So Good!

This is the first time in about 2 years I've been genuinely been able to say I feel GREAT! Absolutely nothing hurts! Woohoo! I'm so ready to do so many activities, however, I've been warned to take it easy for the next couple months while everything lines up and heals in my body correctly. Between diet and chiropractor I've been able to get myself so much better without continued use of prescribed medication. Sure, I'll still have bad days but who cares, I'll now have amazing ones too. I'm sure you guys are tired of hearing about this but it's been quite the struggle for me and I haven't had much else to talk about. I hope I haven't whined too much. Sorry if I did.

Now, I just have to work on getting back on a routine like I had the first year I started I Ho Chaun and attend classes regularly. It's tough to do that when everyone who started kung fu after you is a belt or two ahead and the belt levels behind you are in better shape than you are. There's always that feeling of frustration and intimidation and embarrassment, whether you like it or not. I've just got to keep in mind, I'm me, it's my kung fu and there's always going to be times I'll be sick or injured and be behind, but as long as I'm mentally strong enough to keep going, I'll still be ahead of the guy that quit or didn't try at all. Moving slowly is still moving.

Pandamonium was a lot of fun, I got a prime location in the shade and got to watch the dunk tank for most of the day. Seemed to be the biggest highlight. I didn't get to watch the Pandamonium game, but I'm sure the kids had fun. It's always a good day to meet people and catch up with other's that aren't in the same class as you.

I really like being on the I Ho Chaun team, even though the past while I haven't been the best participant. I'm pretty sure without it I would've given up a long time ago. You all keep me motivated and I appreciate those who took a moment to check on me.

Toodles!

Fat Armpits

I was taking my parents for dinner on Sunday and trying to find something nice to wear. Going through my wardrobe I was getting rather frustrated. Nothing fit! I walked up to Josh, looked him square in the eye and said, "I got fat armpits." He looked at me with that look that stated I've said something stupid. I know this look, I get it often. He looked at me and said, when you bought these clothes were you doing pushups? No... Well, you don't have fat armpits, you have upper body muscle you didn't have before and thats why everything is tight around your arms and shoulders... Awe yeah, I'm literally she-hulking out of my clothes...all 109lbs of me!

Last week was the first week I made it to all my classes I think in over a year. It was great, even greater getting to work with my old training partner Ms. Tomie. I was able to not get frustrated with myself and had so much fun. I hope I can keep it up.

Opposition

I've been receiving a lot of opposition the past couple years on how I'm deciding to live my life. I'm getting questioned about my diet, my lifestyle, the way I'm voting, how busy I am, etc. At first I was really uncomfortable about this. I felt it was nobody's business but mine. Now I'm starting to realize it's because I'm standing up for what I feel is right and doing things that aren't ordinary and people are noticing. Now, I'm happy to explain myself. Usually by the end of a conversation, if people don't necessarily feel the same way I do, they are able to at least see my point of view.