Sunshine and Olly

by Jonathan Blaustein

Well, hello there.

I know it’s been a minute. 

Back in the day, such things were normal, as TV basically went away in summer.

They called it the Hiatus.

(It was a thing.)

These days, as Youtube is the most watched streaming service, the idea that content would stop is ludicrous.

Get Z can not conceive of such a thing.

Which is why I see so many young people watching content on their phones in between sets at the gym.

I mostly do circuit training, with very little wait time, and prefer to space out and listen to the terrible 80’s music blasting through the speakers.

But that’s just me.

With respect to taking time off from the blog, it wasn’t a planned thing.

We went to California at the end of July for a family vacation, which doubled as a scouting trip for our impending move.

(Currently scheduled for Xmas.)

Right before we left, one of my jiu jitsu training partners (slightly) tore my elbow.

It sucked, but as with my sprained knee, I dove hard into the rehab, with literal scores of hours doing Hatha Yoga and Pilates movements to open up locked fascia in my body.

Not only am I back to training again, but I was enticed to try the 6am open roll, with some higher belts, and waking up at 4:30 to drive 30 minutes for fight practice has enhanced my discipline for sure.

All of which is to say, I’ve been busy.

But you’re never fully out of my mind.

That said, today’s a short post, meant to LYK I haven’t forgotten you’re out there.

Waiting patiently. 

Fortunately, you can expect more photography, food, and culture posts after Labor Day weekend.

I have some amazing photo portfolios to share from students at ICP in NYC, and at least one book that I need to review as well.

Hope you have a great holiday weekend!