Reflections on a Life in Training
Welcome to my website. It is focused on the pursuits that I am most interested in and dedicated to, which are Kung Fu, Yoga, CrossFit, and Aerials. Basically, it is just a site for myself, a way to collect my thoughts and materials that interest me in a handy format. The heart of the site is my training diary, which gives me a measure of accountability and documents the work I am putting in. If anyone else finds my site interesting or thought-provoking that would be great.
You might ask, as I have asked myself many times, why are you trying to pursue four different activities at once? Wouldn't you be better off focusing on one or two things? As I explain elsewhere on this site, I did not set out to work on four different things, it just developed that way. Since I enjoy all four so much, I would be hard-pressed at this point to give anything up. And at present it seems to be working for me. For the most part each activity feeds off the others in a good and productive way. Also the variety prevents burn-out, keeping the work lively and fun. I try to perform in all these areas to the best of my abilities, but I understand that I am not destined for world-class status in any of it. I am content to be a serious amateur, reaping the rewards which come just with that.
Dedication:
Books commonly have a dedication page, and I view this site as like a book. So I dedicate this site to my husband, Pete. He first introduced me to so many things, including Tai Chi, which have proved to be life-altering. He is my fellow Kung Fu practitioner, and we study with the same master, which is a lot of fun. I owe so much to his inspiration, but most important has been his constant support. When I am attempting to do crazy things, he will try to interject a little sanity, but then just let me be. How special to have a partner who embraces all your changes, and loves you no matter what. You're just the best, my Sweet.