Back and fearful of the agony to come

I have successfully completed another seminar in Guelph, one which has been fairly rewarding overall. I managed the logistics of the trip quite well this time and came away with some nice loot. Got an ironwood Jo, a handy reference book, a rare Japanese video of the advanced Kata (which they rarely teach) and a set of four beautiful ceramic tea cups. I also acquired, to the best of my information, my Shodan in Jo which essentially means that I have moved beyond "student" and into the ranks of the lowliest practitioner which is more then fine with me.

Alas, better crash due to work in the morn. My little sis is also back from her cruise so things are interesting in this end of the world.