Detroit and beyond

Detroit went well and I managed my first medal! All my opponents/ friends have noticed a vast  improvement in my fencing since Cincinnati in  October, and coach seems happy with what he has seen, so I'm happy.

The new gear worked great and I can't thank all of you enough for your support. My next goal for cookie profits is a new mask. The new mask will run about $275 so its a lot of cookies but it can be done!

I was not able to get the cash together to go to Portland either, but the deadline hit the day I got home from Detroit, and after 3 days in Detroit and the drive my bank account was a little light, not to worry there are other opportunities coming up and with your appetites I'm sure I'll be fencing at more and more events.
   

Making the best of it

Over the last two months I have been selling as many cookies as I could to get myself equipped for Montreal in March. Last weekend I managed to do just that, but then there was the registration fee for the event, its due tomorrow, it appears that I wont be able to get the cash together for that one. After feeling a little deflated I found that there is another event in Oregon so I'm going to try and get to that one, so it all works out in the end, I've sold more cookies in the last two month then I had previously, so my concept is valid and I will continue to sell cookies getting my name and product into as many people as I can. So in that way I am making the best of the current situation. Again thanks for reading and for all your support during this adventure 

Who Knew?

I had a great training camp this weekend. I learned a lot and identified things that I need to work on. I have good news, thanks to cookie sales a little luck and scrimping and saving I managed to get my new uniform, and two new weapons certified for international competition, not to mention picking up a new customer in the form of the fencing gear salesmen. I'm going to keep him in cookies :)

 That's the good news, the less then great news. I wanted to make sure I had the gear before I registered for Montreal, the problem is the registration deadline is Friday, and I need to sell 105 dozen shortbreads to have the entry fee! Its a VERY high goal and I realize that, and if I don't make it I don't make it. I have quality gear now that will last, but i haven't given up just yet, I may not make it but I'm not going to give up without a fight.

I can not express the gratitude I have for all of those who have supported me  throughout this adventure, the words of support and encouragement and by buying my cookies. Now its time to head out and go for a run.