January 13, 2009

Party Like a Martial Artist

February 7th. . . Another misssed opportunity to test for Shodan.

On February 7th, three will have passed me by since my ACL tear back in October of 2007. There are only two opportunities each year. My next chance is in June. Testing in the summer usually occurs in August. Once again, I doubt I'll have enough training time in to be ready, even if I get back right away. What I thought was going to be a six month delay has turned into a two year delay.

It sucks.

So, while some are in the Big Easy testing for Shodan, I'm going to be partying. I may not be doing kata, but I'll be dancing.

Many years ago, I planned a really fun party night for Mr. BBM. It took me weeks. It involved friends coming from out of town, dinner and a surprise cake, and an eventual limo to take us for a night out on the town in Philly. Four days before the birthday bash, he came home from work sick with what he thought was food poisoning.

24 hours later he was having emergency surgery to save his life. It was a nightmare. He had to go on disability for a while and the birthday bash never happened. He didn't seem to care. Truth be told, his idea of a perfect birthday is a home-cooked meal and quiet.

Mine is different.

So this year, I'm planning my own party. Mr. BBM said he couldn't do it himself. I talked to a friend who knows where to go and she had a great idea. We're going to reserve a VIP room at a dance club and I am going to celebrate my solid-ready-to-get-back-to-karate-knee with some serious dancing.

You in?

Apparently it's Delurking Week so delurk already and say hello!

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Posted by on January 13, 2009 in Mental Strain for Mama | 7 Comments

Comments

7 Comments on Party Like a Martial Artist

  1. Deryck on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 7:08 am

    2. I’d be in – just a little far for me to travel! But sounds like a blast!

  2. AdamR on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 8:02 am

    3. I guess it’s about time I stopped lurking then. Hi BBM!
    😉

  3. Charlie On the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 10:05 am

    4. Don’t kid yourself; dancing is good exercise, and I have a feeling you’ll be skipping the light fandango at your party.
    You’ll be all the more ready for the next Shodan.

  4. Miss Chris on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 11:59 am

    5. That sounds like so much fun! I’m counting on you posting lots of pictures of the event!

  5. Finn on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 12:27 pm

    6. Have fun and get that knee rockin’!

  6. Marguerite on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 7:56 pm

    7. That sounds like fun! I am looking forward to hearing about it!! Lots of pictures are going to be taken, yes?

  7. Perpetual Beginner on Tue, 13th Jan 2009 11:23 pm

    8. Party on, dude!
    Unless something goes wrong I should be testing for shodan just in time for my fortieth birthday. I’m very torn about the level of partying to plan on, as I’m generally fairly introverted, but do enjoy a big bash now and again.

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