So here I sit to write a blog, not because I have to, but
rather because I want to. My first year
as part of the I Ho Chuan – Year of the
Dragon, was in all honesty, because it was a requirement to grade. My second year, Year of the Snake, was
because I wanted to keep with a momentum and needed to prove to myself that the
routines and changes I had made in my life the year before were not only
sustainable, but that I was truly committed to making them permanent, a lifestyle.
As this year’s banquet got closer, I admit I felt a little
sad. It meant not only the end of the
year but also the beginning of a year which I had chosen not to be a part of I
Ho Chuan. What I have found out in the
week and a bit since Chinese New Year, is that I am still carrying on as if I
were part of this year’s team in many ways.
I still am faithfully using my log book.
I am still working toward another 50000 situps and pushups. I’m still continuing with my km’s (I love
this one). I’m still recording RAK’s. Rather than working on one form, I am picking
out parts of all my forms that need work.
I’ve added a few things to my workout schedule with the bowflex and with
my good old skipping rope. Last but not
least, I am going to continue blogging (funny since this was one requirement that
I struggled with).
I may not officially be on this year’s team, however, I am fortunate
to be a part of a small and wonderful group of fellow students and friends who
have been setting daily challenges and posting our progress daily for each to
see. One of these lovely young ladies is
even across the ocean J . I truly thank each of these ladies who have
inspired me in different ways and helped keep me engaged and going forward,
even when it is 32 below!!!
Alana Regier
http://alanaregier.blogspot.ca
