boxing bunny

tonight i had my very first private boxing lesson. i've always been interested in boxing, the same way as i've always wanted to play the drums if i could have picked any musical instrument, but the cost, space and the ridiculous out of time thump-thumping simply outweighed my need to drum... which was probably also best for the sanity of every person in a half mile radius of me.

i tried joining group boxing classes a few years ago but without a consistent partner the same size and weight class as me, i've always found it a let down and stopped. I don't know why it never occurred to me to have private lessons - actually, i know why.. mulah - but geez, talk about enlightenment.

so tonight, i had my first lesson. my trainer taught me about the stance, we jabbed, power punched, ducked, hooked and upper-cutted. and i am sore. and incredibly excited! it was exhilirating... and i think i have found a new hobby... perhaps even a passion....?