shanmonster | Marmoreal Meat Mallet

I went to the gym early today, and wasn't able to do my usual routine. The track had been taken over by a Body Pump class. I've managed to scootch myself into a back corner before during other classes, but this time, that was not an option. It's a very popular class, and it was packed. So I contented myself with running around the perimeter while ridiculously loud music assaulted my ears. That was way too loud. I'm talking rock concert loud. Why must some instructors do this? It hurt my ears quite a lot. Then again, I ran faster than I ever have before. I guess the loud music gave me an impetus to get out of there in a hurry.

My abs are still aching from the Tamilee Webb video. I have a love/hate relationship with that DVD. On the one hand, she brings out a shrieking case of Tourette's in me. On the other hand, I can feel every last striation of my abs with absolute clarity.

I've been practicing with my poi every day at work while I'm on break. A few of my co-workers have watched me in amusement as I bonk myself on the head with chain-mounted tennis balls. Yesterday, one asked me (in all innocence), "Are you getting better at playing with your balls?"

I managed to supress the guffaw which tried so hard to erupt from my face. "Yes, I'm getting better," I said. Heh....

I've been spending a lot of time on various dance forums, lately. It's my way of killing downtime at work. And now, before I get on my bike and zoom up the hill for another glorious 9 hours of booking hotel rooms, here are some more links:

Anti-Landmine Commercial: Landmines plus soccer moms equal fun! Ok, maybe not fun, but it is a potent bit of anti-landmine propoganda.

Urhines Kendall Icy Eight Special K: Looking for a good baby name? This ain't it. And yes, "Urhines" is pronounced "Your Highness". Oh my.

...and now a random fact about Vin Diesel: Astonishing (thanks, zeuberwench)!

The Turnpike Prank: How flexible are turnpikes about their polls? Find out.

SWAT Monkey! a Natural for a Television Show: Sure. Why not?

Arrest Warrant for 'American Pie' Actress Lyonne: What did she do? Apparently, she threatened to rape the neighbour's dog. Odd.

Russian Astrologist Plans to Crash NASA’s Independence Day: NASA wants to do some tests on a comet. A Russian astrologist says this impinges on his spiritual beliefs, and he's taking NASA to court over it.

Announcing the first nonist activity book: An Old Testament colouring book. You'd better have lots of red crayons.

Women Are Sweet On ‘Gummy Bear Breast Implants’: I can't imagine these would feel terribly realistic. But think of the damage you could do with a three-ring binder (or was I the only one who tortured gummi bears in such a fashion?)!

Broadway dancer, 101, in new show: Return of a Ziegfeld Follies dancer!

2007 Ford Shelby: The world's shiniest car.