getting on a schedule

luckily i was able to get a training class in for myself before the snapdragon's 100 day naming ceremony. with everything that had been going on - grandma m's visit, the party, the return to work, heng ji's busy work schedule - i hadn't had much of chance to talk about how it felt returning to temple.

it was awesome, feeling in many ways that i never left, especially due to the warm cheer of my brothers & from sifu. i remembered most things though i did mix up chuji quantao & yiluquan at certain points. it was great to do the 3man stretch again & to teach it to a new brother. i was able to work on chuji quantao exclusively & it came back naturally & with vigor.

it was also painful. my body is different. nursing makes for sensitivity & that inhibited my jumping. my wrist is no better so my attempt at ceshoufan made for a near collison into the floor with my face. my cardio is shot! i was short of breath & cramping. i took my time & frustrated myself by not being able to go faster. sifu didn't mind my stepping out & he didn't send me to kfk. my shoes feel tighter but i am so glad i bought that whisk away tank to wear under my uniform & that i had the foresight to get there nice & early to do my shaolin hair & stretch.

i definitely had chi! i gave & received good energy & cheer & even sifu was pleased with my loud calls to rally (myself mostly but others too) of more chi! more chi!

sadly i haven't been able to train since then for a host of reasons including some mentioned above but also as i am dead tired now that i am back at work again. i always regret opting out of training even when i need to. i have decided to stop planning to go & just go. too much talking about it often leads to nothing.

that said, i have also been wanting to come home to the snapdragon & the boyos who i have missed all day.

there is lots to sharpen & learn. relearn. my posture is something i have to consciously control now & my limbs need serious warm ups before training again. but i am so excited that i have returned. i really need this & love this & want to gain better control of my body in all it's wonderous changes.

amituofo