alive.. yes.. me still here

Although I havent been writing here as much, I am still checking out the site daily.  There wasnt much to write here since I havent been doing much.  This year has gone quickly with alot happening. 

I was training with some kyokushin class here in AZ, but I tore 75% of my ligaments and tendons in my left elbow. (I'm a lefty!)  I was suppose to have entered into my first tournament to fight, but I wasnt able to participate since my injury.   My instructor went back to Japan in June and I havent practiced anything since then.  Starting this year, I am going to start back up in my training.  I still dont know where, but I have been asked to teach. 

My job has taken alot of my time.  I love what I do and I recently started giving discounts to people who donate clothes, or small items of hygiene products which I take to our local domestic violence shelter for women.  I feel that I am helping others, why cant I add this in as well to help more out there in need?  I have continued to learn from my boss.  I love what she teaches me and hopefully I can continue on with this adventure. 

I havent really traveled much except to Vegas alot with my sister to see bands play there.  I love music, and I am very passionate about what I listen to.  I ranges from old school punk, alternative to some classical, japanese drums/chinese music, to techno and world music like Del Castillo, which I cant understand what they sing about, but I love their music.  They recently became close friends and will be traveling to Europe for a few shows there.  You can find them at www.delcastillomusic.com .  Only other place I have traveled to is Seattle, Washington for the kyokushin tournament.  Such a beautiful place.  We were lucky because all weekend it was perfect, sunny weather.  We went to the Seattle Mariners baseball game.  What do you expect visiting a place and having to make a decision with a bunch of guys.  I was the only girl there! 

As the year closes, I decided to take 3 more college classes.  I cant wait.. I must be a nerd for wanting to go to school!  I hope I can get the motivation back into training! Someone encourage me!!

Take care and have a fun, safe 2010!