I can! Finally, after five calendar years, and about two actual years, of on and off study of Tai Chi, this weekend I tested succesfully for the first half of the Yang style short form. I’m on my third school, White Birch in Arlington Virginia. I like the relaxed tone, the various angles on form, application, and art that I get from various senior students, all of whom have backgrounds with other teachers and schools as well.

Next goal – 12 months to testing on the full short form. Definately means I’ll need to make it to class every week.

Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character for it will become your destiny. – Frank Outlaw

Now why the hell didn’t someone tell me this sooner?

Oh well. Might as well enjoy the scenery while I’m here.