Blogspot to contact me.
I am not going to deal with the idiots at Google any more because they are...idiots.
SUPIDITY
Do you also find that there are way too many stupid people?
You know, being stupid should be a criminal offence. However, instead of going to jail, you have to live in Mississauga, and work for Mississauga Transit.
Oh, wait. Mississauga is already the Stupid capital.
Well, then it won't make any difference, will it?
Google should move their Canadian office to Mississauga. They'd fit right in.
ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE FIRST ANNUAL DUNCE AWARD!
While I am on the topic, I would like to announce the winner of the Dunce Award for 2014.
This award will be given every year to the company or people who piss me off the most that year...
so now, the official winner of the Dunce Award for 2014 is..... [drum roll]
The City Of Mississauga
Congratulations.
Your prize will be:
The following banner will be displayed on this blog for all of 2015, until another winner is selected:
I am also inviting other blog writers to use and share this banner!
Please share this banner!
Honorable mention goes to the other nominees:
- Toronto Transit Commission
- Platinum Liquidations
- Google (You Tube)
- The Government of Canada
- The City of Toronto
- Rogers Communications
- Walmart (Malton)
- Creccal Investments (The Crossways landlord)
- Pizza Pizza
...and we already have nominations for 2015! Amazing isn't it?
Nominations for 2015 started in December.
The Toronto Transit Commission, Google and Rogers are once again on the list (good job), and Jane Finch Mall is in the running, as well.
Keep up the good work everyone.
It is good to know that there are still so many companies and organizations out there who just simply don't give a shit.
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"The Brick"
STATS
Record: 0 / 2 / 1
September 27 /2014 vs. Matt Standish [Loss by decision] @ 85 kg
June 14 /2014 vs. Leo Ronin [Loss by decision] @ 86 kg
September 21 /2013 Exhibition @ 90 kg
Stance: Orthodox (Left lead) / Style: Technical
Status: SUSPENDED , Pending registration renewal (3 weeks)
WEIGH-IN
*Daily within 2 weeks of a match, weekly otherwise.
Current: 186 lbs / 84 kg
MEDICAL
HR resting 62 - 64
HR stressed, on treadmill 130 - 134
HR stressed, after sparring 134 - 138
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OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
adamthewoo Forgotten and abandoned places and filming locations (YouTube)
MEDICAL
HR resting 62 - 64
HR stressed, on treadmill 130 - 134
HR stressed, after sparring 134 - 138
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"The Brick", member of the Stockyards Boxing Team
Stockyards Boxing and Fitness, 215 Ryding Ave., Toronto
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Next scheduled bout: N/A
Training schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, sparring 2 - 3 times weekly
Training schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, sparring 2 - 3 times weekly
Coach: Richard Soucé / Trainer: Junmar Emon
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THE BRICK'S LINKS
CJJQ-FM FEED (Adrenaline Radio, 24/7 workout music)
METROPOLIS TV ARCHIVES ON YOUTUBE (videos being removed)
METROPOLIS TV ARCHIVES ON YOUTUBE (videos being removed)
OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
adamthewoo Forgotten and abandoned places and filming locations (YouTube)
Fight Network TV channel dedicated to combat sports
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