During the first week, my boss visited me in my cube and asked if I knew that I could work at home full time. I wasn't aware of that, but it was seismic change in how I think about work. I mean, you go to work, and then you are done and then you come home. By taking your work with you, where does it start and then stop?
I got to put this to the test by going to the beach with my wife and family and drug my laptop with me. It turned out to be doable, but somewhat frustrating until I found a good wifi signal. Short story - I can work wherever, but it's not preferable to my work environment.
Because the family would take long walks on the beach while I worked or go on trips I had the place to myself. This meant that every time I wanted to stretch my legs I could work on my kata. Thankfully the weather was pretty poor so I didn't have an incentive to go outside. The living room was spacious so I was able to practice Koryu over and over.
We got back yesterday in the afternoon so I was able to attend BB class and the regular class. Much to my pleasure I was able to get through Koryu pretty regularly with Sensei Reed. My footwork needs a lot more help, but generally I've got the thing down. Thankfully for the beach practice.
We also realized that May is my anniversary date. That means I have another year to be eligible for testing. I would have like to be further along with the kata by this point, but I'm glad for what I have. I have six of the ten and a part of one of the others coming up. The bunkai for each of the ones I have is fairly simple, but I haven't learned them yet.
The generic work of both classes has left me sore in a good way. Good to be back in a hopefully regular schedule.
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