I got it today guys!! And I couldn’t be happier 
I think the last time I got given a certificate for anything I was in primary school. He called me up, gave me a proud smile and “Osu!” and said “It’s about time you got your belt.”. As much as I think my sensei is evil because he takes great pleasure in watching us go through pain, he’s really an awesome guy and knows how to make you feel good about yourself, so it kind of balances out.
Apparently I have great technique, which is good to know because I’d need to be pretty damn precise with my hits and kicks if I were to last in any sort of a fight coz I’m still so freakin unfit. I better pray I can get someone down on that mat quick fast lol. But hey, moral of the story is I did it!
If you read the last post, you’ll remember I mentioned that I had to go to the advanced class to get my grubby little hands on this bad boy. So to answer your question, yes I did go. How did it go? Well, I survived… and my lungs have only just stopped burning. I have no idea how I’m meant to mentally psych myself into attending 90 minutes of torture, I mean training sessions twice a week. I heard one of the girls from my beginners class saying that she thought she might die too, before class started, and I burst out with “Oh thank God, you too!” because I have to say, I thought that might just be a fat girl thing lol.
I’m at the dojo 3 other days a week taking my son to his karate training and I’m around the corner at the gym 6 days a week… well it’ll only be 4 now that kickboxing is taking over. If this weight doesn’t fall off as the next year goes by I have gone terribly wrong somewhere. Sensei told me and the other newbies to give it a year or two before classes didn’t feel like torture...and then he laughed at us. Cheers buddy. I about died right there on the spot. I honestly felt like crawling up in a ball and rocking back and forth. Give me strength!
Oh and just for comparison because it’s been a while:
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Wow, you look great, well done, Its so encouraging for me to read your story over the past year. Having just started at the gym in May, its been a full on few months trying to fit it into our family routine, but we are getting there and I have def been inspired by your story throughout those times.I love how you’ve started a new discipline. Perhaps for me too next year when the novelty of the gym wears off and its time to try something new…although I am not sure I could survive a martial art! (although I could imagine there are days where the thought that I could punch and kick something would be good!)
How’s it all going Penny!? I remember when you said you’d just joined a gym. Are you enjoying it? Finding time to go? Sounds like you’re doing well, it’s an achievement in it’s own right when a parent makes time to get a workout in
LOL yes, there are definitely moments where I’m so happy to be able to punch, kick and scream to my hearts desire. The classes scare me to death but the fact that it’s hard just makes me want to carry on until I find it easy, however long that make take. I have friends that Zumba, some that are runners and others that play Roller Derby, also fun options for when you need something to spice up the old workout routine at the gym if you don’t want to go down the martial arts path. Let me know how it’s all going Penny, love hearing about your journey too. xx
Wow congrats girl – you deserve it!! You look fab-u-lous too!! And is that tattoo on your foot a crown? Wowzer did I hit the nail on the head with that pillow or what? lol!!
Hey, awesome babe and congrats on getting your belt! So proud of you! You look so happy and glowing! And wowee what a difference in a year!! Loving your tattoo too, and loving your hair, looks great that length!
Yes Joanna! It’s a crown! Haha gosh you’ve got good eyes. You really did hit the nail on the head with that pillow and btw – we all still love it! It’s one of my daughters favourite things now
And I admit, I cuddle it when I’m in there too.
Thank you Lisa, I’m enjoying having it long again. Long by choice nowadays – not because I’m too embarrassed to be seen in a hairdressers chair like it was at one stage. Yay for the little things
Thank you ladies. I really appreciate having friends like you. It means the world. xx