Beginning of the journey

Konnichiwa. My name is Yamashiro Kato and I want to be King.

However, it isn't as simple as just wanting it. I have a lot to work to do. Not just the physical part, but everything else that goes along with it. Things that most people never realize. Things that I don't even know about yet. This will all be new to me. I'm going to learn on the way, and you can join me on my journey.

My intent of this blog is to record my progress, my thoughts, my choices, and what I learn along the way. Why? Because I want to, and it is a way for me to have a record of where I've started and to see how far I go. Plus I want to give people a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to train for Crown Tournament. With any luck, it might prove to be insightful to some people, including myself. If not, then nothing is really lost, except your time reading this.

To be honest, this isn't entirely about winning Crown. It's also about my mental and physical health. I'm using Crown as a goal to get into better shape and hopefully improve my life, both in and out of the SCA. Without going into personal details, I'm want to make a change. I felt this might be a good motivator, and the timing is right I feel.

The other aspect that I want to point out is that this is not a publicity stunt or some sort of "hey, look at me" type of thing. I am not trying to trivialize or make a mockery of the SCA and our traditions. Ever since I started in the SCA, I've wanted to be King. Since that first day, I've been trying to understand what it takes to become King. That's is all this blog is about. I'm going to be learning this as I go. Why not impart this knowledge onto others, if they want it? Please do not read any more into it.

One last thing. If you are reading this, I'd like to hear from you. I have a couple of people who are going to be with me on my journey. I will mention them from time to time. But I could always hear from others. Give me your opinion, or suggestion. Ask me a question. I'll try my best to answer everyone.

Domo arrigato for joining me on my journey. I hope it's fun, enlightening, and at the end of it, productive, even if I don't win at the end. The journey is just as important.