Yoga.

In my attempts to maintain some level of physical activity, I've attempted to keep a routine program of rowing. It has been a success so far, but I only row every other day. I've been desiring to do a less aggressive form of excercise on the off days. As a result, I've recently taken up yoga every other day. The practice along with pelatis has always fascinated me, that simple body positioning and breathing techniques can have such a dramatic impact on energy and health.

So in my curiosity, I've brought this practice into my evening activites. I have to admit it is a bit more difficult that I imagined. Some of this is largely due to my relative lack of limberness, but some of the positioning is quite tiresome to maintain. I'm still working on synchronizing the breathing with the positioning though as I know that is an important element.

Overall, it has been a positive experience, even if I do feel rediculous doing it on occassion. You can guarantee you won't see me in a class trying to do a sunward bow position anytime soon :P However, if anyone is looking for a low impact form of exercise with positive mojo, I would definately recommend it. Hopefully in time it will increase my flexibility, body energy, and general gracefullness. Until then, I guess I'll stick to looking silly.

10 Items or less.

While looking through the movies available on demand recently, I settled on watching an independant film with Morgan Freeman. Partially because I find Morgan Freeman a fascinating actor and the premise sounded appealing. I was greeted with a pleasant film that was highly dependant on its dialogue. Ultimately at one point in the film the two protaganists encourage the other to make an list.

10 Items or Less: 10 things in life that you would do without.
10 Items or Less: 10 things in life that you would keep.

The lists were whimsical and pertinent to the characters. Although it isn't an exact science, and would probably be heavily edited I think this is at least a fun excercise. So here are my 10 items.

10 Items I could live without:

1. People in a rush
2. Circling the runway in an airplane
3. Gossip
4. Texas heat
5. Predictable endings
6. Poor grammar
7. Partisan blindness
8. Tardiness
9. (open)
10. (open)

10 Items I would keep:

1. Great stories
2. Laughter and Romance
3. My mother and father
4. Free Will
5. A gentle spring/fall breeze
6. A warm bath
7. Good food
8. Great music
9. Comfortable place to sleep
10. Purposeful work