January 15 Diet Blog

It was such a nice day at work. We were busy but not overwhelmed; it was the lead in for a three day weekend; the mail was normal... it was just an all around pleasant day. I stuck to my diet like glue because my front desk co-worker won both of the office lotteries. She turned so red! It was my turn to pull a name after the first one had already been pulled by the record room supervisor. I pulled her name out and it was all done fair and square with witnesses. Of course I teased her that it was a fix and I should get half. ;-)
She took the winnings and did the nicest thing. She played the lottery for everyone and then she purchased ice cream and fruit for everyone. I stayed the course.... Wasn't that so nice of her though? I thought it was. I played the lottery with her too. We played $5 worth. If we win I want to do like she did and share it with everyone in a nice way. What a great idea!
You may or may not remember that the karate one on one with me and Joshu was rescheduled to tonight at 7;30pm rather than tomorrow morning early. I found myself to be a little apprehensive about going but of course I went anyway. They teach courage there; facing fears...that type of thing. I couldn't chicken out and live with myself.
I was expected to warm up with the actual class, so I went onto the mat. I sincerely tried to hide in the back but the Sempai leading the warm ups wasn't having it. He called me to the front. I had to comply. That's how it works. I followed instructions. He smiled at me in a teasing manner. Later, he reminded me about a time when he was a yellow belt...I had apparently done something similar to him. I had to laugh. If everyone remembers that person I'm in for one helluva ride lol. Later another person commented to me when I spoke of hiding in the back, "Why do you try so hard to fit in when clearly you were born to stand out?" I wrote it on my face book page when I got home. He quoted a movie. I'm both flattered and Flabbergasted....
Warm ups went okay and I was able to calm down. Joshu then called me off of the mat for the private. We went into the enclosed, smaller room and we worked together diligently, bringing me up to speed on the evolved changes in the curriculum. It was frightening! I may as well have gone in as a white belt. Everything has changed. The challenge to me will be a great one needless to say. I have another private scheduled for next Saturday at 9;30 am. I'll keep you posted. Joshu was just lovely. It was like De'Jevu in reverse though. I used to be her. It's like hearing my own words come from somebody else.
That's about it for now. I will continue to keep you posted.
Remember: You look as good as you can for today. Tomorrow you will look that much better. Do not let your perception of your body stand in the way of you having a good time. Stay positive. Were in this together! See you next Blog! ;-)