G dropped in yesterday, but he couldn't stay. He brought his three-year-old daughter with him, an absolutely adorable little lady named Laila. She wasn't talking much, and her dad told her she was being shy. Suddenly, she spoke up in a loud, strong voice, "No, Daddy, I am not being shy. I am not acting shy." She didn't say much after that, but her curious eyes looked around the gym. G said that the Mexican Independence Parade organizers are looking for boxers to participate in it. He left some information about it for Steve.
We also talked about the World Boxing Championships, which will take place late next month. I signed up to be a volunteer yesterday. One of the organizers told me that I should receive information about assigments as early as next week.
Bony came in with his little son, Manuel, a friendly child who waved at everybody. Later, Nate Sr. came in. His son, Nate Jr., was playing basketball in the gym next to ours. Candace was missing, and I also noted that Erin hadn't been in for a long time. I don't know if Erin gave up on boxing, or her school work is keeping her away.
JJ has a fight on Friday night at the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, IL. Steve explained that the casino doesn't want the fights going on for very long. The main purpose of the fights is to lure people into the casino to gamble. Only five fights have been set up. Larry would have had a fight, but one was not available for him. He's planning to come along, however, along with Steve, myself, and Mort. JJ's conditioning coach is planning to meet up with us out there.
I've never been inside a casino in my life. My late dad frequented the casinos, riverboats and friends' card games. My aunts like those things, too. I can understand the fascination with gambling, but I can't see always giving away money with no guarantee of a return. I might try the slot machines, just for the experience of it, but I'm not planning to drop a load of cash.
After a few days of insomnia, I was finally able to sleep well last night. Unfortunately, I slept too well and was an hour and half late to work this morning. I have to make that time up today because this is the last day of the pay period. I knew working out last night would help me get some shut eye.
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