Too Much Food

I'm not normally an inspirational quote kinda girl, but this seemed appropriate.

I'm excited with the prospect of being in a lion dance. For all the years I've been involved I've never actually been in a formal dance. Drummed for them, choreographed them, taught them, subbed in them. I was never a 'chosen one' until now, and although I'm sure it's only because of lack of option I don't care, I'm thrilled (get it?). I was unsure if Sifu Brinker had realized this but I was scared to admit it to him until I had solidified myself in the position. Apparently he knew.

Christmas was great but it has sure thrown a kink in things. For the first time ever I can't wait for the holidays to be over. I'm enjoying them for sure, seeing family and friends is never a bad thing, but I'm feeling edgy and want to get back at it. Not to mention a need to get away from all the cookies and chocolate in the house currently. Overfed and sugar filled Khona needs more activity than she's been getting. Practice in the living room doesn't cut it. Increased doggie walks has been my weak substitute.

Read something about an impromptu practice? Is this happening? I'd be in...

Whip It

Hello everyone. Sorry I missed the meeting. I wish I could have been there, I could have used it that day.

Apologies for the complaining tone of this blog, it isn't my intention but I'm sure it'll come though. I plan on ending on a good note, so bear with me.

So as I've stated too many times before, this year has been rough. I've been to emergency 6 times for myself and twice for others. Visited a hospital for one reason or another more times than I have fingers or toes (or knuckles, or bones). Called 911 twice. Had a vehicle stolen. Experienced other events that I don't intend on sharing today. And most recently, have had my house broken into and my purse with my wallet and keys stolen while we were sleeping ten feet away. Hence why I was not at the meeting- too busy trying to get a temporary licence, cancelling all my credit cards, contacting the bank, getting new membership cards, changing the locks and setting up a security system at home. How sweet does that sound?

So anyways, I've been in a funk. I felt like I was managing to climb out of it the last couple weeks, then 2am Saturday morning humanity reminded me why I was grumpy. Some days it's all I can do to plaster a smile on my face that I don't feel. It's not depression, just a perpetual feeling that I want to bang my head against a wall (or, on occasion, someone else's).

Okay, I'm done with the complaining. On to brighter things.

Yesterday I decided I didn't want this anymore. I was going to get this thing whipped, dammit. First, I revamped my requirements and reached out for some help. Then I picked up my uke and played a bit with that. Then I threw in the Tai Chi dvd and followed along with Sifu Dennis for almost an hour. Then I went to class and all you folks had me feeling better.

Today I woke up feeling better and I felt great in class. Sifu Lindstrom helped me with my lion skills as Sifu Regier held my tail (oh how I felt like a bride) and Sifu Hayes giggled at us. I headed off to Service Canada and got my stolen SIN card dealt with, did some christmas shopping and came home to work on a couple other christmas gifts I was creating by hand. Made plans with my mommy to have a craft day with my neighbour. Pet my kitties and doggies and sat down to write this blog.

My stresses are still hanging with me but I won't let myself mull on them anymore. It's too exhausting and unproductive. I'm going to work my way out of this funk. You guys are my foundation- I've been looking to you all for support and you have never failed me. Just being with you guys on the mats or chatting on the sidelines makes me remember why I am a normally happy person. This team may have been created to help us toward mastery but it has evolved into more than that for me.

By the way, Chuck is my new hero. He alerted us & scared the bad guys away- I lost count of how many cookies I gave him in the wee hours of the morning.

And for your enjoyment- https://youtu.be/j_QLzthSkfM

Happy December

I just finished putting up my Christmas tree. When I'm done this post I'll get some gift wrapping done. Tis the season.

It just hit me that it's December. That means less than two months until the banquet. Less than two months until the end of the year or the monkey. My feelings on this are all over the map. Right now, a wee bit of panic is setting in- there is still so much to do!

Thats funny. My watch just tapped me to tell me it's time to breathe. What a reminder, eh?

Sifu Brinker was talking to the beginner class last night, asking them his two famous questions; where am I and what am I doing. So, where am I? Sitting at my computer. What am I doing? Typing. Taking a tiny step forwards in my progress.

I gotta stop and ask myself those questions more often. Then maybe time won't get away from me so easily.