Excited!

Well, as you know I have been going to school for massage therapy and I recently got my certificate for completing the 500 hour course.  This was in November and I found out that I needed to apply for the national license and a state license to start working officially and legally on clients.  I was thinking, okay..  I'll apply but I need a part time job first to get my money to pay for these license applications.  No, I dont just apply and get them, I have to apply and wait for an approval to test and it will be decided then if I get my license or not.  I was scared, I had to put in my application in before the 31st of Dec.  I was grateful that I let my family members know my struggle and they all pitched in for my fees, $410.00!  I was so happy that it made me cry knowing that I have a supportive family.  Today I got my email from the national board saying that I was approved to test and I have to wait for my letter to figure out when I can test.  It scared me because I had to do a full background check, thinking that I had to have my credit checked.  I dont have great credit, past boyfriend, dont need to go into details about that.  So, I am relieved that I can test, so now I need to study and start training or getting back into my arts, the Fans!  They have been waiting for me, sitting there next to my bed, all 15 fans I have collected in the last 6 years. 

Well, this year in October I will be going to China, Beijing probably with Master Li again.  I cant wait!  Is there any suggestions on where I can go, anyone I can meet?  I wonder who reads these?  My sister is going along also.  She doesnt train in Martial Arts, but will be taking lots of photographs since thats her passion.  I cant wait!! 

Me with the group with GM Art Sikes!