Ben's Blog: Keepin' It Real

Hey avid blog readers!  Sorry I have not posted in a while, but, I WAS BUSY!  I mean, I was involved in many projects pertaining to chess and The CCSCSL.

A lot of people have been asking about my schedule, and, although they will still ask after I post it on ICC, Facebook, and the blog, well, I will post it anyways!

March 12-19: Spring Spice Cup, Lubbock, TX

March 20-24: NACA Masters, Skokie, IL

April 10-11: Saint Louis Open, Saint Louis, MO

May 13-25: U.S. Championship, Saint Louis, MO

June 11-13: National Open, Las Vegas, NV

July 31-August 8: U.S. Open, Irvine, CA

I will also be one of the commentators for the U.S. Women's Championship and U.S. Junior Championship, tentatively scheduled for the middle of July, held concurrently.  Should be fun!

I have been working out and eating right the last 5 weeks, and have lost 18 pounds as a result.  I have over 100 more to go!  Hopefully, I will have lost 40+ by the U.S. Championship in May.

Peace.