The Great Terrible Lord Yukimura

I finally finished up preparing all my plants and flowers for the upcoming winter. It took a bit longer than I anticipated due to not having a lot of time in between training and spending extra time in the studio on my sculpture projects, but everything's ready for the colder weather.

I've also made some preliminary decisions regarding my first few tournaments next year. I think I'll start in Brisbane, do the Australian, then take a few weeks off before heading to Marseille for the Open 13 Provence. Of course, everything hinges on a couple of doctor's appointments and how I'm feeling around the time I would need to register for the draws.

( Some of my in-progress sculptures )

Shiraishi and I went to the Poison Garden before Wimbledon started which was quite interesting. It gave me some ideas on plants I would like to grow at home. It'll be something to research on the way home. Though, I might need to look at getting a bigger place at this rate. One with room for a large garden or greenhouse and then a good sized room with ventilation for art. Even better if I could have a clay court in the backyard... I guess that's something else to look at.

My sister sent some pictures so I could make sure my flowers and plants were doing well in my absence. I'm a bit upset though as one of my flowers blossomed while I wasn't there. I told Mika to carefully clip that one to give to our mom. Of course, I provided instructions to make sure it stayed alive for at least a couple of weeks. Mostly because I want to see it in person.

( pictures of plants and flowers )

The quarterfinals are tomorrow. I feel good, but who knows how it will go? I've been surprised by a few of the early round losses.

(ooc: strikes deleted)