Hello. It's been a while. I guess I'm not as successful at this blogging thing as I thought I might be. I'm not in it for the fame and glory (ok, maybe a little fame..) but more like a place that I can log my journey through Taekwondo.
One of the first things we learn about in Martial Arts is Indomitable Spirit. That is having a never give up attitude. If you fall down, brush yourself off and try again. So that's what I plan to do.
In the year and a bit since the 2014 Nationals in San Jose, I continued working and achieving more goals than I thought possible. I went to a few tournaments that taught me about humility and that I need to work even harder. 2015 took my family and me to Austin Texas for Nationals. Again I was up against much more flexible and much thinner women, yet I managed to come away with another bronze medal.
Just last week I passed all my requirements and will be receiving my red belt. I'm frightened and excited at the same time since I realize how much closer to Black Belt excellence I am. I'm still not in the shape I would like to be in, and I'm nursing a tendinitis injury on my left foot. That being said, I'm looking forward to a year of hard work, and lots of sweat. I hope to update this blog more often as time goes on.
As for my friends, Cheli promoted to Blue belt, and Lindsey (a mom who's whole family - husband too - do TKD) promoted to Purple. I've had a lot of fun working with these two outstanding and inspirational women. I hope to stand proudly with them as Black Belts in the near future.
