About Aikido of Champlain Valley
Take Nothing for Grantedby Spunqi RobinsonRecently, as I fretted about the approach of my 30th birthday, I decided to take a step back and view it in another light. Rather than focusing on the fears of growing up, and selfish thoughts of presents and attention, I began to look back on my life and all the wonderful people who have helped me grow into the person I am today. I came up with quite a thank-you list, and the people of Aikido of Champlain Valley, collectively, and as individuals, are among those I must thank. When I began practicing aikido last February, I was going through a rough period. Although I had lived in Burlington for nearly four years, working in Stowe hadn't allowed me the opportunity to meet many people in town. I often felt like an outsider. Some friends of mine used |