@Mo_Arsh kindly reminded me of today’s anniversary. 2 Years since I came to the forums.
Seems like the perfect excuse for reflection and an update.
Two years ago, I came to the forum with a grand plan to be close to professional by now. My kids would be on their way to Greatness. Through this journey, my priorities have changed. I have no desire to compete, no desire to be the “Best” at any discipline. Kids have decided to remain kids. Play for the Joy! (One of my lessons learned also.)
Can I still be a beginner after 2 Years? Most would have probably progressed to intermediate by now. I on the other hand am very Slow. So I would still consider myself an experienced Beginner now.
My play style through the first year shifted. I thought I needed to be an Unresponsive Machine to validate myself in the community. I am glad I was wrong. I have found my Happy Play Style.
While my trick set is not very deep, I am proud to say I designed my own trick. Based on a Beginner Classic, the Brain Twister. In my preferred style of 0A play now, I came up with a Stalled Brain Twister, I call it the “Brain Fart”.
This has been a very meaningful accomplishment for me.
Another amazing Accomplishment that has transpired is around the community. The creation of an environment for 142 people in the community to have a place to belong. The Yoyo Boomers Club!
In its first Year of existence, the club has done so much. Hosted Events, Donated to Charity, Sponsored a competition, prototyped yoyos, supported individual makers, partnered with companies and supported the community! To say I am proud would be an understatement.
One of the AMAZING values of this club is the people! The online friendships I have made and cherish are astronomical to me. Who would have thought?
I am still working on Kick Flips. I am coming to the realization that my Trapeze Stall needs more consistency to set up for the flip. Zipper stalls have become a favorite past time.
Kids have not progressed much, they play for fun when it hits them.
Yoyo Collection is larger than I would have ever thought. But I have settled on my self-imposed Modern Responsive Yoyo Historian. Along with Fixed Axles in my preferred play style.
I never thought I would have the opportunity to Chat with Yoyo icons, or meet one in person.
For those who have and continue to follow this journey, THANK YOU.
For those who have found and read The Journey for the first time, please feel free to comment or ask any questions.
What an amazing 2 years so far!
Have Fun.
