fun fun fun

That was a great Pandamonium for me again. I manged to do 240 forms. Here is the break down: 55 Fan 40 Mu lonKoon 20 of 18 temple motions 20 broadsword 20 Dragon 15 Kempo 15 Lung 10 Da Mu Husing 10 LaoGar 10 Hung 10 spear 10 stick 5 awakening the dragon. And I got in 42 min of sparing. I am so proud of what I did. We started the night off with our traditional Da Mu Husing There was no less than 5 of us at any given time so it went very well. I had a great time with everyone I trained with.
I had chicken with potato salad and some carrots and celery, then a BLT for lunch a bag of fruit a muffin
Did the dishes did laundry took out garbage got recycling ready for Pandamonium.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

anticipation

Pandamonium is upon us once more. I'm giddy with excitement.The event is a lot of fun for me. I get to see so many new people and interact with them all. I know my reps will go through the roof. Constant motion for 8 straight hours. I'll bring lots of fruit and some veggies. Maybe a sandwich or 2. Got my sponsor sheet going. Talking about our charities at work. It's been a great week. I have my replacement for work already so it's a 100% go time.
Had calamari and salad  for supper then  a BLT for lunch with another baggie of fruits and veggies for snacks.
Did dishes, got more laundry done. took out garbage, cleaned up the back yard.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

sick

Being sick is never fun. So why does the cold have to start on the last day of work then continue until you have to go back. Then it just becomes annoying. Alas this just happened to me. Almost called in sick then went and toughed it out and now it's a scratchy throat and an occasional nose drip. At least I can make it to class tonight. looking forward to that.
Had chicken for supper then bag of fruit and veggie for snacks then had a sandwich for lunch.
Did dishes, took out the garbage made the bed.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

tattoo done

Well I did it. I now have a tattoo on my shin. It hurt so much to get. I'm wondering if my phobia to the needle is about the pain factor. After getting  my tattoo it seems my fear is more about the aversion to pain. People say that a needle doesn't hurt however my mind has made it far worse than it actually is. The pain endured to get the tattoo was annoying and really irritating. Now   I look at getting my blood tests done in July and it doesn't scare me as much anymore. I feels like I've made progress with my fears. I will keep you all posted on this.
I did laundry 3 loads and put it all away then took out garbage and did dishes then put it away.
I had a chicken sandwich for supper the a BLT for lunch with fruit for snacks.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

pleasant surprise

I'm finding the more mindful I am of my kung fu the more opportunities keep appearing. This road to mastery is by no means easy but very exciting. The acts of kindness are making me more aware of how I can help others with no gain to myself and the rewards for this is the most incredible feeling.The forms are challenging and helping me discover new ways of learning. I was at a stand still in my Kung fu before I started this year. I see that now in hind sight. I am very grateful to all of you that I can continue with such a remarkable group of people. I see why some of you repeat this amazing process over and over.
I did dishes took out the garbage did laundry put away clothes and dishes then made up the bed.
Had chicken a healthy salad and shrimp dip then had strawberries for dessert with chocolate for lunch had asparagus soup and homemade grain bread with jam.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

act of kindness

I was in the superstore shopping last night and I got in line to pay and a gentleman in front of me only had one item.We looked at the line up and he sighed " I just have this one item I can't believe I have to wait this long." So I told him about the self check outs and he said the what? so I brought him over to them and showed him he didn't have to wait in the longer line. I asked him if he was paying cash or debit and he said debit so I showed him how easy it was to use.The Gentleman was so happy I took the time to help him. It made my night knowing I was able to help him out. Opportunities like this are everywhere and because of I ho chaun I am more aware of it. This has been a great personal growth. I don't think I would have noticed  before and now I find myself looking for these opportunities. Thanks everyone for keeping me inspired to do better.
I had a chicken sandwich for supper then a donair for lunch and an apple and a banana.for snack.
Did dishes swept the floors and took out the garbage.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

Demo practice

Went to my first demo practice. This was very exciting. It helped me get some much needed reps in all my areas of training. This is a fabulous opportunity. I plan to attend all I am able so my numbers can stay padded. The song we are using is new to me and it sounds great. I learned to listen for my Q and I actually heard it. My ear for music is not good so the fact that I was able to find my Q in the song helped motivate me yet again. This I ho chuan has a lot of great opportunities to participate. I am really enjoying this year.
Had steak and potatoes for supper with corn then took same to work. then had apple orange and banana for snacks and brought a bag of veggies.
Did dishes made bed, took out garbage.
Sifu Jeannette Langner

Regroup

Had a wake up call from Ms Gibbons. I will endeavor to post more often. Class was fun last night. We ran outside for warm up. The class averaged around 1min per lap so it was pretty impressive. I feel humbled by the white yellow class. They have that enthusiasm I've  been lacking in my kung fu. So I will be attending these classes to help me stay motivated to get my reps in.
I had home made pizza for supper then some won ton soup for lunch an apple and an orange and some strawberries for snacks.
Did laundry took out garbage. Helped with dishes.
Sifu Jeannette Langner