Body Rhythms and Pigging Out!

Oh my God!

After working out, I was so famished I went to taco bell (I usually don't eat fast food) and ordered 2 chicken soft tacos and a nacho supreme. I engulfed it. That didn't quite satisfy me so I went to McDonald's and ordered large fries.

I don't know what the hell came over me, I was craving fast food really bad. Maybe I'm not eating enough calories?

I also kept taking little breaks during Zumba class because I was knackered. I gave it my all again like last time but a bit tired. Just when I was doing so well. My body rhythm is pooh!

Belfast Made It Into the Wall Street Journal

I was browsing the WSJ and came across this article...

From The Wall Street Journal Roundup (February 5, 2010):

BELFAST-Northern Ireland's main Protestant party backed a compromise plan with the Catholic minority to transfer police and justice powers to Belfast from London a nd save their power-sharing government.

Democratic Unionist Party leader Peter Robinson, who leads the 2 1/2 year old coalition at the heart of Northern Ireland's 1998 peace accord, announced the breakthrough in the early hours of Friday. Terms of the deal would be announced later in the day, he said.

The DUP and its Catholic parter sinn Fein have been mired in a long-running dispute over delays in the transfer of justice power from the U.K. government to Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein sees the issue as crucial to the political process that was designed to end decades of sectarian violence.

Sinn Fein -- which precipitated the power-sharing crisis by threatening to withdraw from the coalition -- had already announced its backing for the plan. But the Democratic Unionists were divided over whether to cut a new deal with Sinn Fein.

Mr. Robinson said his party's lawmakers "have unanimously supported the way forward."

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams welcomed the Democratic Unionist approval, saying the deal would cledar the way form the crisis-prone coalition to "proceed on the basis of equality, fairness, and partnership."

The agreement charts a path for creating a new Justice Department in Belfast that will take control from Britain of the province's police and courts. The deal will give Northern Ireland its first justice minister and marks one of the boldest steps toward consolidating the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

Wishlist: Fierce Dansneaker - Capezio - Dancewear Solutions

Fierce Dansneaker - Capezio - Dancewear Solutions

The Capezio Fierce Dansneaker is a super lightweight shoe with a patented Arch Support System. Includes the new non-marking PU outsole with built-in flex points to prevent gapping. The breathable mesh and removable insole fight odors and continue good air circulation to the feet. Capezio’s Fierce also features heel pull on tabs for an easy shoe change.

This shoe would be perfect for zumba class. The sneakers I'm wearing now makes it difficult to pivot which in good time will eventually mess up my knees.

I'm Feeling This Right Now...

Weird video. Good Song.

Overwhelmed

I missed school today. I didn't sleep at all last night and have had this problem for two weeks. Everything is hitting me at once for some reason. I don't know why.I feel so overwhelmed with school and thinking about the future, and the long road of school, and the visa process which I haven't even begun yet because I'm still in SCHOOL and I NEED A JOB but how am I going to finish SCHOOL on schedule if I am WORKING FULLTIME because I need a steady paycheck so I can sign the affidavit of support. And how am I going to put in my VOLUNTEER HOURS AT THE HOSPITAL to get into PHARMACY SCHOOL if I'm WORKING FULLTIME. And how am I going to get a HIGH GPA and get into PHARMACY SCHOOL if I am WORKING FULLTIME?!?!?! Blah, blah, blah....This is the chatter in my head that keeps me awake.

When I am overwhelmed, I want to hide from the world. I want to stay in bed with the covers over my head hoping I could disappear. But this just makes it worse.

This is my second week of school and I'm already starting to burn out. I have a shitload of chapters from 5 books to read. I have to read The Wall Street Journal every day from front to back. I have to do a dietary assessment every day. It seems like the hours and hours and hours I spend studying, I feel like I'm never caught up. I'm about to go postal. And missing class today isn't helping my situation.

So, when things get really tough. I always call HopAlong. He always makes everything alright. He sang me a few songs to exorcise the "crazy chatter" out of my head. This is why I picked him.

And to end with another high note, I just came back from Zumba class tonight and discovered that my stamina has gotten better. I also danced like nobody's business. For the first time in a very long time, I felt like a dancer. Good 4 Me.

At this very moment....

HopAlong and I are talking via skype. Well, I'm talking and HopAlong is busy fondling his new 13" MacbookPro. *cough* bastard *cough*

My First Body Flow Class

I just came back from the gym after body flow class. Body flow is a mix of pilates, yoga, and tai chi. At first glance, it looks really easy and relaxing.

Boy, was I wrong! I was sweating like a racing snake. We did a lot of holding positions that were killer on the thighs and the abs. Ever since I quit dance 4 years ago my core has been very weak and my balance is way off. All throughout class I was wobbling and at one point almost fell flat on my face!

Really good class to strengthen your core, balance, and improve your flexibility! I'm thinking of going twice a week as I'm really weak in these areas, obviously.