Kinda Nifty.

[Raina]

I've been doing a lot of birkam yoga in the last month. A lot as in I'm possibly insane. For anyone who doesn't know what it is it's a 90 minute class. A series of 26 asanas, all but 1 done twice. The temp of the studio is 105ºF and the humidity is around 60%.


Anyhow, tonight after my 2nd class of the days (I did 3 hours of class today and an additional one hour on my own), the owner of the studio asked me if I'd want to go to training to teach. That's an honor that he'd even say that. I guess the buzz around the studio is that people want me to and think I'd be good at it.

That made my day. I'd love to but it's a 9 week certification program in LA. $6k. The money's not an issue but there's no way I could take 9 weeks off of work right now...and even once I was certified I don't think I could make enough to live like I currently do. Not unless I owned my own studio. Maybe someday.

On another nifty note, I've been going to the chiropractor since I was just a pup. I had hadn't gone since before Christmas. When I saw him last week he said it was like some sort of miracle had happened to me. Everything was where it was supposed to be. I already knew that though because the pain I've been in for years is gone.

 

[eat big]

Awesome. Glad you're doing well, and feeling better.

 

[needtogetaas]

gay.

 

[eat big]

gay.

You disappoint me.

 

[Raina]

Overall, I'm going to have to say that I'm happier at this point in my life than I've ever been. I have so many paths to choose right now it's almost overwhelming but there's no rush one way or another to make any sort of decisions.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. It's about time I got to this point.

 

[eat big]

Overall, I'm going to have to say that I'm happier at this point in my life than I've ever been. I have so many paths to choose right now it's almost overwhelming but there's no rush one way or another to make any sort of decisions.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. It's about time I got to this point.

I know what you mean. Although I am only 19, I've gone from being in jail with a felony charge to getting my life together. It takes time to figure out what is best for you.

 

[needtogetaas]

Overall, I'm going to have to say that I'm happier at this point in my life than I've ever been. I have so many paths to choose right now it's almost overwhelming but there's no rush one way or another to make any sort of decisions.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. It's about time I got to this point.

even gayer.lol

 

[Kakdiesel]

Overall, I'm going to have to say that I'm happier at this point in my life than I've ever been. I have so many paths to choose right now it's almost overwhelming but there's no rush one way or another to make any sort of decisions.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. It's about time I got to this point.

I'm pretty happy too. I do bumps everyday

 

[gotmilk]

I used to be like that with karate classes. I'd skip school just to hang at class sometimes.

My back is a mess if I don't stretch. That's why I might try yoga class sometime.

Until then, I'll just do yogurt.

 

[Raina]

Yogurt is a lot less sweaty than bikram.

On an ick note, all of my towels were in the washer today except for the towels in my car...and I'd used them in class this morning. They were soaked with sweat. I had to wring when out a bit and reuse them. Plus they'd been in a 35 degree car all day. I got to class 20 minutes early to warm up and lay in savasana before class and the towels were so wet and cold.

By the end of class, when I folded them up at the end they were dripping. lol That's so gross.

 

[Raina]

I heard this today in class and thought I'd share it.

The Invitation

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for,
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's desire.

It doesn't interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.

It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the center of your sorrow,
if you have been opened by life's betrayals,
or have become shriveled and closed for the fear of future pain.

I want to know if you can sit with pain,
mine or your own,
without moving to hide it, fade it, or fix it.

I want to know if you can be with joy,
mine or your own,
if you can dance with wildness and let ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic,
or to remember the limitations of human beings.

It doesn't interest me if the story you're telling me is true.
I want to know if you disappoint another to be true to yourself,
if you can bear the accusations of betrayal and not betray your own soul.

I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore be trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty,
even when it is not pretty every day,
and if you can source your life from its presence.

I want to know if you can live with failure,
yours or mine,
and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver moon "Yes!"

It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair,
weary and bruised to the bone,
and do what needs to be done for the children.


It doesn't interest me who you are now or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back.

It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself,
and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments Your life is not a coincidence, it is a reflection of you.

- Oriah Mountain Dreamer

 

[H_T_]

my doc told me to start doing yoga. cuz i'm a hypertensive m.f'er. i gotta go find some literature on it first. i'll be damned if i'm gonna go walk in somewhere, scratchin' my ass, without a clue......

 

[crew9]

My friend tried that with his girlfriend. That heat is some intense stuff.

 

[sixxtoes]

I used to be like that with karate classes. I'd skip school just to hang at class sometimes.

My back is a mess if I don't stretch. That's why I might try yoga class sometime.

Until then, I'll just do yogurt.

my back is the same way. i always need to stretch, or else!

 

[Raina]

My friend tried that with his girlfriend. That heat is some intense stuff.

They say it's not the heat it's the humidity and it's so true. Class last Saturday afternoon was 3 times bigger than usual. The temp stayed the same but it kicked the humidity yup almost 30%. It was SO hard to deal with and I got heat sick from it that night. It's the only time I've ever had to sit out part of an asana.

 

[H_T_]

so, can you like do any tricks?

 

[Kakdiesel]

Jesus does not approve

 

[crew9]

They say it's not the heat it's the humidity and it's so true. Class last Saturday afternoon was 3 times bigger than usual. The temp stayed the same but it kicked the humidity yup almost 30%. It was SO hard to deal with and I got heat sick from it that night. It's the only time I've ever had to sit out part of an asana.

Ya my friend had to leave the room for a bit it was so bad.

 

[eat big]

Jesus does not approve

Jesus is gay.

 

[H_T_]

Jesus is gay.

Dude, wtf?

 

[Kakdiesel]

Jesus is gay.

*places rubber tire underneath eat big's feet*

good luck buddy

 

[eat big]

Dude, wtf?

I dunno, WTF?

 

[eat big]

If I pissed anyone off, my bad. I apologize. Especially HT.

 

[H_T_]

I dunno, WTF?

why does Jesus have to be gay?

 

[eat big]

why does Jesus have to be gay?

Are you talking about the guy in your avi or the real one?

 

[Kakdiesel]

Are you talking about the guy in your avi or the real one?

(John Totorro in Big Lebowski): DONT FUCK WIT DA JESUS!

 

[eat big]

(John Totorro in Big Lebowski): DONT FUCK WIT DA JESUS!

He, Walter, Donny and The Dude are some of the best characters in film.

 

[H_T_]

He, Walter, Donny and The Dude are some of the best characters in film.

some of the best quotes ever.

 

[H_T_]

(John Totorro in Big Lebowski): DONT FUCK WIT DA JESUS!

 

[eat big]

some of the best quotes ever.

Definitely. Too many to list.

 

[H_T_]

Are you talking about the guy in your avi or the real one?

both. they represent the same thing. atleast imo.

 

[eat big]

both. they represent the same thing. atleast imo.

Did not know. Are you a member at Suicide Girls? I know the member Aaraa (or Aarraa). She spelled her name like that so she could be on the top of the list. Not very hot.

 

[Kakdiesel]

Definitely. Too many to list.

8 yr olds dude..8 yr olds...


also lets quick hijacking a serious thread by Raina. thats my bad.


sorry ATV You know Im very happy for you and what you are getting out of Yoga. thats awesome. most people go through a lifetime without findind their inner peace.

 

[H_T_]

Did not know. Are you a member at Suicide Girls? I know the member Aaraa (or Aarraa). She spelled her name like that so she could be on the top of the list. Not very hot.

nah, i just dig that whole goth look. when it's done right. some girls think you just have to have a bunch of shitty tats and holes in your face.

 

[eat big]

8 yr olds dude..8 yr olds...


also lets quick hijacking a serious thread by Raina. thats my bad.


sorry ATV You know Im very happy for you and what you are getting out of Yoga. thats awesome. most people go through a lifetime without findind their inner peace.

I hijack her threads all the time. I don't know how I manage to do it but I do. Don't intend to, just happens. I think she and I have a lot in common.

 

[eat big]

nah, i just dig that whole goth look. when it's done right. some girls think you just have to have a bunch of shitty tats and holes in your face.

I agree. It's hot when done in moderation and with thought. Too much and it is unattractive.

 

[H_T_]

8 yr olds dude..8 yr olds...


also lets quick hijacking a serious thread by Raina. thats my bad.


sorry ATV You know Im very happy for you and what you are getting out of Yoga. thats awesome. most people go through a lifetime without findind their inner peace.

she, Ran-dawg, never makes many posts to begin with. also, she dresses her dog in ridiculous costumes.

 

[dicedgunz]

Overall, I'm going to have to say that I'm happier at this point in my life than I've ever been. I have so many paths to choose right now it's almost overwhelming but there's no rush one way or another to make any sort of decisions.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. It's about time I got to this point.

Thats exactly what where I'm trying to get to in life.....just having a few minor set backs here and there.....

 

[Kakdiesel]

I hijack her threads all the time. I don't know how I manage to do it but I do. Don't intend to, just happens. I think she and I have a lot in common.

i dont. i have nothing in common with her. i think she sucks. I find her to be very vanilla. like Ben and Jerry's World's Greatest Vanilla.

 

[H_T_]

I agree. It's hot when done in moderation and with thought. Too much and it is unattractive.

i like that pale, white, moon-burnt skin.

 

[Kakdiesel]

why dont goth people like the sun?


(from Adam Sandler's first album: They're All Gonna Laugh At You)

"the night time is the right time..the night time is the right time..the night time..."

 

[Dial_tone]

On the negative side if you were in L.A. for 6 weeks you'd be required to have a drink with me.

 

[Raina]

I was laying in fixed firm pose a few weeks ago. Kind of struggling into it because I was tight...and the dogs jumped on my chest and slammed me down. NOT cool at all. I am 100% against my dogs being involved with yoga.

It would be very Rainaesque to get pics of me doing yoga poses in lingerie.

 

[Kakdiesel]

On the negative side if you were in L.A. for 6 weeks you'd be required to have a drink with me.

wtf you're in la?

 

[Raina]

I was wrong. It's 9 weeks of classes. 6 classes a week M-Saturday. 6 hours of lecture and 4-5 hours of training a day. That's an ass kicking schedule.

This is fixed firm....not papillon friendly.

This is RooRoo in a coat.

 

[H_T_]

those poor little dogs. you're lucky they're so small. my dog is a Rottie and a complete nudist. i have hell trying to put a fecking collar on him.

 

[nycgirl]

those poor little dogs. you're lucky they're so small. my dog is a Rottie and a complete nudist. i have hell trying to put a fecking collar on him.

You have a rottie?? What's his name?

 

[gotmilk]

How did this go from sweaty towels to Jesus?

You said it, man. Nobody fucks with the Jesus.

 

[Raina]

I have no idea but I just woke up after 14 hours of perfect sleep. I'm so sore from yesterday. lol I'm going again at 4 today...with DRY towels!

 

[H_T_]

You have a rottie?? What's his name?

Tsar. about 4-5 y/o now. found him at work, was outside having a smoke and this big ass Rott comes chuggin' down the sidewalk. i was like, fuck, i'm gonna get bit in the ass. but he came up and sniffed me and started drinking from a puddle. i got a rope and leashed him to a pipe outside the valets booth and fed him some pizza. so did everyone else that came out of the bar that night. he had diarrhea for 3 days after that. he's an excitable meathead and has almost knocked me out a few times by jumping up while i was bending down to pet that big, fat water head of his.

 

[nycgirl]

Tsar. about 4-5 y/o now. found him at work, was outside having a smoke and this big ass Rott comes chuggin' down the sidewalk. i was like, fuck, i'm gonna get bit in the ass. but he came up and sniffed me and started drinking from a puddle. i got a rope and leashed him to a pipe outside the valets booth and fed him some pizza. so did everyone else that came out of the bar that night. he had diarrhea for 3 days after that. he's an excitable meathead and has almost knocked me out a few times by jumping up while i was bending down to pet that big, fat water head of his.

I have one too. Same age. For some reason I was in the pets section of Craigslist.org and came upon a pic of Samson. He was going to get put to sleep in two days. I sent an e-mail and had him transported from Ohio. He's a 78lb baby. He loves women and the attention they give him (they love his big head and eyes). He doesn't like men and gets jealous when my bf calls me. I've had him for two months and I fall more in love with him everyday.

Raina, sorry for hijacking.

 

[EnderJE]

Yoga? Cool.

So, can you stretch your arms like the guy from Street Fighter or eat yourself out?

Just curious.

 

[H_T_]

I have one too. Same age. For some reason I was in the pets section of Craigslist.org and came upon a pic of Samson. He was going to get put to sleep in two days. I sent an e-mail and had him transported from Ohio. He's a 78lb baby. He loves women and the attention they give him (they love his big head and eyes). He doesn't like men and gets jealous when my bf calls me. I've had him for two months and I fall more in love with him everyday.

Raina, sorry for hijacking.

yah, my dawg loves everything. i mean everything. he charged at some lady and her little dog and she screamed, he put on the brakes about 10ft. away and slid, scooby doo style and hunkered down with his ear back like he did something bad. i told the lady, he only wanted to meet your dog. sorry, he doesn't know Rotts have reps.