Release

   Hellish week. That was this last week. Physically depressed, mentally stressed, blah blah blah. Just a turd of a week. Then Thursday hit and Toudai Ferris asked me to do all the warm ups for the kid's classes. I did not want to do this, I just wanted to stand in a corner and say mean things to myself. But I did the warm ups anyways as I am part of a team and need to step up when asked. And this was the best thing that could have happened for me. 

   Not wanting to do a half effort job, I immersed myself in the warm ups. I was sweaty, I was breathing  fast, I was smiling, I was free of my crapola week! I finally had the release I so desperately needed. I felt renewed, I felt fulfilled. Seeing the young students engaged and trying to keep up, I felt like I had finally accomplished something this last week. 

   So thank you Toudai Ferris, your kick to my butt to get me moving was just what I needed (BTW I was pretty sore Friday - but it was sooo worth it!). 

P.S. as a bonus "release", I had a great one-on-one with Master Brinker Saturday morning, I really need to take more advantage of  this wonderful resource

Push Ups  1374

Sit Ups  1455

Sparring  60

1609KM  80.28k  km

Acts of Kindness   40 recorded

Hand Form  14

Weapon Form  Playing with a double cane form - no reps yet, just creating so far

Mastery recited