This video is from Communitychannel and she's talking about her theory about jogging in the morning..."I keep seeing bodies" haha! she cracks me up =D
I'm glad I don't jog in the morning. In fact, I'm glad I don't jog at all. I've never liked jogging or running unless it was disguised in some kind of sport like basketball, softball or tennis.
I feel pretty good about the progress I've been making this year. I wanted to get fit and look better. I want to be at my best. Be authentic and comfortable with myself. The past few years have been taking care of family matters, finances and working on the house (cleaning/fixing). So this year has been about me =). I still have more to work on, but I feel closer now. I got my hair trimmed on Fri. and Heather was so excited about how my hair is growing out. She said it was looking nice and healthy. I can feel the difference too. I got 2 compliments on my hair this weekend from strangers. =) All that coloring and highlighting was weakening my hair, so my hair feels stronger now.
I had a somewhat productive day today. It got me in the mood to get things done. I made my list of things to do so I hope to finish off the list this week. I kept getting sidetracked so I didn't cross off as many things on my list.
Going to yoga early tomorrow so I better get to sleep...ja ne.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Today was an excellent day. I went to Bikram Yoga (yoga done in a hot room - 104 degrees) this morning. I picked up Suki at 7am and we met Ali there. It was the first time for me and Ali. The class was from 7:30 to 9. I have never sweat so much! I couldn't do a lot of the poses and I had to rest because I didn't want to push myself too far; but it felt great to work hard. I did a lot of the stuff and I'm looking forward to getting stronger and more flexible.
I dropped off Suki at home, went home to shower and then she came over to teach my mom Korean. While they were doing that, I finished getting ready for work and then copied her Duffy CD...I'm listening to it now =). I really like this CD. I bought her song Mercy, but after I heard the CD in Suki's car, I wanted it! After they finished, we went to eat chirashi and agedashi tofu at Sushi Avenue. We've been going there quite a bit. The fish has always been so fresh and the chirashi is just right.
Since I didn't have to leave for work yet, we went shopping. Then I went to work and she went on her way. It was a good day. I'm going to buy a membership at the Bikram yoga place tomorrow. I want to go at least 3 times a week. I still want to go to the gym for cardio and weights.
Gonna start going to sleep earlier so I can wake up earlier...so goodnight. No Japanese dramas for me tonight! =)
I dropped off Suki at home, went home to shower and then she came over to teach my mom Korean. While they were doing that, I finished getting ready for work and then copied her Duffy CD...I'm listening to it now =). I really like this CD. I bought her song Mercy, but after I heard the CD in Suki's car, I wanted it! After they finished, we went to eat chirashi and agedashi tofu at Sushi Avenue. We've been going there quite a bit. The fish has always been so fresh and the chirashi is just right.
Since I didn't have to leave for work yet, we went shopping. Then I went to work and she went on her way. It was a good day. I'm going to buy a membership at the Bikram yoga place tomorrow. I want to go at least 3 times a week. I still want to go to the gym for cardio and weights.
Gonna start going to sleep earlier so I can wake up earlier...so goodnight. No Japanese dramas for me tonight! =)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
I'm finally feeling better - just about 100%. I'd say 98% right now. I still have to clear my throat throughout my day.
Yesterday, I told my mom that I'd take her out for her birthday today since I work on her birthday, Tues. She wanted to go for lunch instead of dinner - so we went to PF Chang's. We had the Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Almond and Cashew Chicken, Shrimp w/candied walnuts and the Combo pan fried noodles. Then I dropped her off at GVR so she could pick up the football cards while I went home to drop off our leftovers, and then I drove back and we stayed about an hour to gamble. I donated $20.
I was so tired after that - so I ended up sleeping a few hours. When I got up, I went to the grocery store.
Oh, in the morning I watched the last episode of "Long Vacation". In one part, Senna's teacher told him that he's the kind of person who wouldn't use the word "lonely". And that when he plays the piano, he needs to break through his wall and find someone to play for. It made me think that I may be that type too. It made me wonder why it seems hard for me to fall in love. Some people seem to do it easily, but I either run away or give up too quickly...maybe? When I meet someone that I'm a little attracted to, I don't think about pursuing him or trying to get his attention. What would happen if I did? I guess my thinking is a little old fashioned - I think the man should move first. When we went out last Thurs., one of my co-workers told me that when she first met her boyfriend, she told him, "Just to let you know, you're my new boyfriend"! I thought it was cute...and bold =).
Love and relationships...they take up so much of our energy and time.
Yesterday, I told my mom that I'd take her out for her birthday today since I work on her birthday, Tues. She wanted to go for lunch instead of dinner - so we went to PF Chang's. We had the Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Almond and Cashew Chicken, Shrimp w/candied walnuts and the Combo pan fried noodles. Then I dropped her off at GVR so she could pick up the football cards while I went home to drop off our leftovers, and then I drove back and we stayed about an hour to gamble. I donated $20.
I was so tired after that - so I ended up sleeping a few hours. When I got up, I went to the grocery store.
Oh, in the morning I watched the last episode of "Long Vacation". In one part, Senna's teacher told him that he's the kind of person who wouldn't use the word "lonely". And that when he plays the piano, he needs to break through his wall and find someone to play for. It made me think that I may be that type too. It made me wonder why it seems hard for me to fall in love. Some people seem to do it easily, but I either run away or give up too quickly...maybe? When I meet someone that I'm a little attracted to, I don't think about pursuing him or trying to get his attention. What would happen if I did? I guess my thinking is a little old fashioned - I think the man should move first. When we went out last Thurs., one of my co-workers told me that when she first met her boyfriend, she told him, "Just to let you know, you're my new boyfriend"! I thought it was cute...and bold =).
Love and relationships...they take up so much of our energy and time.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Almost a full week since my congestion really set in. But last night, I put my head over boiling water and added some frankincense essential oil and took as many deep breathes in as I could. My co-worker suggested it because she said I may have a sinus infection and the oil is a great antibacterial. She first suggested lavendar, but I don't have any. But last night, I felt a little better and this morning I'm hopeful that I'm going to fight it. I also took extra vitamin C and she said I should take zinc, but I just took my multivitamin. I was getting mad last night because I wasn't getting better.
I'm going to work out this morning and sit in the sauna for a bit. When I don't feel well, I feel trapped. I want to do more, but I know I need to rest. And with congestion, my mind doesn't feel clear.
My hair is getting longer. I need to wear a headband when I work out so my hair won't cover my face. I'm still ok leaving it down for work though. I get a trim next week just to clean it up.
I'm going to work out this morning and sit in the sauna for a bit. When I don't feel well, I feel trapped. I want to do more, but I know I need to rest. And with congestion, my mind doesn't feel clear.
My hair is getting longer. I need to wear a headband when I work out so my hair won't cover my face. I'm still ok leaving it down for work though. I get a trim next week just to clean it up.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Today was our first day of Ashiatsu training...I love it! I think I'll really like this modality. Even though today felt awkward just because it's all new - using our feet instead of our hands - after some practice, it'll flow better for me. There are a few levels of technique to learn and I'd like to continue with it. We have 2 more days of training, and then we'll need to send in a written test, and 4 evaluations from people we practice on before we get certified. I like that it ended up being just Suki and myself - we both got worked on by the instructor and eachother so we can compare and give feedback.
I think I just like learning new things because whatever I take, I think, "Maybe I'll specialize in this"! =) I can see myself really liking Thai Massage and Lomi Lomi too. Fluid techniques that look like dance. It's interesting because this particular type of work is a blend of techniques - one being a type of martial arts training from India. In Aikido, we did a series of stretches, exercises and drills as part of our warm up and more stretches, breathing exercises and a little meditation at the end of each class. And I do remember doing some shiatsu type work along the spine on one another at the end of class sometimes. That and the stretching were my favorite parts of class! So the art form in India had this bodywork as part of their training.
Yesterday and today I was feeling like maybe I had allergies - sore throat, congested and sleepy. But I think getting worked on for about 90 min. today flushed things out of me. I still feel a little off, but I should be back to normal tomorrow - I hope.
I think I need to start doing more physical things like a martial art, dance or some other physical art form. And going to the gym doesn't count! Maybe it's the "art" part that I'm missing in my life.
When we were talking with the instructor, she was talking about how she was so disappointed in how the US fails in the area of nutrition and how greed took precedence over good eating habits. You could tell she was passionate about it. I like to see that in people. I want to find that in myself. I feel like I can be interested in so many things that I get lost easily.
It's like I can force myself to like anything if I had to. Oh, except teaching small children English in Japan! I tried that more than once and I think I almost gave myself a nervous breakdown! =)
Maybe I should start "The Artist's Way" again from the beginning and commit to doing to the exercises as if I were taking an actual class. I feel bottled up inside...like something is trying to make its way out, but I'm holding things in. 12 weeks. 3 months. If I start this week, I'll finish mid-Nov.
I think I just like learning new things because whatever I take, I think, "Maybe I'll specialize in this"! =) I can see myself really liking Thai Massage and Lomi Lomi too. Fluid techniques that look like dance. It's interesting because this particular type of work is a blend of techniques - one being a type of martial arts training from India. In Aikido, we did a series of stretches, exercises and drills as part of our warm up and more stretches, breathing exercises and a little meditation at the end of each class. And I do remember doing some shiatsu type work along the spine on one another at the end of class sometimes. That and the stretching were my favorite parts of class! So the art form in India had this bodywork as part of their training.
Yesterday and today I was feeling like maybe I had allergies - sore throat, congested and sleepy. But I think getting worked on for about 90 min. today flushed things out of me. I still feel a little off, but I should be back to normal tomorrow - I hope.
I think I need to start doing more physical things like a martial art, dance or some other physical art form. And going to the gym doesn't count! Maybe it's the "art" part that I'm missing in my life.
When we were talking with the instructor, she was talking about how she was so disappointed in how the US fails in the area of nutrition and how greed took precedence over good eating habits. You could tell she was passionate about it. I like to see that in people. I want to find that in myself. I feel like I can be interested in so many things that I get lost easily.
It's like I can force myself to like anything if I had to. Oh, except teaching small children English in Japan! I tried that more than once and I think I almost gave myself a nervous breakdown! =)
Maybe I should start "The Artist's Way" again from the beginning and commit to doing to the exercises as if I were taking an actual class. I feel bottled up inside...like something is trying to make its way out, but I'm holding things in. 12 weeks. 3 months. If I start this week, I'll finish mid-Nov.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
I'm reading "The Artist's Way" but I'm not doing all the exercises. To get the most out of the book, I really should be doing the exercises. Maybe when I re-read it later on...but here are some quotes from the book as the author talks about Attention and Synchronicity :
"The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention"
"The reward for attention is always healing. It may begin as the healing of a particular pain - the lost lover, the sickly child, the shattered dream. But what is healed, finally, is the pain that underlies all pain : the pain that we are all, as Rilke phrases it, 'unutterably alon.' More than anything else, attention is an act of connection."
"...the slightest attention to our impoverished areas can nurture them."
When a man takes one step toward God, God takes more steps toward that man than there are sands in the worlds of time. The Work of The Chariot
A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"Understand that the what must come before the how. First choose what you would do. The how usually falls into place of itself."
This got me thinking about what I want. What do I desire? I want to be involved in peoples' healing. The verse I always come back to is Isaiah 61: 1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion -
to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
Setting captives free. That image is so appealing to me. It doesn't matter if it's physical, emotional, financial, mental, spiritual - the idea of going from bondage to freedom excites me. I want to be involved in providing resources and a safe place for people to do that. I think about having a retreat center where counseling, bodywork and prayer can be utilized. I have no idea how, but after reading, I think it's important to just focus on the What right now.
"The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention"
"The reward for attention is always healing. It may begin as the healing of a particular pain - the lost lover, the sickly child, the shattered dream. But what is healed, finally, is the pain that underlies all pain : the pain that we are all, as Rilke phrases it, 'unutterably alon.' More than anything else, attention is an act of connection."
"...the slightest attention to our impoverished areas can nurture them."
When a man takes one step toward God, God takes more steps toward that man than there are sands in the worlds of time. The Work of The Chariot
A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"Understand that the what must come before the how. First choose what you would do. The how usually falls into place of itself."
This got me thinking about what I want. What do I desire? I want to be involved in peoples' healing. The verse I always come back to is Isaiah 61: 1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion -
to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
Setting captives free. That image is so appealing to me. It doesn't matter if it's physical, emotional, financial, mental, spiritual - the idea of going from bondage to freedom excites me. I want to be involved in providing resources and a safe place for people to do that. I think about having a retreat center where counseling, bodywork and prayer can be utilized. I have no idea how, but after reading, I think it's important to just focus on the What right now.
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