Today I went to Landon's school to do a presentation about Thailand. I really enjoyed it and I hope they did too. It was fun to talk about something that I love, and care about, and miss so much. Jamie, I am so jealous that you will be there so soon! I did a Power Point slideshow with photos and Thai words and numbers and things. Thanks to Lindy, I was able to show them some Thai clothing, a grass mat, silks, and other things from Thailand. (Since our shipment is TBA) You have no idea how much I appreciate your help- Thanks Lindy! Jill did a fantastic job running my slide show since I didn't have a remote for the projector. Landon was also really cute when introducing me. "Um, this is my Aunt. She did her mission in Thailand." It was sweet.
I also went visiting teaching just before I left for Landon's school. I felt bad that we could only stay about 20 minutes, but then I realized... actually that is what the visit is supposed to be like, right? Chat a little bit, share the lesson, etc. You're not supposed to stay all day.
After Landon's school thing I met Jared at Target b/c we had to get a gift for a wedding that is on Thursday. Yes, Thursday. I am sorry, but who are these people who plan their wedding on OUR Valentine's Day? I know it's all cute and romantic for them, but what about us who don't want to go to a wedding reception on that day? C'mon. I don't get it. So, I am a little annoyed about that... but I like the clock we chose for them. It seems like SO SO long ago that Jared and I were doing the wedding thing, registering for gifts, having our reception, etc. Wow. I wonder where the video tape is. We should pull it out and watch it on Valentine's day. Wouldn't that be funny? We don't have big plans, really. We don't make reservations at fancy restaurants or anything. We usually go out some night near/on Valentine's Day and go to dinner or a movie. Jared's birthday is the 16th so it ends up being a two-in-one kind of thing.
Right now I am enjoying my recent book delivery from Amazon. It's called "The Athletes Guide to Yoga" and it's really good. It even comes with a DVD, which I haven't watched yet, but I like the photos and the routines included in the back. I also like how it is yoga in application to athletes and runners, who typically have tight hamstrings- a difficult thing in yoga! I am totally one of those people. When I do a forward fold I am trying SO hard to straighten my knees and I watch the teacher with their knees which are practically hyper-extended they are so straight, and I feel frustrated! Anyway, it describes how yoga is helpful to athletes and how you should plan your yoga workouts around your training. Like which days are better to do a certain type of yoga versus others. For example, if you have a hard training day, you should do relaxing, long stretches, not power yoga. When you are doing off-season/base training, you can do really hard Ashtanga/power yoga which is equal to a good weight training workout. So if anyone out there is a runner or triathlete, this might be helpful to you. I think it's very well done.
It's weird not having Lori here. Even though we usually didn't see her unless it was 7am and she was walking out the door to work, or it was 11:30pm at night when she was coming home... we still miss her presence. I called her yesterday and we're going to see a movie tomorrow night. The only problem with that is, I haven't seen anything recently and she has probably seen everything. It will be fun to hang out anyway. I love having a chance to get out of the house and be social. My Provo bookclub was last week (these is my words) and the BBC is next week (good in bed) so this week is open for social engagements! Maybe my husband will take me somewhere for V-day (aka Shmalentine's Day according to Jill). Oh, I forgot, we have that fun reception to go to.
Well off I go to watch October Road from last night. Finally it was back on! I have been cursing Bruno and Carrie b/c I don't know where O.R. went and I am sorry but I have had it up to HERE with the dance shows. Go rent Hairspray or High School Musical for goodness sake! Enough is enough. Now Randy Jackson has some new show coming on. Ugh. We need a new genre.
I hope this episode of October Road is a good one. I still am missing Grey's Anatomy (replaced by Lost) and Chuck. And Pushing Daisies. Anyone else? Who is missing the good tv? The strike is over! Does that mean we have to wait until (gasp) Fall!?
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Look at you and your Power Point! Impressive. I hope my sad little collection of things helped :) I've been craving Thai food ever since we talked--we'll have to meet up for some! I've all but stopped watching TV with all the reality shows so I can't even remember what shows I was waiting for--I refuse to watch Lost this time around because I give up, it's too crazy. I told Nate just to tell me when they get off the dang island.
Your presentation sounds like it went great! We'll all have to get together and go get some Thai food this summer when I come to Utah. Honestly, I have just been dying to eat some "jok".
Your yoga video sounds really interesting. I had some major IT band problems this summer and I'm sure the stretching workouts would have been so helpful. I might have to look into that. How is the training going?
you're such a great sister/aunt. I saw the pictures on jill's blog at Landon's school.
I should get into yoga. I think I would like it.
I can't wait to hear what you think of the book tonight. Apparently you hated it :).
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