Monday, September 15, 2008

No pressure

Well I decided earlier this year to not continue doing my martial arts and go to the gym instead to try to lose some ballast.

Well I went back a couple of weeks ago after a 9 month break and yesterday, after watching me gracefully glide across the floor (NOT!) , my Sensei politely "told" me (in front of the class) that it would be a good time for me to go for my next grading at the end of the year.

There was a moment there that I must have looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights of an oncoming car and once the shock had worn off I said .... Who ? Me ? Have you got the right person ? Are you wearing your glasses or what ?

Well I thought about saying it and it's the thought that counts isn't it ? mmm anyway, so I looked at him, smiled and decided to tell him what I thought about it and said "Yes Sensei".

Strange how you can think about things all you like but they sometimes never end up that way.

1 comment:

RRP said...

Don't you hate it when you get put on the spot?

It's worse when the ensuing silence lends itself to not only a quick answer but a witty one.

Thank goodness I get plenty of practice at this place I work for.