Strength Challenge – 7th National Kindergarten Trophy

About Us

Welcome to our little virtual corner! I’m a single mother raising my wonderful son, Ruben, who has grown into a remarkable teenager. For years, I was the sole breadwinner as a Krav Maga instructor, balancing the challenges of parenthood and work on my own.

When Ruben started kindergarten, I embarked on a new journey by studying healthcare management at Semmelweis University, specializing in health tourism management. After graduating, I began working in my field and experienced firsthand the tragic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while serving as a healthcare manager in a state hospital.

As the pandemic subsided, I transitioned into private healthcare, where I currently work as a practice manager. Meanwhile, our family moved from a small town to Vác, a charming historic Danube riverside city near Budapest.

Here, we embrace the everyday moments and joys of life together. If you want to hear more stories about us, you’re warmly invited to visit the original Daysonpaper blog at S&Ru’s Diary on daysonpaper.blog.hu.

So I decided to try living for a year on an international stage and see if there are other mothers in similar shoes for whom this diary could be a support on the harder days—just as it has been a support for me when I was able to look beyond the difficulties and sincerely believe in my own strength.

Thank you for stopping by!

Our Adventure at the National Performance Hike Trophy in Szente

This past Saturday was the day of the annual National Performance Hike Trophy held in Szentes, specially designed for kids aged 3 to 7 and their companions. Naturally, we were there, took part, and even made it onto the podium! But honestly, the biggest highlight was the route itself and all the fun challenges along the way.

What’s the Trophy all about?
Competitors start in staggered intervals, with a 5-minute delay between each team. Each participant receives a route card listing the stations they need to visit. At every station, the leader marks the points earned. But that’s not all! You can boost your total score by finding hidden control points scattered throughout the forest. These control points are cleverly disguised as objects that stand out in the natural surroundings and leave a mark on your route card. This year, they were patterned punch cards—three in total, each with a unique pattern and size. The first punch card was hidden inside a half-cut coconut shell hanging from a tree—so easy to miss if you’re not paying close attention!

After marking your card, you have to return the control point to its original spot so other teams can find it too—if they’re lucky! The trail is marked with colorful snail signs or ribbons, making it easy to follow—even through swamps and over fallen trees. Trying to avoid the rough patches isn’t really worth it, since the race is timed and scored, and the challenging terrain only adds to the excitement.

We absolutely loved every moment, from start to finish! The 3.5-kilometer forest trail was a true test of strength and spirit. This competition truly lived up to its “trophy” name, pushing us to show endurance, focus, creativity, and teamwork.