I'm glad for this challenge. I read some of the blogs on my lunchbreak and there's lots of stuff I do that I wasn't even considering as acts of kindness, not that I remember to log most of the time anyway. I have Josh picking me up a voice recorder. I'm going to try that approach because 90% of the time, I am not logging.
I'm noticing that alot of the people that aren't blogging are the ones that are away from the kwoon for various reasons, such as work or family situations, etc. Don't give up guys!!! Post or send us videos of what you're up too. I would even say that if you miss a class (the 2nd and 4th Friday or the monthly Saturday meeting) Set an alarm for meeting time and stop wherever you are and take a picture of you doing pushups or situps and send it to us. We could even post what we've talked about. Let us know if we can do anything to help!
Monday, 13 May 2013
Acts of Kindness
I haven't felt like being nice to anyone yet this morning, it's not even 8 and I haven't had my coffee yet. I kind of feel like people should be nice to me right now...
Friday, 10 May 2013
No Thanks!
It's come up a few times that I should be in the demo, yep, I probably should...originally I was planning something with Sihing Tymchuk, but it was a huge relief when he couldn't make it to some practices because he was out of town so I could pull us from the lineup. We did think it could be May. 11th, so we were under a time crunch. Yay, I was off the hook. It came up again last night that I should be in it. My whole body got hot and I just wanted to leave. I tried to practice something with Sifu Bryant for a bit, but it wasn't really working out. I was too flustered by having so many people watching me and it was really only a few of you trying to help. Fact, I don't get kung fu...I am not coordinated! I don't have a problem with being corrected, but I get corrected on the same thing over and over and that frustrates me because my brain gets it but my body just goes ahead and does what it wants. I don't feel like making an idiot of myself in front of anymore people than my orange belt class. I DO NOT WANT TO BE IN A DEMO!!!
Thursday, 9 May 2013
I Missed Monday
I forgot to post why I missed class Monday. I was in bed for a day and a half with a migraine, I didn't even go to work.
Sifu Lindstrom, I will be joining San Shao (Probably butchered the spelling) as soon as I can afford to, I promise. My car is going to cost me about $600 more than expected so I will join ASAP, just not as soon as I initially thought.
See ya'll later!
Sifu Lindstrom, I will be joining San Shao (Probably butchered the spelling) as soon as I can afford to, I promise. My car is going to cost me about $600 more than expected so I will join ASAP, just not as soon as I initially thought.
See ya'll later!
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Pandamonium
Pandamonium was great for the time I was there! Perfect weather! Super positive atmosphere! Being in the bbq area allowed me to meet alot of people I had never spoken to before which was nice. I'd like to do it again next year.
I'm sad to say this was the first Pandamonium I've attended. Not that I didn't want to help, It was just too hard for me to ask people for money so I was too embarrassed to attend. I think next year I will make a goal for me to talk to 20 people about it, instead of a goal of $100. If I make that a goal, the money will come and the money won't be so much of a focus for me as much as spreading awareness.
I'd like to hear more throughout the year about the girls we send to school...How are they doing? Maybe send them letters? Also, how are the animals we help? How are the kids we provide wheelchairs for?
It was also good to see a few of the students practicing outside. I know the people were enjoying it, people were taking pictures and video taping you guys. I think maybe next year if it's nice, we should plan to do this. Maybe have a demo ready to do periodically throughout the day and lion dances more than once?
These are just my thoughts I had throughout the day.
I'm sad to say this was the first Pandamonium I've attended. Not that I didn't want to help, It was just too hard for me to ask people for money so I was too embarrassed to attend. I think next year I will make a goal for me to talk to 20 people about it, instead of a goal of $100. If I make that a goal, the money will come and the money won't be so much of a focus for me as much as spreading awareness.
I'd like to hear more throughout the year about the girls we send to school...How are they doing? Maybe send them letters? Also, how are the animals we help? How are the kids we provide wheelchairs for?
It was also good to see a few of the students practicing outside. I know the people were enjoying it, people were taking pictures and video taping you guys. I think maybe next year if it's nice, we should plan to do this. Maybe have a demo ready to do periodically throughout the day and lion dances more than once?
These are just my thoughts I had throughout the day.
Monday, 6 May 2013
About Me
Hello,
This is going to be nothing about kung fu. I figured I'd post a little about myself in case anyone was curious. If not, well, I'm posting it anyway. :)
I'm 34, born and raised mostly in Edmonton, lived in Ontario for 8 years and moved back 6 years ago. I'm extremely shy when I first meet people but after I get used to you I don't shut up. I quit smoking 3 and a half years ago, the hardest and most rewarding thing I've ever done. I love animals and have 3 rescued cats, 2 rescued bearded dragons and rescued a corn snake that lives with Josh. If I had the space, I'd rescue way more than that but as it stands I'm already over my pet allowance by my landlord. I love solid colors like red, indigo blue, dark purple, etc., I dislike pastels. I love horror movies and psychological thrillers, action, and comedy. I'm not much for romance. Dear John was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If I eat candy like Smarties or M&Ms its a must that I seperate the colors first, I absolutely cannot have mixed up colors in my mouth at the same time. My dream job would be some sort of animal trainer, preferably a dolphin trainer in Hawaii somewhere, even though, I can't swim. I love Hagaan Daaz Peanut Butter/Chocolate Ice Cream...LOVE IT! I can be bribed to do almost anything if you give me that stuff. I absolutely love music and concerts. My favorite genres are rock and alternative but I have very eclectic music taste and can be caught listening to anything based on the mood I'm in. One of my favorite artists is Xavier Rudd, he is amazing, even better live and just a great human being in general.
Anyway, there's some random, useless facts about me! If you see me around, come introduce yourself!
This is going to be nothing about kung fu. I figured I'd post a little about myself in case anyone was curious. If not, well, I'm posting it anyway. :)
I'm 34, born and raised mostly in Edmonton, lived in Ontario for 8 years and moved back 6 years ago. I'm extremely shy when I first meet people but after I get used to you I don't shut up. I quit smoking 3 and a half years ago, the hardest and most rewarding thing I've ever done. I love animals and have 3 rescued cats, 2 rescued bearded dragons and rescued a corn snake that lives with Josh. If I had the space, I'd rescue way more than that but as it stands I'm already over my pet allowance by my landlord. I love solid colors like red, indigo blue, dark purple, etc., I dislike pastels. I love horror movies and psychological thrillers, action, and comedy. I'm not much for romance. Dear John was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If I eat candy like Smarties or M&Ms its a must that I seperate the colors first, I absolutely cannot have mixed up colors in my mouth at the same time. My dream job would be some sort of animal trainer, preferably a dolphin trainer in Hawaii somewhere, even though, I can't swim. I love Hagaan Daaz Peanut Butter/Chocolate Ice Cream...LOVE IT! I can be bribed to do almost anything if you give me that stuff. I absolutely love music and concerts. My favorite genres are rock and alternative but I have very eclectic music taste and can be caught listening to anything based on the mood I'm in. One of my favorite artists is Xavier Rudd, he is amazing, even better live and just a great human being in general.
Anyway, there's some random, useless facts about me! If you see me around, come introduce yourself!
Friday, 3 May 2013
Thank You!
Thank you guys for allowing me to attempt my first demo. To be honest, when I volunteered I was 110% sure someone would step up over me and take over. When Sifu Rybak gave me the go ahead, I thought, well, she must not have seen how horrible I am at kung fu, I'll give it a couple days for someone to tell her and for sure someone will take over. No one did which caused a couple sleepless nights when I realized what I had done to myself.
Then I thought, well, if I were a black belt, I'd let a lower belt level try and be there in case things started going south, so why not give it a go. Plus, I was around a team of higher belts that would keep me in line anyway, so how bad could it be?
I'm actually really happy I stuck with it. I didn't even know 90% of you. I had to creep on you all and figure out who everyone was before the first practice. It's been awesome getting to know all of you. If I hadn't done this, would I have talked to any of you? Gotten to know your first names aren't Sihing or Sifu? Found out what you did for a living? Nope, I would've sat in a corner somewhere by myself.
The part I struggled with was speaking up and cutting people that couldn't make it out to practice. I struggled alot with this as a lower belt and thought it wasn't my place to do such things. I spoke about this in a previous blog so I won't say much more about it.
Anyway, I think I've done as much as I can with this demo and will leave the final critiquing to the people who actually know what they're doing. Shout out to Sifus Rybak, Playter and Wetter for being so supportive! Thanks everyone for all your help, encouragement and letting me try!
Then I thought, well, if I were a black belt, I'd let a lower belt level try and be there in case things started going south, so why not give it a go. Plus, I was around a team of higher belts that would keep me in line anyway, so how bad could it be?
I'm actually really happy I stuck with it. I didn't even know 90% of you. I had to creep on you all and figure out who everyone was before the first practice. It's been awesome getting to know all of you. If I hadn't done this, would I have talked to any of you? Gotten to know your first names aren't Sihing or Sifu? Found out what you did for a living? Nope, I would've sat in a corner somewhere by myself.
The part I struggled with was speaking up and cutting people that couldn't make it out to practice. I struggled alot with this as a lower belt and thought it wasn't my place to do such things. I spoke about this in a previous blog so I won't say much more about it.
Anyway, I think I've done as much as I can with this demo and will leave the final critiquing to the people who actually know what they're doing. Shout out to Sifus Rybak, Playter and Wetter for being so supportive! Thanks everyone for all your help, encouragement and letting me try!
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