Progress?

So I have been neglecting my online record of my ninja training again, and I must apologize to my 7 fans out there.
This blog should have been written over a week ago.
It is a very exciting blog and while I have my pessimistic, self doubting theories, I am here to announce my first BJJ milestone.
I am a black belt.
That's right folks a black belt.

But to quote the words of one of Vince Vaughn's best roles to date Jeremy Grey of Wedding Crashers:
"Perhaps play a little game called "just the tip." Just for a second, just to see how it feels."


Yes I received my first black tip on my shiny white belt last week and I must say it was glorious.
On a side note, let me tell you why I am a messed up loser.
My first thoughts about reaching this accomplishment:
"This has to be solely based on the number of times I have come to the gym." 
Immediately followed by,
"I don't deserve this yet."
But even with all my pessimistic fervor, I feel like a million bucks.
Mostly because it was completely unexpected. Now I HATE surprises as much as the next guy. But I  also LOVE pleasant surprises as much as the next guy.
Now I am going to come clean and admit I have no real idea of how my gym ranks belts and promotions.
But I have to state the obvious that this means I am few short weeks away from becoming a killing machine.
Seriously though, this was a real spirit lifter. It was on a night where 13 guys were packed into the gym, and I have to say I was proud of myself. It was a nice reminder that I have made a commitment, and even though it has been a difficult journey I plan on seeing it through.
Below is a picture progression of your favorite killing machine's wifey photo shoot with newly acquired black tip! *Notice the sudden changes in behavior as the photo shoot progresses

Til next time,
Steve

That's what you call a first tip!   Looky Looky First Tip Everyone!   OK, enough already.... Enough pictures Woman!!!!

  

ARRRRHHHHH!(Sweet tip)