This week I had the enjoyment of watching my daughter’s basketball game. This basketball game was the championship game for her division. The team had played this team twice before. They lost by 30 points the first time and 18 points the second time. They played many games to make it to this championship game. […]
I spent the weekend volunteering for a fried rice fundraiser for my daughter’s basketball team. We cut up everything that needed to be cooked the day before. The next day it was cooked and boxed. It is a rewarding way to spend my time, because everyone works as a team to get the job done. […]
I recently just started teaching a morning karate class on Monday and Wednesday from 11:10 to 12 pm. This is a new experience for me. I have never taught a full class before. In regular classes I have helped new students with what they are learning for portions in class. It is usually one on […]
Wow! That was a spectacular black belt test. Lucas and Cooper showed tremendous heart during it. Their katas had such power and strength. They preformed extremely well under pressure. They knew their katas so well they probably could have done them with their eyes closed. They had a dojo full of people with all eyes […]
I just finished reading Zen In The Martial Arts. There were many great ideas that encouraged me. The author’s teacher was Bruce Lee. Two of Bruce Lee’s quotes from his lessons for the author rang true in my heart. “Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are weeds that strangle confidence.” […]
We recently added a new puppy to our family. He is a big new adventure. He needs to be walked at least two times a day. He helps me get my milage walking everyday. He needs companionship most of the time. My time management has to be very efficient. I have enjoyed having family around […]
The New Year is approaching fast. It will be 2024 in a few days. Time is going by so fast. I have never made a New Year’s resolution. I never believed in something strong enough to make a resolution. This year that changes. My New Year’s resolution is to continue this black belt test, […]
It is Christmas time. I love this time of the year. I get to see family I have not seen for a long time. I enjoy eating great desserts and lavish meals. We see x-mas lights around town. We get a x-mas tree and decorate it. We buy presents, wrap, and give to our family […]
I was drinking my good earth tea in the morning when I read this writing on top of the tea bag. “May you always do what you are afraid to do” by unknown. It seemed the perfect fortune for me. I have been afraid of this black belt test since it had been introduced that […]
