Shay and Ty!!

My sweet sis-in-law, Shay, was married a couple of weekends ago. She married a fellow TORO!!!! Tyson Nansel!! The ceremony was so nice. I kept thinking how impressed and proud I am of these two people. Shay has always showed excellent discipline in her decisions and always tried to choose the right. There is a very long and happy life for them. Love you guys!!!

ps I LOVED her colors. She looks SO gorgeous!!!

I did it!!!

I did it!!! I passed!! To my relief! I haven't been this nervous in a LONG time. I wanted to so badly represent my instructor and the my fellow NAK friends with pride. I wanted to show that a woman can be just as tough and fight just as hard as anybody else. I trained so hard for this test I didn't want to fail. All in all, it went really well. My test wasn't as long as I thought it would be. And he didn't throw anything difficult my way. I did injure myself, but hey, this isn't foo-foo karate. I had such a great time and I want to thank all those who came or called or wrote to show their support. Couldn't of done it without you all.

Right before we begin our test we put our belts on. Typically, there is a moment where we breathe and center our thoughts, shown here.

Belts are on, now we are about to start. My blue top lets others know that I am an instructor. (incase you were wondering)I am waiting my turn. I am very nervous, so I am trying to distract myself. My test has started. Usually, testers go through their "material" first. I am doing my kicking sets here.

I am now being surrounded by 6 guys; some have weapons, some don't. The judges want to make sure I can survive a multiple attack.

At this point, I have taken his club and am now using it against him. :) Don't you love my great faces?!

So here is my injury. During my multiple attackers I decided to head butt a practice knife. No, it was actually an accident. Take my advice, don't duck on a knife.

I am finished!!! Next test, 3 years from now.

Vote on Nov. 4th!!

This is brought to us by our Catholic friends (and my brother, thanks Geret). Please vote and not only vote, but study on what the issues are. It's a very important election.

It's finally here!!

As many of you know, I train in the Martial Arts. Well, after 6 years I am up to test for my 2nd degree Black Belt. I have worked really hard this last year to make sure that I know all my material. There is great expectations for a student when approaching their degree test so I hope that I am able to live up to the bar that has been set. Truthfully, I am SO nervous, I truly hope I represent well. If you are interested in attending click here. I will let you all know how it turns out. Thanks . . .

You're joking, right?!

Well done, Mr. Damon. Very classy. Does this mean I have to stop watching the "Bourne" movies??

"I feel pretty, oh so pretty . . . "

Is it possible for a child to love accessories from birth? Taylor LOVES purses!! Anything she can drape over her sweet little arm she will. Buckets, watering cans, bracelets, etc. It's like she was programed to wear cheetah print purses. Boy am I in for it.

Comming soon . . .

Alright, in all the excitment of the new book and new movie due out in 77 days (I'm a total geek) my sister found this HILARIOUS spoof on the new trailer of Twilight. Heather I hope you get a kick out of this.
chow!!