Prepping for test day.

Tomorrow morning is testing day for all those that are scheduled to leave at the end of the week. It all starts with blood tests first thing in the morning, we're weighed, measured and then our fitness is evaluated. We'll get our reports by the end of the week. I am very curious to discover the results and looking forward to comparing these results with those that I received when I arrived here 7 weeks ago.

I have had some great work-outs this week. I did karate yesterday and today - and picked up a new skill. We learnt how to use the sticks - we were told that the origins of the moves we did are from the Philippines. Our instructor told us to not think about what we were doing, not to worry if we miss a beat and to just keep going. It's fascinating as I soon found that every time I would start to think about what I was doing, I would miss or get confused. The more I relaxed into it, the easier it got. I also found that by relaxing, it was much easier to keep going when I did mess up. At the end of the class, Sherman (our instructor), reminded us how important it was to do the same thing in life - just keep going. Works most of the time ...although I do think that there are times when you do need to stop -especially if you keep walking into a wall - it may be that a step to the left or right will allow you to bypass the wall and keep on going :-))

As Rebecca is off on her course - it has meant that the regular class schedule has changed slightly. The additional classes are good (especially when they are ones that I enjoy) - but I do miss Gyrokinesis and the dance classes that we did together. Sigh ...guess I can't always have everything I want - which has been OK!

I had my second Pilates Machines class today. I like that this really focuses on my core muscles - and am pleasantly surprised to find that I'm stronger than I thought. I have to credit Randy for the work that we've done together - as he is very creative with incorporating exercises that focus on strength as well as the core muscle groups. I have one more Pilates machine class before I leave this week - it's with a different teacher -so will be interesting to see what it's like with a different instructor.

Well, I have an early start tomorrow - so will bid you goodnight!

Lots of love,

Norma