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Happy Monday!
Jan. 18th, 2010 03:44 pmIt's Monday! I started out the day with the 6:15 Yoga class. I am very much liking the trip to Williams Ave, vs Burnnett - to the new studio. It is just that much easier for me to get there. Somehow just a block makes a huge difference when I am running behind!!! I think it has to do with not being on the same street as a huge transit center and 3 other lights.
Szoom! Straight into the 222 building.
The temperature still is sort of low; only 100 degrees in the hot room. This equates to what feels "cool," to me, now that I am accustomed to practicing at around 110-115 degrees. Yes, I sound ridiculous. Yes, I'm entirely serious. I get sort of crabby in Eagle pose when my legs and arms are sticking to the each other with the skin, and not sliding as easily (or at all!!!) as it's typical by that point in class for me to be pretty much soaked. :)
It's a little different as far as interaction with people. It's so large and everything is pretty spread out. Love the space though. The room is large enough so teachers have a microphone in class with speakers on the ceiling. A new twist to both students and teachers alike. This morning I had a pretty sad practice!! I just had zero focus, but I was glad to be there. I also was happy to be front row, in the corner with all the mirrors. Yeay for prime real estate ;)
Yesterday I ran 4 miles and wasn't sure if I would make it to the noon class, but I figured I'd listen to the voice in my head that said "YOU CAN!" I was running late and that's why I was hesitant. Happily, I made it there with plenty of time immediately following my run. Hips were a little tight, but I spose that's why the class kicks ass!
I am loving Triangle with the rubberized floor :P I can really get down into my hips and not worry so much about my feet sliding out. It also means I'll be really spoiled if I go to places with carpeting. Then again - it will be a huge benefit to be able to get in to the finer points of triangle, instead of constant focus on feet.
Last week was a lighter work out week, this week I intend to be on my mark with the work outs. If I feel like it, I'll CT later tonight. If I don't, I'll CT tomorrow AM. I'm trying to hit as many yoga classes as possible this week. I want to make sure all that hard work between November and December doesn't fade. 30 days straight is something not to be messed with ;)
With this sunshine, it's tempting to go for a short 2 miler or something, but I am enjoying that "DRY" feeling so much right now. Another feeling I am enjoying, is how pain free day to day life is. I am not 100% normal, but I am very nearly. I know my limitations, I know what things are risky for my body. But I walk my old pace again (faster) and I can get out of my car with no worries, off the toilet seat, go up stairs, even hop about sometimes. These are all things that I don't take for granted when I do them!!! I feel so blessed to be at this point in my recovery. And I am wholly accepting my current point of body image. I know it's a constant project, but I feel lighter about it all.
I can scarcely believe my Unarmed self defense class was only last weekend.
Sort of feels like eons ago. I had a lot of fun... I'm sad that my next similar experience will be in a few more weeks!! (End of February.)
Today I worked on a co workers home system for side work and earned $100. She insisted on paying me even though I was willing to do the work for free. This is what happens when you provide value to people. ;)
The $100 will cover most of my upcoming self defense course. It's with the UW Experimental school or something. I very much enjoyed the ex army ranger's class though! Combat mindset really is right up my ally.
There's an energy, and attitude that I can relate to.
Jim and I hung out last night and watched a movie. "The soloist."
That was peaceful. I love that guy!!! There's nothing exciting happening with us. But just don't get bored doing nothing with him - my favorite thing is to enjoy his great figure ;)
Eye candy. X1000.
Today, it took longer than anticipated to work on Gaila's 5 year old system (bleh). Lately I've been calling Jon to chill, thinkin he might be at his Bellevue apartment, but he's been up North!!! Damn! I'll probably meet up with him later today. Missing him a bit. Saw him Saturday briefly... was hoping we could kick it at his place.
He had to get his bed. Finally.
Other than that, I'm just chillaxin' on the last day of my weekend :)
-Angela
Szoom! Straight into the 222 building.
The temperature still is sort of low; only 100 degrees in the hot room. This equates to what feels "cool," to me, now that I am accustomed to practicing at around 110-115 degrees. Yes, I sound ridiculous. Yes, I'm entirely serious. I get sort of crabby in Eagle pose when my legs and arms are sticking to the each other with the skin, and not sliding as easily (or at all!!!) as it's typical by that point in class for me to be pretty much soaked. :)
It's a little different as far as interaction with people. It's so large and everything is pretty spread out. Love the space though. The room is large enough so teachers have a microphone in class with speakers on the ceiling. A new twist to both students and teachers alike. This morning I had a pretty sad practice!! I just had zero focus, but I was glad to be there. I also was happy to be front row, in the corner with all the mirrors. Yeay for prime real estate ;)
Yesterday I ran 4 miles and wasn't sure if I would make it to the noon class, but I figured I'd listen to the voice in my head that said "YOU CAN!" I was running late and that's why I was hesitant. Happily, I made it there with plenty of time immediately following my run. Hips were a little tight, but I spose that's why the class kicks ass!
I am loving Triangle with the rubberized floor :P I can really get down into my hips and not worry so much about my feet sliding out. It also means I'll be really spoiled if I go to places with carpeting. Then again - it will be a huge benefit to be able to get in to the finer points of triangle, instead of constant focus on feet.
Last week was a lighter work out week, this week I intend to be on my mark with the work outs. If I feel like it, I'll CT later tonight. If I don't, I'll CT tomorrow AM. I'm trying to hit as many yoga classes as possible this week. I want to make sure all that hard work between November and December doesn't fade. 30 days straight is something not to be messed with ;)
With this sunshine, it's tempting to go for a short 2 miler or something, but I am enjoying that "DRY" feeling so much right now. Another feeling I am enjoying, is how pain free day to day life is. I am not 100% normal, but I am very nearly. I know my limitations, I know what things are risky for my body. But I walk my old pace again (faster) and I can get out of my car with no worries, off the toilet seat, go up stairs, even hop about sometimes. These are all things that I don't take for granted when I do them!!! I feel so blessed to be at this point in my recovery. And I am wholly accepting my current point of body image. I know it's a constant project, but I feel lighter about it all.
I can scarcely believe my Unarmed self defense class was only last weekend.
Sort of feels like eons ago. I had a lot of fun... I'm sad that my next similar experience will be in a few more weeks!! (End of February.)
Today I worked on a co workers home system for side work and earned $100. She insisted on paying me even though I was willing to do the work for free. This is what happens when you provide value to people. ;)
The $100 will cover most of my upcoming self defense course. It's with the UW Experimental school or something. I very much enjoyed the ex army ranger's class though! Combat mindset really is right up my ally.
There's an energy, and attitude that I can relate to.
Jim and I hung out last night and watched a movie. "The soloist."
That was peaceful. I love that guy!!! There's nothing exciting happening with us. But just don't get bored doing nothing with him - my favorite thing is to enjoy his great figure ;)
Eye candy. X1000.
Today, it took longer than anticipated to work on Gaila's 5 year old system (bleh). Lately I've been calling Jon to chill, thinkin he might be at his Bellevue apartment, but he's been up North!!! Damn! I'll probably meet up with him later today. Missing him a bit. Saw him Saturday briefly... was hoping we could kick it at his place.
He had to get his bed. Finally.
Other than that, I'm just chillaxin' on the last day of my weekend :)
-Angela
