I keep a daily timesheet and a bi-weekly timesheet at work. The bi-weekly one works like every other one at any other job, and the daily one basically keeps track of what I do during the day. Recently, I found myself completing my daily timesheet in the morning, as to outline what projects I would work on during the 8 hour shift. It helps the time go by faster.
But then I had a sudden thought today: there are only 24 hours in a day with 8 hours at work and close to 8 hours dedicated to sleep (so that I could wake up and spend another 8 hours at work). That leaves only 8 hours of "free time" in which I can do whatever I want.
Only 8 hours of free time?
It seems like a reasonable amount of time for running errands, hanging out with friends, etc., etc. But honestly, what if I break down my (approximately) 8 hours of free time like I do with my daily timesheet? It's practically no time at all!! A couple hours doing this, a few hours doing that, and poof, time for bed. How devastating! I really feel like I'm being robbed of my freedom.
My solution? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY MEASLY 8 HOURS OF FREE TIME. I'm really glad I have yoga, but I want more. And I'm kinda leaning toward either joining 24 or a boxing gym. Why am I deciding to exercise in my free time? Because it makes me happy. And I would gladly spend all 24 hours of the day doing something that makes me happy.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Sold!
During the summer I bought a Groupon for 3 classes of hot yoga (now known to me as Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga). It was my first yoga experience and I really liked the studio and the instructor, which simplified the likelihood that I would do more yoga in the future.
Near the end of summer I was presented with another Groupon opportunity for 10 classes of Bikram yoga (now known to me as the real hot yoga that could possibly induce accidental suicide by form of drowning in one's sweat). If I could gauge my sweat production during one of these classes then I would have enough perspiration to thoroughly wash my car. And let me tell you, my car is dirty.
I enjoy the classes. I despise, however, the allure of discounts, which is ultimately at fault for igniting my unexplainable addiction to exercising in suffocating saunas. Try saying that three times.
Near the end of summer I was presented with another Groupon opportunity for 10 classes of Bikram yoga (now known to me as the real hot yoga that could possibly induce accidental suicide by form of drowning in one's sweat). If I could gauge my sweat production during one of these classes then I would have enough perspiration to thoroughly wash my car. And let me tell you, my car is dirty.
I enjoy the classes. I despise, however, the allure of discounts, which is ultimately at fault for igniting my unexplainable addiction to exercising in suffocating saunas. Try saying that three times.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Cold feet
It has been a while since I last blogged! I guess it's because nothing worth mentioning has happened lately.
But I am here now. Why? I felt the compelling urge to tell someone, anyone, EVERYONE! that my feet are incredibly cold at this very moment. Freezing, perhaps. Why is this important you ask? Well, it's obviously a sign that fall has made its final descend and winter is now upon us. Yes, my feet have that amazing ability of predicting the seasons, and I just had to announce it.
Undoubtedly, this winter will be very different. It will no longer be considered "winter break" but simply the time of year when feet are the coldest (and hands, too, I'm sure). This is the first time I will ever consider December the end of the year as opposed to June, which is the end of the school year and a much more significant closure than that of the actual year. But I'm glad I have this new perspective on the "real" end of the year because that means I will finally feel inclined to join others as they rally around resolutions and weight-loss goals. The New Year will have an effect on me this time around. Yes, that sounds very nice. I would very much appreciate a fresh start as soon as possible.
But I am here now. Why? I felt the compelling urge to tell someone, anyone, EVERYONE! that my feet are incredibly cold at this very moment. Freezing, perhaps. Why is this important you ask? Well, it's obviously a sign that fall has made its final descend and winter is now upon us. Yes, my feet have that amazing ability of predicting the seasons, and I just had to announce it.
Undoubtedly, this winter will be very different. It will no longer be considered "winter break" but simply the time of year when feet are the coldest (and hands, too, I'm sure). This is the first time I will ever consider December the end of the year as opposed to June, which is the end of the school year and a much more significant closure than that of the actual year. But I'm glad I have this new perspective on the "real" end of the year because that means I will finally feel inclined to join others as they rally around resolutions and weight-loss goals. The New Year will have an effect on me this time around. Yes, that sounds very nice. I would very much appreciate a fresh start as soon as possible.
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