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   The meeting yesterday started some of my "wheels" turning a little differently. It has helped me to re-evaluate some of my personal requirements that I set for myself way back in December of last year. I made 7 choices on things that I wanted to change or improve in my life. I chose these things because I felt they would improve my health and quality of life. But have they?

#1   Learn to juggle.
   This one may sound silly and seem fruitless but I am really enjoying it. Juggling and Jugglers have always amazed me. I could watch this for hours and be amazed all the way through their performance. So why not try it for myself? The enjoyment I get from this simple act is really quite pure. I will never be in the circus or work a street corner at the "Fringe", but that wasn't my objective. It is simple, fun and I get enjoyment from it. What else could I ask for!

#2   Get back to a 36" waist, maybe more ( less actually )
   Eating habits, sleeping habits and general fitness habits. Sounds easy enough. 3 Simple things. 3 mountains actually. It is that 1 word, HABITS. Tough word, strong and really hard to change. I am doing my best to make a deal with this devil of a word, I have actually lost 10 pounds since joining the team so my goal is within reach. Pretty proud of that.

#3   2nd Language ( Spanish )
   Old dog, new tricks. This one is being a real snot. My ears are hearing the words, my eyes are seeing the words, my brain is asleep at the wheel. I thought this would be more fun, I can't see myself ever succeeding at this one in the time frame I have given myself. This will take years and a few "aha" moments. Maybe a few trips to Mexico would help me out ( Cerveza anyone? ). Baby steps on this one.

#4   Major home projects
   This is one that I am tickled pink on. Even though my original plans and projects have changed over the past 6 months, my progress on others has stunned even me! Just get it done! Stop thinking and act! This one has made me proud of myself. Now if only I could relate this to my Kung Fu.......

#5   Neatness
   Back to that dirty word, habits. My biggest need for a neatness overhaul is in my hand writing. Problem is almost everything I do is on a computer ( insert Blog here ), not much time being spent doing handwriting. When I am writing stuff down, I need to SLOW DOWN! Tough to do when everything is go go go.

#6  Learn to swim   ( yikes )
   I am not a water fan and this one terrifies me. I have been saving it till fall/winter and I guess that that time is getting awfully close. Even writing about this gives me the creeps. Maybe I will enjoy it but I really really doubt it. Something about "taking the plunge" or "jumping in with both feet" could be said here but I am and always will be a land lover, not gills or fins on me.

#7   Run 2km
   I am not a runner, not built for that type of grace and flow. I have cement feet, old hips and crap for lungs (thanks Asthma!). But I do agree with people who do run, the best part of running is when you stop running, the euphoria is amazing. 2km is a epic journey for me to run but I can do it in a decent jog/fast walk so my tunnel is long and dark but I see a little light wayyyyy down at the end.

  How many of these relate to Kung Fu? All! Every one of these personal requirements has made adjust my thinking and habits. Each one has a "Harmony" with something in Kung Fu.But this blog is getting a little long so I'll ponder that for another time.


  Just thought I would share these with the team, maybe start a discussion on other members journey this year. I am an open book, ask my anything and I will answer, sometimes a little to honestly.  Need an opinion, trust me, I have many opinions on just about everything, if not, I'll make something up. Need a shoulder or sounding board, my "door" is always open.




Numbers

Sit ups   30471

Push ups   30463

Sparring   280 rounds

1609km   1595.22km

AOK   821

Hand form   226

Weapon form   318