This book is one I recommend highly. I read it when it came out 10 years ago and was moved to paralysis on many occasions. I went through a bleeding heart phase like many in their mid 20s coming from a liberal college education and well to do white upbringing and focused my misery on Africa. Many years of my life went into raising money and awareness for the crises in Darfur, Liberia, Uganda, Somalia, and whatever other place I spent countless nights crying over the injustices ravaging the people there. Hotel Rwanda nearly broke me, and if you are a fan of that event then you must read this book as well. Get the tissues and the hatred ready.

Anyways, grab both these books and read them. The first book, the Eggers one, is more story like and a bit lighter though still tough in subject matter. The one on Rwanda in the link is heartbreaking at best, life altering at worst. The latter was my gateway into this part of my life. Maybe it was the catalyst to really getting into it while a class I took in college was my gateway. That book changed me forever and for good.

I truly believe in karma as my governing force in life. I don’t just see it as checks and balances but also linking our lives together. I believe what I learned about myself during this time wanting to save all of Africa and the Caribbean shaped me for later parts. How I am still trying to figure out.

It’s all meant for a reason. Finding out what is half the fun. I think.

WEDNESDAY

BootCamp Sprint

1. For Time
20 Cal Row
20 Hollow Rock
20 V Up
20 Hollow Rock
20 Lemons
20 Hollow Rock
20 Situps
20 Hollow Rock
20 Burps
5 Wall Climbs

2. Muscle Conditioning : 12m Time Cap
7-6-5-4-3-2-1 : Press 50% BW
1-2-3-4-5-6-7: Strict Pull-Ups

CrossFit

Strength : Squat Clean and Jerk
Squat Clean + Split Jerk + Squat Clean + Push Jerk  + Deadlift

– Must be unbroken. Aim for 5-6 sets. Focus on each rep perfectly

WOD : For Time
100 Double Unders
50 Pistols (alternating)
50 Double Unders
25 Pistols (alternating)
25 Double Unders

S : 150 Singles, scaled pistols or air squats
L1 : 1/2 double unders, scaled pistols

The Progam

1. Strength and WOD

2. 50 Overhead Squats 205/145
– Every 2 minutes 2 Single Arm Squat Clean (from floor), heaviest able