I’m behind in my posting, which irks me almost as much as being late with homework. But it couldn’t be helped. Sometimes taking care of things is more important than writing about what you’re taking care of, and my days seem to be filled with that circumstance with greater frequency. How cool is that? I think, once the impulse to scold myself passes.
My food manager certification is in the mail, as I passed the exam with flying colors! So I’ve now begun working on the first real business plan of my life, the construction of which is redefining the term time-consuming as I know it. Rent or purchase? Mobile or stationary? Wholesale or retail? These are the questions for the baker side of my life. Then, there’s the Sijeh part. (Greater explanation of these “parts” discussed here.)
I ordered sashes this week to tie around my students and hopefully inspire greater investment. The key to the success of the kung fu side of my future lies in keeping the students I have, of course, and acquiring new beginners every session. Flier construction has already begun for enticing the next crop in November. The difference between the number who expressed interest and those who finally showed up was too large. I’ve got five weeks to shrink it. But, no pressure.
Meanwhile, it appears there’s a new form on my horizon. On Saturday, I was assigned a move with the staff that involves shooting it off the left arm from behind the back and catching it with the opposite hand. It’s a nifty little trick that requires moving the breakables out of the way and making sure the lower back muscles are sufficiently stretched. I thought Sifu was a making a change in one of the final moves of White Eyebrow until Siheng Allen (pictured below, instructing the Monday night class) said: “Oh, that’s for the spear.”
Spear?? There’s a spear in my future… along with a whole lot else! 🙂
Middle-Aged Martial Arts Mom 