Well, it's done. Tonight I went to karate dressed in street clothes, gave Master Trevellyan a hug, a thank you note and said good bye. Gave several other people thank you notes too. It was sure hard. I cried as I wrote the notes.
My elbow got hurt about six weeks ago and isn't healing because I won't stop training, plus it 's too far to drive from Escondido at night, and at 56, it's time. I started in Jan 1996, trained 3 times a week consistently and made it to 3rd degree Black Belt. And LOVED 99% of it! Don't know what I'll do now, but trust that something will come up.
I did eat delicious bag of Dove dark chocolate with almonds to drown my sorrow. That should sit well now that I'm not exercising.
3 comments:
That's crazy to think of you without karate. The two of you have become one to me. I've always respected that about you and love telling people that my aunt is a black belt.
You asked for suggestions a while ago... What about a half marathon?
Carolynj,
You should be very proud! First you don't look your age!! I know thats got to be very hard.I had to train with one arm for a while also because of an injury, but it made me look at things a little differnt.But remember to always be kind to your self, remember, the goal is a longer life. As far as what to do now...share your Ki..maybe you could start something with people in your area, something to share your passion with others, just a thought. But stand proud!
all The best.
Steve Lemner, Region 5
I am so sad that you will be without karate! It really is part of your life. It took me a few years after I stopped running before I didn't wake up and think, "What a perfect day for a run." If you don't find something else, you could go back after a rest. I love the yoga classes that I take at the gym; I like a lot of the classes.
I am obviously behind about 3 blogs, I love that your house is almost finished. I can't wait to see it.
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