One would think that for one course I would have one final, right? Wrong. Well okay it is sort of true but it's more complicated than that. First of all, we have one final for lecture on Thursday and one final for lab on Tuesday (recall that I'm taking Chemistry II in one month). Then we have an optional makeup exam on Wednesday, which I will be taking to boost my grade. Finally, we have our third normal lecture exam on Monday. That's four tests in four days.
And I fly out to Alaska after that final final on Thursday. So basically I am writing this while I should be studying and packing.
Update from Alaska next!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Sweetgrass
I bought incense at Sprouts, a local farmer's market grocery store, the other day. I haven't burned incense since I was in high school and thought it would be a nice thing to have around again. There was a small variety of choices and I went with Sweetgrass because of its description on the box:
"Sweetgrass is found in alpine meadows throughout the mountainous regions of the West, from Alaska south to the Rockies and Sierra Nevada. It is one of the treasured plants of native tribes in Canada and the American West, who use it ceremonially along with White Sage. When burned it has a lovely, soft, vanilla-like scent and a centering energy that evokes the ephemeral, shimmering green mountain meadows where it grows." (Juniper Ridge is the company that makes this!)
Let me tell you, it does indeed. It is so wonderful. And unlike most other incense, it's actually made from real sweetgrass leaves so when it burns it smells like outside in Alaska. Basically, I love it so much I'm blogging about it. That's saying something!
"Sweetgrass is found in alpine meadows throughout the mountainous regions of the West, from Alaska south to the Rockies and Sierra Nevada. It is one of the treasured plants of native tribes in Canada and the American West, who use it ceremonially along with White Sage. When burned it has a lovely, soft, vanilla-like scent and a centering energy that evokes the ephemeral, shimmering green mountain meadows where it grows." (Juniper Ridge is the company that makes this!)
Let me tell you, it does indeed. It is so wonderful. And unlike most other incense, it's actually made from real sweetgrass leaves so when it burns it smells like outside in Alaska. Basically, I love it so much I'm blogging about it. That's saying something!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Bikram Yoga
Yesterday marked my 21st day straight of Bikram yoga. I am going for 30 days. Bikram challenges new students to practice every day for 60 days, which I would definitely do except that I'm going to Alaska for the second month.
What makes Bikram yoga different from other styles is that it is practiced in a room heated to (or above) 105 degrees. Each 90 minute session is comprised of two sets of 26 postures, with periods of rest in between. The rest (savasana) poses are the reason that I can do this everyday.. it's recovery time built in. A time for the body to absorb the benefits of the previous pose.
Each day is different. Some days are hard and some days are really great. On hard days I usually have eaten something too soon or too heavy, or I haven't eaten, or I haven't had enough sleep. My mind races and I get panicky about the heat in the room. I've shed a few tears but I keep going. On good days, I can push myself and achieve new levels in the poses.
My favorite pose is standing bow pulling. It's my goal pose... I want to be able to lock out someday soon! My nemesis is triangle pose. My back foot slips on the floor which is the most annoying thing ever for me.
I've enjoyed the challenge and the benefits. I have so much more muscle already, even in my back around my spine, and my posture has improved noticeably! When I get back I plan on continuing to practice 3-4 times a week and triathlon train the other days.
What makes Bikram yoga different from other styles is that it is practiced in a room heated to (or above) 105 degrees. Each 90 minute session is comprised of two sets of 26 postures, with periods of rest in between. The rest (savasana) poses are the reason that I can do this everyday.. it's recovery time built in. A time for the body to absorb the benefits of the previous pose.
Each day is different. Some days are hard and some days are really great. On hard days I usually have eaten something too soon or too heavy, or I haven't eaten, or I haven't had enough sleep. My mind races and I get panicky about the heat in the room. I've shed a few tears but I keep going. On good days, I can push myself and achieve new levels in the poses.
My favorite pose is standing bow pulling. It's my goal pose... I want to be able to lock out someday soon! My nemesis is triangle pose. My back foot slips on the floor which is the most annoying thing ever for me.
I've enjoyed the challenge and the benefits. I have so much more muscle already, even in my back around my spine, and my posture has improved noticeably! When I get back I plan on continuing to practice 3-4 times a week and triathlon train the other days.
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