Progress not perfection

I am getting better at burpees and sit-ups. My shoulder and wrist (carpal tunnel) are hurting from the push-ups, but Advil and Aleve to the rescue!! I am reminded of one of my favorite sayings "Progress not perfection". I can see the small changes taking place in my body, yet again. I see it when I look at my forearms and other areas. I realize that this journey teaches me patience with my perseverance. I did not get in this shape over night and will not get out of it over night.
Today was a busy day at work. I did not get the benefit of doing requirements at lunch. I met with Mr. Russ, my mentee, after class tonight. We reviewed Yellow Belt self defense and worked on High Yellow self defense. Mr. Russ is a hard worker.
Tonight my plans for after class did not materialize. I had planned on coming home after class and doing some requirements. However, one of the teens in our Wang Ho adult class asked me if I could give her a ride home. She is Indian and her mom invited me in for some dinner. I had intended to stay 10 minutes. I love Indian food, especially homemade. Tonight was the first time I had homemade Indian food. Oh my!! Her mom prepared cauliflower with potatoes in a spicy curry sauce with some bread, yogurt and hot tea. I decided that maybe God had something more in store for me in this unexpected change of plans than in my original plans. Their hospitality and conversation were like a salve to my weary soul and suddenly it didn't matter that I was 1.5 hours later getting home. My requirements can wait until tomorrow. Seriously, I don't have to work tomorrow (our company is closed). So I can make up the rest of my requirements I had planned for today and did not get done. Another lesson from today and this Black Belt cycle is adaptability and flexibility, you never know what treasures you may encounter.