I competed for the first time in a judo competition yesterday. It was the BC Open, hosted by our club and another club in a city close by. It was absolutely amazing. I couldn't sleep the night before (too nervous!) and the closer it got to my fight, the more nervous I was. The first fight was easy for her - I stepped out and she threw me with a foot sweep. The second fight was more equal. I was far more focused and ready to go. But, I pulled one way, she pushed another and she threw me with, yet another, foot sweep. I'm so going to practice counteracting that move. I had the time of my life - the rush was amazing. The judge that was officiating my matches asked me, afterwards, if I had fun. I gushed on about how great it was and she said that you could tell - "had a look in my eyes". It's too bad that hubby is going to Las Vegas next week or I would be going to the competitions in Prince George next weekend!
It's been a long week - had a conference in Naramata, helped set up for the competition, dinner with a really good old high school friend of mine (not that she's old... LOL ) and today I finally get some time to relax. Sort of - have to buy groceries, clean house, go for a run, maybe go to practice tonight....hmmm......I think I need to go to work to relax!
Despite us slotting in our Drama Queen's birthday, she had a wonderful birthday. Hubby had to leave for Spokane to pick up his truck this weekend so the kids hung out with my parents on Friday night. They took them out for chinese food and ice cream to celebrate her birthday. Of course, the Drama Queen sucked it all up - a night all for her!!
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Way to go on the Judo competition! Can't wait to see how you fare at the next one.
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