Happy Birthday to me....

Yep, I've reached the ripe old age of 23. As always, my birthday's are never drama-free. I thought I'd started out on the right foot today. I got up early and went to my aikido class. It was only an hour, but I felt energized afterwards. It was testing today, so there were probably about 40 people from ours and other area dojo's (AoFW, AoDenton, AoM...etc..)
No warmups really, just straight into the techniques. I didn't know anyone I'd partnered with besides one of the assistant instructors (the one who reminds me of Shaun's dad), so it was interesting.

There were several yudansha there-- I must say I was a little intimidated. (go figure)
I did manage one compliment. On of the senior students said I was doing well, considering it was only my fourth class.

When I got home it was a little different. Mike came over, but Saira called and is already begging him to come home. (let's just say we're not all on speaking terms with them) and now Mom and Mike are talking about that constantly.

On top of that, we took Secret outside for the first time since the accident, and one of the neighbors dogs came into our yard...scared Secret. He ran under the fence and was immediately attacked by Abbie and Nakita. (he's okay-- the little bugger can run, even with a cast!)
I was luckily not here... went to get smokes...but, I heard about it from Mom, Mike, Jason and our neighbor Jeff. Mom and Jason both yelled at the neighbor with the dog, and now Jason is stressing over it, Mom's stressing... I'm just kind of complacent.
I'm tempted to feel sorry for myself, but there's really no point. No birthday celebration for me. huzzah. Can't afford it due to large medical bills for the cat. Ah well, I'm used to it.
I'm just a little irritated that it can't be drama-free.

I'll just have another corona... another cigarette.... it'll all be okay.

Liz
Who would rather be taking ukemi