Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Yoga Anonymous

I know some of you won't think that yoga is an art. Some might say it is a philosophy, science, practice, or it's even... sacrilegious!

To me, it is more of a lifestyle.

Anyway.

One of my talented friends who is a yogi and a musician told me he was blogging for a sight called Yoga Anonymous. My Friend Ian, "DJHI" makes his living touring around the country DJing for yoga classes. He's amazing.

This sight, Yoga Anonymous, is filled with social media revolving around yoga, yoga events, festivals, podcasts, freedownloads, etc. The list really goes on and on. I found it resorceful as a teacher and student for various things.

If you are interest in yoga personally or as a musician, actor, dancer, painter -- Jump into a yoga class and try it. It will only inhance your performances and discipline in your art. I promise. Plus, it feels good and it's pretty awesome. If you are around in GB and want to try a class for free, come to one of mine!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Show them... Don't tell them.

The last week in my life was completely crazy. After my night class on Monday night I ran to the store to get some groceries for the week. Sure enough, I get a flat tire. An inconvenience, but not the end of the world. I jacked my car up and started to take the nuts off, but they were put on too tight, I couldn't get them off. My friend who has AAA called them for me. Once the AAA man finally came, he couldn't get them off either. Even with his big rig! Two hours later I called for a ride home and let my car sit in the parking lot.

I had my car toed to the auto mechanic on Tuesday where they pulled a file from my tire. I had to get a brand new tire. Simple-- problem solved! sigh.

As I was running around from school, to the auto repair shop and working, I got a call from my step mom. Last Friday my dad went in to have a calcium scan done on his heart. His scores came back extremely high and was recommended that he come back for more tests. He was hesitant since he had plans to head to Mexico that Sunday.

His results were eye opening. In some of his veins, they were blocked up to 99%. Wednesday he went in for open heart surgery. My dad is in good health. He is at a healthy weight, doesn't have high blood pressure or cholesterol, never smoked and exercises... Heart disease can happen to anyone. Be kind to your ticker! Since is in such good health, he is recovering really well. I'm just so grateful that he made it and has a heart of a 21 year old now. So many more years on this earth!

I thought I'd show you my craziness. And really, it's not that crazy. It's just life and it's pretty sweet. 

The file I ran over on Monday...
All my dishes... Stacking up...
My Laundry... Half of that is clean!
Baker, the cutest creature in the world. Pretty sure he's wondering where I've been lately...
My Babu. Happy to be alive.





Monday, November 1, 2010

wifi n' business

I was really interested in class when we talked about businesses that want to build community by using the internet, like Panera Bread.

From a business point of view, I see free wifi killing profits. Wifi is great for travel, homework or just killing time being at your favorite coffee shop. From a customer point of view, I love it. But, for businesses, does it break even?  But, I guess it does create community if people are just sitting on their laptops? What if people sit get a cup of coffee and hang out for hours on end, will that ultimately effect business negatively?

Anyway. I go to coffee houses and do homework. I get some java or maybe even lunch and sit and do homework for a while. It's nice to get out of my house and work.

Where do you prefer studying? Panera or some local establishment? What do you like about it? Would you still use free wi-fi if customer service at a place was crappy? Tell me your take.