About a week into the challenge… Creating a schedule and time frames is where I am struggling right now. The sudden change in physical activity has caused some old injuries to flare up a bit, but I’m hoping to get that under control. Trying to take things day by and not get frustrated. Making as much progress as I can each day, and One More, whe…Read More

Wow! I am still amazed that I am qualified to be a black belt candidate. I started karate many years ago because my son was doing it. I thought it would be good to have a similar activity that we could share and do together. I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would be where I am today. I was concerned because I was older and had never done…Read More

This week was my first week of the hardest challenge I will ever face. My Black Belt test. So far I have felt extremely excited for this upcoming year but also a bit nervous too. I know I have so many people by my side and supporting me as much as they can and that makes me feel so much better. This past week I feel like I have been keeping up…Read More