#anyway it was like 80% humidity and we were running outside for gym class

[kittybug99]

I think it's important that elementary schoolers have embarrassing moments from time to time like barfing or sneezing and getting snot all over because that is how child-hood crushes die.

If my kindergarten crush hadn't barfed inside of his shirt in the 5th grade I'd probably still be pining over him.

#I literally had a crush on one guy from kindergarten until the day he barfed #and like in kindergarten i got invited to his birthday party because his mom felt bad for me #it was a sleepover #i got him waterproof Uno because he had a pool #I don't think he ever said two words to me #i think he had a lisp? #anyway it was like 80% humidity and we were running outside for gym class #and when were lined up to use the drinking fountains #he lifted up his shirt to cough in it #(also gross I hate when people cough in their shirts it's not sanitary use your elbow) #he barfed #like half inside his shirt #half outside #it was nasty #the teacher said #no wonder you all feel sick it's like running through a swimming pool outside #anyway I'm not really sure what my point was #but like childhood crushes need to get quashed somehow

[mikeyd1986]

MIKEY’S PERSONAL BLOG 80, November 2017

On Monday night, I had my group Weight Lifting class with Abhishek Ashokkumar at Silverback Training Co. in Pakenham. So after finding out that Abhi is no longer working at The Yard on Friday, I was left feeling internally conflicted and torn (Nothing’s right, I’m torn!) as I had to deal with yet another unexpected turn of events. I decided to put the issue away in a box during my yoga retreat as I didn’t want it affecting me or ruining my weekend.

I’m also currently dealing with some financial issues, getting myself organised for Christmas and having to get my radiator replaced so that I can actually drive without fear of my car blowing up (30 plus degree weather and a leaking radiator do not mix!). So yeah, not exactly the best time for this to happen but that’s life.

I decided to trust my gut and continue to train with Abhi who is now temporarily running classes from his home garage. I really didn’t know how I was going to adjust to this as I’ve never been comfortable with sudden change but I had to try. Plus The Yard isn’t running away and I can always come back. I actually prefer keeping my training schedule as flexible as possible so that I have something to fall back on if things go belly up. Suffice it to say, I have a few aces in my back pocket in case of emergencies like these.

It was just Rebecca Thomas and myself tonight inside Abhi’s home gym/training space and it was more of a formal discussion and feedback session than an actual class. But I wasn’t really bothered as it helped me to clear my head and get on the same page as to what’s happening with Silverback Training going forward. We talked about many things from nutrition and fitness advice to Abhi’s personal journey in the industry and working out ways to improve his business. Finding the place was a bit of a mission but I honestly felt pretty comfortable being there which is always my top priority when it comes to where I decide to train.

On Tuesday night, I attended my Body Combat class with Cinamon Guerin at YMCA Casey ARC in Narre Warren. I woke up this morning feeling particularly tight and sore through my hips, glutes and upper thighs and not even doing yoga stretches at home seemed to make it subside. So I really needed this class tonight to work into these areas and hopefully loosen some of the tightness in my muscles. Either that or I’m in desperate need of a massage before Christmas. https://www.lesmills.com/workouts/f...

Tonight’s class had a smaller turnout than usual probably due to the hot humid weather outside. We started doing tracks from the new release number 74 which involved some tricky combos and a high volume of reps. This included jab boxes, uppercuts, hooks, side kicks, front kicks, knee lifts, descends and ascends. There was also a track that involved slow Karate movements with straight punches and side blocks in a low wide-legged stance. Certainly a lot of variety in this release in terms of the different disciplines. https://www.siphilp.com/les-mills-b...

On Friday night, I was planning on having my annual Christmas Party at home but decided to cancel it at the last minute. I wasn’t really in the best headspace for it with so many things going on from car problems and financial issues to getting myself organised for Christmas. There were also a lot of people who couldn’t make it anyway and this really got me down and depressed last night. Plus to top it all off, there’s also torrential rain storm on the way. So not exactly ideal conditions to host a Christmas party.

It’s always very difficult for me when it comes to organising get-togethers with friends and families. I can never seem to get the day right, the time right, give enough notice or remind people enough. It takes so much effort and now I feel like I’ve lost the motivation. I can understand that people have busy lives, have prior arrangements and live too far away from me but it still hurts nonetheless. But thankfully I do have a few Christmas functions coming up that I can look forward to.

“Someone just tell me that it’s okay now. What are you worrying about? Got my dreams, got my life, got my love. Got my friends, got the sunshine above. Why am I making this hard on myself? When there’s so many beautiful reasons I have to be happy.”             Natasha Bedingfield - Happy (2008)