I managed to limp to/from my Lions Club meeting, and in and out of many other meetings this week after getting a (common, and a bit embarrassing) foot injury while practicing my routines. "Ice and elevate, see a doctor if it doesn't improve in a few days." I do believe that this is the first time I've ever read advice on the WebMD website that didn't make me want to run screaming to the nearest ER.
Teaching exercise makes me feel amazing. That said, along with teaching exercise, it's important to model good self-care.
With this in mind, I have temporarily stopped practicing my routines. I've limited my mobility for a few days and I'm currently using my periods of morning solitude as extra ice/elevate time. My inner Introvert is absolutely ecstatic! This is an extra reason to rest up and read my books...
Keep on Introverting!
Friday, February 27, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Returning toThe Church
For the first time in over a year, I sat down with a member of the Church and made my confessions, read the Act of Contrition, and followed through with an act of Penance.
Church is an uneasy topic because religious ideologies (or lack thereof) are as dear to our personal makeup as is DNA. There is something to be said for celebrating whatever you believe in the world. There is so much negativity surrounding this topic that I feel an infusion of positivity might be warranted.
For those of you who are curious, this is what the Church means to me:
* Comfort
* Fellowship
* Art
As Stephen Sondheim once famously wrote for the stage, "Mama they're good, just as you said from the start, children and art." I am a renewed Catholic. I am not proud nor am I ashamed. I'm simply happy to be among friends and family in a forum where I can be alone with my God while being a part of something greater than myself.
Church is an uneasy topic because religious ideologies (or lack thereof) are as dear to our personal makeup as is DNA. There is something to be said for celebrating whatever you believe in the world. There is so much negativity surrounding this topic that I feel an infusion of positivity might be warranted.
For those of you who are curious, this is what the Church means to me:
* Comfort
* Fellowship
* Art
As Stephen Sondheim once famously wrote for the stage, "Mama they're good, just as you said from the start, children and art." I am a renewed Catholic. I am not proud nor am I ashamed. I'm simply happy to be among friends and family in a forum where I can be alone with my God while being a part of something greater than myself.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Knitting, Radio Spots, Relay, Radio Spots, Work, Reading, Radio Spots
The Potsdam Lions Club is in the midst of selling spots for B99.3's Radio Days...this is a very generous activity that allows our club to raise funds for things like vision scanners for our community. You may speak with any Potsdam Lions Club member and fill out a form, and for a relatively small donation, get a small spot on the radio in mid-March. This is taking up some of my time this month. But, wait, there's more!
Relay for Life is coming up in early April. The Potsdam Lions Club is participating in the SUNY Potsdam Relay for Life event (Disney theme) as "The Lion Kings." For every $30 my team raises, I knit and donate a bright (Lion yellow) scarf to a local organization. Last year, I donated my (Wicked Witch green) scarves to the on-campus food/supply bank. This year, the receiving organization has yet to be determined. Between knitting and fundraising, I'm definitely keeping busy!
Non-charity activities are on the docket during Winter and early Spring as well...we're gearing up for new aid year activities at SUNY Potsdam. It's never boring, I'll tell you that much. In addition, I have my weekly Zumba Fitness class via CLEAR on Sunday afternoons. My students are doing very, very well.
Some of you may have noticed that I'm on a Stephen King kick lately. I've been alternating between his books and Elizabeth George's books. Mystery, mayhem, murder...huzzah! I read an article recently that indicated that a woman's energy levels are positively impacted by aerobic exercise, caffeine, and murder mysteries. Good thing, because I will need it this month!
Keep Introverting...
(Yes, I'm still having Me Time in the Morning...I don't want to completely burn out.)
Relay for Life is coming up in early April. The Potsdam Lions Club is participating in the SUNY Potsdam Relay for Life event (Disney theme) as "The Lion Kings." For every $30 my team raises, I knit and donate a bright (Lion yellow) scarf to a local organization. Last year, I donated my (Wicked Witch green) scarves to the on-campus food/supply bank. This year, the receiving organization has yet to be determined. Between knitting and fundraising, I'm definitely keeping busy!
Non-charity activities are on the docket during Winter and early Spring as well...we're gearing up for new aid year activities at SUNY Potsdam. It's never boring, I'll tell you that much. In addition, I have my weekly Zumba Fitness class via CLEAR on Sunday afternoons. My students are doing very, very well.
Some of you may have noticed that I'm on a Stephen King kick lately. I've been alternating between his books and Elizabeth George's books. Mystery, mayhem, murder...huzzah! I read an article recently that indicated that a woman's energy levels are positively impacted by aerobic exercise, caffeine, and murder mysteries. Good thing, because I will need it this month!
Keep Introverting...
(Yes, I'm still having Me Time in the Morning...I don't want to completely burn out.)
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