Not in that order though. Done the first class (nogi) and was having a good class before something set off my anxiety and I felt like crying. Told my instructor and he was very understanding. Followed me through to the changing room and said "by the way, I was going to tell you and the three end of the class but you're leaving early. Add two stripestripes of your belt." So that was cool. Mixed feelings but the stripes are still there and the anxiety isn't so overall I'd say net positive!
Congratulations on the stripes man! Well deserved! Also glad you have such good people around to support you.
Cheers man. Apparently so. I'm poor in the bank but I'm rich in friends (seriously, balling with friends)