Girl on the Go
And she is on her way to a nervous breakdown. Kidding. Sort of.
Between traveling, getting sick, moving, preparing our rental, taekwondo tournaments and normal and not so normal life stuff like going to the grocery or vacuuming, (we may or may not have just vacuumed for the first time since we moved a month ago) I feel like I’ve lost my groove. Lost any sort of semblance to a routine. Lost most of my motivation. Lost any sanity (assuming I ever had it).
This past weekend, was our first much needed weekend to relax a bit. Life has been a whirlwind and it was nice to land back in Kansas California. That’s not to say I didn’t have a wonderful time in Vegas. In fact, it couldn’t have been better. My grandparents, Cirque Du Soleil’s KÃ , Eric Clapton, a king size bed, wonderful meals, Brent, the boys, and a landing a jump kick to someone’s head made it a memorable weekend indeed.
I ended up with a first place in forms and a third place in sparring.
Caught in the middle of a jump front kick.
Showing respect.
This was from my first match. She fell and I had to take a knee. While I was kneeling, I glanced over at the score. It was 2 (me) to 4 (her). One more point and she would win and I’d be out of the competition completely. I also knew that there was only about 15 seconds or so left so which meant I had to kick her in the head for 2 points to tie and go to “sudden death” or jump kick her to the head for 3 points. I made up my mind to try and land a jump kick to her head . It was the only way I could win. Never mind, that I had never landed one in class much less at a tournament but I thought what the heck! Why not try? At worst, I’m going to miss and she’ll win. At this point ,she was winning anyway.
We shook hands and then the judge called “spar!” A few seconds later, I felt my foot hit her head at the top of my jump! I was shocked! I guess the practicing in the garage paid off.
A different match.
The match I lost…
…and I wonder why. Giving her my head to kick??? Geez.
I started off good and was up 3 (me) to 0 (her) but then she scored a kick to my head for 2 points followed by a kick to the chest for 1 point tying the score. Then, she got two more points winning the match. It wouldn’t be honest to say I didn’t care but I will say winning isn’t the reason I do taekwondo. I do it for fun…
…and friends!
…and to be with my kids!
…and to be with my love!
(The kids and Brent decided not to compete this weekend.)
Oh yeah…remember how I mentioned wearing yoga pants on the strip??? What could be better than yoga pants?
My dobok!
I’m sure Vegas has seen stranger things.
(P.S. I updated my other blog if you want to see more pictures of our trip.)
Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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awesome job! In your first picture “looks can be deceiving.”
You know that better than anyone! 😉
landing a jump kick to someone’s head?!?! You rule, plain and simple.
I think it was luck more than anything!
I can imagine how ready you are to get back to regular life. Although walking the Strip in that gear is quite priceless!
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Great work!
Life will get back to normalcy soon, just a new routine and all.
Thanks friend!
Great job in Vegas! Love your Vegas outfit! 😉 And, yes, I’m sure Vegas has seen much stranger things…
Glad things calmed down a bit. Big hugs!
Thanks Andrea. Hugs right back atcha!
Gotta say it: you look good in medals:) Kudos to you for doing it for all the right reasons but all the same I anticipate seeing many more of those shiny babies around your neck! PS. I found a Tulle overcoat at a thrift store yesterday!! Scooped it up for 6$!!!
That’s awesome about the coat!! All I know right now is I can’t wait for this taekwondo season to be OVER.
Way to go!! I love that photo of you in your outfit walking down the strip- so cool. Why not!?
I personally think it’s amazing that you CAN keep going with such things as tournaments when your life isn’t calm and orderly as you usually have it!
Thanks Debs. You are in my thoughts. xoxo