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?

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