Not Enough Hours in the Day

I wish I had more time so that I could teach....karate, that is. I've spoken with ML. He's very excited about me wanting to teach. I tried to make it clear to him that I have to see what my school schedule is like and if the times that I'm free match up with the times he would like me to teach. I don't think he heard me very well! Haha! He is hyped up about me teaching the tiger cubs. I saw the class the other day. They are so cute! But, the class is earlier in the afternoon, and I don't think my schedule will allow me to come that early. Well, I'll leave my options open. I really do enjoy helping out.

ML also asked me to attend the blackbelt workouts, too. I LOVE that idea! He reserves that class for..black belts, obviously, and instructors. I may have to give up another nite for it....but only if I HAVE to (translated..."only if my husband threatens to divorce me for doing MORE karate!"). He's very supportive, but only to a point!

I feel like I'm rambling. It's just that I'm feeling anxious about it. I think it's because a new school year is starting next week; I'm ending my summer internship also(which I LOVED doing and will amazingly miss); I'm trying to work in MORE karate, all while finishing up end-of-summer projects, getting my son ready for 5th grade, training the new puppy, etc., etc...yes...I'm definitely rambling.

Had I mentioned our new addition to the family??! His name is Oreo and he's a 4mo. old mini schnauzer. Like I didn't have enough to do! He's too cute, though!

Friends

Had a great day yesterday. My karate buddies and their families came over my house for a barbeque. We swam, hung out, ate, played bocce...the hours flew by! I like them more and more each day. What a NICE group of people. I even saw my old friend J--she came with her boyfriend. I wished she would come back to the studio, but she lives a bit far away now. I was glad that she could come, though. All in all, the party was a success!

Still Going Strong

No karate this week...the studio is closed for vacation. But I plan on stepping up my workout at home and while I'm away. The guys said that they might get together one day to go biking. I look forward to the phone call! It's too bad we couldn't take our bikes on our vacation (too complicated to attach to the car!). Meanwhile, I plan on reviewing my material every day. AND, fit in some jogging, too, while I'm at it!

I got my second training stripe on my belt the other day. I need one more stripe, then I'll be ready to test for my 3rd degree brown. I can't believe that I'm that "close".

I've been thinking about teaching lately. I'd love to teach, but I don't know if I have the time. The thing is, I desparately want to find the time to do it. I've covered a few classes recently, and loved every minute of it. I'll talk to ML when I get back from my vacation next week.