So appreciative

I have a new little great nephew! Congratulations to my brother and his family.

I am so happy that some companies stand behind their products and go above and beyond to provide good customer service. It means a lot when defective components are replaced or the entire product is replaced.

After many days of consecutive working, though not acruing many hours, I have the day off today. Except for a sushi date with my son, I am reading, relaxing, taking it easy. I will take the day as it comes.

My friend is dealing with a mid-life crisis. She is still attempting to establish herself in a career. She has opted out of hapkido though she and her husband were to test for a first degree black belt in two months.

Twelve competitors head to Sault Sainte Marie Canada this week. They will compete in demo, precision kicking, breaking, self-defense, forms, weapon forms and sparring. I opted to take a year off to work on belt requirements. I also considered the expense and lack of vacation time. I regret that I am not going. Ziplining and a day at the lake are planned. My master described my hapkido class as "old fuddy duddies. as none of the class is attending the competition.