Shock Value

Seems that people are into shock value via their blogs as of late. They must be feeling bored. I sure am. Haven't had a vacation out of town for months and need to get some perspective/distance/fresh outlook. Bogged down by routine, demands, monotony, stagnation, annoyance. Seems many in the blog world (I hate the term Blogosphere... overdone) are delving into their dark and twisty thoughts. It is good to read blogs about risque topics, seeing how far people will go, will they name names? Are they breaking up? Do they actually slightly despise someone they read about everyday? Do they actually admire that girl for her prepubescent body? Do they say it is gross to appear to not have issues? I love reading comments the most... especially when they are heated. I don't say all that many inflamatory things... I am pretty much too consumed in my own head to be able to effectively get it out in the written form. B and I have long weird discussions, I guess that is my outlet for deciphering odd thoughts.

In re the prompts for posts courtesy of JMS, I guess I am a boring old fart and I don't hump people at the studio (such a great word), I don't cry during savasana (I did one in paschimotanasana once in NYC), and as for the other ones... I have relatives that read this blog (so I've heard though they never comment)... and I would just feel ew revealing such thoughts to them.

Posts I'd personally like to hear about-

1. Why people do yoga instead of crack. Seems to be just as addictive. And since so many people seem to want to be skinny, maybe crack would be the easier path? My answer- don't know but worthy of further thought

2. Why yoga teachers will tell their students they've gotten fatter? For control? To slight? Or just pure comment? I know that day will come, was once told 'very heavy' and then felt it

3. The competitive side of yoga. If they "sucked" would they practice? Do they love the admiring eyes watching them do what others will never be able to do and why that is addicting? When I started yoga I was a mess, not flexible, not one of those people that were told 'you have a beautiful practice...' I know that I don't need this reassurance, perhaps this comes from working my ass off as a swimmer for so many years. I think that is why Sunday morning is my favorite class... we just kick our own asses and don't pay attention to what others can/can't do.

4. Would they practice yoga if it weren't what the cool kids were doing? yep

Happy Tofurkey day

Actually going to have gourmet mac and cheese, no tofurkey. Yoga was packed out this morning, I guess lots of people getting away from family, and trying to mellow themselves out for the rest of the sometimes stressful day. I personally love yoga on holidays. So many people there, tons of energy, and lots of time. So many people travel a great distance to practice there, good to be reminded of how good we've got it here. Yesterday, in Vrchikasana II Tim put my feet in my armpits. That was wild and I got a little freaked and came out of it. He laughed and said, "Maybe they would have gotten stuck!" I said, well, let's not see about that! Nice to know that my back is still open even though I can't practice Mysore much anymore due to work.

We are going to our friend's place tonight for dinner. It is going to be relaxed and laid back, in my opinion, the best kind of holiday, or event. I hate stressful holidays... cooking... arranging...etc. Much better just to sit back and enjoy your loved ones.

Have a great day and long weekend everyone!

Lander is home. Pretty wild looking! He has a huge slash, no leg, all shaved, and a cone thing on his head. He is hopping around great... eating a ton. Seems super happy and so I am stoked... Ya! So glad he is healthy again. So hard to see doggues in pain.

I'm on vacation now. One week off is sounding so great. I was busy today, but tomorrow is going to be chill. Lots of yoga, lots of sleeping, and lots of relaxation.

I'm selling Arbonne now, it is so amazing. I am super impressed with the product. All natural, botanically based, 100 percent petroleum free. So good in so many ways.

Going to an art show tonight at a friend's space. Life is good now. My bro is at the Apple Cup right now with a bunch of buddies, probably super fun. Go Huskies!!

Updates

I had accupuncture. Ahhhh, the best. Feel so much better.

Lander is getting his leg chopped off tomorrow. Can't wait because they say he'll be so much better and out of pain immediately! Ya! I can't stand seeing him suffer like this! Chop the dang thing off and give me my happy doggy back!

Next week school is off all week. Yoga time galore- doing a full practice on Veteran's day tested my endurance for sure. Miss consistant mysore practice, but absence does make the heart grow fonder.

I went to the new Yoga Swami Anusara studio. It holds classes in a yurt (spelling?). It was pretty cool. We did a lot of handstands and I had Bandhas of steal tonight. Love that feeling, like you are floating and like standing in a handstand is natural.

I like Tiff's post tonight. I tried to post a comment and of course it was lost. Basically I was saying that me plus pot equals bad. For others, with overactive minds it is another case. For my students with zero motivation, it is soooooooo freaking bad. I have this cool kid that is just on the brink of falling into a huge abyss. He is smoking and this is making him put one foot over the edge. I had a candid talk with him last week. But you know, he is sixteen, and he needs to figure stuff out on his own, that is the only way you truly learn.

I got my digital camera back and it is all fixed so there are going to be some photos coming soon! I'll post my three legged dog soon and you can all see how gorgeous he is. He needs a bath but has been in too much pain for me to subject him to something he HATES.

The Prognosis

Lander has cancer. He has a freaking huge tumor on his leg. We thought it was just his muscle cause he had hurt it before. I've cried and cried. Deal is he needs to get his leg amputated. Not sure what we should do. He is 13 and a border collie. We have an appointment for the amputation Tuesday but are confused.

List time

Good news list
1. I am getting a replacement stereo that is pimped out courtesy of my insurance.
2. I am starting a new little business venture with this product that is making my skin look really good, and I might have a friend that is going to go into it with me!
3. I did tic tocs by myself again last night for the first time since hurting my back

Bad news
1. I had to come up with 100 bucks for the deductible.
2. Still feel weird when I talk to my ex
3. Should be student teaching tomorrow but morons at the District Office can't find my fingerprints that I've done TWICE- there's another 100 dollars plus I'm out

4 times and counting

My car got broken into last night. I haven't said so many expletives in my life as came rolling off my tongue this morning. They stole my stereo and broke my window. I have a hundred dollar deductible. I am a student teacher and make no freaking money. Thanks to the fucker who just got another 100 bucks out of my pockets. Little piece of shit. Like they will get any money for it? So freaking lame. Atleast they didn't steal my baseball glove and yoga mat. That would have really sucked.

It is hotter than a motha here. Too bad I am too pissed off to enjoy it!

la musica

I need to listen to some new tunes. Anyone been listening to anything really cool lately? Interested to hear some comments...