Saturday, October 22, 2011

I did it!




I cried when Master Clements tied the belt around my waist. I think one of the best feelings in the world is when you surprise yourself with your own tenacity, when you do something that you never really thought you could do. Thank you all for supporting me on my Black Belt journey.

And my UKE was wearing his double pot holder from the time he opened it until the time I left the gym. I think he liked his gift.
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22 comments:

  1. Nicole MorrisOctober 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Wow Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment.

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  2. A.J. Dub. (Amy)October 24, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Woohoo! That is so awsome! Congratulations Erin - I'm a black belt in karate - Hutchinson!!!

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  3. CharOctober 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Congratulations Erin - I'm a black belt in karate - Hutchinson!

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  4. Auntie EmOctober 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Congratulations! A Black Belt represents so much hard work, training, perserverance and discipline. Boo-yah!

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  5. MichelleOctober 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Congratulations!! Wonderful job!! My son just had to switch from Taekwondo to Karate because of our move to CA from WA. They let him keep his belt rank and he's got to learn the kadas up to that point. He's hoping to get his black belt before we move again so he doesn't have to start another form over.

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  6. Victoria Findlay WolfeOctober 24, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    CONGRATS!!!!!! Fantastic!!! I bailed out at red belt! you amazing to follow through! wahooo! don't mess with you! ;-)

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  7. Riel NasonOctober 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS Erin !!!! :-) !!!

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  8. ChristinaOctober 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Hooray! What a strong lady you are!

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  9. DebbieOctober 24, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Way to go! Congrats!

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  10. Stray Stitches (Linda G)October 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Congratulations! I knew you would succeed!!!!

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  11. SallieOctober 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Congratulations!

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  12. RieOctober 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Awesome! Congrats to you, now.. maybe you could add a little patchwork to it.... :)

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  13. DebbieOctober 24, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    congratulations on your black belt!!

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  14. JanetOctober 24, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Congratulations! We knew you could.....

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  15. LaneOctober 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Way to go Erin. No better example can be set for your kids than enjoying your own accomplishments as well as theirs. I look forward to seeing your next email, signed Erin the black belt Hutchinson. Lane

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  16. bernieOctober 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Sending BIG happy congrats your way - Bernie

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  17. quiltzyxOctober 25, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    WOOOOoooOoooOooOOOOoooHOOOOOOooooOOO!!!!! Congrats Erin-the-black-belt! :D

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  18. Julie FukudaOctober 25, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    That's great! I never doubted you'd make it!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Congratulations, Erin!
    Debbie R.

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  20. BarbOctober 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    That is awesome!!

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  21. JudiOctober 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Fabulous news! I had to load Chrome to be able to comment.

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  22. Barb HOctober 29, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Wonderful news, Erin! You've worked so hard to get your black belt--and you did it!!!! Congratulations

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