Oh, to be single again.

I found myself contemplating things the other day. Wondering what if? Maybe it would be easier. But alas, even though it has been more challenging than I thought, I'm gonna keep plugging away with the double chucks, no single chucks for me. I found the single chucks challenging but I was able to get the knack of a few moves fairly quickly which definitely helped with motivation and confidence.

Learning the double chucks reminds me of a hike we did this past summer. It was a trail that I had never done before and it seemed like it was literally straight up the side of a mountain. I am used to trails that provide small victories and achievements. A steep incline for a bit, then maybe a nice plateau to give the hiker the opportunity to catch their breath and relish in their small accomplishment before tackling the next. This trail provided no such luxuries, straight up, 5 km, all incline. I found myself taking about 30 paces and then needing to break, 30 paces, break, and so on. I was by myself at this point so during my breaks, I took the opportunity to teach several birds, squirrels and other such critters, some new words. So many times I recall thinking to myself, turn back, head back down the mountain. But I didn't. I took my 30 paces and I rested and then another 30. It was a slow progression, but I made it to the top. I didn't turn back.

Now, I'm not trying to be over dramatic, but like that trail, this has been more challenging than I had anticipated and I have considered maybe I should just do single chucks again. But no, I am not coming down until I reach the top. Although I have taken the opportunity to teach my dogs some new words,  I feel that I have had my first small victory this week ( thanks again to Sifu Playter for your assistance). I have been trying to get the knack of a few double chuck techniques for about 3-4 weeks now and finally had a small break through on one. I am definitely not as far along on my form, but I do have about 10-13 moves so far.  I am going to continue to climb even if it is only a few steps at a time.

Thanks for reading.

Mike