Where the *&#$ have I been?

Oops... my New Year's resolution to regularly update this blog has gone to pot.  Never fear, conveniently for me, there is another New Year, another chance for a fresh start.  So, here is my Chinese New Year's Resolution to blog in a timely fashion.  No more procrastination or thoughts of unworthiness.  Like I said in my profile, my job is to write.  You decide whether or not to read it.

What's been going on since my last post?  (I know, it has been over 3 months.  Yes, I feel guilty, but I'm trying to catch up now, ok?)  

On Dec. 11, Bryan and I achieved our goal of Black Belt.  After 3 1/2 years of training with focused preparation in the last 3 months, we passed the challenging intense black belt test.  It was physically and mentally tough with expected precision in kickboxing, katas, self-defense and stick work.   

My FB page has more photos and videos of our tests.  Click on my FB badge below to check them out.

After the Black Belt test, our family took a well earned cruise vacation. More about that later. Soon - I promise!