Okay, so I got some massively good advice from a person or two today, and they're going to remain nameless for the time being, but they should know who they are. I decided to take it.This craphole of a page is simply allowing my depression to drag me under further, so :P on that crap!

First on my list to thank is Olivia "The Predator" Gerula. This lovely woman is my boxing trainer. And yes, I say trainer, because we aren't learning anymore. We've learned the moves. We are now training to put them into practice.

I've always been interested in kickboxing, ever since the first time I heard of it, via John Cusack and the movie Say Anything. Last year I even took a class, and was interested in pursuing it, but my instructor never contacted me for further lessons, and I never pursued it.

Well, after losing a lot of weight in a short period of time, and in a very unhealthy way, I decided that I wanted to pursue this interesting sport a little further. But first, I felt that I needed a refresher. So I signed up for a class through the Leisure Guide. Well, I think it was one of the absolute smartest things that I have ever done for myself.

I was blessed by the Gods, I think, when I walked in through the doors and found Oliva standing there, ready to whip me into shape. Because she kept on encouraging me, right till the end of the class. And she persuaded me to join her three times a week class. And man, am I ever glad I did.

I love it! And I love how it's shaping my body, even if it's not as fast as I'd like. I'm so healthy now. And I hope to keep getting better and better.

It's such good therapy too. Have a bad day? Go beat the crap out of the heavy bag. It really, really won't mind!

This wednesday, I actually got to spar with "The Predator." And I lived to tell the tale.

So, I thank Olivia, for helping improve my health, being encouraging, and giving me a few hours a week where I'm working so hard that I don't have to think of anything at all!
Posted by Arieanna at 2:09 PM |