Saturday, February 25, 2012
8 lbs 3oz 21 in
Monday, February 20, 2012
KENPO X
Friday, February 17, 2012
On All Fours, Huffing and Puffing
When my sister brought home the P90X box, I did not know what I was about to do. She borrowed the package from her friend, and I decided to try it out with her. That was a foolish move.
Day 1, I was ROFD (Rolling on the Floor Dying). I had never heard of half the moves that we did. The "Superman/Banana" is not at all as awesome as the name suggests. I wanted to throw the TV in the Red River. With P90X, there is no beginner's package; you start hard and get harder. It is not for the weak...so I'm not quite sure what I was doing when I chose to do it. I had never grunted so much in my life. It was so intense. The next day, I woke up and could not move. Muscles that I did not know existed were screaming their way into my body. My THUMBS were sore, but it felt good to feel sore again. I haven't felt this sore from a workout in a long time, and I missed it. I'll admit, going up the stairs to class was a literal pain in the ass, but it definitely felt good to release energy and work hard for something. I came to regret these words with Workout #2: Core Synergistics.
What do you consider a warm up? Light jog? Some stretching? Jumping jacks? WRONG! We did Plank/Push up/Downward Dog/Plamk/Upward Dog/Warrior Pose 1, 2 &3/ Plank and REPEAT. Ten. Times. That was the warm up. After draining my energy in the first 15 minutes, I cannot even remember what we did for the rest of the workout. All I remember is PAIN PAIN PAIN. The one move I remember is called a Wacky Jack, which was actually really fun. When the workout was done, my sore muscles had sore muscles. I could barely move. The next morning, I felt my abs, thighs and butt. All the moves work so much more than I thought it did. I've had sore abs before, but this was unprecedented. I engaged parts of my abs that were never worked before.
Today, we worked the shoulders, arms and abs. My biceps and triceps packed and moved away years ago. I tried summoning them back today, but they didn't come. Because this is my first week, I opted for the 5 pound dumbbells, thinking it was an easy route. My arms beg to differ! It was tough, but I made it through. I couldn't do half of the ab moves and I was about to DIEEEEEEE.
I am drained of energy, but I hope I can keep up with it the whole 90 days. Let's see what happens!:)
%PEACE
Day 1, I was ROFD (Rolling on the Floor Dying). I had never heard of half the moves that we did. The "Superman/Banana" is not at all as awesome as the name suggests. I wanted to throw the TV in the Red River. With P90X, there is no beginner's package; you start hard and get harder. It is not for the weak...so I'm not quite sure what I was doing when I chose to do it. I had never grunted so much in my life. It was so intense. The next day, I woke up and could not move. Muscles that I did not know existed were screaming their way into my body. My THUMBS were sore, but it felt good to feel sore again. I haven't felt this sore from a workout in a long time, and I missed it. I'll admit, going up the stairs to class was a literal pain in the ass, but it definitely felt good to release energy and work hard for something. I came to regret these words with Workout #2: Core Synergistics.
What do you consider a warm up? Light jog? Some stretching? Jumping jacks? WRONG! We did Plank/Push up/Downward Dog/Plamk/Upward Dog/Warrior Pose 1, 2 &3/ Plank and REPEAT. Ten. Times. That was the warm up. After draining my energy in the first 15 minutes, I cannot even remember what we did for the rest of the workout. All I remember is PAIN PAIN PAIN. The one move I remember is called a Wacky Jack, which was actually really fun. When the workout was done, my sore muscles had sore muscles. I could barely move. The next morning, I felt my abs, thighs and butt. All the moves work so much more than I thought it did. I've had sore abs before, but this was unprecedented. I engaged parts of my abs that were never worked before.
Today, we worked the shoulders, arms and abs. My biceps and triceps packed and moved away years ago. I tried summoning them back today, but they didn't come. Because this is my first week, I opted for the 5 pound dumbbells, thinking it was an easy route. My arms beg to differ! It was tough, but I made it through. I couldn't do half of the ab moves and I was about to DIEEEEEEE.
I am drained of energy, but I hope I can keep up with it the whole 90 days. Let's see what happens!:)
%PEACE
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Foolish Wisdom
"Losing them doesn't make you less wise. It only makes you stronger. (or look like a chipmunk)"
"They give you drugs and you get to feel high for about a week! YEAH!!"
These were the words of encouragement given to me by my friends before I went to the dentist to get my wisdom teeth extracted. I was a bit nervous because I don't like tooth pain and wisdom tooth extraction is kind of a big deal. Early that day, I went in for a temporary crown and permanent crown fitting. That caused a bit of irritation, but it wasn't too bad.
DAY 1:
Around 4 O'clock, I was in the chair, signing the consent for of operation form. Showtime. After a few shots of local anesthetic, the dentist got to work, loosening each tooth at a time. Three of them had already erupted, so getting them out was pretty simple. The upper left one was a pain (literally and figuratively). It was still under the gums and took almost an hour to extract. It was so awkward-the dentist was working ON my face. After what felt like days, the dentist was stitching me up and telling me instructions for care. Switch gauze every half hour, keep ice on it, cold foods only, no solids. I was so uncomfortable, I didn't hear half the things he was saying. I just wanted to get my prescriptions and go to bed. Which is exactly what I did.
DAY 2:
Blegggghhhhhhhhh. I woke up, took my medication, and passed out. Six hours later, the same thing happened. Around 6 O'clock, my wonderful friend brought me frozen yogurt. God bless her. :) Shortly thereafter, I was passed out and dreaming a pain-free dream.
DAY 3:
Refer to "Day 2". True story about looking like a chipmunk. My cheek is swollen so bad!! The part about feeling high all week? More like drowsy, groggy and uncomfortable as ever!
DAY 4:
I actually left the house today. I made up a Stats exam that I had missed on Wednesday. I had a headache and felt so nauseous. I have no idea how I did on that test. Let's hope pain meds make me smarter. I am really starting to miss solid foods :( I want a nice big juicy burger! *Sigh*
It has been a tough ride, but I think I'm feeling better. I have been eating soup and frozen yogurt, but I can't wait to expand and eat all of this:
"They give you drugs and you get to feel high for about a week! YEAH!!"
These were the words of encouragement given to me by my friends before I went to the dentist to get my wisdom teeth extracted. I was a bit nervous because I don't like tooth pain and wisdom tooth extraction is kind of a big deal. Early that day, I went in for a temporary crown and permanent crown fitting. That caused a bit of irritation, but it wasn't too bad.
DAY 1:
Around 4 O'clock, I was in the chair, signing the consent for of operation form. Showtime. After a few shots of local anesthetic, the dentist got to work, loosening each tooth at a time. Three of them had already erupted, so getting them out was pretty simple. The upper left one was a pain (literally and figuratively). It was still under the gums and took almost an hour to extract. It was so awkward-the dentist was working ON my face. After what felt like days, the dentist was stitching me up and telling me instructions for care. Switch gauze every half hour, keep ice on it, cold foods only, no solids. I was so uncomfortable, I didn't hear half the things he was saying. I just wanted to get my prescriptions and go to bed. Which is exactly what I did.
DAY 2:
Blegggghhhhhhhhh. I woke up, took my medication, and passed out. Six hours later, the same thing happened. Around 6 O'clock, my wonderful friend brought me frozen yogurt. God bless her. :) Shortly thereafter, I was passed out and dreaming a pain-free dream.
DAY 3:
Refer to "Day 2". True story about looking like a chipmunk. My cheek is swollen so bad!! The part about feeling high all week? More like drowsy, groggy and uncomfortable as ever!
DAY 4:
I actually left the house today. I made up a Stats exam that I had missed on Wednesday. I had a headache and felt so nauseous. I have no idea how I did on that test. Let's hope pain meds make me smarter. I am really starting to miss solid foods :( I want a nice big juicy burger! *Sigh*
It has been a tough ride, but I think I'm feeling better. I have been eating soup and frozen yogurt, but I can't wait to expand and eat all of this:
(:
:)
:)
%PEACE
Monday, February 6, 2012
Don't Drink and Drive
Bad things happen when you drink hot beverages and drive. Seriously-nothing good can come of it. Unless you like burning your tongue into tasteless oblivion, staining your clothing at the start of the day, and screeching unspeakable nothings at everything within earshot. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE EVER.
%PEACE
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Top Questions People Ask Regarding My Hijab
Wearing a hijab, or headscarf, has prompted some of the funniest and most entertaining questions from random encounters. Here are a few of my favorite questions:
Number 10: Do you wear that at home? I wear my hijab in front of men with the exceptions of my father, grandfather, uncles, nephews, boys who haven't hit puberty and really really old men. In any other setting, I am able to take off my hijab.
Number 9: So what are you? I am a human. More specifically, a female. Furthermore, I am Muslim.
Number 8: Do you have hair? Yes, I do. If you wear pants, does that mean you don't have knees?
Number 7: You know you're in America and don't have to wear that here, don't you? Really? I was not aware that I was in America!* Regardless of the country I am currently residing in, I am a Muslim and will follow the practices at all times.
Number 6: You look like a ninja. Are you a ninja? This question is most popular among the younger crowd. When I volunteer for elementary school field days, I always get kids asking me if I am a ninja. More often than not, they think it's really cool. That always brightens my day.
Number 5: Can you hear me with that on? I'm sorry, can you repeat that?
Number 4: Do you ever get hot under there? I live in Louisiana. It gets hot here allll the time.
Number 3: Are you a nun? I was in the checkout line at a supermarket, and two guys were talking about stuff in front of me. One guy cursed and the other turned to me and hit the guy saying, "Dude! That's a nun! Watch your language!" Still gets me to this day.
Number 2: How long is your hair? If you are allowed to ask me the length of my concealed hair, then I am compelled to ask about your concealed...
Number 1: Do you shower with that thing on? No, but I keep my eyes closed to keep me from sneaking a peek at my own hair.*
Disclaimer: These comments are sarcastic and meant to be funny. The questions are all real and have been asked by all sorts of people in my past. Hope you enjoyed it! :)
%PEACE
Number 10: Do you wear that at home? I wear my hijab in front of men with the exceptions of my father, grandfather, uncles, nephews, boys who haven't hit puberty and really really old men. In any other setting, I am able to take off my hijab.
Number 9: So what are you? I am a human. More specifically, a female. Furthermore, I am Muslim.
Number 8: Do you have hair? Yes, I do. If you wear pants, does that mean you don't have knees?
Number 7: You know you're in America and don't have to wear that here, don't you? Really? I was not aware that I was in America!* Regardless of the country I am currently residing in, I am a Muslim and will follow the practices at all times.
Number 6: You look like a ninja. Are you a ninja? This question is most popular among the younger crowd. When I volunteer for elementary school field days, I always get kids asking me if I am a ninja. More often than not, they think it's really cool. That always brightens my day.
Number 5: Can you hear me with that on? I'm sorry, can you repeat that?
Number 4: Do you ever get hot under there? I live in Louisiana. It gets hot here allll the time.
Number 3: Are you a nun? I was in the checkout line at a supermarket, and two guys were talking about stuff in front of me. One guy cursed and the other turned to me and hit the guy saying, "Dude! That's a nun! Watch your language!" Still gets me to this day.
Number 2: How long is your hair? If you are allowed to ask me the length of my concealed hair, then I am compelled to ask about your concealed...
Number 1: Do you shower with that thing on? No, but I keep my eyes closed to keep me from sneaking a peek at my own hair.*
Disclaimer: These comments are sarcastic and meant to be funny. The questions are all real and have been asked by all sorts of people in my past. Hope you enjoyed it! :)
%PEACE
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