tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post1367646368577182074..comments2023-11-05T07:51:12.127-05:00Comments on <br><br><br><center>S2T: Stinkypaw's</center>: My Karate Journey (part 4)stinkypawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-73928476482238487502007-11-08T11:33:00.000-05:002007-11-08T11:33:00.000-05:00lara: It was a bit like falling out of love or som...<B>lara</B>: It was a bit like falling out of love or something. The thought did cross my mind about a book, but then I started blogging... Thanks!stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-86177871705035918472007-11-07T17:17:00.000-05:002007-11-07T17:17:00.000-05:00Isn't it incredible how we can be so focused on so...Isn't it incredible how we can be so focused on something for so long, and then become disenchanted like that? Also, I repeat what I said echoing Marius: you really should write a book about these experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-26824237591610298712007-11-07T01:06:00.000-05:002007-11-07T01:06:00.000-05:00princess: Nope, it wasn't PG - it's all me! ;-)Do ...<B>princess</B>: Nope, it wasn't PG - it's all me! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Do keep me posted about your self defense classes, I'm curious.<BR/><BR/><B>marius</B>: You have no idea how more I've gotten out of it all. But the husband was a good chunk! ;-)<BR/><BR/><B>monkey</B>: That's what I call the "mysteries of karate" and in ways I know I've left my mark...<BR/><BR/><B>pigeon</B>: That's what happens when more than 3 people are involved... chaos.<BR/><BR/><B>ananke</B>: Glad you enjoyed reading it. I don't think I could have ever done that for $$, it's just not in me.stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-10103129359173544692007-11-06T19:30:00.000-05:002007-11-06T19:30:00.000-05:00Oh, how rotten that politics and all that crap end...Oh, how rotten that politics and all that crap ended something you enjoyed so much. Still, better to stay true to yourself and leave before you ended up like them. Had to be a hard decision for you though. I really loved this story. Thanks for sharing it with us! :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-59369177121902983152007-11-06T18:15:00.000-05:002007-11-06T18:15:00.000-05:00It's so crap having to stop doing something you lo...It's so crap having to stop doing something you love because of politics and other peoples attitudes. Its one of the reasons I stopped horseriding.<BR/><BR/>Its been good reading about your karate journey. Glad to see you are keeping up the MoFo. C'mon you!Purple Pigeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550675294412799759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-32618435901197307372007-11-06T18:07:00.000-05:002007-11-06T18:07:00.000-05:00what a disappointing end to something you approach...what a disappointing end to something you approached with such passion and dedication. Maybe that was supposed to be part of the journey. Maybe that opened the door for change. We can never tell how our actions will ultimately impact things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-54146394940666189712007-11-06T17:20:00.000-05:002007-11-06T17:20:00.000-05:00Wow, I thought that kinda crap only happened in th...Wow, I thought that kinda crap only happened in the good old U.S. of A. I'm sorry it ended that way. But you managed to keep your self respect, and got a husband out of the deal, so I'd say you're ahead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452924829161040975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-7205670035207350922007-11-06T15:13:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:13:00.000-05:00thanks s.paw. i assume you've been chatting with p...thanks s.paw. i assume you've been chatting with p.girl. 8) she never forgets.<BR/><BR/>i'll let you know when i start my self defense classes. i'm not even sure what type of martial arts it is here in town (very small town, not a lot of options)princess sleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089134046270139411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-8725482885110997692007-11-06T14:28:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:28:00.000-05:00kim: It wasn't easy to watch, thus my decision to ...<B>kim</B>: It wasn't easy to watch, thus my decision to step off...<BR/><BR/><B>princess</B>: First, let me wish you a very Happy Birthday Missy! Second, watched "Bridge to Terabithia" last night, thanks for suggesting it, really liked it.<BR/>Third, It's never too late to start, and it's great for kids. You should give it a try.<BR/><BR/><B>wreckless</B>: I had to for my mental health!<BR/><BR/>I will answer your questions in a few days, working on a post, just for you! ;-)stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-25528314101824641902007-11-06T12:03:00.000-05:002007-11-06T12:03:00.000-05:00Values are worth drastic action, I'm glad you acte...Values are worth drastic action, I'm glad you acted on yours and took a stand.<BR/><BR/>On a totally different note, I learned the history behind your great city's name. It was named Mont. Real by Cartier the French explorer. Mont as in mountain and I don't know what the real part was other than a name, but then the words were squeezed together. <BR/>Can you give me any other info, like on the real part?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-9157351942622595032007-11-06T08:53:00.000-05:002007-11-06T08:53:00.000-05:00thanks for sharing. i have desired to take a marti...thanks for sharing. i have desired to take a martial arts class for YEARS and have not done anything about it. there is one local place that does it but it's not exactly "quality". <BR/><BR/>it's something i'd love to do with my kids.princess sleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089134046270139411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25689012.post-22666860444281508982007-11-06T07:19:00.000-05:002007-11-06T07:19:00.000-05:00I completely understand now.I can only imagine how...I completely understand now.<BR/><BR/>I can only imagine how disheartening it was to watch others treat your craft/passion as just a business.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205996319449861519noreply@blogger.com