ok let's be clear... i never said that my new years resolution was dorky... i said that i think making them is sort of dorky... and then i made one... which is to get my black belt. that's what happens on facebook haha. lots of misunderstandings...
i could never think getting my black belt is dorky. karate is such a part of who i am. i've been training since my family broke up. that was like fifteen years ago? i think my parents wanted to get me in something to distract me and help my coordination or something. it did both for sure.
so there have been a lot of distractions over the years. i've had to take breaks for various reasons. but i've had amazing teachers who have believed in me and have taught me so much about karate as well as a different way of thinking. before i went to india i was supposed to test for shodan (black), and i didn't. then i was overseas for a couple years on and off. then i got married and had babies. finally last year i went back and it was hard to stay consistent because of school but i decided i just have to do it. it's been so long and after all this time and effort i HAVE to.
a quick soapbox for my lady readers... every woman should know how to defend herself. even if she never has to use it, it becomes a part of her confidence and who she is. LEARN HOW.
2 comments:
Totally agree with you, Elissa. EVERY woman should at least take some self-defense training! (And so should their kids!)
And I love that you're heading towards an awesome goal (it's 1 among many, I know) :-). Black belt, college, kids . . . damn girl--you rock!
i've never taken karate, but i hear "NECK! EYES! BALLS!" works pretty well in the event of defending yourself in an attack. ;)
on a serious note, YOU GO GIRL! accomplishing goals is SO empowering, and YOU ARE SO CLOSE to realizing this dream, you HAVE to do it! How long will it take? do you want me to randomly text you messages that will make you feel guilty if youre not persuing it...? ;)
xo
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