Hectic Times

Wow, it has been hectic.  Nice to get a few minutes to breathe and of course update the blog.

A couple of weeks ago I taught on Saturday, then on Sunday took a few of our Karate kids to a tournament. They did very well and I was so proud of them. Its so great to see these kids improve, do well, and earn their achievements.

I also participated.  In weapons forms it was just the guys, and they combined it.  Another guy was intermediate like myself and decided to compete advanced (brown belt). So I did as well. If he can do it, so should I.

I ended up in a 2nd place tie, with the brown belt and had to do the form again.  Made an error and was bumped the 3rd. AH!

As for the hand kata there were 5 women so it was just us ladies.  I did my thing, and landed 3rd place.  I really wish I did better like I know I can. 

I couldn't believe how nervous I felt, it was almost as bad as when I had to fight.  It think it was because the parents were there....

Jeff asked how I felt, and I was indifferent. I know I can do better and I know I should have done better. Hopefully it sets a fire for me for the fall.

Work has been insane, with working long hours for various deadlines.  I've had to miss a couple of classes and it bums me out.  I am really hoping all this hard work pays off come 'salary talk time'

Meanwhile we have firmed up our plans for the summer for the school. Now we have to get our marketing underway and hope for the best.

It'd be so great to get in more people over the summer.  I want the decision to stay at 6 days a week to be and easy one.

With working so much my body crashed over the weekend and its be telling me to be careful. So I made sure to have some down time and will this weekend after I teach on Saturday

Just a few more classes to teach at the Eliot, then our Summer Schedule starts in Peabody. Big times ahead!