End of the beginning

We finished the 36 Fan form in this morning's Tai Chi class. The final sections are still pretty rough, but the basic structures have been welded in place... now I just need to work on polishing it up a little. Just in time, too, as Semester 1 apparently ends next week.

That means I have five forms (24, 42, 32 Sword, 18 Fan, 36 Fan) to work on over the mid-year break. The club will still have the venue available throughout, although formal teaching will be stopping until July. It should also be a good opportunity to work on my stance, as we're (finally) back in the large stadium again. No more running out of room after taking three steps in any direction...

I'm also a bit confused, as I learned a few fan techniques (specifically, a throw and catch with the right hand) early last year in preparation for the 36 form. I've practiced them ever since, but they never did appear in the final section of the 36. I can only assume that they're part of an even larger form, that we might start on in the future.

Other news in brief: work is busy (and set to get busier). The Uberlist continues to grow. I have a callous on my hand from painting last night. GitS:Innocence was great - a very different film to the original, with more existential what-is-humanity stuff. Becoming a couch potato for the winter. Sat up watching Heroes with aeliel 'til 1am. Still not King.