Kung Fu Joy, pt. 2!

Yes, indeed, I got my orange sash tonight! And here's how it all happened. It was after warmups and during meditation, and all of a sudden someone's tugging on my belt. My first reaction to this is, "Who the hell is messing with my clothes?" And then when I open my eyes, there is Sifu with the orange sash in his hands.

My first stupid, pointless response was, "Oh my gosh ... are you kidding?" Well, duh, of course he's not kidding, why kid with something like that? And then (all whispered, because everyone else is still in meditation,) "Holy crap! I'm so happy!" And then, mentally, "I'm still not entering the blood and guts tournament!" ^_~

Then Sifu hugged me and I was so giddy I must have giggled and everyone looked up and clapped, just like last time. And of course I was grinning like an idiot, all aglow. I must act the total fool, like I just got crowned Miss America instead of getting the orange sash in Kung Fu. Though honestly, Kung Fu is much more awesome.

I reflected on the way home that it's actually sort of a blessing not to be some kind of really good-looking or hot girl, because I know some really pretty or gorgeous girls, and I know for a fact that a lot of them wonder if their other achievements really mean anything, or if they've just gotten ahead because of their looks. A handful of my good-looking friends ask me that a lot when it comes to their jobs and hobbies. "Do you think I got (whichever achievement) because of how I look?" I never have to question that. Well, first and foremost, I wouldn't question that in Kung Fu anyway, because it's all very honorable and sacred, like Hula in that way, and Sifu wouldn't do such a thing to begin with. You don't mess around with belts and give them out for frivolous reasons; in fact that's one thing that this academy is very strict about. There used to be a sign up on the wall there that read something to the effect of: "This is a serious Kung Fu academy, don't try to buy your way into your next belt." There's no way to get your belt except by earning it. But in this and in other things, it is sort of nice for me to know that there is no other way but by achieving what I'm supposed to achieve.

That's pretty flipping cool, I think.

Kung Fu Joy, pt. 2!

Yes, indeed, I got my orange sash tonight! And here's how it all happened. It was after warmups and during meditation, and all of a sudden someone's tugging on my belt. My first reaction to this is, "Who the hell is messing with my clothes?" And then when I open my eyes, there is Sifu with the orange sash in his hands.

My first stupid, pointless response was, "Oh my gosh ... are you kidding?" Well, duh, of course he's not kidding, why kid with something like that? And then (all whispered, because everyone else is still in meditation,) "Holy crap! I'm so happy!" And then, mentally, "I'm still not entering the blood and guts tournament!" ^_~

Then Sifu hugged me and I was so giddy I must have giggled and everyone looked up and clapped, just like last time. And of course I was grinning like an idiot, all aglow. I must act the total fool, like I just got crowned Miss America instead of getting the orange sash in Kung Fu. Though honestly, Kung Fu is much more awesome.

I reflected on the way home that it's actually sort of a blessing not to be some kind of really good-looking or hot girl, because I know some really pretty or gorgeous girls, and I know for a fact that a lot of them wonder if their other achievements really mean anything, or if they've just gotten ahead because of their looks. A handful of my good-looking friends ask me that a lot when it comes to their jobs and hobbies. "Do you think I got (whichever achievement) because of how I look?" I never have to question that. Well, first and foremost, I wouldn't question that in Kung Fu anyway, because it's all very honorable and sacred, like Hula in that way, and Sifu wouldn't do such a thing to begin with. You don't mess around with belts and give them out for frivolous reasons; in fact that's one thing that this academy is very strict about. There used to be a sign up on the wall there that read something to the effect of: "This is a serious Kung Fu academy, don't try to buy your way into your next belt." There's no way to get your belt except by earning it. But in this and in other things, it is sort of nice for me to know that there is no other way but by achieving what I'm supposed to achieve.

That's pretty flipping cool, I think.