& that's the way life goes

This is way late, considering that I will be testing for my bodan September 6th.  But here are some pics from last testing from junior red to senior red belt.

high kick

that's my dad, his face is hilarious

YAY! It’s over and I got through it with the help of a small pill called Xanax…well it wasn’t specifically Xanax but an anti anxiety pill. I’m not too proud to say I needed it. It helped immensely today and I plan on using them for every testing. I still messed up a couple times but I wasn’t as horrified and instead of just completely stopping and trying to start over I worked my way through it. I’m not advocating medication and I wish I didn’t need it, but I do and I can accept that.

Sorry the pic quality sucks!

Oh and a pat on the back to myself: 2 of the Master’s commented on my excellent form and techniques. I believe the wording was “the best in the class”. Of course it wasn’t said in front of everyone, just casually as I was getting ready to leave. C♥ & Auntie J heard them )