at long last...

i won the california state championships last weekend.

it has been over 4 years since i've placed first in a tournament. two years spent in japan, two years after that placing 2nd or 3rd in important competitions.

finished in round of 16 twice at the last two world championships. i've already proven myself to be one of the top kendoists in the country and in the world. but, i don't really consider myself one of the top in the world because most of the chicks in japan, korea, canada, and brazil could kick my ass. actually, i could say that for anywhere.

i feel pretty damn good right now...my kendo that is.

i guess technically, i am the state champ. however, a handful of the top women didn't show. the thing with kendo is that you'll never get all of us to show up at a tournament. therefore, it's really difficult to determine ranking. whatever.

now, with all this i could brag about, why would i still feel the need to try out for the next world championships? i think i've done enough. the last thing left is to try to win the nationals. i think i'll do that. i'll try my best.

i am sick and tired of all those people (mainly parents) trying to convince me to try out. just leave me the fuck alone...

thaaaaaaaaaat's it for now.