18 months

So it has now been 18 months since my sinus surgery. After 8 long months of being sick and trying to figure out why. I used that surgery as a spring board to new health and better me. I changed my diet, committed myself back into Martial Arts, and overall tried to be thankful for all the little things.  Its been over a month now since I've had any symptoms at all. I'm feeling great and still slowly gaining muscle back.

Karate testing for was this past week.I earned my Green belt. Its a big jump, in a short amount of time. Over the past number of years I've trainied in Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Ju-Jistu and it was taken into account, along with competition and teaching kids was a big factor. So was 6-10 classes/week and practicing a lot at home.

Just to give you a comparison. Below is then (after surgery) and now (18 months later). 

Big difference!

During work this week, I received word that I'm officially on 40 hours a week. Which means back to 90% of the 2008 salary.  We are getting in new projects as a firm, and as for me I have a fast paced project.  I'm uncertain as to how this will affect my commitment to helping teach karate at the after-school program.  I want to help and do it all - but I made a promise to not over-do it. Jeff won't allow me to either, it was enough to see me so sick before, he doesn't want that to happen again.

Not really sure what my path is, and honestly have been uncertain for some time now. Not knowing about my job has been such a huger factor. Now it seems we are out of the woods and its made things a little more clear.  I know there is a plan and I am open to the possibilities of the future.