This has to be a record for me, and I'm proud of it in a twisted sort of way. One month less 2 days of no journal entries!!!! I was hoping to make it all the way to Jan. 1, 2010, when the UBBT7 journalling would start. But now I'm feeling much too naughty and selfish.

In actual fact, I have been feeling pretty exhausted of words and drained of thoughts. I really had no idea the amount of time and effort and focus that would be required of me after the initial black belt test, and up until the ceremony. Its alot of work coordinating practice times with 5 other candidates, making corrections and improvements, attending rehearsals and meetings. Unfortunately, I'm also run ragged with other things which cannot be ignored. I often wonder how long I can keep the pace up. And a number of times, I've felt sure that I would have to abort the whole black belt journey.

Though I'm happy, and surprised to still be in the running this week, I do look forward to a little bit of a slower pace.