Even though I'm not one of the ones getting a black belt, I'm super stoked for this Saturday. There is a definite buzz around the kwoon right now, a tangible feeling of excitement and nervousness. I think its a good combination.
I think this year is going to be something special. It's the first year for this I Ho Chuan format, it's the first year we have demonstrations beyond the kids and candidates. It's also the first year four of us plan to lose our hair (yup, nervous feeling here). I'm not entirely sure how Sifu Brinker plans on fitting everything into one evening, including a 20 minute dragon/lion dance complete with a(spoiler warning) milk crate.
I'm happy. Although my brother used to be in Kung Fu, he's been out of it for so long I don't think he remembers what its all about. He'll be there with his wife and kids (who I hope to lure into classes with the amazing stuff that'll happen that night) along with Nick, my parents and my (technically Nicks) aunt and uncle. I have a decent entourage for the night, bigger even than the one I had for my own black belt promotion. Yay! I get to share the night with everyone I care about! Double yay! Look ma, I'm on stage! Look pa, I'm getting beat with a bokken! Look bro, death by rope dart! What else can a girl ask for?
Bruised knuckles and pulled muscles ain't got nuthin' on me!
3 comments:
Wow, now I am REALLY excited! Thanks for the spoiler! ;-)
and let dreams of reverse mohawk with racing stripes dance in your dreams tonight...:)
Your gonna do great! And don't worry about the hair thing...we can always get you a rainbow wig!
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