Learning

Hello. So this pandamodium was a great success; of making people more aware of our five charity's. This was our first year without doing 24 hours of kung fu, but this also might be the first time it really felt all about the charity's. They were the star and shined like one. Not saying every other year was not about them, just this year seemed more focused.
  I enjoyed teaching other about whats so cool about northern lights wolf center. I loved the idea of people getting to know more about the charity's. Then you ask then what they think, and if they did not say a lot, I really enjoyed letting them know more. Also got to enjoy talking and setting up the day with my fellow I ho chaun members and kung fu class mates.
  I really enjoyed my first ever lion dance drumming. I learned a lot about my self and those around me. I learned I get really tense when I am nervous and makes drumming a lot harder, but still fun. I also learned that a few people are going through the stage fright I used to when ever we performed a demo. I was so bad that I would black out during my performance and not even remember what I just did. I don't fear demos like I used to. I would not say I'm not nervous about doing a good job, but I can handle it a lot better and I know I can do any demo we do now with no fear.
  I am no longer Randy Langner the shy, fearful, self-loathing, feel really sick at any social event(still kinda if it is really social stuff, but way better now). I'm Randy Langner the wears costumes, plays drums,want to help out, not fearful, some what confident( still working on this one:)     ) self believing, wants to make myself and those around me better then they already are, person.
 I May not be in the best of shape now but I know I will accomplish this goal of mine to become fit again. It will take time, but not impossible. I have lost weight once before I can do it again.
  I also learned to appreciate the smallest of gestures, like having getting "1000" high fives, or simply getting someone water, or showing of a smile to brighten ones day. It was truly a great day. Hope everyone ahas a great day.



Sifu R. Langner