Just say no!

Approximately 3 weeks or so ago, my youngest daughter decided to make a challenge for herself. Of course I volunteered my other daughter and myself as its better to do it together. So what is this challenge? No junk food for a month. I was impressed that a challenge such as this came out of a 10 year old, and it makes me proud because it reaffirms that we are doing something right.

It is going to be hard to go a whole month without chocolate. The rest won't be too difficult for me, but I have a weakness for chocolate and usually have a stash in my desk at work. Guess ill have to find something else to de-stress.

It's challenge also starts the day after the Easter bunny visited. However, the Easter bunny being as smart as he is, only hid a few big eggs and gave the girls each a small bunny. So what doesn't get eaten today, will be a wonderful treat on May 1st.

 

So as of tomorrow, the challenge is on. And if I am crabby, please note, it's due to chocolate deprivation!

 

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Spring Break

I almost didn't blog today. I have had many things I could blog about, and I am really not sure where to go. I have been thinking lately about the things I am grateful for and it was/ is a way to keep things in perspective. My girls and I went skating today, and it was really great. It was so nice to spend time with them, and to be doing something that we don't do very often. It was great to let everything go, and just be.

On another note, actually a kung fu note, I have been working on a couple of forms and they are starting to feel better. I have had issues with my hips and the six harmonies, and lately that is starting to feel better. Far from perfect, but better.

And on a third note, it's going to feel odd this week without the Black Dragons classes. I hope the kids have a great spring break and that they are raring to go again next week.

Nerf Ninja

Yup, that's what I have become. Over the Christmas break, I started to re-learn the Tai Chi Broadsword form, but because of the chronic tendinitis, I couldn't use a "real" sword. So I borrowed one of the girls' nerf swords. Totally awesome! And yesterday, after Sifu Wetter graciously helped me dig out the Bokken form from the depths of my brain, I came home home to my nerf sword to help keep the form intact.

 

The key to overcoming your weaknesses or injuries, is to find another way. So I have embraced the nerf company, and have also been focusing on my hand forms.

 

Nerf Ninja!

 

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