102

Feeling pretty good today.  Last couple of days I did a morning workout.  Got these DVDs for super cheap and decided to try them out.  Its confusing my brain and challenging my mind/body connection. I think that is good for me...I'm sure in time I'll pick it up. Either way its a decent workout.

Then I have my 'workout' of biking...which is a little bit harder after the morning workout ..but then again its day 1. 

Looking forward to training tonight. There is a girl that comes only on Tues and I really like working with her.  

She is interested in working with me and trying to help me achieve my goals.

There is another girl Jeff wants me to work with...she'd also be good for me in a lot of ways. But I am REALLY intimidated by her.  It'd be good to face my fears with being scared and intimidated..it what is mostly likely to happen before the fight.  Lucky for me Jeff knows her and how I feel - his number one goal is to get me ready. I know he will.

I'm excited to be taking time off soon to go home.  See my family that calm before the next couple of months of high intensity training. It'll be good. I'm excited.

107..ish

It's past bed time, especially since I want to get up early tomorrow. Boo.
Just thinking about my good night, and how I'm improving.  Watching youtube videos and looking at other FB pages, gets me amped. Cause there is a LOT of crap out there.  


I feel like I've had to go through a LOT to prove myself, on top of that just overcoming being sick.  Yeah, I know its been over three years...but that sure did a number on me.  My confidence is growing... also realizing I am my own help, my own coach, my own inspiration.  


There is so much I want from myself, this drive is growing and its in my blood.


107 days...yeah I can do this.

109

Whew...testing was last night. One step closer to Blue!

All in all it went ok - now I have to teach one more class and I am D-O-N-E with  the solo teaching...at least for now.

I am a little tired and sore but good.  

Recently a couple people that I 'follow' scheduled events around the same time as the Jersey one in 109 days...that is good. So there is amble opportunity just have to be ready.

Looking forward to training tonight.

REALLY looking forward to going home for vacation soon.

116

Sorry, its been awhile.  Work has been really busy last few days, even had to miss class again. Not much I can do about it.

Classes have been going well for me. I've been seeing improvement on the kicks so that is good. The rib is almost better, but it can get aggravated easily still.  Next Monday I test again and looking forward to it. Teaching has also gone fairly well.  Jeff and I are talking about the possibility of me teaching again in September. I guess we are going to see how the summer goes.

Yesterday I got one of two birthday gifts and I was REALLY excited. Can't wait to wear my new Muay Thai shorts today! See below.

130

So far so good this week. Classes have gone pretty well for me. Monday I got a compliment on my snap something that takes a lot of time and effort.  I was on a roll and it felt good. No wrestling yet for me as I'm not at 100% but that is ok.  Two more Blue Stripes is definitely a possibility!

Yesterday we had someone come in to just watch. As soon as I saw the focus mitts come out I knew what was up.  I was on deck to show what I can do.  Just hope that he comes back and takes class.  

Over the years I have seen a number of students to be 'on deck' and show prospective students/parent/etc what they can do.  It was always impressive to watch. I was really proud when it was my first karate student. He was good and I know I helped him get there.  Now recently I'm the 'on deck' student.  I know I had to earn this right.. There is no slack.  Its pretty nice to be in that spot, I am happy to be here.  I'm not as proud as I was for my student but still proud.

Today I'll be teaching again, and hope it goes more like last week. Smooth, everyone trying hard and listening.

132...ish

Whew! The website for my goal is back online. So that is good news.
It looks like I didn't break a rib after all just really hurt the tendons/ligaments under the rib. Jeff says it take time to heal...boo.


Last week I did have a decent workout on Thurs., Sat not so much...hitting bag just bothered me. Did lots of balance work and other stuff.  It kinda reminded me of when I got back about being sick just doing this and that and watching class.  


This weekend we had promotions in Peabody and the kids did good.  It exciting to be part of their success.  Movie night on Friday also went well.


Also caught a cold YUCK.  Guess when it rains it pours.   Today, I still plan on going to Karate, but probably not wrestling as I'm still hurt. Just do what I can. Promotions are coming up.  My overall goal was blue...but the more I think about it my goal should be 4 tips. With reaching blue in Sept/Oct.  I would feel more confident about that...but we'll see.  One day at a time.

136

MUCH better classes today.


Last night, I went to class knowing I probably couldn't do much but did what I could.  Teaching today went really well and that was relief.


Rib is feeling better, though not 100% it is tender still


Day by Day.