Have ya'll ever heard of Pilates Ballet? Ballet Pilates? Whatever. Let me tell you...it is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done. Now, in part, it is because I have not worked out like that in a long time. Sure, I run. But I haven't done anything quite as intensive as this class in awhile. It was intense! I am so sore. My abs, hips, and back are dying. But it was worth it! I cannot wait to go back on Saturday!! But I learned a few things during this class.
1. I have a face that people always thing they recognize.
2. I love the ballet barre. Always have. Always will. It was like greeting an old friend.
3. I had to borrow used socks for this class. And I didn't have a mental breakdown like I expected (because I am a germ freak).
4. I am so stubborn, and I realized why I got injured in the first place. I don't know when to stop. I don't know how to give in to the pain. Next time, I need to lower my pride a bit...or my hip won't survive this class.
5. There is something about a personal challenge that is so invigorating and rewarding.
6. All of this ties back to my major.
On Friday, I have a 2 1/2 hour long class about assessment in TR. And I LOVE this class. My professor is my hero. I want to be like her when I grow up. But every week, we have to read a different novel. 2 weeks ago, we read about how to be intrinsically motivated. If we are motivated extrinsically, or by outside motivation, we aren't really benefiting ourselves. But if we are intrinsically motivated, we will get more out of whatever activity we are trying to accomplish. For example, if I ran because I thought my parents wanted me to, or because I thought society wanted me to so that I could be thin to society's standards, then I wouldn't really like running. I wouldn't be running for me. As it is, I run because I love it. I love the pounding of my feet. I love how exhausting it is. I love how refreshed I feel after a run. I love how clear my mind is afterwards. I am intrinsically motivated to run, and therefore, I run more often.
This past week, we had to read about inner peace. Sounds all hippy-esque, but this book actually made some excellent points. No matter the situation, we should always have a heart at peace. If we have a heart at war, we will never be able to resolve an issue, no matter how many times we say something is fine. To have a heart at peace is to find peace within the self, to be able to face any trial or difficulty head on and to not give in to the bitterness or hate.
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It's February bloggers. Keep your eyes peeled for a rant about my most very favorite holiday, Valentines day. But it's also almost the 7th. I love the 7th. It means another month down. This year is harder than last year in some ways, but easier in others. I think the biggest factor is having Chanel and my sister here. They make it easier. Fun even. It's difficult though because I get tired. Not tired of waiting. But tired of him being gone. It's like my Pilates class. I get tired of doing squats because it hurts, but I know it's good for me and will make me stronger. My motto for the week is being stronger and having a heart at peace. And taking the things that I have put into boxes and coming to peace with them.
Ok bloggers. The certain someone has bid my apartment adieu. It's good to have an older brother figure though. He has helped a lot this semester as well. Friends make the world go round, and sometimes it takes a village to survive the cards we have been dealt. But as long as we keep surviving, keep laughing, and keep LIVING, then life is good.
Time for bed. But always remember bloggers...
All good things happen to those who have HEARTS AT PEACE.
