Weekends

For most people this is just a Monday for me it's Sunday. Yes I get Sun/Mon off. Had a good night. did some housework and had my lessons with my sister-in-law. She assigned me more homework and I came home and got some of it done. Will make an extra effort to be in class this week.Had enough slaking, time to get back to business. We got 2 new students on Saturday morning. My co-worker took her kids in and signed them up. I feel really good about this because I am very proud of our school and I can finally speak with someone about it from work. They had tried a school in St.Albert and they were unhappy with them. I kept telling her about our program and they are now able to make it to the classes.So I feel like I was able to contribute to their welfare.
Did 3 loads of laundry and put it all away. Emptied the dishwasher then refilled and ran it. Took the garbage out to the curb. cleaned all the counters in kitchen.
Had chicken alfredo for supper then a cheese sandwich and 2 burritos for lunch then had some fruit for snack.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

time managment

Friday's here and it's Kung fu day. 4 fun hours of Kung fu tonight. I will make sandwiches in the morning. Then when I get up I'll eat one then get some supper after San sou then get lunch for work. So I have finnaly found the best way to do all 4 classes. sleep early in morning, get up early, eat, then drink lots of water, then eat work and sleep again. This may not sound like a big deal but it is to me. I need so much work on my sparring and this has already helped me tremendously. So I will endeavor to keep on staying for all 4 classes.
Cleaned fish tank, did dishes, made bed, took out garbage, helped with shoveling.
Had pork steak and potatoes, then had rice and pork for lunch with an orange and an apple, then had a bagel and a lemon poppy seed muffin.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

Cleaning

As you may have noticed I am listing all the chores I do every time I blog. This is one of my requirements for the year. I'm trying to improve my time management skills. I am struggling with this because I stopped doing it consistently. This requirement has made me more aware of my time table and my lack of planning. So going forward I will have to do a different chore to compliment the ones I currently do daily. I need to stay on top of this because my home still needs a lot of work. Staying positive I can do this and change my lifestyle.
Had hamburger helper for supper and lunch then had an apple and an orange for snacks.
Did dishes took out garbage, made the bed, swept the floor.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

Fan

My weapon is the fan. Although I haven't got the whole form yet I am enjoying the many uses it has as a weapon. Doing the form has shown me the graceful style of it with the challenge of continnuallly keeping the proper grip on it. This is harder than I first anticipated because of all the ways I have to hold it. I find the whole form very circular and it looks rather graceful when I can do it without losing my spot. All in all I am really enjoying the weapon I have for the year.
I had lasagna for supper and pork tenderloin with rice for lunch. then made a smoothie for a snack.
Did dishes did a load of laundry. Re made bed, took out garbage swept the floor.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

feista

We had a great time last night with my brother. We celebrated spring. Hopefully now it can come for real now lol. Seriously we had a great evening and got lots accomplished. My studies are doing very well.so it was a very positive night for me. We had lasagna and Cesar salad for supper and a nice fire going in the fireplace. We bought special additives to make the flames change color. A good time was had by all.
I had leftover   lasagna for lunch and some fruits for snack.
Did dishes put the garbage to the curb for pick up, swept the floor, made the bed.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

friendship cup

I was contemplating our challenge with the friendship cup and it seems I am learning more from all the blogging that is being done by the active participants. Now I know all of are are supposed to however if you can't attend the classes or any meeting this is our only contact. I have learned so much already from everyone's posts. Imagine how much better this can be if you all participated. This really does help me stay mindful of my kung fu, or even my personal goals. This is me begging Please blog and let's get this team going with 26 new blogs this week. Yay team Thank you in advance I promise you won't regret it.
Did dishes,took out garbage, made the bed
Had chicken with potato salad, then had beef with rice teriyaki for lunch, an orange,apple
Sifu Jeannette Langner

staying focused

It's almost the end of march and I feel annoyed with myself. I had all these great ideas for getting my goals accomplished and I find I need to kick myself in the butt. This is why blogging is so vital. I can blow some frustrations out and I feel better. I will start doing my sets of pushups and sit ups in the mornings. I have to make a rule for myself. They have to keep going. Find ways to get forms in as well. should be happening on my days off. Why not??? I need to stay engaged this will not succeed if I am not engaged. Big breath in focus my mind focus my body. Where am I? What am I doing? Yes this mantra really works for me. So onward with a lighter heart and a spring in my step time to do my sets.
Had pizza for supper 2 slices, 2 slices for lunch and an apple and a bag of fruit.
Put laundry away did dishes and took out the garbage.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

family

Now I know I've committed a year to the team. However I will take the time I need to celebrate my husbands birthday. It was yesterday on St.Patricks day. Hence his middle name Tom Patrick Langner. Now this doesn't mean I've lost sight of my priorities. I think of them constantly. I won't neglect him because he is such a big part of my life. I feel OK with this as a high priority in my life and I will still continue with my commitments to the team. Had a good night with him we watched a movie and had bar-b-cue steaks. A very pleasant evening for all.
Did dishes, 2 loads of laundry, took out garbage.
Had steak and tortellini for supper then a fruit smoothie for a snack, and bowl of noodle soup for lunch.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

blogging

I have been blogging as much as possible and I was dead set against it at first. However I am starting to see the value of it. sitting down and writing about kung fu is not so hard. By doing this I am mindful of it  much more often so I try to do things on the list of requirements. By blogging it keeps everything front and center for me.For those of you who think you have nothing to say, just sit down and answer one theory question. then post and voila you have just blogged. If you go back to my first ones that is how I got better at this. So keep trying and you will see results. once a week is minimum try every second day to get the habit. Try it you'll like it. I'm starting to wonder how I did without this wonderful blogging.
I did dishes, cleaned the table swept the floor, took out garbage.
Had hamburger fro supper then beef and rice teriyaki for lunch and a bag of fruit.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

glasses

I have to make an eye doctor appointment. I finally need glasses. I can't see things close up anymore it's all fuzzy now. I am quite  proud I've lasted until 45 before needing them. I hope it will only be for reading. I'll have to keep everyone updated.
Did dishes, took out garbage, cleaned counters
Had chicken helper for supper and lunch. took a bag or fruit and a pretzel bagel.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

scars

We had a nice visit with Romeo last night. He belongs to Sifu Playter. They adopted him from SCARS. I was pleased to find out how the group actually goes out and rescues theses animals. I was very touched because all these years raising money for them and then to actually see the results. WOW just made me realize what truly outstanding cause this is. He was the friendliest dog I've ever met. Really touched me. Thankyou  Sifu for sharing your story with us.
I had Dairy Queen, a burger fries and an ice cream, then had spaghetti for lunch and some cottage cheese, and a bag of fruit
Did dishes, took out garbage cleaned counters.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

Spring

The weather is definitely getting warmer I'm going to take the opportunity to go for walks at lake chikakoo. I should be able to get my 1000 kms. I planned on doing the walking for this challenge and the paths are all mapped out with how far you travel for each leg. this way I can track it with a pencil and paper. I'm just not into high tech gadgets. I'm still trying to figure out my own computer.
I had spaghetti for supper and lunch, then a bag of fruit, a bowl of cottage cheeseand a doughnut.
I did dishes took out garbage got 2 loads of laundry washed and put away.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

studies

My studies are back on track. I had a good class last night and we are following up with more tonight. I sat down and started note taking and it all just poured out. I'm quite pleased with this progress now to keep the momentum going. have to keep on reviewing notes then making new ones as we go. Falling behind is not an option I have to entertain. Slow and steady will serve me well here by staying on top of this I can see this requirement succeeding. Lots more work to go but a good start.
Did a major bathroom cleanup, sink, toilet, shower,tub,all scrubbed and clean, floor washed, counters wiped,garbage out good nights work.
Had pork stir fry with veggies and noodles for lunch and supper, then had smoothie in the morning.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

thinking

I am finding that the more I try to force an idea to come the less success I have. So I spoke to Sifu Playter about and his answer was quite simple. Think about your kung fu everyday and I can write about any thought I have on it. I have been noticing that I get very lazy in certain areas and It's tougher than I expected to stay on top of everything. Then I take a calming breath,which really helps then I tackle one thing at a time and before I know it I've caught up again. Butterfly breathing at any time is a great way to bring me right back in the moment and reminds me of what I'm doing. It has even helped with today's blog.
I had pizza 2 slices for supper and 2 slices for lunch then a bag of fruit, an orange and a banana.
Was able to get garbage out and do dishes.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

out of practice

Had a good time last night. First time I was able to spare in the san sou class. I have a long way to go. will be attending more often because my training is lacking in this area. I hope the team has patients with me.It certainly reinforces the adage use it or lose it. On a better note I had a great time. I learned more effective foot work and learned some new terms. I now know about a cut kick and that each time you kick your opponent above the knee you get a point. This is very cool. A whole new world right at my fingertips and I was to scared to try it. My fear of sparing has definitely lessened a great deal from when I started. I am quite proud of how far I've come with it. So come one come all the san sou on fridays is worth checking out.
I had Wendy's for supper last night but I did bring the rest of the meatballs and pasta for lunch and I managed to get a bag of fruit and a bagel.
All kung fu then work now back to sleep sigh no cleaning today.Still managed to take garbage out.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

Pandamonium

Well it's back! Another year has gone by so fast. May 24 is the big day. I will be taking the Friday night off work so I can attend again. Should be lots of fun. I'll be there from 12 to 8 in the morning. Constant motion for 8 hours. I want to set a goal for myself this year I would like to get 50 reps of each form and talk about our charities with one new person everyday from now until May 24. I would also like to get in 60 min of sparring. 1000 pushups and situps. This can be our best year ever we can definitely get a head start on preparations. Go team go.
I had meatballs and pasta with tomato soup. then took some to work. had an orange for snack and a bagel.
Did dishes, took out garbage, cleaned counters , made the bed, cleared snow for sammy our dog
Sifu Jeannette Langner

center

We have been working a lot on foot work and I'm noticing my center is staying low without over extending my reach. I'm finding by concentrating on proper foot work I have become more aware of my centering. This is fascinating because it revolves around the six harmonies and getting them to stay in sync.Having my shoulders  in sync with the hips I can effectively ground my force vectors to go through my foot all the way up to the fist. All these great benefits by practicing our foot work. Staying in my center is not so challenging with proper foot work.
Did dishes ,took out the garbage, cleaned counters.
Had pork chops for supper with salad then took sandwich for lunch had fruit bag for snack and 2 crescent rolls.I've even managed to stay away from Timmies this week.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

empathy

With pandamonium coming up we all need to get our thinking caps on. I find knowing about two of our causes helps us motivate others. If you are an animal lover SCARS is for you. world hunger bothers you helping hands. Suicide prevention go with simon poltney foundation. My point is being passionate about a cause helps generate the awareness than if you simply list them all off. Talk up your favorite one and that is the best way to get the message out there. Know what they all are but people generally respond more to someone who is enthusiastic about a cause versus someone collecting money. Emphasize the connection each one has to our school. Not many people know exactly what the money is being spent on like we do. This is our time to shine lets grab a hold of a cause and make it our own.I like the helping hands and the children's ability funds so I will be focusing my energies to learn as much as I can about each one so I will have all the pertinent information ready.
I had chicken with a salad and mashed potatoes. for lunch I had 2 sausage rolls. and a fruit smoothie in the morning.
I got groceries, did dishes put out the garbage, put laundry away, made the bed.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

personal goals

I'm finding the personal goals as challenging as the kung fu ones. My house is looking nicer. I'm feeling better health wise by eating smarter. however I took on religious studies and my first quiz is on Sunday. I am feeling anxious about it. It's like I'm in school again lol. So I will be busy studying for it all week. I also have to journal for my program as well. I must say I've taken up a lot more journaling this year. I've asked Randy on some study tips so I can recall what I've learned. I'm so not used to school work.So yes this is rather challenging especially when I am held accountable for my results.
I had hamburger helper with a salad, tomato soup for lunch and a fruit smoothie in the morning.
I did 2 loads of laundry and put them away, did dishes, took out garbage the set out front for pick up,put away dishes as well.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

priorities

Randy told me about the meeting and priorities came up. I've struggled with my priorities for a long time. I was even hesitant to join IHo Chuan because I knew that the once a month meetings were going to be very difficult to attend. They all happen while I'm sleeping during the day. Now this really bothered me. It's one of the mandatory requirements that I knew would be very hard for me to attend. Mostly because I have to work that same night. Yet I still chose to join knowing this would be a miss. So I have endeavored to blog as much as possible to keep myself mindful of my kung fu. As I have stated before I don't care for blogging at all. So this is still a struggle to maintain.  I think I'm doing pretty good so far. I came into this knowing I couldn't make the monthly meetings and I am trying to stay engaged with as many people as I can.So I have come to accept that my sleep for work is a good priority for me. I try to attend as often as I can throughout the week in the evenings so yeah I think I can live with the compromises I have to make to be on this team.
I had chinese take out for supper and lunch, rice noodles, beef, chicken,veggies, chocolate fondue for dessert. had an orange and pretzel for snack at work.
Did dishes,took out garbage, made the bed,
Sifu Jeannette Langner

foot work

I've really come to appreciate how much our foot work helps with the 6 harmonies. My punching and centering are improving steadily by paying attention to this. We have been working a lot on this and I'm grateful we did. It's easy to become complacent with our kung fu or even bored. When we start looking at it in all these different ways I really appreciate how much I have yet to learn. Being a part of this group is helping me to look at my kung fu everyday, every moment and I'm starting to understand the passion everyone has for it. I've lost it somewhere and I'm glad my passion is returning. Thanks again to everyone I really like being apart of this group.
 I had chicken for supper then a piece of lumberjack sandwich for lunch and a banana,an orange,half a muffin.
I helped with dishes, took out the garbage,cleaned the counters, made the bed,swept the floor.
Sifu Jeannette Langner