nikkholai's adventures

Day by day, just a little more at a time. Started a strong lift 5x5 this past week. Think the squats 3 times a week are starting to make my quads pop. #fitnessfriday #fivebyfive #motivation #military #army #infantry #airborne #lifeistooshorttobealeg #wetsu #eightydueceontheloose #legdayeveryday #gym #rangerpanties https://www.instagram.com/p/BpZZ_99BPMn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=178diew94b27g

This morning I woke up and dragged myself to the gym. I had a goal of getting more than 225 off the floor on deadlift. I hurt my shoulder and developed tendinitis in my forearms during my last deployment. I managed an extensive warmup followed by a 5x4 of 225, and then my attempt at a single 275. Didn't fully get it but managed a sloppy 245, so that pumped me up because I finally broke 225 after hurting myself. It's been a long, journey back to feeling like I'm improving and not just trying to get back to where I was. I've never wanted to have to rely on extra equipment while working out, always felt like I was cheating. My injury has shown me that it's not cheating but important to preventing and recovering from an injury. My buddy @the_flyinghawaiian started his own company selling some amazing wrist straps. These things are solid and built to last. If your in the market to get some straps and like supporting military startups, head over to @kungfugrips and grab a pair. First time I used these and I noticed my tendinitis never flaired up once during my workout. Also, my gym is run by money pinchers and none of the bars have grips left on them. So these will help immensely if your gym suffers from smooth bars. Also, quick shout out to my fellow airborne brethren over at @wetsu_co for the dope shirt and @rogueamericanapparel for the shorts. Go support them too, they make boss apparel. #motivationmonday #militarycompany #kungfugrips #deadliftsequaldeadlegs #fullbodyworkout #wetsu #aintnodirtyleg #doyouevenairborne #deadlift #veteranowned #veteranapporoved #army #infantry #airborne #lifeistooshorttobealeg #rogueamericanapparel (at North Lakes Recreation Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPX2WZBc2u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ova6elfw4ass

Day 14 of #inktober and it's Death. Depicted as a skeleton playing a concertina. This idea was meant to be used as art for a band that is no more. #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #death #twicedeadmen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8JIrLhxR9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xowlc71fzjzg

Day 11 of #inktober and it's The Wheel of Fortune. Depicted as a set of die #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #thewheeloffortune https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8IzLFh9Lg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18meqsp8yndqk

Day 8 of #inktober, somehow got all of my days out of order. So here is one I missed last week, Strength. Depicted as a hercules beetle. #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #strength https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8IaaTB1AP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sha1w6kzuaq6

Day 10 of #inktober and it's The Hermit. I chose a tortiose because they can take thier home with them. #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #thehermit https://www.instagram.com/p/Box0q1ThhdW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=74brl7t1t9uy

Day 8 of #inktober and it's The Chariot. Here we see the steed of the fey folk, a corgi. Few people know that the tuft of fur on a corgis back is referred to as a saddle. #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #thechariot #corgi https://www.instagram.com/p/BovOelqghZI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iuez1cf5nne5

Day 6 of #inktober. Fell behind, but managed to get this done. Today is the The Lovers #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #thelovers https://www.instagram.com/p/BosqSyiA29D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1czicyqc5jf08

Day 6 of #inktober and it's The Hierophant. A natural leader depicted as a lamb. #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #thehierophant https://www.instagram.com/p/Bonmr_2hWFr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mvwy658q3toz

Day 5 of #inktober. The Emperor depicted as a fox. My favorite animal of all time. Silent, smart, and so distinguished. Truly a king of the forest. #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #theemperor https://www.instagram.com/p/BonWju-BVDX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rb1d9mxigzq1

Day 4 of #inktober finished with just a little time to spare. Today is The Empress, depicted as a queen bee. Really liking the solid black border on this one #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace #tarot #theempress #copic #multiliner https://www.instagram.com/p/BoidI5RhfLK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8r9apd27uyo9

#inktober day 3 finished. The High Priestess. I had a lot of fun designing this and really feel like I nailed this inking! #inktober2018 #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #ink #drawing #dailydrawing #kurtake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen #pentelbrushpen #artspace https://www.instagram.com/p/BofxwW_hlex/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cwao6iw7o2zt

Day 2 of #inktober done. Today is the magician, shown with the 4 original suites. Swords, cups, coins, and wands. #inktober2018 #artistsoninstagram #dailydrawing #art #ink #drawing #illustration #tarot #artspace #sketch #inking #dippen #brush #fineliner #copic #kuretake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen https://www.instagram.com/p/BodSEb_ByIm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16xt1woi1lwe1

Almost missed the first day of #inktober I decided to go with my own prompts and theme. This year, I'll be trying to do a tarot theme. So day one is "The Fool". I chose a jackalope as this one, becaise nothing is more innocent than a tall Texas legend. #inktober #inktober2018 #artistsoninstagram #dailydrawing #art #ink #drawing #illustration #tarot #artspace #sketch #inking #dippen #brush #fineliner #copic #kuretake #sumiink #prismacolor #colerasepencil #hitecc #pilotpen https://www.instagram.com/p/BoatKrahJKi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sr3mss6thufd

Played a full round today and finished with +17 so not too shabby. Had way less double bogies. #discgolf #innova #dynamicdiscs #westsidediscs #fadecrunchbox #midrangediscgame #banginchains #growthesport #amateurathlete #pleaseplaythrough #imgoingtobehereaminute #puttingpracticepaidoff #practicemakesconsistency #arthurfist #stickergame (at Radcliff City Park)

Played a full round of 18 holes today at the Iroquois Disc Golf Course. Finished +22 so not bad in my opinion. Missed so many shots that would have been birdie or par. Used the course to practice if my disk landed in a tough spot. Just noted which disc I threw first and all the rest didn't count. But it helps to get the reps in. #discgolf #innova #dynamicdiscs #westsidediscs #fadecrunchbox #midrangediscgame #banginchains #growthesport #amateurathlete #iroquoisdiscgolf #goahead #pleaseplaythrough #imgoingtobehereaminute #practicemakesconsistent #needapracticebasket (at Iroquois Amphitheater)

Played a quick round of 9 this evening. Had to get out and do something. Did decent +11 on a VERY technical course. So many hills and ravines to shoot over. Scared I was going to lose all of my discs! #discgolf #innova #dynamicdiscs #westsidediscs #banginchains #mandotunnelonthefirsthole #precisionrequired (at Muldraugh Disc Golf Course)