I am absolutely loving my kung fu family right now. I had such a good time on Saturday, the atmosphere was fun and friendly and passionate. I got my first taste of face painting- Sifu Brinker, you made my day. So many people just came up and started talking to me, and honestly I didn't know who half of them were. Parents of kids, random people who just stopped in to see what the fuss was about, reps from the charities. I can't name a single highlight, because there were so many. I had one kid break out in the biggest grin when he saw his painted reflection in my sunglasses- he was spiderman! Watching the yeti race for cookies with the kids, seeing the paramedics there, the puppies (puppies!), the weather.
The feedback I got on Saturday was great. Sifu Brinker, you've definitely made a name for yourself in that community. As I mentioned, I talked to quite a few strangers and the topic was usually the same- the positive impact that you've had on the community and its members, the amazing school you've built up over the years, how your passion is spreading like wildfire in the students. Someone even called you a white knight.
Even the small things that have come out of being a part of a team are huge. I've been introduced to music that I didn't know existed (and love!), learning the art of dramatic death (thanks Sihing Langner), air high fives where ever I go, movie plans, and oh, the fudge. I'm no longer afraid to be the nerd I am because I've discovered a group of nerds. I don't get embarrassed when my voice goes up an octave around puppies because I'm not the only one. I'm not worried about trying fancy flying maneuvers because I have someone to catch me when I fall (usually!). Sihing Langner came to me and said hey, lets go practice outside, and I didn't even think twice about practicing in front of a group of people. That was a first for me.
I'm already excited for next year.
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