What the hell…Chilly’s little spot on lit

Thanks I appreciate hearing that.

I had to google BJJ.
It looks and sounds interesting. But being flexible as a fridge I think I stick to the things I'm already good at.
One of the biggest blocks we have as humans is avoiding trying something new just because we have no experience with it, or have these unfounded fears that we lack some prerequisite to get started in something.

At some point, you had never driven a car before, yet you got behind the wheel to learn despite never having raced at the Indy 500, right?

There's a YouTube channel called Chewjitsu. He's a black belt and runs a gym and has a lot of helpful advice for beginners regarding their mindset and fears.
 
One of the biggest blocks we have as humans is avoiding trying something new just because we have no experience with it, or have these unfounded fears that we lack some prerequisite to get started in something.

At some point, you had never driven a car before, yet you got behind the wheel to learn despite never having raced at the Indy 500, right?

There's a YouTube channel called Chewjitsu. He's a black belt and runs a gym and has a lot of helpful advice for beginners regarding their mindset and fears.
For me it’s body insecurities and having strangers touch me. And with BJJ it’s not just touching it’s…touching….
 
For me it’s body insecurities and having strangers touch me. And with BJJ it’s not just touching it’s…touching….
I can see that being a huge challenge. I don't have any experience to speak from though, so I can't lend any advice on that, other than maybe find a gym that has a few women and roll with them. Talk with the instructor about it. The community is very welcoming, or at least it should be, so if the instructor is a dick about it, it's the wrong gym anyway.

I wrestled from 9th to 12th grade so it wasn't too much of a stretch to try and get into bjj. Unfortunately the pandemic started 3 months later and I haven't been able to get back to it due to a shift in work schedule.

I'm trying to remember how I got over the "wrestling is gay" stigma that permeated the jr high halls (my district jr high was 7th-9th) but I just remember it didn't matter after a week or two. Once I got on the mat and realized that it was fun, all that went away.
 
I can see that being a huge challenge. I don't have any experience to speak from though, so I can't lend any advice on that, other than maybe find a gym that has a few women and roll with them. Talk with the instructor about it. The community is very welcoming, or at least it should be, so if the instructor is a dick about it, it's the wrong gym anyway.

I wrestled from 9th to 12th grade so it wasn't too much of a stretch to try and get into bjj. Unfortunately the pandemic started 3 months later and I haven't been able to get back to it due to a shift in work schedule.

I'm trying to remember how I got over the "wrestling is gay" stigma that permeated the jr high halls (my district jr high was 7th-9th) but I just remember it didn't matter after a week or two. Once I got on the mat and realized that it was fun, all that went away.
We have two places so I was going to go look at both. I miss CrossFit and I just need to get out and meet new people. Plus a friend said it would be good for me to “know how to choke a m’fer out” lol
 
I saw this and had to tell you that you're not a dumbass. 🤗🤗🤗
You’re sweet but I know my faults. I have most recently in the last 6 months handled important things/people poorly. I have been a dumbass. I have also been handled poorly and they are also a dumbass…it happens.
 
We have two places so I was going to go look at both. I miss CrossFit and I just need to get out and meet new people. Plus a friend said it would be good for me to “know how to choke a m’fer out” lol
I found the CrossFit and bjj communities were pretty much on par with each other as far as being supportive and accepting. I hope you find a good fit.
 
I’m trying to stay positive. The divorce is good, it’s needed, it’s freedom. I definitely have more good than bad!

And can I say I’m having a bit of a fan girl moment lol I can’t believe you noticed me 🥹
You need to stay positive. You sound like a nice girl
 
One of the biggest blocks we have as humans is avoiding trying something new just because we have no experience with it, or have these unfounded fears that we lack some prerequisite to get started in something.

At some point, you had never driven a car before, yet you got behind the wheel to learn despite never having raced at the Indy 500, right?

There's a YouTube channel called Chewjitsu. He's a black belt and runs a gym and has a lot of helpful advice for beginners regarding their mindset and fears.
For me it's not the trying that is the block. It is the fact that I am stiff as a corpse. I've tried both wrestling (Greek Romans style) and Judo. Failed at both.
So I stick to my gym and stretch as good as I can and keep on riding motorbikes enduro style instead to be in shape. :)
 
Finally unpacked my books. I’m sure I’ll move stuff around and rearrange here and there. But it’s good to have some empty boxes. Next is replacing the curtains for windows without a view…

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Hugs with lots of good vibes for new place. And remember a window with a view is an excuse to watch life go by rather than get out and be a participant!
 
Finally unpacked my books. I’m sure I’ll move stuff around and rearrange here and there. But it’s good to have some empty boxes. Next is replacing the curtains for windows without a view…

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Congratulations to a fresh start! It looks great!
I have no idea what's a proper house warming gift in your country. But I'd bring this to celebrate!


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