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Old 10-25-2005, 08:48 AM   #5
John Boswell
 
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Re: Mountain range behind the hilltop

Congratulations Sonja! Very exciting news and I, for one, am very happy for you.

A fellow aikidoka of mine, John Couch, was very nervous and worried constantly upto the time that he tested for his Shodan. Once he passed his test, a calmness seemed to sweep through him. His aikido became more sure, very strong, relaxed, dynamic and most importantly... fun! I seem to recall him saying many of the things that you have said. And I know that I have similar thoughts as yours, as I am 2nd kyu, getting ready to test for 1st kyu...and Shodan is just at the top of the hill!

I'm greatly looking forward to seeing where I will be a year from now and experiencing the same feelings you are now.

Congratulations and enjoy the journey! I'm sure you have many great things ahead of you along the .

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