brain overloaded ... beep beep beep ...

Today, I went to my first Aikido class with my boyfriend. It's very different from the Taekwondo and Muay Thai that I've done before (Taekwondo: 14 years, Muay Thai: about 1 year). Aikido is very gentle with very few striking techniques, while Taekwondo and Muay Thai are polar opposite -- very rough and made entirely of striking techniques.

The Aikido instructors at this school are very good and very patient. I'm a slow learner AND I have alot of habits from my previous training that don't fit in well with Aikido, so I need to re-train my brain. Thank God for their patience!

I learned many things that I will most likely forget overnight. But it was so much fun to learn something new -- and to have the chance to "start over". I haven't worn a white belt since 1993. (A white belt is worn by new students).

Starting over is tough, especially when you have tons of old habits to break (like I do). But I'm so happy to have this opportunity.


Today, I'm grateful for:

• being 91 days sober
• ibuprofen. Aikido class made me sore!
• my sweet boyfriend, who let me throw him around in Aikido class :P
• my family. I'm so fortunate to have such a loving family.
• my adorable puppy, who was so happy to see me today that he literally hopped up and down like a bunny. I've never seen him do that before ...
• the awesome people who stop by and read my blog
• God, who kept me alive and in one piece today.