First kickball game was yesterday, and it was fun. I shouldn't have worried about embarrassing myself -- it was not a super-athletic team. When your teammates are meeting at a bar before the game, then bringing a 12-pack of beer to the game, you know it's not going to be serious. (Luckily for me, the beer was Coors Light and I wasn't remotely tempted. I have standards, people!) But it was nice to be outside in the sun -- we've had a miserable winter here and it's just now starting to get warm. I was only up to kick once, and I summoned up my best kickball kung-fu, but the other team had some good fielders so I was out immediately. I had one moment when a pop-up fly came my way in the outfield, and I managed to catch it -- then drop it. Oh well. We lost 3-2, not as bad as last week's 14-0 loss. :-)
Even though it wasn't physically challenging, actually signing up for a team sport was mentally challenging for me. I haven't done any kind of team sports since PE class somewhere in middle school. I know that the strength and confidence I've gained from PCP and KFB gave me the courage to give it a try. And now that I've played kickball with a bunch of friendly semi-drunk people, maybe before long I can try something a little more challenging.
One question for you all: during the freestyle punches and kicks, I find myself almost constantly bouncing on the balls of my feet. It's happening naturally, just feels like a way to stay energized and ready. On the other hand, it also feels a little nervous and jumpy. I tried staying very still except for the punches or kicks, but that felt flat and kind of weak. I'm wondering how much moving around is normal and advisable.
AND: big thanks to Rebecca & Sarah for letting me know they're still with me! It means a lot to know you're following along at home. Sarah, I know you will ROCK the KFB when the time is right. And Rebecca, you could totally rock it too. :)
Hope everybody is doing well!
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