First of all… I did not sleep properly, and I didn’t eat anything until after open testing. I literally survived on ✨Kashayam with honey aka DA POTION ✨. So yeah.
During open testing, it was fun, but I was super nervous the whole time. Still, it went really well. We did most of what we practiced yesterday, but today we added sparring too.
AND EVERYONE DID AMAZING FOR NOT ONLY TESTING BUT THE ENTIRE CYCLE (idk why the caps but it felt right :>)
Since it’s the last day of the cycle, I want to share my gratitude with everyone who helped me grow and made this cycle so enjoyable.
First of all: Thank you to all the instructors and masters who supported me and gave me advice; especially Instructor Antoine, Instructor Mark, Instructor Gabriel, and Master Opey.
To the masters: thank you Master Cavazos, Master Lisa, and Master Burkart!
A huge thank you to Master Weeks as my mentor — thank you for supporting me not just this cycle, but throughout my entire TKD journey.
And I’m truly grateful for Master Evins, who has been a very important person to me throughout my Taekwondo journey.
Not only to the people who helped me grow, but also to each and every person in this cycle; you all made it more fun and enjoyable.
And also, thank you to my mentees, Lolitta and Emelia. Not only did I learn how to teach others, but I learned from both of you as well.
OH AND I WILL TRULY miss our old dojang. I’ve had too many memories there; blood, sweat, and tears. But I’ve decided the new building is another beginning… EVEN IF IT’S JUST ACROSS THE STREET, BUT STILL.
And lastly, to my parents; I’m truly grateful.
OVERALL, THANK YOU EVERYONE.
(This will be the last time I write my unofficial outro but—)
Hope everyone’s doing well, and the best of luck on your future Taekwondo journey. ⟭⟬ Lalitha Sree Damarla⁷