Current mood:

exhausted/happy

Muay Thai = Hooray
I feel like I was just mauled by Jesus. Ye gods, it feels great.

I tried my first class of muay thai today, and discovered just how horribly out of shape I am. It was exhausting and wonderful. I can already feel the buildup of energy inevitably coming 'round once I'm there regularly.

In all my life, I don't think I've ever been happier than when I was learning kung fu. I was in shape, full of energy, and doing something I loved. When I was forced to leave the class, I was heartbroken - something I never actually recovered from. It was enough that I was reluctant to get into another club, even though I had half-heartedly asked around about it.

But what a beautiful way to fight all the crap I've been through lately. I missed martial arts so much - the exhaustion, the pain, the sweat, and the satisfaction of self-betterment and mastery when you're doing it right.

I can't wait until Friday (next class).

What a great Christmas present. I'm so glad my parents agreed to cover my martial arts tab; I couldn't do this otherwise.