This morning Elijah and I went to the martial arts tournament. We only saw Sarah compete though, they do the younger groups first.
We had to sit on the floor when we got there because I had Elijah in the stroller and so we needed to be near to the floor (as opposed to high up in the bleachers). And, of course, you’ve got a ton of people who have put their bags and crap on the lower seats, so there wasn’t any room for us. I sat on that hard floor entirely too long and my back still hurts.
And, of course, you’ve got a ton of kids with no respect that come and stand right in front of you while you’re not only trying to watch people compete, but take photos. From where we were, we could see Sarah do her forms, but I couldn’t get any photos thanks to those kids… and adults for that matter.
But I moved when she sparred and after she beat this girl, that whole family left so there was room for everyone else to come on over (my parents-in-law, Elijah, a family friend). So Sarah won the first round of her sparring but she lost the second against some boy. I don’t even know why he was competing with them in the first place, the groups are usually segregated by male female and then by age and then by belt rank. I found this kid to be quite rude though, when he gave Sarah the Morpheus-to-Neo “come and get it move.” That was entirely rude and I think meant to intimidate, piss off, or belittle Sarah. And none of that is what martial arts teaches, especially this type of martial arts.
Oh well, it doesn’t matter if she won or not. She did her best and she did very very well. I’m so proud. :)
How fun is that..
I love family stuff like this when everyone goes out to support..
so much fun..
no matter if you win or lose..
Its the total fun of the memories…
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Love that photo of E! He looks very amused LOL!
Rude people annoy me to no end. It sounds a lot like when we got to wrestling around here. The bleachers are always full of the kids’ bags and such and so you end up on the floor. And THEN people come over and stand in front of you like you’re not even there. I made a few “friends” last time because I was so fed up with craining my neck to try and see Tyler. I’m apparently not a very nice person ;)
Congrats to Sarah on her honorable mention. :)
Right on Sarah! You’re a great sport–I hope you continue to enjoy it and excel. I love reading Val’s posts on you–she is so proud of you and it comes through in her pictures and her words. :)
Val–sorry that was so tense and terse and uncomfortable–sometimes people should not be let out of their houses–or their kids for that matter until they learn some manners.
I’m happy for Sarah that she did well in spite of all the turkeys!
Hey, maybe next time get your equipment set up (lol–bring a tripod). And give the kids and parents that step in your way the ol’ “press face” and ask them to scoot to one side or the other. Tripods are intimidating and it will fold up in the back of the stroller. ;) (I know it’s evil, but it works! :)
how sweet. i can’t wait for my turn (:
hey, i love the new layout =]. It looks so clean & simple!!
just wanted to drop by and say good-job to Sarah =).
yeah.. i hate it when people stand right in front of you, caring only about themselves… so rude. What level is she at? As long as she had fun and did her best, that’s what counts ; )!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SARAH!!!!
Yeah, it’s really annoying when people go and stand right in front you. AND they don’t get it, too..ugh
My name is Valerie too (also joy)
Your son is soo cute!!