I finished my belt test without hurting my knee. I am so relieved that it’s over.
Since seconds after I hurt myself almost 8 weeks ago I’ve hoped that I could take my test. Every time I didn’t skip my rehab exercises, every time I strapped on my brace, I did it to make my chances of testing a little higher. And now that test is over and I can put all the weight of that worry down.
I can also stop reviewing one steps and forms and arm bars and weaves in my head. I can just let it all go. It’s such a relief.
And yet, this morning I woke up and was reminded that the rest of my life has been waiting for me and still needs attention. A lot of attention.
My husband came home late last night and I was reminded that his presence does not solve all problems. In fact, in creates a few.
So yes, I’m feeling all kinds of relief. And I’m very grateful.
I’m also tired and facing down a long list of things to do. A very long list.
At least practicing my form isn’t on it anymore.
Congrats on completing your belt test!
HURRAH and congratulations. VERY IMPRESSED BY YOUR ACHIEVEMENT! The change in time demands will be helpful as you go down these last weeks to school being out for summer.
I expect it must feel overwhelming in the totality. But life has taught me that bite by bite, usually, it is more manageable. LISTS. And Tiny Steps on list items always seemed to help me but you may be different.
Happy to applaud you in all your action items. Please put some real down time on your summer activities list this year. (And, please, work at not stressing your knee too.) THANK YOU, it makes me feel better.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Well done, you worked hard for it!!
Congratulations! So glad you were able to complete the belt test as you wanted to. <3
Even as we feel relief at being able to let one thing go, there's always a pressing list of other demands, isn't there?