[24MurinivaMak]

This trip has been in the works for a while and I ended up using it as a marker for two goals.

I had already been working on eating better and losing weight, but ultimately decided to get to 205 lbs by the trip. A poorly timed hip injury and subsequent physical therapy means I am going to end up about 4 lbs short of reaching that goal, but I have lost (and kept off) 25 lbs since last August. I’m very happy with the results even if I came up a bit short. Definitely a net win.

Goal number two was to take the game more seriously and improve. I had been mostly away from the game for nearly a decade and was really bad. About 95% of all my shots were uncontrollable horrific left-of-Hillary hooks. I took lessons this winter, upgraded equipment, have been doing drills religiously, going to the range and sneaking in as many rounds as possible. I am not nearly as far along as I would like – probably have reached normal duffer status – but the hook is absolutely history. Even though I am a bit frustrated at my lack of consistency and pretty disappointed that my driver is a complete nightmare, this one is a net win also.

Anyway, sorry for rambling but as the trip is so close it was time to reflect on accomplishments.