Back & Asthma Issues

Well the last month has been a difficult one for me. I have had nothing but problems with my Asthma the past month or so. I was having trouble sleeping as I would wake up not being able to breath so, I would have to get up and use my puffer, which disturbs my sleep. Even walking outside in the cold has affected me too. It's scary when you can't breath. Then I hurt my back trying to lift one of our golden retriever's into the wash bay at the SPCA a few weeks back. I shouldn't have tried to lift her in but, she was resisting and so I thought I could lift her but, I was wrong. I haven't been able to participate in Kung Fu and the one night I did try, I was in so much pain after class I decided to sit out the next few. I did come and watch and took lots of notes.

Well I finally went to the walk in clinic and got a new puffer and a referral for massage therapy which, I will be starting on Saturday so hopefully a few treatments and I will feel better. I am going to try and participate in kung fu and just do a non intensive warm up and class. My Asthma is still an issue so we shall see.

Susan Crawford

Life Gets In the Way.....

Well it's been about a month and a half since I have been back at Kung Fu. This time around it feels different. I feel like I am more focused while I am in class and I am not trying to be as good as everyone else, I am trying to be good for my own learning at my own pace. Althought there are times when I still doubt my skill level but, I am trying to not let those thoughts enter my mind. It also made me feel good when most of my class said they were glad I was back. I also have had a few people in my class tell me my skills have improve.

Now on another note, I am finding it difficult to get into a training routine at home. I have done up a schedule for myself but, everytime I plan on putting it into action, something seems to interfere with it, hence the title of this blog. I have an area in my basement all set up for training and practicing so, it's not like I don't have anywhere to go. I even have music to listen to while I practice and train plus, an audience of a cat and two golden retrievers. I am usually a great multi-tasker at work but, when it comes to my kung fu, I seem to have issues. I guess I just need to get strict with myself and as soon as I get home from work start my training and then let life get in the way afterward.

Susan Crawford