03.27.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:33 pm by hecticmom
I have always had a “goals” list. Always. It changes a lot, but I’m always working towards something. Many years ago – I put together a list and on it included getting a master’s degree, getting a black belt and completing a marathon. I got my master’s degree a few years ago and today, I got my black belt in Taekwondo.
I’ve been training for several years. It actually seems like I’ve been going to taekwondo classes forever. These last few months, I’ve been practicing like crazy for my black belt testing. I’ve actually been a big ball of nerves the last few weeks, and especially in the last few days.
I didn’t forget my forms, and I did well on the sword form, and I nailed my board breaks (and I think I probably just passed sparring). I felt dazed after it was over. Like a big wet noodle.
During the ceremony – we have to get up and give a speech. Those of you that know me from work know that I’m very rarely speechless. I was speechless tonight – standing in front of everyone… I had a hard time trying to figure out what I was supposed to say. It was very overwhelming.
I HAVE EARNED THE RANK OF FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT!!!!! HEAR ME ROAR!!!!
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03.19.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:58 pm by hecticmom
I wish I had a super exciting and wonderful post to write for you. It’s been awhile. I don’t. I suck.
So – the infamous bulleted list of happenings:
- Our yard is finally coming along. We have sidewalks, walls, decent dirt, pots and plants and trees. They just have to paint the walls, seal the sidewalks, put in the sod and the bark. It’s looking REALLY nice. SO much better than I had expected.
- I’m headed to Fresno with Prissy tomorrow for a baton competition.
- Work has really amped up – and is hitting some stressful notes. However, I’m ultimately grateful for my new job. There are some serious layoffs at my previous company. I have no doubt that I would have been layed off.
- Softball and Baseball season has officially started. Bubba – ROCKING the baseball. He has an incredible coach this year (YAY!) and he’s just exploded in baseball-ness. Prissy is pitching and loving Softball.
- Jade has a bit of a fan club. There is a group of little girls (and a boy) that watch her baton lesson. They are probably under 8 or so. They think she is just the bees knees. One of them pulled out her cell phone and started recording Prissy’s lesson. They say things like, “OMG (the letters, not the words) she is INCREDIBLE!” They go get sticks and try to do the tricks that she does. It makes me laugh. Prissy is all super cool. I can see it on her face, “Yes, I am awesome. I will sign autographs after my lesson.” *laugh*
- Hubby and I are testing for our blackbelts a week from tomorrow. Unfortunately, Hubby SERIOUSLY SERIOUSLY pulled a muscle at class on Monday and cannot currently do any Taekwondo at all. I really doubt that he will be able to test next week. I have to decide if I’m going to test without him or wait another 3 months. We made this journey together – it’s sort of sad if I go ahead and test next week. (BUT I’M SO READY AND EXCITED TO TEST!!!!) I guess on the flip side – I’d have a videographer.
Any suggestions?
- Spring is here – I love the warmer temperatures. It makes my heart happy.
- Bubba is being his typical Bubba self – he won this super award for doing a great deed and got all this special recognition. Then, he gets in trouble for not paying attention in gym and the principal calls. Yikes! This boy is like night and day – you never know what you are going to get.
- Bubba is going back to speech therapy through the school. They are going to help him with his R’s and with his vocal quality (due to the nodules on his vocal chords). I talked to the speech therapist today and she told me how cute he was. Bubba is a CUTE kid. Absolutely adorable, and charming like you wouldn’t believe. However – I told her to be aware that he is very charming and to not let him get away with stuff. Neither Hubby nor I are very charming – I have no idea where he got this.
See – just random stuff. I really need to post some picks of our front yard. Soon….
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03.09.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:19 pm by hecticmom
Oh -
I should be posting – but it seems that the last thing I want to do after my day is to write. I just don’t feel like what I have to say is all that important or interesting. But, I’m posting tonight anyway.
Prissy and I went to her baton competition this past weekend. She had a minimum day (they got out 12 minutes after they got to school) so we headed to the bay area early. We went shopping. I hate shopping. I’m not good at it. I don’t enjoy it. It’s a good shopping day if I don’t end up having a panic attack.
… but, alas, my daughter is a pre-teen and she WANTS to go shopping. So we went to Justice. A pre-teen girl store. I did not have a panic attack and we found her several super adorable outfits. (Thank goodness for in-store maniquins that tell you how the clothes are supposed to go together.) It was also a good thing they had gummy bears. ON SALE!!! I know – awesome right?
Then, we went to Bath and Body Works – this is one store I can actually go into and find fun things. I know what my nose likes. I bought hand soaps and some yummy smelly things for my car and some hand sanitizer for Prissy (she requires this for her peanut allergy – she carries it at all times - this stuff actually removes peanut protein. It’s a bonus that it smells nice. I <3 Bath and Body Works.)
Then we went to Ann Taylor Loft – and I started feeling the panic start to creep up on me. I completely freak out at the thought of picking something with so many choices. But, we were having “fun” right? I told Prissy that she could pick out an outfit for me - any outfit and I would try it on. Oh, she zeroed in on a super cute shirt. Then the sales lady came up and Prissy told her that she was looking for a tank to go under the shirt. And she picked me out a cute lacy tank. Then, she picked me out a pair of black capris.
So, I went and tried them all on – and the shirt and tank – absolutely adorable. And absolutely me – but a little fancier (as Prissy says). Capris are hard for me. I’m a shorty and the capris came to the top of my ankles – a little long. We tried on a few other black slacks – but they just didn’t work. So, I ended up with the shirt and the tank – which I’m wearing tomorrow – I have a big day of presenting and leading some major major department meetings. Perfect timing Prissy!
It’ll be just me – but fancier.
And, I can say it – I had fun shopping with my daughter!
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