- why every person who gets a flat tire on the toll road seems to know how to change their tire. if it were me, i'd probably be crying on the side of the road calling my dad.
- what happened to the caterpillar i almost killed, but sidestepped my way into saving its life. i like to think it will live a long life as a butterfly.
- how i can acknowledge the wind when it's resisting against me during my run, but don't seem to notice it when it's giving me that gentle push i so desire.
Friday, April 23, 2010
i want to know...
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
missing the mat.
I went to my hot vinyasa yoga class last night for the first time in about a month and a half. I didn't realize how much I missed it. With much of my time consumed from marathon training, I've been making excuses/rationalizing why I can't make it to yoga on my Rest days. Thank the god of all things amazing that I decided to go back to it.
My body is so sore I looked funny moving today. I had sweat dripping in my eyes for 90 minutes. I wasn't as strong as I was in my last class. BUT, I didn't realize until the class was almost over that I hadn't thought about anything besides that moment and the poses I was in until the moment I came to that realization. I love that feeling. Clear head. Strong body. Can't lose.
My body is so sore I looked funny moving today. I had sweat dripping in my eyes for 90 minutes. I wasn't as strong as I was in my last class. BUT, I didn't realize until the class was almost over that I hadn't thought about anything besides that moment and the poses I was in until the moment I came to that realization. I love that feeling. Clear head. Strong body. Can't lose.
Friday, April 9, 2010
In addition...
Do you ever write a whole lot without reading it? I just did that. Either way, I wanted to mention that I took a little time to myself this morning before work to do some yoga, and read some internet tidbits. In doing so, I decided to buy some TOMS shoes. I sat barefoot at my desk yesterday as much as possible, in honor of One Day Without Shoes...like I need an excuse to let my piggies get some air! But I'm excited to get them. Not only for the new shoe factor, but also because I can rest assured that my purchase will allow for one less child in need to go barefoot.
I realize that when I like to go barefoot, it's by choice, but wouldn't choose to do it all of the time. This topic came up the other day when I was discussing barefoot running. It's not commonly done, but I have seen it, and even heard it as a topic for a local radio show within the past several months. It wouldn't be the wear and tear on my feet that would concern me so much as the glass, sharp plastic pieces, and other gifts that people decide to throw on the ground. They are far too busy and important to wait to throw something away in a community trash can, or even at home! I do my part, but cannot take responsibility for others.
The other day, however, I did. While I was walking home from getting some delicious homemade ice cream, I noticed that there were bottles and paper throughout the yard of the Falls Church City Hall. Alas - there was a trash can, and even a recycling bin right in front of the building. I took an extra 45 seconds out of my day to try to help make this world a little more beautiful.
Thank you, and good night.
I realize that when I like to go barefoot, it's by choice, but wouldn't choose to do it all of the time. This topic came up the other day when I was discussing barefoot running. It's not commonly done, but I have seen it, and even heard it as a topic for a local radio show within the past several months. It wouldn't be the wear and tear on my feet that would concern me so much as the glass, sharp plastic pieces, and other gifts that people decide to throw on the ground. They are far too busy and important to wait to throw something away in a community trash can, or even at home! I do my part, but cannot take responsibility for others.
The other day, however, I did. While I was walking home from getting some delicious homemade ice cream, I noticed that there were bottles and paper throughout the yard of the Falls Church City Hall. Alas - there was a trash can, and even a recycling bin right in front of the building. I took an extra 45 seconds out of my day to try to help make this world a little more beautiful.
Thank you, and good night.
that's the way the world keeps happening. be interested in it.
I almost brought my laptop to the couch with me as I was watching Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Then realized I didn't want that much stimulation all at once. I had my phone by my side, watching TV, and that was enough for me - how much can I divide my attention?! Not that much. Usually when I pull out my laptop, my attention is no longer focusing on the TV, and it becomes background fuzz.
Today I went for a 5 mile run. Which is actually one of my shorter runs these days. It was windier than usual, and I found myself thinking how the breeze feels so much stronger when I'm running against it. On my way back, however, the extra push it gave me was so much more gratifying. I felt like I earned that push!
Speaking of running, I'm still committed to my marathon training. I'm running a 10 mile race on Sunday for the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'm looking forward to it?! I'm ready to see how prepared I am. If I suck, hopefully it will serve as the metaphorical wind to give me that extra push to train a little harder.
Running has begun to take up more and more time. Not only do I set aside time for the actual running, but I need to plan when I eat beforehand, I need to make sure to potty, so as to not worry about it while on the trail, and then of course after the run I spend time stretching and showering.
It's a good experience. Training has been challenging, and at times my body is extremely achey, but overall I am grateful that I am even able to put one foot in front of the other every day.
Friday night for me included purging clothes and drinking wine. Oh, and a bowl of popcorn. I've been trying to finish my book that I've been reading, which is sooo good. I think it keeps getting better and better. But I just get sucked in to watching Youtube or Ted.com videos, or perusing craigslist for apartments, looking at facebook pictures, etc. etc.
Tonight, I've become enthralled with this beautiful, heart-filling, big-smiling, tear-welling chorus.
Just a few videos that I loved:
Zebra - Beach House
Joga - Bjork (this is still one of my favorites)
Stay Awake - from Mary Poppins
Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys and Jay-Z
I watched more. I could probably spend hours watching these amazing children. I sincerely hope this is being done across America. You can see in their expressions and movements how much singing that song really means to them. You can't argue that when cutting the funding for arts in schools...Bravo, dear teacher. You are saluted by yet another big fan.
Now I will read. And go to bed, heart singing.
Today I went for a 5 mile run. Which is actually one of my shorter runs these days. It was windier than usual, and I found myself thinking how the breeze feels so much stronger when I'm running against it. On my way back, however, the extra push it gave me was so much more gratifying. I felt like I earned that push!
Speaking of running, I'm still committed to my marathon training. I'm running a 10 mile race on Sunday for the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'm looking forward to it?! I'm ready to see how prepared I am. If I suck, hopefully it will serve as the metaphorical wind to give me that extra push to train a little harder.
Running has begun to take up more and more time. Not only do I set aside time for the actual running, but I need to plan when I eat beforehand, I need to make sure to potty, so as to not worry about it while on the trail, and then of course after the run I spend time stretching and showering.
It's a good experience. Training has been challenging, and at times my body is extremely achey, but overall I am grateful that I am even able to put one foot in front of the other every day.
Friday night for me included purging clothes and drinking wine. Oh, and a bowl of popcorn. I've been trying to finish my book that I've been reading, which is sooo good. I think it keeps getting better and better. But I just get sucked in to watching Youtube or Ted.com videos, or perusing craigslist for apartments, looking at facebook pictures, etc. etc.
Tonight, I've become enthralled with this beautiful, heart-filling, big-smiling, tear-welling chorus.
Just a few videos that I loved:
Zebra - Beach House
Joga - Bjork (this is still one of my favorites)
Stay Awake - from Mary Poppins
Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys and Jay-Z
I watched more. I could probably spend hours watching these amazing children. I sincerely hope this is being done across America. You can see in their expressions and movements how much singing that song really means to them. You can't argue that when cutting the funding for arts in schools...Bravo, dear teacher. You are saluted by yet another big fan.
Now I will read. And go to bed, heart singing.
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