Well, my test was successful and I became a blue belt for a couple weeks. I competed as a blue belt in Little Rock, AK for the World Championships. I choked, sadly, but managed to bring home third in both of my events! I dropped my weapon during my double Sshang Seol Bong ("numb"chucks) form, and punched my opponent in the face, awarding her a penalty point which ended the match. Hey, I'll lose like that any day! I reacted by punching to the face, so that told me that all the full contact, including head shot training we do in FC is paying off. I was excited that it was instinctive to punch her in the face, but felt bad for doing it! What made it more challenging, was the fact that she wouldn't shake my hand and accept my apology! I don't like fighting women (yes, I know I am a woman), because I am so used to fighting men and I am afraid of hurting them.
I am currently a brown belt! Woo hoo! Last Friday, we had our belt promotion, so now I have advanced, and I am looking forward to my next testing! I can hardly wait to become a black belt! I helped out at the candle ceremony for the black belts! It was pretty cool!
I have been working pretty hard to get things caught up. Scott has been out of town for the last few weeks, so it has been lonely here in the office. When there are only two people in your department and one person leaves, you feel a difference! I have been starving for human interaction outside of the phone calls to customers, etc. He should be back today and that makes me very happy!
erika j
27 June 2005
09 June 2005
Big Test!
Today, is an important day for me! As far as my martial arts career is concerned, I will be taking one of the most demanding tests, thus far. I am positive, this will not be the most difficult challenge to face, and for that, I am grateful. What is life without enlivening experiences that allow us to progress? The physical and mental demands of martial arts are what make the experience so amazing and worthwhile. I love a challenge! Tonight, we are being tested on all nine color belt forms! Woo hoo! Last night, my friend Kelly and I, worked on our forms! It was great! I didn't realize that I really do know my forms! It was a great confidence builder for me.
I am realizing more and more each day how many blessings are in my life, and how good decisions are everywhere to be made, but making the right decision requires a lot more effort. Let me explain, sometimes, you have two really good choices to make, the may both be good, but you have to choose the greater good, and the one that is best for you! It's a difficult, but wonderful opportunity to use our free agency!
erika j
03 June 2005
I LOVE FIGHT CLUB! (AKA FC)
Another week has come to pass, and I realize that summer is officially upon us. Yesterday, it was 73 degrees, breezy, with clear blue skies! It was so beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed my long lunch out of the office. How does it get much better? Let me tell you!
Last night, I attended karate, per usual. However, as it was a Thursday night, we had Fight Club, which is one of my favorite classes to attend. Our Master Club/Leadership curriculum class was pretty intense, so I was not sure how I was going to hold up in FC. It was one of the best FCs we have had since, well, I guess only a couple weeks ago! :) I love FC! We actually got to fight full contact Kickboxing, which we have done before, except this time we included head shots! I was so excited! My instructor put me against one of my good karate buddies BM (who is an amazing martial artist). I got worked by my opponent, especially when I would drop my hands. I was so tired, but it was so fun! I took some good punches and kicks to the head, but no harm was done. I also was the ring girl, and kick counter! Just for the record, aside from the fact that I am overweight, too short, and would never prance around half-naked (well, at least in public), I would make an excellent ring girl! ;)
My roommate and I also made dinner and invited a couple of our neighbors. So, JP and Carrie ate dinner as it came out of the oven and off the stove, Mark and I had to save ours for later. Carrie and JP walked Mark's plate over, because I needed a shower before class, and Mark was changing for class, so we had to work together. Even though I didn't eat with JP, Carrie, and Mark, it was still fun to cook and hang out, even if it was only for a few minutes. I actually didn't hang out with Mark until I got home from karate. Fortunately, Mark at least pretended to enjoy the food, as he actually thanked me for the meal when I stopped by. After talking about what I used for a seasoning, I began to long to have my portion that was sitting at home! By the way, the seasoning I used was given to me by, Scott, and it has proved to be quite excellent and comes all the way from the foreign land we know, as Texas! LOL!
I also made a quick run to my friend Michelle's house to pick up a few items. It is official, my baby blanket for my friend's baby girl to be is complete! I am now going to make a burp cloth to with it! I am so excited that I have my own sewing machine and other essential items to make my own rag quilts and other fun projects! Well, I reckon it's time to get back to life. Until next time....
erika j
Last night, I attended karate, per usual. However, as it was a Thursday night, we had Fight Club, which is one of my favorite classes to attend. Our Master Club/Leadership curriculum class was pretty intense, so I was not sure how I was going to hold up in FC. It was one of the best FCs we have had since, well, I guess only a couple weeks ago! :) I love FC! We actually got to fight full contact Kickboxing, which we have done before, except this time we included head shots! I was so excited! My instructor put me against one of my good karate buddies BM (who is an amazing martial artist). I got worked by my opponent, especially when I would drop my hands. I was so tired, but it was so fun! I took some good punches and kicks to the head, but no harm was done. I also was the ring girl, and kick counter! Just for the record, aside from the fact that I am overweight, too short, and would never prance around half-naked (well, at least in public), I would make an excellent ring girl! ;)
My roommate and I also made dinner and invited a couple of our neighbors. So, JP and Carrie ate dinner as it came out of the oven and off the stove, Mark and I had to save ours for later. Carrie and JP walked Mark's plate over, because I needed a shower before class, and Mark was changing for class, so we had to work together. Even though I didn't eat with JP, Carrie, and Mark, it was still fun to cook and hang out, even if it was only for a few minutes. I actually didn't hang out with Mark until I got home from karate. Fortunately, Mark at least pretended to enjoy the food, as he actually thanked me for the meal when I stopped by. After talking about what I used for a seasoning, I began to long to have my portion that was sitting at home! By the way, the seasoning I used was given to me by, Scott, and it has proved to be quite excellent and comes all the way from the foreign land we know, as Texas! LOL!
I also made a quick run to my friend Michelle's house to pick up a few items. It is official, my baby blanket for my friend's baby girl to be is complete! I am now going to make a burp cloth to with it! I am so excited that I have my own sewing machine and other essential items to make my own rag quilts and other fun projects! Well, I reckon it's time to get back to life. Until next time....
erika j
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