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Part of my favourite things (🌧🌹) series. A wonderful quote came across my Facebook feed this week, Consistency is what creates a great martial artist, not brute strength. Karate is not for rank, glory, or revenge. It is way of life, a way to protect yourself, a way to build health, and a way to […]
I have two bits of good news. One is that I passed my test to become a full-licensed driver! New South Wales has a pain-in-the-bum system for qualifying to drive. You have to be on a learner licence (can only with a full-licensed driver in the passenger seat) for at least six months and you […]
I’m not good with confrontations. I never know what to say and I end up acting sympathetic, but not really saying anything useful. This morning at karate one of the women was very annoyed because she thought the class wasn’t helpful. She was annoyed because people who started after her are now higher grades than […]
Since I haven’t posted much recently: Thirteen things I’ve been doing. 1. I’ve been playing with 3D modeling programs, Blender and Cinema 4D, and I’m going to install k-3D to see what that’s like. I’ve uploaded some of my creations on Deviant Art. 2. Karate has been going well. I now have my blue belt, […]
Wooh… after not being at karate for one week my husband came home with a grading slip from the Sensei to send me to the last grading of the year. I was so sick; I hoped I would be better for Sunday. So, yesterday came along and at times I wasn’t sure I’d make the […]