Passed test! Starting Phase II in January. In Sudbury right now.

I passed my Muay Thai Phase I test last night!! Woo hoo!! With flying colours. Yeah!! So in January, I'll start in Phase II, which will be brutal!! Looking forward to it though - more challenges!! I was trying to explain to Andy tonight over coffee about Muay Thai and he just doesn't get it. Yes, the fitness aspect of things he understands, but not the sparring/competition end of things. It's a hard thing to get across to people who aren't involved in martial arts. It's not just a vicious beat the crap out of each other type of activity. It's strategic, a mental game as much as physical. But I guess with a pre-conceived notion that it's violent, trying to convince someone otherwise is practically impossible.

But yeah!!!! Phase II here we come!!! Can't wait.

I'm in Sudbury right now - got in around 6pm tonight after a rainy drive from Ottawa. I ran into a couple of squash league people in Deep River, dropped Luc off in Sturgeon, and got in here for supper. Had supper, walked the dog, and then went and got Andy and went to Starbuck's for a coffee. Priority!! See mom, go have coffee with Andy. :)

Tomorrow's the big family gathering here at my mom's. Not quite sure what is on tap for the rest of the week, except the 28th. I'm going to try and get home on the 29th for our Kali class at 4pm, and then Saturday is the big UFC 61 fight. A bunch of us from the academy are going to watch it at TJ Pagoda's, where we had our Christmas party. Should be fun.

Anyway, I think it's bath/shower time. I'm going to try and get in a run tomorrow morning before the place becomes crowded and food starts flowing. Or at least get in a workout - I borrowed the 50 lb punching bag from work and strung it up in the basement so I can get in a bit of shadow boxing and bag work. Shit!! I forgot my skipping rope!! Argh. So must go for a run. I have a very big goal - 150 lbs by May. I've never come across a sport that I enjoy so much, not even squash. And this is the first time I've been this motivated to get down to that weight. I'll be really happy when I do.