Doran Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Good energy. Juju. Kharma. Prayers. Mikes. Virtual Xanax (sorry). I have another karate tournament tomorrow. I keep hoping these things will get easier, but after six years, it just doesn't seem to be in the cards. Intervention is so incredibly welcome. Now, where's that paper bag I've been breathing into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Sending you all I got! Prayers and rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Six years and your still doing it...? Hey that's awesome!!!! I've heard the testing is......difficult. You've made it this far.....:D What do I have on hand.......hmmmmm....all I have is some Tylenol PM, Horse Linament (great for sore muscles and sloughing off all that dead skin), Motrin and Entex.....Doesn't sound like you are having sinus problems...... Can't help you with the big stuff....don't have any on hand. I can wish you good luck......and give it all you've got!!! I'll sit here and wait for you to come back and tell us how good you did on your test......That I can do......:D :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 You got it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 :lol::lol: That was cute!!! Wax on....Wax off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Get into your "zone" and stay there! Don't think too hard--just let your training take over! You can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Levitating mojo karma coming your way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I LOVED those movies when I was younger! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Lots of powerful, good thoughts coming your way. Just keep telling yourself, "I am the WOMAN! I am the WOMAN!" and you'll probably be giggling too much to be nervous.... Yay, Doran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Wow--you never cease to amaze me, woman! What don't you do? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Even if I bombed, I'd have you all there in the stands to make me laugh. out. loud! I almost didn't make time to check the boards this morning, so now I'm delighted that I changed my mind. You've given me such a lift! GSMP...just for clarification, I'm not testing today (thank the heavens). A primary focus of the tournaments is just to bring different dojos together to c-c-compete (makes me shudder just to write it). Some people DO test today, I'm just lucky enough to not be one of them. I had to do that recently, and I thought I'd lose my cookies in front of the WOMAN who is second in command! That would have made quite the impression, huh? :D Walk on the left side of the road, safe. Walk on the right side of the road, safe. Walk in the middle of the road. SQUEICK!....squish like grape. And, she's off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 You are a better woman than I. I get nervous and need Xanax just watching my boys compete!! Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Even if I bombed, I'd have you all there in the stands to make me laugh. out. loud! I almost didn't make time to check the boards this morning, so now I'm delighted that I changed my mind. You've given me such a lift! GSMP...just for clarification, I'm not testing today (thank the heavens). A primary focus of the tournaments is just to bring different dojos together to c-c-compete (makes me shudder just to write it). Some people DO test today, I'm just lucky enough to not be one of them. I had to do that recently, and I thought I'd lose my cookies in front of the WOMAN who is second in command! That would have made quite the impression, huh? :D Walk on the left side of the road, safe. Walk on the right side of the road, safe. Walk in the middle of the road. SQUEICK!....squish like grape. And, she's off.... Yay Doran! You can do it! I'll tell you the same thing I tell my boys before a Judo match: "I don't care if you win or lose. Just getting on the mat and facing your fears is victory enough. Now...let me see your angry face....SCARY!". I hope you have fun! Kick bum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Good luck! You can do it. We don't have our next tournament until Sept. and I'm debating whether to even do it. I have found that the more I do, the less stressed I get over it. I really thought I was going to puke at the first one. Looking forward to hearing how you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Good Luck, Doran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Not sure what they say... kick well? One of my brothers is really into Akido You sure are one brave lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 What an incredibly long day! The adreneline wore off around noon, when my events were over. Unfortunately the tourny didn't end until after 4:00. Wooden bleachers are NOT kind to a forty six year old butt. There were only three in my event - two men who were promoted to brown belt today...and me. I took seconds in both kata and kumite. So, I neither won, nor lost. That's just dandy for me. Someone snapped a photo of me at the end of the day that I thought you all might enjoy. Anyone have tips on getting that lingering b.o. smell out of my uniform?! :D Thanks for all the support. I absolutely carried your smiles and strength in with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Someone snapped a photo of me at the end of the day that I thought you all might enjoy. Whoa there, Doronna! You are one hot karate mama! ;):lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Someone snapped a photo of me at the end of the day that I thought you all might enjoy. :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: I was all, "Wow! Look at...wait...that looks like... Oh. :lol:" You rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What an incredibly long day! The adreneline wore off around noon, when my events were over. Unfortunately the tourny didn't end until after 4:00. Wooden bleachers are NOT kind to a forty six year old butt. There were only three in my event - two men who were promoted to brown belt today...and me. I took seconds in both kata and kumite. So, I neither won, nor lost. That's just dandy for me. Someone snapped a photo of me at the end of the day that I thought you all might enjoy. Anyone have tips on getting that lingering b.o. smell out of my uniform?! :D Thanks for all the support. I absolutely carried your smiles and strength in with me! Awesome job! I'm so glad to hear it went well :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Good job! (you silly thing, you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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