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[shanmonster]

I pushed myself very hard yesterday. I spent a gruelling morning at the gym, and while doing upper body work, noticed my arms are definitely looking bigger. They're not huge, but they're the biggest they've ever been. Of course, I'm seeing a bit more waist sticking out over the waistband of my too-small gym shorts than there was a couple of months ago, so I guess I have to modify my diet a bit more. I think those sandwiches I've been bringing to work lately are a bit richer than they need to be. I pushed myself extra hard with my leg workout. Ball squats do diddly for me, so I've switched over to ball-less squats, squatting to the floor, and jumping up into front kicks. Muuuuch better.

When I got home, I rested for a little while, and then biked to Oromocto and back (about a 40 mile jaunt). Going there was easy. However, wicked headwinds made the return trip exhausting. Even level straightaways felt like substantial hills. There were few downhill sections, so coasting was at a minimum.

By the time I got home, my legs felt like they were stuffed with warm, quivering breast implants.

I'm at work right now. And so far, it's been a typical, restful Saturday. It's my favourite day to work, because the call volume is rarely hectic. There's time to breathe between calls. There's time for me to do a little bit of reading, and there's time for me to do this bit of writing. When I get home tonight, I'll be doing a telephone interview for the position in the Kitchener hotel. I'm starting to get a case of nerves. I've never done a telephone interview, but I'm sure it will be fine. I've certainly had enough experience developing a soothing telephone manner.

Still....

In other news, my dance classes start tomorrow. I want to have a nice, big class. It would be awesome to have 15-20 people, but I'm not counting on it. Here's hoping I get at least eight regulars. If I were the superstitious type, I'd cross my fingers. But that would make it too difficult to type, wouldn't it?

Comments

[random-echoes.livejournal.com]

I won't be able to make the first class, but I plan to be available for the rest.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Okey dokey!

[snowy-kathryn.livejournal.com]

As your Religion and Culture representative...allow me to cross my fingers for you. ;) You're going to be awesome.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Danke, fraulein!

[lou-bob.livejournal.com]

hey Shan! sounds like you're really doing intense workouts!!! are you going to the grading on Sept 20?

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Intense indeed. Where is the grading? If it's during class, I'll be able to go. Otherwise, probably not, unless I could be guaranteed transportation there and back.

[lou-bob.livejournal.com]

holy crap, you're fast with the typing there! I think it's in Moncton, but don't quote me, I'm a bit out of the loop!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I'll have to check and see if Dmitri and Linda are going. I could probably hitch a ride with them.

No, scratch that. I don't think I'd be finished work on time. I guess I'll have to miss it.

[lou-bob.livejournal.com]

Last I heard Colleen and Pete are both going for sashes, other then that, not sure who else from Freddy would be going.

[lou-bob.livejournal.com]

and good luck with the interview. If you go to Ontario, you will be very missed here on the East Coast.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I miss you anyhow!

[lou-bob.livejournal.com]

it's truuuuuuuu, i miss you toooo

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

No one legsweeps me like you do.

[lou-bob.livejournal.com]

hehehe, ahhhhhhh the good ole days!!!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I limped for a week! Hee....

[longpig.livejournal.com]

I just sent you an ICQ then realized you're at work, durrrh... So I'll ask here as well. Do you know of an at-home kind of exercise I could do to tone my lower back? I am not a total fitness junkie like you but I am trying to be more active these days... My upper back is looking OK, but below my ribcage it gets very meh... :/

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

There's an exercise called Superman. Lie on your stomach with your arms extended above you and your legs together. Lift up through your arms and legs, keeping your toes pointed. Hold for a moment or two, then relax back down to the floor. You can also alternate, lifting your left leg with your right arm, or right leg with left arm. It's kinda like crunches, only you're on your belly.

[ngtmagicks.livejournal.com]

"I'm at work right now. And so far, it's been a typical, restful Saturday. It's my favourite day to work, because the call volume is rarely hectic. There's time to breathe between calls"

HAH! BAH I say, and a HAH to you too.. grinz, sorry, on break at work, 59 callers in queue when I left..

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Eugh! That sounds nasty. I hope it slows down for you. It's picked up here, but it's still not unbearable.