Redding Shotokan Karate

Ok, so it has been 5 (ugh) - count them - 5 practices now that I have been forced to miss due to one thing or another. It started with an excessive load of computer work (exacerbated by a blond moment which resulted in a necessary clean install of my system). After that, I felt it was more important to spend some time with the family (I am not the most pleasant or involved family member when dealing with computer issues). Then, my long time prediction that we would put in a lawn right around the time we got ready to sell the house came true. "Family time" turned into a "family lawn planting party" for the last 3 days. By 5pm last night, I had to accept that I would again be missing practice.

But, there is a very positive side. I will be returning (albeit rather sheepishly) to practice on Wednesday with absolute blessing from my family and I would much rather bear the guilt that I have not attended practice, than the guilt that I have been too busy for my family. Besides, it is much easier to attend practice when I have their support. Additionally, it sounds like Lynette has benefited greatly during my absence and I can't wait to be her target!

As for the feelings of guilt and sheepishness, well...I DO know the cure for that. (Here it comes, confession time....) The CURE-ALL for these type of mental ailments is this: "Practice during class is NOT enough. You MUST practice at home...every day". It is true...and I have not...