Thurs. July 11, 2019: Harrison Yoga Chill

This is the second day in a row that I have done my yoga class that I made for Harrison. My goal is still to have it completely memorized and film it somewhere beautiful. Once that is done, I would like to make a new one and do the same for that. I wonder if I will make a variation of this same class - nah - I think I will make a new playlist - and just make something similar. It is a little bit of a challenge for balance and strength and a good stretch. It is only 37 minutes long - 40 minutes if I really added in the savasana at the end - but I am never good at laying at the end.

Thursday, July 11, 2019: Insanity Max: 30 Cardio Challenge

Today, I thought I was getting up to run with Lopez, but it was kind of grey out... so I thought maybe I would do the Cardio Flow... then I decided to try out what Wanyae was doing. I can do 30 minutes right? Well - it was tough. After the half way mark I started not making it to every count down - ending a little early. It is a sweaty one - but I kind of liked it. It is fun to do something different. I might try this a little longer - see how it goes... I think. This is my summer of indecision and trying not to force myself to do anything... so I am not making myself any promises other than I will keep moving and dancing in some sort of way each day - but 30 minutes goes quick and no equipment is nice too... anywho - that is what I did today. Today I was Wanyae.

Sat. July 6, 2019: 80 Day Obsession: Day 68: Booty & Family Skate at Terry Fox

This morning, I got up and ready to do my Booty workout. However, Biggy woke up ready to skate - so we headed out to our E spot at the stadium. All the security gates were out and blocking the spot, so we decided to roll around to Terry Fox at the front. There is a huge manual pad there. I want to be able to ollie up and off of it. I am scared though. BUT... Biggy rode up and off of it today - it was amazing. I love this kid. Jonny had to go off to the studio - but Biggy and I skated for an hour and a half. He wanted to skate all day but the rains came.

When I got home, I made us a snack and then I did my workout. I didn't want to do my workout - but I did it and now it is in the books.

Fri, July 5, 2019: Modern w/ Kevin Bergsma

When: Friday, July 5, 2019 10-11:30
Where: Harbour Dance Centre
What: Modern (yoga, qi gong, focus on the breath, movement that tells a story/use of imagery)
Level: Open - accessible to all - this would be a great class for my students to take if they were interested in trying something new. I left the class feeling grounded, calm, and peaceful.

Link to website

First part of class was walking, breathing, yoga.
Second part was feet and tendus.
Next we went across the floor and then connected all the parts to make one long ATF.
Short combo with a story line.
One final cool down ATF: 5 mannequins, 3 flamingos, and the beach.

It was a pleasant class. I was going to take ballet but decided to take Modern - then when I got there and saw there was only one other person in Modern - I thought maybe I would take ballet - but decided to stick to my plan and I am glad I did. I will take ballet next week when I can drop in during summer school.

Fri. July 5, 2019: 6:15 - 6:45am Run

Run with Lopez part two. I like listening to the story and just running. I ran farther than I did on Sunday. (Same 30 minute time.) My hip is not hurting... as much. It is almost better. It is a cloudy day today. I was smiling when Lopez had his essay chosen and when he got adopted by a family. I was smiling and I think people on the c wall (not that many because it is early,) thought I was crazy. I am a red faced, white girl, with a crazy grin, running around the ocean.

It feels good to run. I am looking forward to part three. I wonder how many of these runs there are and what I will try next. I think I want to try a speed training one again - I liked that last one I did.

Thurs. July 4, 2019: Hip Hop w/ Victor

I had learned this choreo before... what's the song again... I was just looking for it... I can't remember... da da da da dada da... crack... da da da dada da mmmm... step together hands to face elbow elbow ooof... one... you know?

Anyways - felt good - love it when it soaks in. I felt good... but didn't get chosen to dance in the end... but that is ok.. next time! Still, when I watch the kids dancing at the end.. there is no way I was dancing like they were... how do they do it? I think they are just born like that.

Anywho - Jonny has a sandwich and a show for me. Peace out!

Wed. July 3, 2019: Hip Hop w/ Stu

Biggy's first attempt at sitting at Harbour. He did it. I got him a new game on his Ipad and he was sadly glued to the screen for the entire hour. He had grapes and water and I only noticed him move when a grape rolled onto the floor.

Stu is such an amazing teacher. Why? He took a simple choreo and taught the moves in sections always referring to shapes. He goes over the connections between chunks. He gives corrections and pointers to everyone - I really think everyone got a one-on-one pointer to make their movements cleaner. He gave  level options - how to smooth the shapes together and add your own style. He broke down the three main points he was trying to address and he demonstrated. It was the fullest chill class you could have. You know? So much but so laid back and smooth. I hope I get to take his class again this summer.