Last week, I took it a bit easy. On Monday and Wednesday nights, my wife was working, so I stayed home to do chores that hadn't gotten done in the busy run-up to the test, and to keep my daughter company.
I missed class those nights.
Instead, I was doing things like mowing the lawn and going shopping. There wasn't time for anything last week except training and working. I do want to cut back on training for a stretch so my family and I can reconnect.
On Thursday, I took two classes, which meant I didn't get enough sleep for Friday. But I knew there wouldn't be classes Friday or over the weekend. It was great walking into the school--everybody greeted me with a smile and a cheer, it felt like I got the belt for everybody, not just myself.
Yesterday, with no class, I went to the high school track (softer than the pavement on my knees and feet), and after a warm-up jog did some 50-yard sprints for conditioning.
Next week, I'm hoping to have a chat with my sensei to talk about what's next. I want to continue training and learning; I want to start bringing a notebook (I just bought a little one today) to take notes after class on things I learned I want to retain.
I don't know whether that means going eventually for a second degree or not at age 53 or 54. But I do want to keep growing.
2 comments:
Hey, how about a fresh picture of you in that black belt?
Also, don't forget to update your profile--you're no longer a "High brown belt!"
Hope you had a good weekend.
Right you are, Hack, I made some changes. I don't have a photo yet, but I'll put that up too!
I'm looking forward to the day when you get your black belt!
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