tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21035516261271039732024-02-21T05:58:56.549-07:00\Grab The Bell By The Horns/TALES OF A BADASS HIPPIEabadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-84149209770125840962013-01-12T15:47:00.000-07:002013-01-12T16:48:24.290-07:00Well well wellThanks to this thing called the internet, my blog still exists despite not posting for almost 2 years. And thanks to Anonymous, I decided to take a little stroll down blogging lane. Oh the memories. Oh how much has happened since the last time I actually posted. Turns out, someone likes reading the results of my mind through words. Well alright!<br />
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Ironically the last time I posted i was cleansing. It just so happens that I have just come off of my second Master Cleanse. <a href="http://themastercleanse.org/" target="_blank">Interested?</a> I probably lost the same amount of weight. Again, just like last time, I wasn't aiming for weight loss, although it was an added bonus. The benefits are numerous, but a couple worth mentioning: CLEANSING your gut as well as the psychological willpower to not eat. You might be thinking to yourself, "how is that good for you?" Well my friends (or should I say friend, apparently there is only one person in the Universe reading this blog) it is good. Trust me. Hopefully I haven't failed you in some way in the past and you are actually willing to trust me with blind faith!<br />
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What else is worth mentioning?<br />
I live in Colorado (again)<br />
I'm married<br />
I just finished (almost) building a greenhouse made from recycled windows and shower doors<br />
I built a compost bin<br />
I bake with coconut flour<br />
I make kale chips<br />
I make almond milk<br />
I make cashew butter<br />
I have a Vitamix!<br />
I am steeping homemade lemon, ginger, honey tea right now.<br />
I belong to 24 Hour Fitness<br />
I am using my kettlebells again<br />
I don't drink caffeinated coffee<br />
I don't drink alcohol<br />
I would like to avoid gluten<br />
I'm waiting to hear if our mortgage loan is approved<br />
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<br />abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-90279480904748630492010-07-14T19:01:00.003-06:002010-07-14T19:49:49.742-06:00So yeahI uh apparently am having a hard time blogging consistently. Oh darn. I'm pretty sure you don't care. You, as in someone reading this, might not even exist! I may be typing away for my own good. Well, that's cool. <div><br /></div><div>So yeah, I don't think I let you know that I have been on a cleanse for, let's see, wow! 2 1/2 weeks! I started with the Master Cleanse for the first 9 days. That's the one where you only consume lemonade (water, lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne). Then I moved into a raw food cleanse. Lots of smoothies and pretty much eating only fruits and veggies and some nuts. Still rockin' it! I will admit, I cheated, but not very much at all. Had a couple pieces of cheese, a couple raviolis, a spoon of some curry and a spoon of chicken salad. Over 18 days that's pretty frickin' good I'd say. </div><div><br /></div><div>So yeah, besides those few slices of cheddar, this is the longest I've ever gone without the most magical dairy item known to human kind. Cheese folks. Cheese. It actually hasn't really been a big deal not eating meat, dairy, grains or anything cooked for that matter. It sure helps when you have a raw food recipe book on hand. Tons of awesome things in there. </div><div><br /></div><div>So yeah, I backed off the training during the initial fast. I didn't want to push my body to even farther extremes than I already was. I'm training again and I feel great. I've felt great the entire time. I've slimmed down a bit. Not sure about weight loss. I didn't weigh myself. That's not really a concern of mine. I just wanted to clean my gut. Not just that, I like the whole deal about cleansing my mind and soul as well as my body. It's all connected ya know. Look into it if ya don't. </div><div><br /></div><div>So yeah, here's my training low down from yesterday:</div><div>Pull-ups(attempts) alternating with single 16kg C&P 5X5</div><div>Front Squats with 16kg and 12kg 5X5 switching bells every set</div><div>Snatches with 16kg 3X20 L/R alternating with hanging leg raises</div><div><br /></div><div>So yeah, that was a part of Pavel's Force Recon workout that Jon Engum posted on the instructor forum. I can't do body weight pull-ups, let alone weighted ones like in the OG plan, so I did what I could. I really need to stick to my pull-up training dangit! If I am ever to be truly ready to take on Level II, it needs to happen. </div><div><br /></div><div>What's it gonna be today? Here's what I'm thinking: Pressing Pistols and Get-ups. Word.</div><div><br /></div><div>Catchyaontheflip!</div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-87847595055551540572010-06-24T19:14:00.002-06:002010-06-24T19:36:05.159-06:00Thirsty ThursdayI'm thirsty for some more. More what you ask? Everything. Including the nothings. You get me? Less is more. And more is more too. Sometimes. Right now I need more training, more yoga, more time. I also need less sugar, less cloudy skies and less negativity. I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">doin</span>' alright on these fronts. Just need to get it down sometimes to keep <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rockin</span>'. <div><br /></div><div>Today: Joint mobility</div><div>Swings<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DLs</span></div><div>Goblets</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">VO</span>2</div><div>Random hanging</div><div><br /></div><div>Now: </div><div>Pro</div><div>Shower</div><div>Garden</div><div>Craft night</div><div><br /></div><div>WOO!</div><div><br /></div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-73993090648395383022010-06-14T19:15:00.003-06:002010-06-14T19:26:59.612-06:00Guess what!I cook sometimes. It works out, mostly. But last night it surely did. I made fried eggplant. Did my own breadcrumbs from scratch!!! Used some herbs from the garden out back. Killer! I also did up this veggie concoction. Sauteed some sweet pots, red cabbage and then threw in some spinach and baby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bellas</span>. Yum! Today open faced eggplant <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sandies</span> with some superb Trader Joe's tomato bisque. So, I'm gonna train now and I'm already excited about eating the leftover veggies as well as.....lentils? couscous? rice? We shall see. Maybe a SECOND smoothie too? The one earlier didn't have any PRO. It did include blackberries, strawberries, banana and aloe vera juice. AWESOME!!!<div><br /><div>Today's training agenda: rolling, get-ups, pistols!, swings. Sound good? Yeah. I think so too. </div><div>I'll be throwing some planks and yoga stylees in there as well. Word. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Catchyaontheflip. BTW in case you didn't know, Phish is touring again. Go see them. They will give you an experience of a lifetime. I'm not joking!</div><div><br /></div><div>Peace and bacon grease. </div><div>J$</div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-88516626659151105282010-06-12T13:41:00.003-06:002010-06-12T14:13:52.271-06:00The sun in shiningI'm doing some bells out on the deck. First did a few <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ipsilateral</span> rolls on both sides. Next, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ROP</span> pressing with a 16kg. Couple 1 leg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DLs</span>. Grabbed the bell by the horn and did some goblets. Let's see, what else? I'm not sure that was the actual order of everything, I just want to get it down. You down? Good. So yeah, there were a couple sets of some single <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TGUs</span> in there too. <div><br /></div><div>REMINDER: It is extremely important that you choose your venue wisely when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">rockin</span>' it with bells. If you forgot, well that sucks. But I just reminded you! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ok</span>. Some things like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">turkish</span> get-ups require even more wisdom. I just reminded myself of that one! I did take the sun into account-not shining in my eyes and whatnot, but really. What's #1? SAFETY. If you have a choice of utmost safety minus the glorious sun shining on you, or lapping in the luxury of getting tan while training in exchange for sub-par performance you best go with the former! My nickname out here is SECURITY, sometimes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Securitas</span>;). Interesting. </div><div><br /></div><div>K. Protein smoothie coming soon. You should look into getting one yourself. It's like a pint of heaven with some superhero ingredients. I recommend chocolate peanut butter banana</div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-87426395389816691752010-06-11T22:24:00.002-06:002010-06-11T22:50:33.635-06:00TodayI may make an attempt at blogging again (consistently). Well, I am making an attempt. Right at this moment! Not too many details for ya. Here's what I conjured up for this marvelous day on the North Coast: <div><ul><li>clean house</li><li>new sheets</li><li>strawberry banana smoothie made by moi</li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">edamame</span> humus (Oh Trader Joe, how I wish you were closer)</li><li>peas from the garden</li><li>bike ride at sunset</li><li>bells in the living room</li><li>Veggie galore in yellow curry</li></ul>Tomorrow I see a hike, some yoga, more bells, more eating. AWESOMENESS. Perhaps a little farmers' market? Indeed. </div><div><br /></div><div>At some point tomorrow stop, breath and make your spine as tall as possible. Let me know what happens. </div><div><br /></div><div>Rock on wit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cho</span> bad selves now ya hear?</div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-32938689421076705182010-05-09T13:37:00.004-06:002010-06-11T22:24:45.054-06:00WHOA!!!<div>What the? Yeah, I was lost for a while there. Well, lost as in off the path of training. I was not lost spatially, even when I didn't always know where I was:) After the San Jose RKC I drove up the coast, the famous Rt. 1 indeed. Along the way I stopped off to enjoy my spiraled cast iron with some beautiful back drops. I'm too lazy to figure out how to make the pictures go where I want, so too bad. Sorry. I'll be back. Soon hopefully. </div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-1975131168396501062010-02-24T12:43:00.002-07:002010-02-24T12:52:00.823-07:00I may be a slacker, but I can still rock an RKCI just passed my third <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RKC</span> level I. I kind of did it as a test for myself. I've been, as I've said, a slacker when it comes to my training. I used the cert as a kick in the ass, as well as extending my certification for another 2 years. Once again the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RKC</span> is an awesome experience. Even though I've been there twice before, I learned a zillion things again. It's always getting better. It's really amazing. I met some awesome people, as always. I am excited to keep going down the KB road. I was off of it for a stint. Word.<br /><br />BTW, I think I may move to California (or Oregon) after all!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Shhhhhh</span>.....abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-64080613002912001362010-02-18T00:26:00.002-07:002010-02-18T00:48:06.389-07:00What can I say? Sometimes I am a slacker.Here I sit at 2:30am. Awaiting my departure for the airport. "Where are you going this time?" you ask. Well, as a matter of fact I am going to show my face in the DD community once again. I'm going to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recertify</span></span> in San Jose. I must admit, I'm a little ashamed. I have not lived up to my standards or DD's standards as an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RKC</span></span>. I've been off <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">gallivanting</span> all over this green earth. I'm not keeping up with my KB duties. Some may disagree, but I know. Oh, I know.<div><br /></div><div>I have not been training consistently for one. I'm softer than I would like to be. Blah blah blah blah blah. This weekend will inevitably be awesome, no doubt. Everything <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">kettlebell</span></span> is always epic. It's just that looking back, I have not lived up to my potential. I still love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">kettlebells</span></span>. I always will. They changed my life. I just wish that they were in my life more often! And that is totally up to me. Hence, I'm flying to San Jose for another miraculous experience with kettlebells and the awesome people they attract. </div><div><br /></div><div>I could blame my lifestyle. I've been traveling. Quite often I must say. That does not lend to gaining clients or building a website to promote myself. It doesn't even exist! Let's face it. I'm a slacker! If you know me, you may know that I have been a workaholic at times. Many times in fact. Though, this is not one of those times. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm actually nervous about this weekend. I'm nervous about getting through it. I feel lame at the moment. But, I know I'll pass. I'll make it out alive. My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">badassness</span></span> is just not at the forefront at the moment. I sure hope she shows up by 9am Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>I may have been a little harsh by saying I haven't been living up to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">DD's</span> standards, but maybe not. I have not done anything really wrong, all but not training consistently and striving to make myself better, as well as a better trainer. I'm struggling. That's all. I'm 29. Trying to figure out life and shit! Though, you would think such a straightforward thing like the way of the RKC would help me keep it together!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully this weekend will revive me. I need it. I don't want to take anymore steps back. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is all temporary...</div>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-66692138584946842402009-10-02T18:15:00.002-06:002009-10-02T19:03:34.917-06:00Where in the world is Jennifer Morey?Sung to the tune of Carmen San Diego of course.<br /><br />As per anonymous' request and the fact that I kind of forgot I had a blog, I'm blogging. While I have the chance that is. I'm about to camp for a stint. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Detach</span> from the grind a bit... Ah yes. I can see it now. No phones, no <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Internet</span>, no showers. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ok</span> that last part is not the best, but you get used to it when you "get back to nature".<br /><br />I'm currently in California about to make my way into the forest. I drove basically from one coast the the next with my two pals Kari and Adam over the last 4 days. Along the way I whipped out my bells and rocked out some swings, presses, snatches and windmills in various states. I'll be on it out in the woods. Oh yes.<br /><br />Thanks to Big W, my goals include <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ROP</span> pressing ladders, snatching, pistols, get-ups and some rolling patterns in there. You can bet I'll be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Brettzling</span> indeed! I just did a few a couple minutes ago actually. Sitting in a car for 4 days will make you want to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Brettzle</span>, for sure.<br /><br />Here is something really depressing I must share. There is a chance I may not be in attendance at the Philly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">RKC</span>. I had this Cali trip planned before this cert was announced. Now I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it back for the epic weekend. It's basically a sin that I may not be representing with the 6 or 7 other Dragon Gym-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ers</span> who are going to this event. It is literally next door to the birthplace of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">kettlebell</span> life. I first touched a bell in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Downingtown</span>, PA. Just happens to be about 5 minutes from the site of the first ever East coast cert. They are close, check on a map if you are curious. Horrible if I miss. But you can't always get what you want. I don't always get my cake and eat it too. But I sure try. There is still a chance I can make it, but I won't know till last minute. Come on Universe! Hook me up! You can <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">doooooooo</span> it!<br /><br />Regardless of whether I am physically present or not, I'll be there. Good luck everyone, especially Diana. You are going to ROCK it. No doubt.<br /><br />So, I know I never posted about my time in the UK. (I don't think) Sorry. Prob not going to here either.<br /><br />I will say that I love to travel and I'm going to keep doing it. Looks like Europe in the new year. What do you think? No husband, kids or house. Sounds like a good time to travel eh? Yes.<br /><br />PS. I am giving my furry orange tabby cat Pickle up for adoption. I am neglecting her with all this travel and she deserves better. Please take My Little Pickle.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-75003891264773279272009-08-10T20:13:00.005-06:002009-08-10T21:23:06.820-06:00I'm a badass gyspy lately(Thanks to Taylor for motivating me to blog again. I've been a slacker in many areas lately.)<br /><br />So more like just a gypsy. I traveled to Colorado with no plans on where I was going to lay my head for 6 nights. It worked out fabulously. What was not fabulous was that I got no physical activity in other than hiking around Red Rocks amphitheater. I was ready to go to yoga, do some rock climbing and maybe visit my old gym. Nope! None of the above. Sucked. Now I've been home since Tuesday and I've trained twice. Ridiculous. Weds I'm leaving for England!!! But again, not conducive to training. Everything in cycles...everything in cycles...<br /><br />So check this out: <a href="http://www.mtbtransuk.co.uk/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MTB</span> trans UK</a>. That's the site of the mountain biking event I'll be massaging at. My old roommate/classmate Humphrey from <a href="http://bcmt.org/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BCMT</span></a> has a side business (<a href="http://www.mtbworks.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MTB</span> Works</a>) with another chap and invited me over to help! What massage therapist wouldn't want to massage mountain bikers in the hills of Wales for a week?<br /><br />Oh, just in the slightest case that you do not already know....<a href="http://www.dragondoor.com/wpkb46.html?apid=2822">THE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RKC</span> IS COMING HERE!!!</a> You better grab your bells by the horns or else!!!<br /><br />That's all for now folks. I must get some sleep. I have a busy life coming up.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-30567490562546919002009-07-14T21:04:00.002-06:002009-07-14T21:33:10.300-06:00What a day!We started the day with a little cleaning up of Apartment A in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ardmore</span>. A little granola with dates and a cup o' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">joe</span>.<br />Biked to my weekly Tuesday session with Uncle Ernie. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Workin</span>' towards the pull up. Half-ups with 16, 20 and 24. Presses with 20 and 24. Hollowed pull ups with assistance. Biked to the library. Biked home.<br />Enjoyed a home blended protein smoothie. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mmmmmm</span>.<br />Off to the park to enjoy the sun and some books. Finished <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Autobiography</span> of a Yogi today. Good stuff. Though while enraptured I disregarded the fact that I didn't put any sunscreen on and was lounging in a bathing suit. Needless to say my rump is rouge.<br />Homeward bound.<br />Enjoyed a little lounging around. Don't get to do that as often as I would like.<br />Snack of baby carrots and then some asparagus in EVOO and sea salt.<br />Off to teach class. Swings, get-ups, more swings and a few snatches. Couple planks in there too.<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DL</span>: 225x2 for 3 sets. My goal is 340 by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">TSC</span> in Sept. Think I can do it? I do. B-)<br />Homeward bound. Only to get my headphones and MP3. Then off to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Haverford</span> HS track.<br />Modified (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">wo</span>)man-maker: 20 20kg SN L/R, 400 barefoot meters, 25 20kg one arm swing L/R, 400 barefoot meters, 15 20 kg SN L/R, 400 barefoot meters, 25 20kg one arm swing L/R, 400 barefoot meters.<br />Walked approx 100 yards into the venue with the 20 racked on the right. Walked back to the Exploder racked on the L.<br />Homeward bound.<br />Two overflowing veggie burritos and some cherries for dessert.<br />Sipping on a cup of Trader Joe's Mint Melange before bed.<br /><br />Word.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-7897016591317323672009-07-13T20:26:00.003-06:002009-07-13T20:32:11.056-06:00Benefit recapShort but sweet:<br /><br />IT WAS AWESOME.<br /><br />In the short time to prepare Brian Petty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RKC</span> and soon to be Diana <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Volante</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RKC</span> put on a heck of a show.<br />10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RKCs</span>. About 30 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">participants</span> in class.<br />A pile of stuff to send the boys and girls over in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Afgan</span>.<br />Tons of loot donated.<br /><br />We done good.<br /><br />It was exciting! That was the largest group I've taught!<br /><br />I'd post pics but my camera battery died about 20 minutes in to the day:( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Someone's</span> gonna send me some video and pics any day now. Can't wait to see them.<br /><br />Also can't wait for October. The first east coast cert is in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">freakin</span> back yard!!!<br /><br />See you all soon!!!!!!!!<br />Rock on.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-6092051629919234872009-07-10T12:31:00.002-06:002009-07-10T12:43:44.528-06:00Snatchtastic ThursdayThat's right. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Snatchtastic</span>! Success on the Dragon Gym mat/floors indeed. Everyone in class was snatching like pros by the end of class. There was some struggle as there always is, but we all did it. Some, leaps and bounds more than others. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=30189181&id=1603809906&ref=nf">Mom Morey</a> for example snatched a 12kg the entire class! Diana rocked a 16kg for the first time!<br /><br />We started with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">deadlifts</span>, moved to swings, then cleans, pressed a few times, and finally. THE SNATCH. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DL</span> for patterning, swings for hard style lock out, (how many times did I say the words knees and butt?) the clean for the distance of the bell in front of the body as well as the elbow leading the snatch negative, the press for the lock out and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BAM</span>! Great job everyone.<br /><br />After class I revisited the platform. I've neglected to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">DL</span> with a barbell for a few days now. I pulled 225 easy. Then thought, what the hell? Why not throw on a couple 25s? It happened alright. First time ever I pulled 275!!! With no warm-up but one pull of 225. Prob not the best idea, but too late now.<br /><br />I'm gonna do the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TSC</span> indeed. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Gots</span> to get my pull-ups on. I started tackling them today. W2's got a TAPS bar. I couldn't do one <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">appropriately</span> on my own. Stay tuned. That will change no doubt:)<br /><br />See you all at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=90082686301&ref=nf">KB Benefit for the Marines</a> tomorrow! Come by, it'll be fun.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-41800845540712054352009-07-08T21:35:00.003-06:002009-07-08T22:31:41.167-06:00What up?Here's what's been up with me:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.bikramphiladelphia.com/bikramyoga.shtml">Bikram yoga in Center City Philly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.phillyartgalleries.com/philadelphia-first-friday.htm">First Friday in Old City Philly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.dahlakrestaurant.com/">Ethiopian food in West Philly</a></li><li>Fourth of July celebration in Downingtown<br /></li><li>5 minute snatch test in my living room</li></ul>My KB sensei has been out of town for a bit, so I decided to up my intake of Bikram's gift to the world. Made it easier to get my money's worth on the unlimited intro week for $20. So, backed off the bells, which is always good to do once in a while ya know?<br /><br />Never been to a first friday, but heard about 'em a bunch. This fabulous woman just started workin' at the spa with me. She invited me. Good times indeed. It was she that also helped to make dining on the scrumptous African food a reality as well. Thanks Valerie. You rule. Oh, that same evening included a tarot reading by Val's friend, Deborah. She rules as well.<br /><br />The 4th took me to the Eckerts'. They have been throwing down annually for the celebratory day of independence for the last 8? years or so. F yeah!<br /><br />So the lack of 'belling still kinda got to me. I decided to try a 5 minute snatch test for the fun of it. Haven't been snatching lately either. I figure, what the hell. 5 minutes switch every 25: 165. I'm not really sure where that is in the world of results. Oh, 12kg btw. That's what the ladies use in the TSC right? Well, novice division. I'm thinkin' I'm gonna do the TSC this Sept. Pull-up training starts for seriousness this Friday.<br /><br />I'm now wondering what my role will be in the <a href="http://extonkettlebells.com/campleatherneckbenefit.aspx">KB Benefit for the Marines</a> this Saturday at one of my 3 places of employment: The Dragon Gym. It's in Exton. You goin? You should. Then go to the Twilight Criterium bike race in West Chester. I'll be giving chair massage at the <a href="http://www.paolichiro.com/default.asp">Paoli Chiropractic Group</a> table. (another employer)<br /><br />K. Tis late. Must sleep before I head to my third place of employment tom morn. (Ame Spa) Then teachin' my class. Everyone's been doing fabulously lately. Really well. Brendan and Charlie have been rockin' it. It's nice to have some guys in class for once. No offense ladies:) You still rule the school.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-80077404558153658742009-06-23T12:28:00.004-06:002009-06-30T12:21:13.022-06:00Boy I Tell YaBody movement, learning and relearning how to move the body is never going to end. At least that's what it seems like. I just attended the workshop <a href="http://charmcitykettlebells.blogspot.com/">Sandy Sommer RKC</a> put together that <a href="http://kettlebellslosangeles.blogspot.com/">Doc Cheng</a> led. It was AWESOME. I am in no way one to say that I am a master at any of the kettlebell moves. Some may argue differently, but really, I pretty much tweaked every single aspect of every single thing I do with a kettlebell in one day. The first 4 hours of the workshop we were working on squat patterning. Definitely one of the most, if not THE most important aspect to get down before progressing with weight. That's right. Before weight. We really didn't touch a bell that much. Why not learn to move your body first before you add resistance? Yeah, sounds like a good idea.<br /><br />So four hours eh? Yeah. 4. It was not boring. Not in the slightest. I relearned how to engage my body properly with first the 3 pries and then the remaining aspects of the hard style lock. Throw in the bretzle (thanks to <a href="http://www.functionalmovement.com/SITE/index.php">Gray Cook</a>), and there was indeed some tweaking there as well, and you've got yourself a rock solid linked body ready to move (hopefully). I know the soreness I am feeling today is from this portion, and again, we were not using bells for most of this.... RECRUIT FOLKS! Muscles that is...and watch how much work you can accomplish.<br /><br />Another gem of info was the idea of the core as a can. It has a top and a bottom. We all have a diaphragm and a pelvic floor. Do you use them? Do you know what crocodile breathing is? Well, I do now.<br /><br />Next was the get-up. A large time was devoted to this as well. And rightfully so. It is an amazing movement. Stability, mobility and a part of almost every one of the 7 tests in the FMS screen (if not all of them). Doc's version is the RKC standard. How lucky we all were to get his first hand instruction.<br /><br />Later we worked, tweaked and rocked out on the swing, clean, pistol, bent press and the jerk!!! F yeah!<br /><br />As a bodyworker and a graduate of a Kinesiology program I have a fair background in the body and it's workings. I also attended the RKC and CK-FMS. These two, after competing in power lifting, oly lifting and kettlebell sport. You would think that I have a pretty good grasp on things. Well, I do, but there is always more. And more and more and more.<br /><br />Thank you Doc. I learned so much valuable information.<br /><br />This weekend is the RKC II. I was originally planning on attending. I'm on the boat for next year. One of the crispiest noodles I know, <a href="http://www.rkc2005.blogspot.com/">Willy Will SR RKC</a> will be there. I'll still get to reap the benefits when he returns to train little ol Jen.<br /><br />KETTLEBELLS RULE<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/JEM.rox/DEKBWorkshopWithDocCheng#">Check out some pics</a>abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-63985945883122225292009-06-19T10:45:00.006-06:002009-06-19T12:09:55.644-06:00Yeah that's right.All kettlebells, all the time. Almost. Maybe a little yoga. Some biking. Running. Yes, I said running. I am not really a fan. Or should I say I am becoming one? Doing woman-makers and running on the track has not been too shabby lately. A few times I also could be seen trail running in Valley Forge National Park. These days there has been mention from multiple fellow KB enthusiasts of a certain book entitled <span style="font-style: italic;">Born To Run</span>. In it, there is documentation of people who run barefoot. I've known for a while now that these shoes with the crazy air pockets and cushions and such are NOT good for you. Running, walking, skipping whathaveyou. Don't forget frolicking. The Vibram 5 fingers or whatever they are are on the right track. Check out Olympic runners' shoes. They are flat as heck. What's this tell you? That our bodies were made to be able to run without implements. The closes you can get to natural movement, the better.<br /><br />SO! That being said, when I ran barefoot on West Chester University's track a wee bit back, it was a good thing! Good thing it felt good too. That actually got me liking running some. The shoes I ran in thereafter are rather flat soled Pumas. You all know those peeps don't put too much razzle dazzle in the pads of their shoes. Go me!<br /><br />Yeah, it was Gray Cook last night in the Kettlebell Secrets interview that was mentioned the book. And just last week Big Willy got his hands on a copy. Perhaps it may be worth taking a gander. And perhaps it may be worth running barefoot more often! Like Gray was saying, we are getting to be more like Tarzan. He rules. He didn't wear shoes! He didn't even wear clothes! Almost. I would be fine with him swinging naked through the trees...<br /><br />So, I'm still training. This is a good thing. Although, as I mentioned before, I'm slacking on VO2. I haven't abandoned it completely but......<br />I've been dabbling in double 16kg work this week. Reminds me of way back when, when I jerked 2 16s 90 times at my first KB meet. 2005 'twas. Ah yes. Right now my forearms are feelin' it. Taught both classes last night. Did a bunch of bottoms up cleans and a few BU presses. (it was sweet to hear Gray talkin' up bottoms up C&Ps in his interview after my class) Ended the second class with last (wo)man standing swings. Diana rocked out 200 no prob. Taylor beat her record of 100 straight by adding 65 more and I came in with a cool 150 with a 24kg. Just finished up my workout for today. Double your pleasure, double your fun.....came home and did 3 body weight pistols on each side. Can't lose my pistol again. I'll be the opposite of OK with that.<br /><br />Now I'm enjoying the fruits of labor that my blender has been providing me. Indeed, it was missing for a wee bit. But alas, the contraption has granted me quite marvelous post workout smoothies consisting of a mixture of any of the following fresh organic candies of nature: pineapple, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and/or bananas. Couple that with some crushed ice, H2O, flax oil, psyllium and a couple scoops of muscle milk and YUUUUUUUUUM. Seriously good. Oh, the one day I did vanilla MM with peanut butter, a banana and some choco shavings. HOLY BALLS!<br /><br />Looking forward to this Sunday. Going to Doc Cheng's workshop in his previous home state of Delaware. Should be a good time.<br /><br />Hey, if anyone has a record player they don't use, would you pass it along to me??? I acquired a smashing stack of old dusty, super-sweet vinyl. I NEED a record player. BADLY. One of the records is electronic music from the 60s!!! Can you believe that crap? Who knew people were doing such things then. The time of peace and flowers and psychedelics. Oh, wait....<br /><br />I'd rather be called the Acquirer than the Accumulator. Accumulator sounds cooler but it has this connotation of a bunch of crap. I've been acquiring many useful things. Mostly all from clients of various jobs. Reclining chair, tv, dvd/vcr player, kitchen items, coffee maker, cool square lamps, a sweet spiral ring, a wind chime, music, IKEA table, tv stand, office chair. The list goes on. Thanks everyone!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTg0tnBFU_OU0gAvlaa0XU-fqv8LeAIkPDdAqw0kcIXh5slpM36GjnGiK60ui60zC0TsSA3UGB54dDVyGKQ2GstKNO33qYLubwyYPyXUSWRUSgmTi0JxhmAbaFigV7bcM2nnVe7Bw9IU/s1600-h/Whitley+art+museum+workout.+The+Nail+027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTg0tnBFU_OU0gAvlaa0XU-fqv8LeAIkPDdAqw0kcIXh5slpM36GjnGiK60ui60zC0TsSA3UGB54dDVyGKQ2GstKNO33qYLubwyYPyXUSWRUSgmTi0JxhmAbaFigV7bcM2nnVe7Bw9IU/s200/Whitley+art+museum+workout.+The+Nail+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349101946657416738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I know I said expect pictures...I've been busy/lazy. Here's one from when Dave Whitley was in town. My two favorite Big W's. Enjoy. Ahhhahahahahahaahahaaaaa.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-1464768112163029302009-06-15T21:18:00.004-06:002009-06-15T22:03:25.159-06:00Well well well.Fancy seeing you here. My internet connection that is. I am now located in MY living room. Just happens to be in MY apartment. Good stuff.<br /><br />Man, how long has it been? A while indeed. Let's review. I'm not going all the way back. Just a few days. Some highlights:<br /><br />Sunday June 7th: Bikram Yoga, PHISH live at Camden.<br />Monday June 8th: 40 sets VO2 12kg. Been slacking on VO2 BIG time.<br />Tuesday June 9th: Taught 2 KB classes. New students every class for almost the last 4 weeks!!!<br />Wednesday June 10th: Trained my prodigy Taylor. She says I'm very influential. Maybe I should be more mindful;) Just kidding. Sort of.<br />Thursday June 11th: Gave an awesome healing session to one very Earthy Earth Child at the spa. Sometimes I forget that I'm a healer. It's nice to be reminded.<br />Friday June 12th: Sat around all day waiting for Verizon to come to my house and hook up my internet that should have been working on the 2nd. Never came. Cleaned instead.<br />Saturday June 13th: Received a letter from the IRS. Apparently I didn't file my taxes in 2007. Ooops. Good thing I still have my w2s. Stupid government.<br />Sunday June 14th: Early Dad's day celebration. Bike ride and burger in Jim Thorpe, Pa. Cool spot. You should go. Practiced my bass for the first time in a couple months. Felt good.<br />Monday June 15th: 10, I say TEN massages at Paoli Chiropractic. Perhaps I'm doing a good job? They weren't all hour sessions btw.<br /><br />Some other random things: Watched Tupac: Resurrection. Reading Autobiography of a Yogi. Bought Siddhartha. Made dinner from a Rachel Ray recipe. Plan to spray paint my bells purple. Kissed someone!!! Smoked a cigarette!!! Which of those last two am I lying about? Or am I lying about both? Or am I lying about neither?<br /><br /><br />Seriously though,<br />Please take the time and make an effort for the following:<br /><a href="http://extonkettlebells.com/Documents/Camp%20Leatherneck.pdf">click!</a><br /><br />Don't worry, I'll remind you:)abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-51773714007150982992009-05-28T19:13:00.003-06:002009-05-28T19:31:08.721-06:00Where have you been?I've been right here all along! But thanks for your concern. See the thing is, I haven't had internet access at mi casa. It's on the way. Soon, my friends, soon. You will once again be able to read about the adventures of a certain badass.<br /><br />Synopsis of activity from the last few weeks:<br />More massages.<br />More kettlebell students.<br />Bikram. First time in a WHILE.<br />Deadlifting: Tuesday was the first time in over 3 years I pulled the bar.<br /> 135x5<br /> 155X5<br /> 175X5<br /> 195X5<br /> 205X5<br />Then again today:<br /> 165x5<br /> 185x4<br /> 205x3<br /> 225x5?<br /> 245x2<br />Felt AWESOME. I used to lift heavy a lot. Turns out I missed it. I may just have to participate in the tactical strength challenge in September. No problem with DLs and SN. It's the pull-ups that will be an issue. I've got time.<br /><br />What I do need to do is get FMS certified. Ooops.<br /><br />I'm going to see some live music tonight in my new town of dwelling. Must go get spiffy. Little sticky after massages and kettlebells.<br /><br />Oh, just finished the 3rd season of LOST. Rediculous. That's all I have to say. No actually, ironic is another thing I'd like to say. What do mixed tapes mean to you? <br /><br />I shall return.<br />Catchyaontheflip.<br />Expect pictures!!!abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-87862624199020486522009-05-11T10:17:00.002-06:002009-05-11T10:55:17.285-06:00Hello?Where have you been? I've been right here! Although, no internet access. And of course I received an email from a potential KB client as well as a potential bodywork client. Go figure. Now it looks like I'm a slacker because I haven't checked my email in like 4 days. Sorry everyone!!!<br /><br />All in all, life is good. Do you agree? Are you alive? Are you breathing? Can you see, hear, touch, taste and feel? Then things are good indeed! It is a good idea to recognize how lucky you are if you have all of these things on a daily basis. Keep yourself in check, yeah?<br /><br />If you have all of these things and would like to enhance them, even better! Do some reading. Write something. Make something. Exercise. Get some bodywork. Be awesome. What else is the point? Why just be? Why not be more?<br /><br />There are definitely times where I don't feel like doing anything. Why should I exercise today? There are also times when I don't feel like eating right. Why wasn't it a good idea that I ate Rita's last night? Really, it's not a big deal that I did. But, sometimes one thing leads to another and 18 pounds of sugar later I am really regretting my decisions. In terms of physical activity, it's easier to stick with. You feel good after exercise. Well, you should. I do. I do not, however, feel good after eating crap. Yes, it may taste good. But then BAM! My stomach is like WTF? Why did you do that? And he talks to my GI and says, look at what she did! Let's get her!!!<br /><br />I will tell you that I would much rather train with someone. It's been quite boring training by myself lately. Especially doing the Viking Conditioning. I took a stab at the D-Day workout last Weds. Went well. Not sure what that is? 25 snatch L/R then 400m or 1 lap around a track. Do that 3 more times and there you have it. 200 snatches and 1 mile. I'm thinkin' I may do another today. Although, I really should do another VO2 session. Last week I slacked and did only 2. 40 sets and 50 sets. LAME!!! I should be in the 60/70 range holding strong. Oh well. Life happens.<br /><br />I'm gonna go work out right now as a matter of fact! Maybe a little heavy single leg deadlifts and then some VO2? Sounds good. Perhaps in the other order, not sure yet.<br /><br />Do something stimulating to your being today! K? K. Good. See ya.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-37851070470548711312009-04-30T09:44:00.002-06:002009-04-30T09:58:14.084-06:00YepHow's it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">goin</span>? I'm doing fabulously, thanks. I'm almost completely moved into my new apartment. Although, I still have to recruit someone to help me move one last piece of furniture. I've been driving around with my tall dresser in the Explorer (which will be mine in 4 easy payments of $500 thanks to my bro Josh) for about 4 days now. SOMEONE HELP! I've been really close to having a couple people help me. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Darnit</span>. Soon, I will be able to start really decorating. I've been busy shopping for this that and the other thing. Have I ever mentioned I love shopping? I'm quite the frugal shopper as well.<br /><br />So, I've been slacking again on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">VO</span>2. Only got 2 sessions in last week of 40 sets each. It's my own fault. I show up to the gym before class to do my sets and don't give myself enough time. Then I use the excuse of the apartment.....Although I did workout in the alley on Tuesday night in the dark. Just 50 sets. Should be at least 60. It's all good. I haven't given up.<br /><br />Had 2 new ladies sign up for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">KBs</span> at the Dragon Gym!!! WOO <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">HOOOOO</span>. They are doing rather fabulously as well. As are my Moms and her best friend Nancy. I wish I could show my clients other people that have taken significantly longer to pick up the skills they have to further motivate them. They think I'm ruffling their feathers sometimes. In reality they are ROCKING IT! Taylor is still rocking it too. She just got her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">gymboss</span> in the mail yesterday. How exciting indeed!<br /><br />Tonight will be yet another trip to the art museum steps. All are welcome. Sizes, shapes, skill level, flavors. You know:) Last time we made a post workout trip to the Rusty Nail for some brews with the crew. I happen to now live about 3 blocks from there. Maybe we will repeat?<br /><br />Until next time. Come visit. Should I have a house(apartment) warming party? Yeahabadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-80592391187223081172009-04-28T10:30:00.001-06:002009-04-28T10:32:28.635-06:00Greetings from Ardmore!I'm now in my new apartment. Actually, I am at the library, but I live all by my lonesome! Unfortunately I do not have internet access at my home so I will perhaps be responding to email as well as posting less often.<br /><br />See you all soon.<br /><br />Word.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-86373249498897443862009-04-22T13:03:00.002-06:002009-04-22T13:08:04.507-06:00I found an apartment!!!I am going to be living by my lonesome as of this weekend!!!! F YEAH!!! Actually I will be living with my fat furry little Pickle. She's an orange tabby cat. She rules. I haven't lived with her since July!! What a horrible parent I am. Soon Pickle, soon.<br /><br />Please come over and visit. I love having guests. Especially if you are hot. Being tall, funny, smart, strong and a lover of music also lend to my enjoying your company.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-34784334319753105692009-04-19T16:35:00.008-06:002009-04-19T21:46:55.984-06:00Let's talk about todayToday was a good day. I woke up naturally to find it to be an hour before the Bikram class I wanted to partake. Perfect time to wake up a little and embark. I tell ya though, there were some mornings I awoke at 5am and dressed myself and rolled on over for the 5:30am class. That's another thing entirely.<br />So, Bikram has been very interesting. There is a new teacher. Her name is Sarah. She just moved back to the area from Boulder, CO! Sound familiar? Right. Well, she's great. The only slightly negative thing is her lack of time management. This was only an issue one day for me because I had somewhere to go after class. Otherwise, I don't mind she goes over.<br />Anyhoo, she made a really great point today. The first few classes she mentioned how she thought to herself, "this is easy!" The next thing she said was "I realized I wasn't doing anything" This is rather true. The first two classes I remember thinking the same thing. I made it through alright. I chalked it up to being athletic. But in reality I was not aware of how off I was through some of the postures.<br />So now that I know what I am <span style="font-style: italic;">supposed</span> to do it's a whole new ball game. The combination of knowing what you should be aiming for and knowing what you did last class puts this other layer into the practice. It's difficult to go backwards in some postures from class to class. Mentally difficult that is. I am very competitive. Especially with myself. It's been a journey and a half accepting things in class. Accepting things off the mat as well. It's great when the activities that I invest my time in transfer to everyday life. I mean in a beneficial way. Turns out, almost everything I do has some positive carry over. What a fabulous thing to realize!<br />Yoga. Do it. It's good.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bikramyogaredondo.com/images/Postures/P%20salabh%20locust/salbasana-new-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 185px;" src="http://www.bikramyogaredondo.com/images/Postures/P%20salabh%20locust/salbasana-new-3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />One thing that rules. I can actually do the locust pose (salabhasana) now. Crazy how much it hurt me elbows the first dozen or so classes. "lock your knees, lock your knees, lock your knees and change"<br /><br />The rest of my day included a fabulous shower, some pampering, music downloading, a walk to check out an apartment I'm looking at tomorrow, some guy pulling over and telling me I'm adorable (uber flattering), cup of coffee, paid some bills, succulent dinner, bike ride, rediscovering the best tortilla chips ever at Whole Foods and voila. Bloggity blog blog.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Been keeping up with my VO2. Especially after reading Kenneth Jay's Viking Warrior Conditioning. Funny how the idea that reading about things makes you have more appreciation for them. Riiiiiiiiiight. (thanks for taking pics of me Susan)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqgYZ5vaiBKm_qAk0Y3UrHDQ2JQww_4RxSklEwrXcUroGMk98SNjvepMa7Sqx6zhCGXdp2gmsfsZUabxfSeNmF8CDGBqskDq9CkQImgAi6CiBBB0qsq0FOSeqvR93QHmSAMeFbfrHCyE/s1600-h/viking+warrior+cond+009.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqgYZ5vaiBKm_qAk0Y3UrHDQ2JQww_4RxSklEwrXcUroGMk98SNjvepMa7Sqx6zhCGXdp2gmsfsZUabxfSeNmF8CDGBqskDq9CkQImgAi6CiBBB0qsq0FOSeqvR93QHmSAMeFbfrHCyE/s200/viking+warrior+cond+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326611746698308370" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Speaking of which, I need to get Bikram's book. I can't buy anything else right now though. I paid for a plane ticket to CO, Doc Cheng's workshop, and bills. I might be getting an apartment tomorrow! Ever hear of that thing called a security deposit? Yeah, me too. NO MORE SPENDING. Although, nothing has been frivolous. Except maybe the CDs I purchased yesterday. But music is my religion! And it was national independent record store day. Support what you believe right? Yes.<br />4/20 tomorrow. Remember Columbine. And then celebrate your existance with some of Earth's finest. I will be. As well as celebrating the joy of music. Reggae you say? John Brown's Body? The Note in West Chester, Bam's place is where I'll be tomorrow evening. Indeed.abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103551626127103973.post-15595311257485355822009-04-14T13:57:00.002-06:002009-04-14T14:12:29.254-06:00I feel like the weatherDreary. Drizzle fo shizzle. Don't mind rain, especially after being in Colorado where it rains for a total of about 5 minutes at a time. Just feeling melancholy. I'm looking for an apartment and the word lost comes to mind. I am in limbo. Don't know where I'm going. Need to find a place by June. Not sure what I should agree to pay. Not sure how far away I should agree to live (from my jobs). I can be impulsive. Apartment hunting and impulsive behavior should not go hand in hand. There are potentials. I've seen 3 in person. I just don't know what exactly I'm looking for. If I did then I would have something to base my decisions off. We shall see. I'm not in jeopardy of being thrown on the streets or anything.<br /><br />I'm going to work out some of my frustration during my VO2 workout today.<br /><br />I'm to do 66 sets today. Woo! Kind of. It's easier to accomplish when there's other stuff going on. Such as people to distract me from looking at how many more sets I have left. It also helps to focus on one set at a time. Or another way to think about it as Will Williams SR RKC has said: it's not 528 snatches. It's 1 snatch 528 times. That's how many I'm doing today. Then I'm teachin' my class. I think I'm gonna go do that now. Leave it to kettlebells to make you feel better. At least for me.<br /><br />Rock on.<br /><br />Soon to be living the bachelorette life...<br />J$abadasshippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824568710280515451noreply@blogger.com3