So today was the last day of finals and I must say that I'm relieved that its all over. Despite our nerves, my group and I did a nearly flawless presentation for Public Speaking. I was so proud of everyone...I definitely smell an A.

Finals weren't the only thing that ended though. Tonight was the last SWAT(Teaching Staff) meeting of the year at my karate school. Instead of discussing what we need to improve on, we had a Pot Luck and watched Comedy Central Presents Jeff Dunham. I must admit that Dunham is hilarious. My favorite part of the stand up was when he used a puppet named Achmed the dead terrorist.

As I watched Dunham and laughed with my fellow instructors, I realized that over the years, those people had become like family to me. The karate studio had become a second home of sorts to me. I have been training for 5 years and because I have my black belt, many assume that I would've simply quit after achieving that goal. What they don't understand is that I value the journey more than the belt. At the end of the day its just a belt, but I on the other hand am a person who has acquired the skills associated with the belt and my martial arts system. Unlike the belt, the knowledge that I have gained is intangible. Many parts of my future are still uncertain, but what I do know is that I will keep training for as long as I can, but I digress.

I'm so happy that finals are over. Although I look forward to my month off, I will miss the people that I've managed to meet and make friends with during my first semester at SNHU. I hope that I see them again next semester.

Well, I hope that you all have a great break. I hope this holds you over until next time....

(Yes, I know its random, but I like Metal Gear Solid:D)

Mckendy