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Tonight, for the first time ever, I did not shake my head no even once the entire freestyle class.

Sensei pointed that out to me toward the end of class; he seemed really proud. I am, too!

Last week, I only shook my head once during freestyle class. Then I realized Sensei didn't take ukemi that class. So I thought that was why (he likes to challenge me, haha)....

But maybe....

it might have to do with the fact that a few weeks ago he threatened to hit me with…

I got a new job. I'm so tired. A job, school, kids, aikido, house, estranged marriage.

I haven't gotten paid yet. And I already screwed up my new checking account.

I'm exhausted and feeling really down tonight.

Aikido was great though. I felt crappy when I went in, but by the time class was 1/4 the way in, I was feeling great. By the time it ended, I wanted MORE.

I got a friend to take ukemi so I could practice suwari waza for a few minutes. He is the only one…