Wellness and Lactic Acid: Closing of the Exam Period

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!

Over the past few months, I toyed with the idea that one day there would be a weekend not about branches of medical science or Rú, but about just me and Rú. Yet, I quickly pushed that thought away before I could weaken under the weight of my notes. I am happy to report that last Thursday (crowned with a psychology exam – which I passed with flying colors!!) I finally got through this year, and ahead of me lies a fragrant, warm, well-deserved summer!

With a million plans and eager enthusiasm, we face the coming days with our golden-haired boy, to whom I can finally devote as much time as a day can hold. My Krav Maga groups will also get their full instructor back, and since I’m pretty sure they don’t follow my blog, I can confidently say they have borne the exam periods and consultation weeks with amazing tolerance. No matter how much I didn’t want to admit it, I know I often brought my exhaustion to the tatami, frequently falling from university to kindergarten, from kindergarten to the gym. Sitting here in my kitchen with a cup of coffee, reflecting on this year, I see an astonishing loyalty from them during this time.

I’m probably overflowing with relief, the intense pace, sleeplessness, and stress, and I might be a bit of a “helicopter” when it comes to my students, but one thing’s for sure: I owe them a relaxed training session.

Over the weekend, I also managed to go to the first beach outing of the year. I’ll just say this: the sun didn’t shine at all, but at least it didn’t rain while we were there, so I count it as a positive experience. I was completely frozen, while Rú was perfectly comfortable on the way home — which also counts as a positive. For me, it really doesn’t matter where or how, as long as there’s water.

And perhaps the best part of it all: this morning I entered the dojo and went through my favorite exercises, with a trembling stomach and shaky hands, starting the day with complete peace of mind! I am eagerly awaiting the coming weeks to recharge myself with everything that truly defines me and that I feared I had lost just a few days ago amid exams.