Sequins and Fur

Despite my last post, I always love this time of year when we get a fresh batch of eager black belts. The ceremony on Saturday was absolutely amazing, honestly one of the best ones yet. Praise to everyone involved, it goes to show what we can do when we work as a team. And to the new black belts, kudos on the performances. I'm looking forward to Friday when you join the black belt class for the first time. Honestly, I love watching the new guy go from shy and nervous to confident and one of the family. You guys have always been a part of the SRKF family, but now you're also one of our peers and a new face to look forward to Fridays.

By the way, the credit for this post's title goes to Sifu Young, whilst discussing the fashion merits of the lion dance pants.

Winter Blues

Now that the weather is turning, I'm realizing more and more that I am soooo ready for spring. Normally, I don't feel like winter affects me, I rather like it, but for some reason this year I'm getting the winter blues. Considering that its February, supposedly one of the coldest months, and we're hitting plus 6, you'd think that I'd be skipping in joy and enjoying the break in the weather. Instead, I'm dragging my feet, feeling overly tired, getting grumpy and wishing for a change in pace or something. I have brief moments when I walk outside, take a deep breath and really enjoy the fresh air and the sound of the nothing. But they're not lasting like they usually do. Bugger.

So, I'm waiting for the day that I don't have to put on a jacket when I leave. Mind you, today I actually had the sun in my eyes on the way to work today. That hasn't happened for months. Maybe its a turning point.

I've Never Seen Such a Playful Buddha...

I've been spending all my free time today staring at this blank page, wondering what I could write that would be of interest and of use to others. Several topics have breezed through my head- the family feeling or SRKF and how its been obvious as of late, updating the status of my beloved car (now named Heika- she's a tough German girl) and her recovery, praising my lion dancers for their effort and creativity, applauding my boss for the lunch he just bought me (thanks Dean!), describing my utter discust with some contractors, or mentioning the heartfelt words at a memorial service I attended this last Sunday.

So with all that in mind, I guess I'll just do a few brief mentions.

My car is still in shambles, although you'd never know looking at her. Again, she's a tough girl. The damage is estimated at over $1100.00, with more to come once they open her up. The lady that hit me has not contacted anybody, police, insurance or otherwise, so the police said if they have to they will report it as a hit & run. Come on lady! You don't need criminal charges on top of everything! Please, just do your part!!

Its a great feeling to know that if I need them, SRKF is there for me. Last Wednesday I was in Calgary, and wasn't sure if I was going to make it back in time for my first class. Ended up that the meeting we had scheduled 3 hrs for took twenty minutes. I had lots of time. Regardless, SRKF members in Stony had already stepped up to find someone and to cover for me if I needed it. Thanks you guys.

Last thing- why can't people show up when they say they will, and do what they say they'll do? Geez...