So I've somehow moved from sitting at the end of the line, to the middle, and now at the front... so suddently I realize I've become the senpai of the dojo... But sincerely, I truly do not qualify. Lets jump into some stats to explain:

 

History

Date Began Kendo: March 7th, 2002

Date Began Iaido: September, 2002

Amount of practice missed: two school semesters in counting

Graded as: Kendo shou-dan, Iaido shou-dan

Rei's Kendo Journal

 

About Me

DoB: October 22nd, 1985

Age: body feels old

School: SFU Surrey

Major: switching back to Interaction Design (human centered design)

Career Goal: Game Design -> I want to change entertainment cultural influence through gaming... for now anyways, but who knows where God will lead me?

Height/Weight: shorter and lighter than Sensei

Fav. Kendo Kata: #6 -> tension and relation between shitachi and uchitachi

Fav. Iaido Zenken Kata: #7 san-po-kiri -> control three opponents with senmei

Fav. Iaido Kouriu Shoden Kata: #10 ookaze -> just very Kouriu like, assasinating someone on the street

 

Okay so I'm a little bored, are you too?

More About Me... for the bored

Religion (though I like Relation more): Christianity

__Food__: frozen grapes, steak - blue 10% (or purple... so what is it really called?)

__Drink__: LATTE! and cold amacha @ Senseis'

__Place__: under a night sky full of stars w/ the people I love (that's right, that's all of you guys)

__Shade__: black. I don't have a fav. colour

__Animal__: Penguins

__Pet__: Despite how he is now, I love my lil guy Iain.

__Hobbies__: ...come to think about it I've been overly occupied to have hobbies... I'd like to: swim, jog, look up random things that interest me and write notes about it (then lose the note book), some self studies like Japanese or programs

__Anime__: *sigh what I would give to have time to watch more* RoD TV, Azumanga Daioh, Bakuretsu Tenshi

__Car__: Skyline R34

__Movies__: Passion of Christ

__Celebrity__: Kate (Katherine) Moennig

 

 

Single No

Satisfied? Yes

 

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Okay, I'm going to have to clear some things up from my heart before I can actually continue:

 

 

^This is my actual head. With plastic surgery and make up, I've been able to lead a normal functional life. No, I'm not kidding. I was born with a bell for a head. How, I don't know, but all you need to know is that this picture you see here, is my real head.

 

Okay, back to the real issue here:

 

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*ahem* to be serious:

 

What keeps me in Kendo and Iaido

Time flies. 4 years of training in all spiritual, mental, and physical aspect have changed me so much. Being aware of those pillars in which us who we are allowed me to find my conflicts in the outside life. I value the people I've met, and look forward to how the dojo will grow as new beginners joins. The lesson I've learned from Sensei is always valuable and helps me challenge and push myself not just with my skills (in which doesn't improve a lot), but my life and who I am now. There's a bond between Kendo and Iaido and one day I wish to bring the Iai state of mind to Kendo, and Kendos' connection with the opponent to Iai. I am not close to who I wish to be now, for I still have many problems of my own to fix... but one day I'm sure we will all see how Kendo and Iaido effects us, our path, but the view at the top is always the same.

 

Comments:

"Rei, Rei, wonderful Rei! You're so awesome, you're so gay =D You are a wonderful senpai, always supporting, encouraging, and looking out for us. And of course your kendo/iai skillz are excellent as well. Even when you're not fully in possession of all your faculties ;) That monkey was very dead ;) ;) I haven't known you for too long but even in this year and half it's really amazing to see how much happier you've become and I hope this will continue for a long time. It ought to, according to your karma :P I <3 you! =)" - Amelia

 

"Can't stop smiling right now and I really want to giggle X) You br-..aw shucks. I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. You've been a wonderful friend, the most caring senpai, and the best girlfriend any girl could ask for in a lifetime (and 7 eternities). You've been nothing but supportive, fun, kind, and gracious to me and I can't thank you enough. Your cooking and baking is most excellent and never fail to make me warm inside when I eat it. Mmmm...I won't say anything more until I'm really sure of it and can live up to it, but just know that I'm hesitating for a positive reason. Stay bright like this and shine with your natural radiance. I still think you're warmer than me :)" -Justine

 

"I'm glad we're friends and that we've been through thick and thin all these years... You listen to me when others shut me out... Thank you for being my best friend..." -J

 

"Hey Rei, it has been 2 year since I have known you. I'm glad that I have and be able to continue my learning with both you and our dojo. From practicing with you, I have gained greater learning and appreciation for the art and its meaning. I wish our friendship and ties to kendo remand forever. ---Woojin---"

 

REI you're superfly. hehe no really! but you still scare me when you kiai, its like i can feel my hair flying back like i'm standing infront of a fan or something. yup that's how strong your energy is, which makes me really really want to be like you someday. its funny because sometimes you're really serious and it scares to pooh out of me but then sometimes you aren't and i could just huggg you and not want to pee my pants=) ehhe. especially that SPECIAL day at amelia's house where you told me "You're the best man" all slurred.. i was so happy =) hehe. THANK YOU for practicing with me and not breaking my back. <3PRINCESSTINTIN

 

"AHAHAHAHAHAAAA! Reread your page =D Even funnier the second time!" - ...date-in-law?

 

"Thank you for supporting me all these years. You're the best aunt ever!" -Alan

 

"I rabu you Mommy!" -Iain

"noooooo, mommy, why?!!" -Iain