Back in Wudang...and it feels great!

We got in last night and by a strange twist of fate just in time for the day off so we don't start training until tomorrow. After flying to Vancouver for 2 days, Beijing for 3 days and then a 22 hour train ride to get here it's a big relief to just settle in and unpack. It's also a lot warmer here than it was when we left, today it's supposed to be 13 degrees and sunny. I can't wait to get started tomorrow! Over the break I had a lot of time to think about our training here and it really renewed my passion for it. Before the break I was feeling like I hadn't progressed enough and it was discouraging but if I just remember that I've only been here for 5 months and there's lots more time in the program I can relax a bit. I also have a lot less to worry about now that the UBBT is over. I still have goals that I'm working on but they all compliment each other and fit better with our daily practice so it feels like I'm moving in only one direction. I was never lazy in class but I think I train better with a positive mindset so now that I'm not feeling as discouraged I think I'll have more vigor and drive during class. I'm really looking forward to getting back into it. It's exactly the way I was hoping I'd feel which is awesome.

Back to the Grind

Well this break has been great. I had a wonderful time sitting around and reading some books. I got to spend time with the people I care about and do a few kung fu classes here. I even went snowboarding a couple of times. It's been really nice. I'm ready to go back now though. I want to get started on training again, I want to see my Sifu and all my kung fu brothers in Wudang, I want to spend the day outside and use my body. I'm really going to miss my parents though. Spending this month with them has been awesome and I wish I could see them more often but they're planning to come and visit us the year so I will look forward to that. Thanks to everyone who made this trip fun, I'll miss you all.