After countless times asking if I wanted to go with her to yoga my friend Andrea finally succeeded this morning in getting me to attend with her. I've done yoga a few times on various cruises I've taken and never really had much interest in pursuing it at home.
I was a bit apprehensive this morning as we drove to Bloom. We were the first to arrive so we got a very good spot and relaxed while the other yoga goers arrived. I was very comforted by the fact that the instructor came up to us and asked if we were having any aches/pains or any injuries that she should know about. As the clock approached nine I was ready to start bending and stretching. Up until this point I was the only male under 40 in a room full of women with the exception of a 60 year old man. Thoughts crossed my mind of being unable to do a lot of the poses while these women wrapped their feet around their heads but I kept telling myself that I should just try my best and not worry what others were doing. Then walked in the last yoga participant. Of course, he was very attractive and naturally he sat down directly in front of me. Immediately I was disheartened because I thought all I'd be able to do is stare at his butt doing all these different poses and wouldn't get the full yoga experience that I wanted.
At this moment the class started and I found myself forgetting all about Mr. Hot Ass and I hardly looked at him during the entire hour. I was able to do all the poses and only needed the help of the instructor and Andrea once. I finished the class feeling very relaxed and confident in my beginners yoga ability.
Hopefully I'll get to go back this Tuesday for another beginners class and I have Andrea to thank for it. So, thanks Andrea!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Best Days Of My Life
I'm tired. Tired of politics. Tired of hearing about money. Tired of snow and ice. Tired of whiny people not taking responsibility. Tired of people trying to get something for nothing. I'm tired of it all.
I decided not to vote in yesterdays Chicago city elections. It doesn't really matter. It was a foregone conclusion that Rahm Emanuel would win...and he did.
Enough about the economy or the deficit. This goes with politics. Mr. Boehner...where are the jobs? Why hasn't the deficit gone down? Isn't that what you campaigned on...reducing the deficit and creating jobs? Instead you waste millions trying to repeal this health care bill because you and your supporters don't like it and feel it infringes on your "rights." You talk about the Democrats' endless spending but you have no problem spending money on something you don't like. STOP wasting my money Mr. Speaker!
Tonight in the span of ten minutes there was freezing rain and then lightning. When will it end? Winter goes on and on.
To the people of America...take responsibility. If you make a mistake own up to it. It's nobody's fault but your own. Learn from your mistakes and I bet you won't make the same one again.
And finally...no one owes you anything. Your sob stories and acts do nothing to make me feel sorry for you. There are people in this world who have it a whole lot worse than you do. Be thankful you don't live in Iran with a crazy President who criticizes the use of force against peaceful protesters in another country with one breathe but then orders his police to attack protesters in his own country with the next breathe. You could also be living in a box and eating one meal a day at a shelter. Think about that next time you claim to be the victim just so you can get something.
I decided not to vote in yesterdays Chicago city elections. It doesn't really matter. It was a foregone conclusion that Rahm Emanuel would win...and he did.
Enough about the economy or the deficit. This goes with politics. Mr. Boehner...where are the jobs? Why hasn't the deficit gone down? Isn't that what you campaigned on...reducing the deficit and creating jobs? Instead you waste millions trying to repeal this health care bill because you and your supporters don't like it and feel it infringes on your "rights." You talk about the Democrats' endless spending but you have no problem spending money on something you don't like. STOP wasting my money Mr. Speaker!
Tonight in the span of ten minutes there was freezing rain and then lightning. When will it end? Winter goes on and on.
To the people of America...take responsibility. If you make a mistake own up to it. It's nobody's fault but your own. Learn from your mistakes and I bet you won't make the same one again.
And finally...no one owes you anything. Your sob stories and acts do nothing to make me feel sorry for you. There are people in this world who have it a whole lot worse than you do. Be thankful you don't live in Iran with a crazy President who criticizes the use of force against peaceful protesters in another country with one breathe but then orders his police to attack protesters in his own country with the next breathe. You could also be living in a box and eating one meal a day at a shelter. Think about that next time you claim to be the victim just so you can get something.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Jackie
As of 6pm tonight I have gotten off the couch a total of four times. A couple trips to the bathroom, once to get lunch, and once to go outside and feel a little warmth. That's it. It feels good.
When the TV show Glee first aired I refused to watch it. Adam was beside himself over a show about a high school show choir but I thought I'd have no interest in something like that. Well, as with many people all it took was one episode and I was hooked. For the past two January's I've eagerly awaited it's return from hiatus with almost as much anticipation as a child has on Christmas Eve.
I recently discovered the song "Nightshift" by The Commodores. I also discovered that Lionel Ritchie was in said band. The things one learns while listening to 80's music at 1am in San Diego.
When the TV show Glee first aired I refused to watch it. Adam was beside himself over a show about a high school show choir but I thought I'd have no interest in something like that. Well, as with many people all it took was one episode and I was hooked. For the past two January's I've eagerly awaited it's return from hiatus with almost as much anticipation as a child has on Christmas Eve.
I recently discovered the song "Nightshift" by The Commodores. I also discovered that Lionel Ritchie was in said band. The things one learns while listening to 80's music at 1am in San Diego.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wie Ghets
Today was my first day off in six days. I had plans to have breakfast with a good friend, clean the part of the condo Adam didn't get to, practice more German, and pick up a trip at work for Sunday. Well, I had breakfast with my friend but ended up hanging out with him much longer than I had anticipated (which was great) and then had a two and a half hour lunch with another friend who needed some company. I did succeed in cleaning up the rest of the condo (thanks for doing the bathroom baby) but I've yet to start any German and my board at work is still empty for Sunday. The German can slide but I HAVE to find something to work tomorrow.
Usually I listen to the internet radio while I surf the net, especially if I'm home alone or on a layover. More often than not it's 80's music. I know almost all the songs even though I was still a child during that decade. I've always said that I wish I had been in my twenties during the 80's.
Growing up in NE Ohio and now living in Chicago I've known nothing but five months of winter my entire life. Snow, wind, and bone chilling temperatures have been a way of life from my earliest memory...and I'm sick of it. Each year winter seems harder and harder for me to get through. We are off to Florida and then Hawaii in less than a week and I can't wait. I need to feel warmth and sun on my face. I also need for it to not take five minutes to put on a scarf, gloves, hat, and coat to go outside. It takes me less time to get dressed when I get out of the shower.
Usually I listen to the internet radio while I surf the net, especially if I'm home alone or on a layover. More often than not it's 80's music. I know almost all the songs even though I was still a child during that decade. I've always said that I wish I had been in my twenties during the 80's.
Growing up in NE Ohio and now living in Chicago I've known nothing but five months of winter my entire life. Snow, wind, and bone chilling temperatures have been a way of life from my earliest memory...and I'm sick of it. Each year winter seems harder and harder for me to get through. We are off to Florida and then Hawaii in less than a week and I can't wait. I need to feel warmth and sun on my face. I also need for it to not take five minutes to put on a scarf, gloves, hat, and coat to go outside. It takes me less time to get dressed when I get out of the shower.
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