I have been really unmotivated to go to the gym lately for no apparent reason. This week, I just couldn't face my usual strength-training session, so I emailed Julie (my trainer) and asked if we could just do cardio instead. I know it sounds stupid to pay someone to just do the elliptical with you for a half hour, but I figured it would at least get me to the gym. Well, as usual, Julie totally exceeded my expectations. We went for a power walk/jog around this beautiful park, stopping every so often to do push-ups, dips, etc. And as we walked, we talked about life. Julie is pretty introverted, which makes me crazy because I want to know everybody's stories, and all I get from her is surface-y stuff. Today, she totally opened up, and I learned a lot about her. We realized that we struggle with a lot of the same issues, and it was just really great to have that connection. I feel like there are all these people sprinkled throughout my life who impart bits of wisdom that, when put together, are hugely and amazingly helpful. For example, Whitney called me out on something that I had been totally oblivious to. Kelly gave me some much needed information on Sunday morning. Talking to Kasia about reading Scriptures was a blessing to me on Sunday afternoon. Then today, Paula called and gave me some things to ponder about the Secret, and Julie and I shared this great conversation in which we realized we're not alone in some of our thoughts and feelings. When I got in my car after our session, the Glee version of "One" came up on my shuffle, and it was just perfect.
Since I am finally done with Practicum I and only have one project left to finish for my Reading and Language Theory class, I decided to spend the evening relaxing with the latest issue of my favorite magazine, Bust . In this issue, I read about: Fat women on reality shows A new version of roller derby called Derby Lite A global O that will be occurring on December 21-22 Recipes for finger foods to serve at holiday parties How to make your own yarn Asheville, NC (now I want to move there even more...) Amy Poehler's views on feminism Divorce ranches in Nevada from the 1930's through the 1960's (it used to be really hard to get a divorce, and Nevada had laws that made it super easy) Homemade Christmas gift ideas A guide to "handling some of life's major milestones- marriage, childbirth, and death- with a DIY frame of mind" The monthly "One-handed read" column And of course, there are the fashion and beauty sections. Also, book, movie, and music revie
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A Glee marathon is in order for us this summer. Perhaps with cocktails. And loud sing-alongs.