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Interview questions
Rate yourself with language X
It's hard to answer because there are no real point of reference given. What is the rating comparing against? I think that most of the time, interviewers see this as an open question without necessarily telling you so. They want you to explain why and how you rate yourself more than the rating itself.
For instance, if we're talking lexical knowledge of C++, I'd give myself a 8/10 without google and 10/10 with google. In other words, I believe to have 10/10 for "functional" use of the language (I make things happen as long as I have the resources to search for what I don't know).
Design Patterns
I usually don't remember the name of the design patterns I use in code. That's the way I am! I remember context and concepts but have a hard time with naming. That's why I have a hard time remembering people's names but never have any problems remembering ideas and events. That's not so bad unless you're in an interview. Because of time constraints, some interviewers need to be able to refer to specific design patterns so that they have something to talk about.. especially phone interviews. That's why I decided to review some of the most useful design patterns used in games. More
What Was the Biggest Accomplishment in this Position?
That's usually the interviewer telling you to show off. What I usually find hard to do is to keep the right definition to "biggest". Is it referring to something that he would find great or something you find great? I personally find giving training to new engineers really great (almost two years of giving training to all new engineers back at CAE on subject like real-time programming).. but for some others, something along the line of complex software design would fit more the description like when I made the game run smoothly back at funcom after months of modifying the engine's design. I assume it all depends on what's the interviewer is searching for. If he wants a team lead, giving training would probably be appropriate. If he's searching for a senior graphics engineer, talking about the latest clipmap implementation you did back at EA is way better.
What Do You Expect From a Supervisor?
I love working with a supervisor that trusts me. Trust is something takes time to build, but being straightforward with it is the best way to gain it. Being honest with our success and our failures is the basis of any good teamwork. Also, I really like a superviosor that have high expectations and who is supportive of those he work with.
How do you program?
Each programmer has his own way of making things work so it's important to answer this question with as much clarity as possible. Here's the way I work:
Defining the needs: First things first, I need to know what I'm looking for. What are the problems? What do I need to implement?
Experimentation phase: I usually like to take some time and start programming right away to have a feel and understanding of what needs to be done. For instance, to make the network library work with RakNet, I started to code with RakNet first (by redoing some of the tutorials, etc). In this phase, I also include checking out what others did and how they did it.
Definition of features: When I have a better understanding of the limitations of the technologies to be used, I can now start comparing what I can do with it with the needs first defined. If needed, I go back to the experimentation phase until I find the right technology or just redefine the needs.
Design phase: When I know what I need and know what I can do, I start designing the actual code. At that point, it's good to check with others (though that could be said for every steps) and see if I forgot anything or if someone else has a better idea.
Coding phase: When I have a good design, I start coding! Depending on the first experimentation phase, I go back to design more or less. The more experience, the less I have to go back and forth on those steps.
Optimization phase: When I have something that works, it's time to optimize! Though it's a good thing to think about it when designing, it's usually a bad idea to start optimizing before it works. But in the same time, it's hard to do some optimization without first hainvg a good design. For instance, building with Data Oriented Object in mind has to be done in the design phase. Check this out for an idea of what I mean : Introduction to Data Oriented Design
What do you do when you don't get along with a co-worker?
I remember the first time I answered that question quite a few years ago.. and even though it didn't really change, it does have more of a gray zone. Usually, when I have a problem with someone, I first try to find out if I'm the problem (bad day? tired? perceptions?). And so it usually takes some time before I get on to the next step. Next step is to find out if it's worth going any further with the issue. Is it worth losing good teamwork just cause I have a problem with people who enjoy others looking at themselves? When it really is worth it, then I start talking with the person in question 'cause really, you can't ask someone to do or not do unless you did ask them. Then if it still doesn't work (never happenned yet), just ask for advices from your supervisor.
What motivates you?
In other words, "The interviewer is trying to understand the key to your being successful in the job he is interviewing for, and wants to make sure it's a good fit." I personally love challenges. This is what usually drive me. For instance, back at EA, I loved being able to research and develop a new graphical engine to be used on smart phones. At funcom, I was convinced to accept the job when they showed me how bad the game was running on a normal PC... after the lags and the weird game behaviors, I couldn't stop thinking about how I could make it work. Challenges drive me to get better and success makes me proud of my work.
Why should you be hired?
Until just a few minutes ago, I never realized that this question was aimed at "what your perception is of what others think about your qualifications and abilities". I usually answered stuff like "I love what I do and it's hard to beat someone that always love his work" but maybe saying something that my previous boss told me would be better: "With you, nothing's impossible. I've never heard you say that something is impossible."


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Going Deeper
- Being Man Level 1
- Blossoming Woman Level 1
- Being Man Level 2
- Blossoming Woman Level 2
- Heartfelt Tantra For Couples
Being Man Level 1
2 Day Non-Residential Retreat
This event has been created for every man who is wanting to start fresh, who wants to learn how to rejuvenate his relationship, who wants discover how to have the quality of sex that he desires or to create a shift within that allows him to meet a different quality of woman.
Over the 2 days you will discover much more about yourself, your way of being in the world as a man and how to improve your overall experiences with women. You will learn how to develop a quality of presence and trust that has people really pay attention to you, learn how to be more aligned with the fullness and depth of man that you know yourself to be on the inside and expand into the capacity of your sexual energy and use this as fuel for life.
For more information on this event, and to see upcoming dates, click the Events Calendar button below.
Blossoming Woman Level 1
2 Day Non-Residential Retreat
Have you been cycling around the same ruts and patterns, wondering what the next step is? Maybe you find yourself wondering what's the point? or does it get any better? Does your relationship feel stale or have you have been eternally single? If the answer to any of these is yes, then maybe it is time to do something new.
This 2 day event has been created for ALL women, for women who wish for something different, for women who are frustrated by the 'same old' experience of life, for women intrigued and excited by what a deeper connection to herself can lead to, for every woman longing for something more.
Blossoming Woman Level 1 is a delicious and gentle first step to being welcomed into a women's only space. During the 2 days, you will learn how to connect more deeply with the expansive heart energy and powerful sexual energy that lives inside of you, you will discover that the secret to nourishing yourself and overcoming burn-out lives inside of you, and you will explore how improving your relationships with men can be much easier than you may think or believe!
For more information on this event, and to see upcoming dates, click the Events Calendar button below.
I just wanted to write and thank you with all my heart for offering not just a workshop full of inspiration but one with such open heartedness, comfort, care and that gentle whisper of self empowerment. Whilst in the begining hesitancy played a big part of even attending, surrendering to the flow of life itself and taking that step forward has proven to be such a blessing. Lots has unfolded since and I'm sure will continue to do so, and now there is a certain air of excitement that stirs within. Thank you for your help in opening my eyes once more to the true beauty of this world in which we share.
Thank you so much for your work, I find you really inspiring, and your work very revealing. I seemingly have some trauma around intimacy and I notice that doing the exercises you recommend has really got things moving. It feels a lot better than the stuck feeling I have had around intimacy for years.
I got back in touch with feelings and emotions I haven't experienced for quite a while. Giving myself permission to feel like a goddess and be blessed with my sexuality. Allowing me some more tools to help trust again and know feeling sexy is ok. Great exercises to share with my husband.
Thank you for facilitating a fabulous workshop on Saturday afternoon, Sacred Sexuality for Women, it was truly an amazing experience and a wonderful birthday present. The sacred space that was created was magical and an eternal bonding with all the women globally, the divine feminine was awakened in us all and it was beautiful.... I expanded in consciousness and felt a deep healing and connection within my self and universally. I would like to highly recommend this course to you all and especially as it makes a great birthday present for your friends. You are a gifted and authentic facilitator and we thank you for your energy and efforts in providing a great opportunity for us to experience the beauty of Tantra. Existence seems to have become even more colourful after Saturday's participation. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the experience of such an amazing workshop. I am so grateful to have been introduced to Tantra. Not only did my sex life take a step up dramatically overnight but I have new insight into the woman I really am.
Thank you again for the Sacred Sexuality experience. It was beautiful to feel so in tune with my body and share that with other women...the energy in the room was incredible. It has been 1 week since the Sacred Sexuality workshop...& I have felt more in tune with my body and settled in my mind than ever before. Before the workshop I felt I feared sex, had lost all desire for making love and was not feeling positive about myself in general...but after learning how to reconnect with myself and understand my body better, the idea of sex is not daunting at all...I'm actually excited! After sharing & spending time with the beautiful women in the group I also feel a strong desire to connect on a deeper level with my female friends which is so nourishing. Thankyou for empowering me and reminding me how blissful and divine it is to be a woman!
WOW!! The space that was created at Sacred Sexuality for Women last night and the wisdom shared by Martina took me to a place within myself that was raw and vulnerable but also authentic and exciting! Feeling into the openness and the aliveness of the energy in the room was healing, inspiring and transforming. Thank you Martina!
Thank you for the workshop, saying thank you seems inadequate for the gift of awakening which has occurred within me. It truly was a night of reconnection to myself, my femininity and my sexuality - all of which I have been disconnected from for such a large part of my life. For the first time I could feel the energy within all of me at once and its ebb and flow, where usually I only feel energy circulating around my heart centre or solar plexus. I discovered what it felt to be whole again from within.
For various reasons, sex and love making have not been a part of my life but after tonight I feel ready to explore this aspect which I have denied myself for so long, and that in itself is a major miracle! So once again, thank you Martina for such a profound workshop.
Much love.
Being Man Level 2
3 Day Residential Retreat
Whether you're single, happy in your relationship or unhappy in your relationship… This retreat will help you to understand women and to be able to connect more effectively, bringing out your best qualities and guiding you towards loving, heartfelt relationships.
Whether you're tall or short, brawny or skinny… Being masculine is about what happens on the inside. The more authentic a man is, the more attractive he becomes to women. Women desire a man who is connected to himself, allowing her to feel safe to surrender and let go into her deepest feminine essence.
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Thank you for a wonderful retreat. The course was professionally organized, well structured and ran well. The food was delicious and nutritious and I felt well satisfied with the servings. Speaking from my heart ... You opened up my eyes to see how I was connecting with both men and women. My masculine man was dormant and has now re-awakened. I feel so energized as a sexual masculine man again. I'm finding it easier to stay centred, and to feel grounded in my unique male energy. I felt that my body and mind was cleansed and allowed to start fresh again. The workshops with the women and how to read their bodies and to allow space, was very insightful and powerful and has already been put into positive practice. Thank you for creating the space for a group of courageous men to challenge life and grow.
The primal quality of the practices created a feeling of going into the men's cave. It was awesome to be in such a wonderful group of guys where you could witness their masculinity and in return experience your own masculinity. It was inspiring the different life experiences which everyone brought to the group and the feeling of connection with the whole group. It was an experience I have grown from and I am able to keep reconnecting with that energy since the course.
Thank you for a very practical and memorable workshop. I am slowly including the new practices into my daily routine, and seeing changes within myself and in my life. I am surprised how a slight change in perspective, is making such big quantum changes in my life . . . Looking forward to attending any future men's workshops that you are running.
I read your email and all of this fire just tingles through me. :-) I LOVED the retreat. It was amazing to spend time with so many amazing people who all share a love of the divine. To be open to you and the other woman was the most beautiful and sensual experience that I have ever had. Thank you again for being a fearless, deep, tender, sensitive, open, loving woman and for allowing me to see who I am in that. I love the space inside of me so much.
I had done over a decade of self development work before I attended the Being Man retreat, where I experienced some of the biggest shifts in my life in relating with myself, my sexuality and women.... I wouldn't only recommend this to men, I'd suggest it's a must go! This work has been key in relating with all women in my life including mum and sisters and positively impacted on all areas of my life.
My husband Brett attended the Men's Retreat, he wanted to go but was a little sceptical. WOW, what an amazing transformation for us. We now have a new love, bond, connection and amazing energy after 9 years of marriage. I have fallen in love with my husband all over again. His touch is electric and his whole being is different in such an unexplainable way. We always thought we had a good marriage and now it's just more than we ever expected and everything in our lives has become magical.
I must admit that I was a little hesitant in signing up for the Being Man retreat as I thought I would feel intimidated by the presence of so many men. How wrong I was and how grateful I am that I took the plunge and said 'yes' to attend the workshop. I have done a number of self development practices but nothing, I repeat nothing, has had such a positive effect on me. The sessions were amazing, the facilitators brilliant, the other participants were awesome and the results are staggering. I feel like a new man. I feel powerful, in touch with my self, grounded and have a much better understanding of women and myself. I learnt so much from the other participants, I was challenged and faced many things that have been holding me back. I wish I had taken a photo of myself before the course and then one now. My partner said when I walked in the door after the course, wow, you look taller and younger and you 'feel' different!! Guys, I am 58 and have done a lot of things in my life, like many I have struggled in relationships and with myself. At times (many) I have felt tired, lost, confused, angry, pissed off, rejected and been baffled in how to relate to women and other men. After spending those few days with the amazing facilitators and the other men, I am now a new man who is full of life, power, love and understanding. I am moving forward as a much happier person and I encourage you to take a risk and be brave enough to change. You will become the man you deserve to be.
"For starters the facilitators are revolutionaries and have developed a 3 day program that is completely all encompassing and always relevant to a man of our time.Each practice throughout each day develops mind soul and body inclusively.So interesting, so challenging, so exhausting, so supported and enlightening.The venue and the food are organically divine.The women facilitators will blow your mind with their bravery, knowledge, insights and reverence.You will share this life significant experience with 15 other men whose courage and support you will always respect , and a bond that sticks due to the amount you inspire each other.This is my true experience and I have never felt so appreciated in my life.Do it."
"It's amazing what gets squeezed into 3 nights n 3 days - feels more like a weeks worth of personal transformation. You'll be up for a ride..peaks..troughs but it's all carefully structured to make sure you arrive at the end empowered n clear on what you need to do to take your next step n eat life like a lion. Along the way there's a few utterly unique experiences you can't get anywhere else. An added bonus is the special connection you make with your fellow travellers. If you're thinking of doing this - do it! You deserve to back yourself brother."
Blossoming Woman Level 2
3 Day Residential Retreat
This retreat is for any woman who wants to experience herself as a Blossoming Woman – a woman who embraces herself as love, engages deeply with her sexual energy and lives an integrated life. A Blossoming Woman knows and feels herself as much more than the roles she plays in others' lives… she lives and breathes from the inside out.
For more information on this event, and to see upcoming dates, click the Events Calendar button below.
A friend suggested I go on the Being Woman retreat after I shared my frustration at my uninspiring sex life. I didn't really understand how the retreat would help, but I was willing to give it a go. To my surprise and delight, the retreat helped me connect with my sexuality and femininity and has given me new ways to relate to myself and those around me. It's difficult to explain what happened to me - but it was amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels like there might be something they're missing, but they can't quite put their finger on what.
Dear Martina, Don't know what you did over the Ladies weekend at Lilyvale but whatever it was I just wanted to say thankyou for spoiling my darling. I asked her when she got home for a score out of ten when she got home and all she could say was, "TEN TEN TEN TEN."
I felt the six weeks was a time of coming home to womanhood, sinking deeply into myself, my knowing, and the Divine within. Martina holds such a nourishing, nurturing, comforting, inspiring, revealing and unfolding space. I was invited into a deep rest within, letting my own truth be seen and heard without the need for explanation or words of justification. During this time, I moved within, feeling grounded in every sense and essence, giving myself permission to live fully, freely and passionately as a woman.....opening my heart to love and be loved..... Thank you for the beautiful gifts you share, so open heartedly from within.
Thank you so much. I am continuing to enjoy the fruits of the course and have been blossoming in many new and wondrous areas. I am currently in the process of creating a new business to further support myself. I thank you again for creating such a wonderful course.
Dear Martina I just needed to take a minute out to express my gratitude for the remarkably shifting effects of your delicious tantra for women workshops. I can feel the awakening of my feminine essence thru so many areas in my life. A sense of honesty has been pervading my life, freeing up so much stress and discomfort that has masked the constant suppression of what I am afraid to reveal. I send thanks and sincere gratitude for this opportunity to grow within myself and affect others around me in such a positive way. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you so much for the course – I really did get some very valuable and useful tools and there are things that I think about all the time that help me operate in my world in a more mature and loving way. Lots of love and thanks.
I decided to head along to the Blossoming Woman retreat out of curiosity after experiencing Martina leading Sacred Sexuality for Women evening in Sydney. Wow! The Blossoming Woman retreat was the most powerful workshop I have participated in. Totally heart opening and connected me with the divine feminine in a way I have I have never experienced before. Martina holds the space for you to experience vulnerability and ecstasy. A powerful and loving and divine experience!
I came to explore Tantra after an opening I experienced with a man. I was eager to learn how to become a better partner and lover, to enrich the connection, to reach higher levels of intimacy through lovemaking. My first step was to attend Sacred Sexuality for Women facilitated by Martina. At the end of the session she told us about the Blossoming Woman retreat and there were a few spots left. I followed my gut and said 'yes' to the experience, with no idea what I was opening to. It felt scary and it felt very right at the same time.
What I experienced during the Blossoming Woman retreat was not what I was expecting: I experienced myself. I found my truth. I was looking for answers from the outside when it was all inside. By creating a space of trust, safety, fun and love, Martina helped to peel off the layers. In the middle of this circle of amazing women, there I was - bare, strong and vulnerable, with tears, laughter, screams, love, energies, passion, fun, music, compassion, it all came to me ... I have opened to my energies, a breakthrough to different sensations, to a different understanding of the world. Spirituality. Orgasmic flashes of warmth through my body. Feminine connection. Everyone has a unique experience, my opening is deep and profound. There is no turning back. I will keep walking on the path, I love what I found, the possibilities seem limitless. A beautiful phrase was given to me during the retreat "the mind knows restrictions, the body knows freedom". I want freedom. The freedom to be just me; imperfect and flavourful.
An opportunity came my way to explore an evening of Tantra and with lots of fear and curiosity I went along to a Sacred Sexuality for Women evening with Martina as host. During the evening Martina spoke of her upcoming women's retreat and I found myself booking my space, with absolutely no idea what to expect I just intuitively knew it was for me.
Firstly the setting at Amarant deep in the Yarra Valley was magical, surrounded by the bush with all the wildlife sounds to listen to away from the hectic life we live. Breath taking scenery and the gorgeous timber lodge with beautiful rooms was just perfect. We were graced to be nutritionally nourished by the beautiful Rachel during our time at retreat, such a treat to be served gorgeous food and not to have to worry about preparing or cooking.
Attention was paid to detail by Martina so that we did not have to concern ourselves with anything, she wanted us all to spend the retreat totally focused on ourselves, something as women we forget to do!
Everything was set up beautifully and this allowed us all to completely relax and go on our Tantra journey facilitated by Martina.
I am astounded by the profound effect the retreat and the beginnings of my Tantra journey has had on me. It was a life changing event for me where I opened the door to a reconnection with myself that had long ago left me.
Martina has an amazing ability to hold the space as you explore who you truly are as a woman, I loved being in her space and her wonderful energy inspired, uplifted and captivated me throughout my time at retreat. So much so, that I did not want to leave. The connection created at the retreat with the women I shared my time with has continued and we are all meeting regularly, supporting each other as we continue our individual journeys.
This journey continues for me as my partner now joins me, we will be going together to Martina's couples retreat in November!
I would absolutely recommend going on the Blossoming Woman Retreat with Martina to any woman who wishes to explore her feminine and reconnect with self.
A truly wonderful experience.
Thank you Martina for the amazing work that you do.
Heartfelt Tantra for Couples – A Weekend Retreat
Heartfelt Tantra for Couples is an opportunity to experience heartfelt intimacy, together with powerful sexual energy. On this 3 day retreat you have an opportunity to learn how to cultivate deeper union, increased passion and greater bliss in your everyday interactions with each other.
Transforming your everyday interactions with each other can be simple, but when you are both reacting out of your old patterns it can be more than challenging. We will share with you how to bring about this transformation with simple steps…
You will learn how to recreate and feel the joy of a lingering loving glance across the kitchen table, the power of a caress on the back as you pass in the hallway and the expansive nature of deeply felt lovemaking which creates sensations and pleasure which lasts way beyond the physical experience.
For more information on this event, and to see upcoming dates, click the Events Calendar button below.
We want to thank you both for an amazing experience on Sunday - we learned so much about what is possible for us and you provided us with many tools that we can now practice and enjoy. It was a caring, intimate atmosphere and we would like to be kept in the loop on forthcoming events.
The Tantric Couples weekend was one of the hardest things I've done but also one of the best things I have ever done. The practices and discussions led by Martina and her team released a lot of suppressed emotions in me and I finally allowed myself to cry and start releasing grief. It was an amazing feeling and I found myself finally "free". Free to explore and free to connect at a deeper and more intimate level with my partner. Thank you Martina for a wonderfully enlightening weekend with lots of caring, listening and tips for us as a couple to take home to our everyday life.
The Couples weekend offered me a safe and warm place to look within myself and challenge my view of my relationship with Lotta. I have a tendency to "give"more than receive and the weekend allowed me to see that being that way not only deprives me of the pleasure of receiving both a loving touch and a warm heart, but also diminishes my partner's ability to fulfil herself in giving to me with tenderness and heart felt emotion. The workshops, both emotional and physical, were challenging yet rewarding. I was pleased to support Lotta in her times of need and have her hold me when I felt like a hug as well. Martina and all the leaders were knowledgeable and created a loving and safe space for the activities. The location is amazing and the meals were delicious! The weekend opens your eyes to what is possible to create in relationship if two people share a common love.
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing weekend. It was excruciatingly painful, interesting, insightful, powerful and worthwhile. I feel more connected with my husband than I have for some time, and my mind is still processing a lot of my own 'stuff'. And, yes, there has been some sensational sex since.
I wanted to thank you so much for a beautiful weekend. I feel really open today. Steve and I both feel very close, connected and so looking forward to our adventure to England. I woke up this morning feeling quite amazing!! Kate and Lilamani were incredible support and their presence really enhanced the complete love I felt during the weekend. Also, the people at the retreat were truly inspiring - it is really such a reflection of the space you create and invite people to enter. A big thank you to Ben for being present in every way too. What an awesome man he is! Thank you again for holding the space you always do and being an inspiring woman, and friend!
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In my previous post, I mentioned how I'd seen a link to a book about devic spirits when I was looking up the correct spelling of "deva" because I felt impelled to use the word "deva" for the title of a painting rather than "faery", my original choice.
The book reminded me of my ability to tune into plants, trees, rocks, crystals and so on, something I'd lost touch with due to the layers of forgetfulness papered on by the need to survive life on earth.
To me, it was an act of synchronicity – of the universe presenting something for me to connect with and so lead me onto a new path and new understanding, and to start ripping off the layers built up over the years, to return to the essence of the true me.
Synchronicity, for me, is the way universal energy opens up hints or clues to help you open your eyes and see some of the magic and sparkle of the act of being on earth which we mainly don't see because we have our eyes wide shut.
Someone commented to me recently that he "let the universe provide for me". I don't happen to believe that you just sit around and wait for the Universe to provide for you here on Earth, as if you were a blob of humanity lolling around and waiting for goodies to drop in your lap. It's a very Western way of thinking which I don't feel would be much appreciated by refugees, people in war zones, or those in developing countries who work their guts out to survive stultifying poverty.
It's my belief we need to be proactive and to get off our arses. We are here to make our way in life, to get it right at times, to have pratfalls at other times, to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down, to learn from mistakes, to use our mojo, to be alert, to live up to who we were born to be, to keep our eyes wide open to what comes our way. And above all to take action.
Synchronicity is something we can tune into to help us on the highways and by-ways of our life on Mother Earth. Often, synchronicity gives us a nudge to move from the road well travelled to the road less travelled.
I first became aware of synchronicity when I lived in Boonah from 1994-2002, after living in Perth, Western Australia, for just over twenty years.
Boonah is an inland town in south-east Queensland, behind the Gold Coast. It lies in a beautiful area called The Scenic Rim, almost as if it was in a cradle of mountains.
Boonah is a bit like a vortex. People get drawn to it and those people often undergo huge changes, then get spat out again to bring their new awareness into their lives in the wider world.
I'll go into more detail about our lives in Boonah further down the line. But it was here that I staged a 180 deg. turn in my life, from being logical, dispassionate, detached and analytical to opening up to mystical experiences and being intuitive, feeling, psychic, creative and emotional.
I started learning about crystals, spiritual matters and teaching in Boonah. But the one event I do remember really clearly is buying a long, red, brightly patterned dress simply because I listened to my intuition and trusted my feeling that this dress was meant for me.
No, I'm not being funny and I realise buying a dress is no big deal in the scheme of things but, for me, it was an eye-opener to dances with universal energy I hadn't consciously experienced before.
I went into a newly opened dress shop in Boonah High Street with a friend, browsed a dress rack and came across the red dress I described above. It was $75 and we were pretty broke, so I put a $25 deposit on it and decided I'd worry about the balance later. I just felt strongly this dress was meant for me.
That afternoon I returned to a friend's house where I'd been teaching her and her mother Reiki 1 and 2. I don't normally teach such concentrated workshops in Reiki but my friend's mother was leaving for an isolated part of Queensland and so we crammed the learning process into two days. Not ideal, of course, but it was better then than never.
As we finished the workshop, which I hadn't charged for as my friend was as broke as I was, my friend's mother handed me $50 which she said she felt she needed to pay as the Reiki would be so helpful in the town to which she was travelling.
I was gobsmacked. Here was the balance for my dress within hours of taking a leap of trust and listening to the intuitive message that this dress was something I needed to wear to open me up to new understandings. I didn't realise it at the time but it was red and orange, quite a leap for me from the blues and blacks I liked wearing. It signified a step forward in overcoming the my fear of red. I can understand now that red for me was a subconscious memory of my father's anger and aggro and I avoided it like the plague. Wearing red (and orange for creativity and emotional happiness) was a step forward in overcoming old, deep-seated fears from my childhood.
Here's a pic of me in the dress, complete with spiritual face painting.
Now I have to tell you that when the idea of face painting was first mooted to me, I nearly ran in the opposite direction. My friend Yvonne and I had been at a spiritual-type evening on the Gold Coast which was quite shambolic. There was no structure, speakers rambled on without any time limits and, in the huge hall booked for the evening, about 25 people showed up.
I was one of the speakers but as the evening drew on, I got progressively cranky at the chaotic nature of the event, particularly as I was also still recovering from a broken leg and ankle and faded rather fast at times.
In the end I gave up the idea of speaking as I was feeling quite stressed. Yvonne, and her daughter Joy, suggested I calm down and get centred again by getting my face painted by a guy who tuned in and created spiritual patterns on your third eye and throat centre. The third eye is one of the wheels of energy in your body and this wheel interacts with your intuitive and psychic gifts and talents. The throat centre, another chakra, works with your creative expression and the way you communicate your truth and interact with others. I'll talk about this in more depth further down the line.
I thought this was frankly a load of old cobblers but I allowed myself to be taken to Mike who set to work. The response within myself was quite astounding. I could feel myself calming down, and then feeling power surging through me as Mike completed his painting. I was so glad I'd had the guts to try something quite new to me and which I'd initially dismissed because of the logical side of me which kept popping up from time to time.
We finished that evening late and drove over Tamborine Mountain, at the back of the Gold Coast, to get back to Boonah. We were both starving so we stopped at a petrol station to get coffee and some snacks. Yvonne waited in the car while I stooged around the food area of the petrol station and picked out what we needed. I did notice that people gave me a very wide berth and I got a very odd look from the cashier. It wasn't until I got back into the car and turned to Yvonne that she and I realised I'd been wandering around with some very odd-looking paint on my face. We both burst out laughing quite raucously at the image of me and my warpaint and people backing off nervously and hurrying out of the shop. But I got very fast service!
As it was, when I got home, I loved the feeling of the paint on my forehead and throat so much, I kept it on. I rolled over the next morning to face my husband, Bryan, in bed, and he looked at me, sighed and said: "I really don't want to know where, why and how you got that stuff on your face!"
In the photo above, I've got my face painted again as I was at a party north of Brisbane, at Maleny, a really lovely town close to the Sunshine Coast, where Mike was again present with his paints. And I was first in line to get my face painted again!
Over the years since I've lost a lot of my inhibitions due in part to the adventure of face painting and the wonderful feeling of peace and spiritual awareness that this exploration beyond my boundaries brought to me. I've worn long, flowing dresses, heaps of bling jewellery, purple eye make-up and dyed my hair purple. I have found that people open up to different ways of dressing and often approach me to talk about my clothes, jewellery or hair colour.
When I was in London in September 2012 for a reunion of my friends at the University of Bradford, from 1966-1970, a young guy asked me to shake his hand as I left the cafe at the Royal Festival Hall. I think he thought I'd freak but on the contrary, I shook his hand, asked if I could hug him. When he said yes, I gave him a long, warm, huge hug and a kiss on the cheek. He looked quite stunned when I walked off as he certainly got more than he'd bargained for.
Trust me, this is something I never would have done in the years when I was in the throes of depression and stomped around in black. I was very fat then and I rather think I could have given the Incredible Hulk a run for his money. But this is going to be addressed further down the line. I'm going to stay on course with synchronicity in my next post as my meeting with my friend, Yvonne, was life-changing and again, my meeting with her was due to synchronicity.


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Two champions will be driving the Williams FW33 at the F1 young drivers' test this year. Mirko Bortolotti will be taking control of the car on day three as his prize for winning the F2 championship, while GP3 champion and Williams tester Valtteri Bottas will be driving for the first two days. So no surprises.
Meanwhile Riad Asmat the Team Lotus/Caterham CEO has announced that the team will be continuing with the green and yellow colour scheme in 2012. It's a great way for the team to maintain continuity whilst leaving behind the Lotus brand that has caused so much confusion this season. I can't help but wonder if the ART GP2 and GP3 teams currently sponsored by Group Lotus will be changing their colour scheme in 2012; currently Caterham Team AirAsia uses the same green and yellow as their F1 sister, and will most likely continue to do so in the next season.


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An outspoken Tory Minister has all but admitted that policy choices by the UK Government are at least partly responsible for record levels of homelessness and roughsleeping, particularly those related to Housing Benefit.
Housing Secretary James Brokenshire admitted that Tory policies may be responsible for rising levels of homelessness in an interview with the Politico website, in an apparent U-turn on previous comments where he insisted that austerity isn't to blame for the current homelessness epidemic.
In an interview with The Guardian, Mr Brokenshire dismissed claims that Government policies, including cuts to social security benefits, are fueling a rise in the numbers of households who are subjected to eviction orders and extreme poverty.
But in his latest interview, Mr Brokenshire accepted that the Conservatives "need to ask ourselves some very hard questions" about policy choices and how those choices have impacted on some of the poorest members of society.
Read More: More than 500 homeless people have died in the last year alone
This apparent rethink follows the tragic death of rough sleeper Gyula Remes, who collapsed and died just yards from the Houses of Parliament, prompting a Labour MP to tweet: "There is something rotten in Westminster when MPs walk past dying homeless people on their way to work."
Mr Brokenshire had previously argued that record levels of homelessness seen in the last five years are a result of a "combination of concerning elements in terms of addiction, family breakdown issues".
However, when asked by Politico if Government policies have attributed to rising levels of homelessness, he admitted: "We do have to look and reflect on ourselves as to the increase.
"Yes there are other factors that are relevant here, but we have to look at the policy."
We have to ask ourselves "some very hard questions … for example in relation to the introduction of changes to welfare", he added, and also "whether we've done enough [to mitigate the damages]."
The first ever official figures on the number of homeless people who have tragically passed away were recently published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The figures reveal that nearly 600 homeless people died in 2017, with more than half attributed to alcohol or drug abuse, or suicide.
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Labour's Shadow Housing Minister Melanie Onn MP said: "These figures are utterly shameful and reflect a complete failure of Conservative policy on housing, which has seen rough sleeping skyrocket since 2010.
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"Labour will provide £100m to ensure that everyone has shelter when it becomes dangerously cold.
"We will end rough sleeping within five years to ensure that everyone has a place to call home."
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Dating to around 1520, the house that now occupies 46 Gainsborough Street was the birthplace of one of Britain's greatest artists.
After four centuries as a private residence and 40 years in limbo, the building was transformed into a museum and monument to Thomas Gainsborough following a campaign by the Gainsborough's House National Appeal Committee. Thanks to generous donations of art, furniture and decorative objects, the house opened to the public in 1961 as a museum, monument and centre for the arts.
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Around 35 thousand teddy bears were hurled onto the ice, in an effort put on by the Hershey Bears Hockey team to donate them all to children! Thirty-Five thousand teddy bears. Flying through the air. Like fluffy shooting stars.
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Rainbow eucalyptus trees, which are typically found in warm, tropical areas of the Northern Hemisphere, have colorful exteriors that make them extremely photogenic. There are all kinds of ways to capture the beauty of these trees but few people capture these trees the way I like to do it. By panning the camera at a fairly slow shutter speed, I was able to turn the bark into long streaks of color. The technique gives this image the look of a watercolor painting.


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Recognising Ireland's LGBT Diaspora
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In March 2015 the Government of Ireland published Global Irish : Ireland's Diaspora Policy. This was the first time ever that the Government had made an official policy statement on the diaspora. Sadly, this policy document did not give any recognition to the many LGBT people who left Ireland.
The document expressed a commitment on behalf of the Government to support and engage the global Irish in a manner that connected with the wide variety of people that make up the Irish diaspora in an inclusive way.
However, no mention was made of the unique struggles of the LGBT community, which often impacted both their decision to leave Ireland and their experiences as immigrants. For so many, leaving Ireland was the first of many painful steps necessary to achieving an honest and open life. Most continued to struggle for acceptance after they left in the face of discrimination, isolation, and punitive laws.
The lack of recognition of the LGBT community in the diaspora policy is made all the more stark when we consider that Global Irish was published during the height of the debate preceding the marriage equality referendum. This highlights the need to see our minority groups as a fundamental part of the Irish people who should be considered and protected across all areas of governmental policy and not just in the initiatives that address them specifically. The complete omission of the LGBT community from the diaspora policy shows us that despite the immense progress that has been made, we still have work to do.
In the Global Irish document the Government also makes a commitment to ensuring that diaspora policy will evolve to meet the needs of the diaspora in changing times. The diaspora policy is scheduled for review in 2017 and this is an opportunity for us- the Irish at home and abroad - to shape how Ireland engages with its diaspora. Let's keep Ireland moving in the right direction as it continues to embrace LGBT rights. Sign this petition to let the Government of Ireland know that you want the LGBT members of the Irish diaspora to be officially recognised. Lend your voice to equality!
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San Antonio, Texas really knows how to throw together a metal show, and what better time to do so than on Memorial Day weekend? They really outdid themselves this time on Sunday, May 29th, with the River City Rockfest. I still haven't fully recovered. The line-up was an interesting mix of new and old hard rock and heavy metal acts ranging from the melodic death metal outfit DevilDriver, to German rock/metal titans Scorpions, who have had a jaw-dropping 51 year run as a band. There were even a number of "alternative" metal (read: nu metal) bands that played, including Pop Evil, POD, Sevendust, and Disturbed, even if the big draw were really Scorpions and Megadeth.
There were so many bands, in fact, it was literally impossible to see them all. There were roughly about 300 yards between stages, and the sets were staggered a bit to give fans time to make the trek back in forth, which I did a lot of. Due to heavy rains in the preceding days, it was super humid, but there weren't many clouds, so the Texas heat was also in full effect, leading to a lot of water consumption. My 54-year-old Dad, my younger brother, and his girlfriend, also attended; we've been to quite a number of shows together over the years, and my Dad is mostly responsible for my decent into heavy metal mania.
The first set of the day we caught was DevilDriver; fronted by Coal Chamber vocalist Dez Fafara, They play a melodic form of death metal similar to the Swedish bands In Flames and Soilwork. Sporting a hugely overhauled line-up, they blazed through such classics as "Clouds Over California" and "End Of The Line" with the intensity of a well-seasoned band. The crowd knew nearly every word, including the new songs (an impressive feat considering the album had only been released two weeks prior to the show), and there was a pretty decent sized moshpit going, despite the heat. Despite being on the smaller of the two "main" stages, DevilDriver put in an arena-worthy performance, and won the crowd over within the first few seconds of the first song.
Shortly after DevilDriver's set, Hellyeah fired up on the main stage with "Demons In The Dirt." Since I have seen Hellyeah a number of times, though, I opted to catch Denison, Tx's Texas Hippie Coalition. Led by frontman Big Dad Ritch, they play a form of groove metal they've dubbed "red metal," in homage to the red dirt that covers West Texas. Equal parts melodic and crushingly heavy, the band played their songs with a redneck sneer and swagger reminiscent of the early days of Pantera. Lots of horns were thrown up when Big Dad Ritch announced arguably the band's most well-known tune, "Pissed Off And Mad About It." Ritch has a southern (profanity-laced) charm about his stage presence that can't help but to make you grin, while still wanting to take a shower afterwards. Stil, the crowds were on their best behavior and, despite the screams and horns being thrown up, weren't quite as rowdy as the DevilDriver crew.
Not really interested in catching Sixx A.M., Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx's new band, I stuck to the smaller stage again, wanting to catch Austin-based The Sword. Handpicked to tour with Metallica, The Sword have been poised to conquer the retro-metal world for a while, and have even been featured on Guitar Hero. With stoner-friendly Black Sabbath style riffs, they changed the pace a bit, though there were a few sound issues. Most of the band's newer material is a little closer to hard rock than heavy metal, with an emphasis on psychedelic blues-rock, but there was still enough of a wallop in the low-end to get some heads banging.
After grabbing some refreshments, I wandered over to the third (and much smaller) stage for local/regional bands not signed to a major label. I was thoroughly impressed by San Antonio's The Heroine who played a fairly classic-sounding hard rock, laced with a lot of blues. The attitude, showmanship, and overall stage presence they brought with them really shamed a lot of the bigger bands, and had an almost punk rock edge to it, despite the music itself being closer to The Rolling Stones turned up to 11.
I left The Heroine's set a little early, though, in order to catch a set I was extremely excited about: Hatebreed. I've been listening to this band for years (since Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire, to be precise) and yet I've never gotten to see them live, despite their relentless touring cycle. The wait was well worth it, with a set that mixed a little bit of everything from the band's two-decade career. The crowd was insane, with everyone jumping, shouting the words, and forming two circle pits simultaneously, before turning into one of the largest moshpits I've seen in a while. That Hatebreed can play new tunes like "Looking Down The Barrel of Today" alongside classics like "Destroy Everything" and "Smash Your Enemies" with the same intensity is a testament to how tight the members have become as a live unit. Ending with arguably the band's biggest hit, "I Will Be Heard," it's hard to imagine anyone walking away dissatisfied.
Next up on the mainstage came Megadeth, one of the biggest draws of the festival, and easily one of the biggest crowds of the day. Lately, you never really know what you're going to get with a Megadeth show, considering how many albums the band has released over the years. The set kicked off to a pretty good start, though, with "Hangar 18," which really set the mood for the frantic pace of the rest of the show. There were a few surprises in the set-list, particularly "Trust" and "She-Wolf" from Cryptic Writings, and even some older numbers, like "Peace Sells" (the title track from my favorite Megadeth record). Although frontman Dave Mustaine was pretty personable, if you've been to a show of his in the last few years you know that at some point you're going to hear some kind of crazy political comment. This wasn't the exception. In introducing the new song "Post American World," Dave mentioned "being tired of the rest of the world bitching about Americans coming over," which is apparently what lead to the writing of the song. No Megadeth set would be complete without "Holy Wars," and they tore through it with the intensity of a band half their age. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the set, and impressed with the new lead guitarist. Hell, even Dave's voice (which can be a little inconsistent live) was pretty spot-on, and the crowd was practically eating out of his hand by the third song.
By this point in the festival, the sun was getting ready to set, everybody was hot, tired, and in varying states of inebriation. I don't think anybody was quite prepared for the awesome performance that Scorpions were about to put on, which was easily the best show of the entire festival. When I looked it up (out of curiosity) to see how long Scorpions have been around, I did a double-take. This band has been around since 1965, and they put all the other bands to shame with their energy. Casual listeners probably only know the big hits "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and "No One Like You," but the hardcore fans were treated to some really old material that sounded just as good today as it did when it was first written. My favorite moment was the medley that consisted of "Top of the Bill," "Steamrock Fever," "Speedy's Coming," and "Catch Your Train." Many of these songs are older than most of the bands on the bill for this festival, and yet the crowd went absolutely ape-shit, and sang along. Vocalist Klaus Meine sounded fantastic, fill-in drummer Mikkey Dee had a pretty face-melting extended drum solo, and the duel six-string attack of Matthias Jabs and Rudolph Schenker was awe-inspiring. Scorpions played for nearly an hour and a half (I mean, who's going to tell them they're over their time limit), and never lost steam. The light show, the sound, and the band performance were all flawless, making this truly one of the best live shows I've ever witnessed.
I don't know how anyone is expected to go on after such a performance, but I moved on over to stage two to catch alternative/nu metal titans Sevendust's performance anyway. The sound was insanely heavy, with the breakdowns taking on a very modern tone; listening to the riffs, I can almost hear how Sevendust anticipated the rise of djent almost a decade before the genre was birthed. If you didn't know this was a Sevendust set, though, vocalist Lajon Witherspoon certainly wasn't going to let you fucking forget it, with him namedropping his band every 2 or 3 minutes. It got a bit irritating, but the musical performance was so tight and heavy, I was able to tune it out. Lajon is an excellent vocalist, who can go from a soulful croon to a furious snarl in an instant, and perfectly matched the muscular-yet-melodic tone of the music. Sevendust seem to have outlived the whole nu metal movement, and are one of the few bands in the genre that haven't aged poorly, despite having stuck to the same sound over the years.
By the time Disturbed took the main stage, I, my Dad, my brother, and his girlfriend were all exhausted, but I still had a morbid curiosity about how they sound now. Once again, I was pleasantly surprised at how intense the band sounded in a live setting; with probably one of the most unique voices in music, David Draiman didn't miss a note, and guitarist Dan Donegan had a really thick, heavy tone on his guitar. The set was made up of mostly older tunes, so it was a trip down memory lane, back when Jncos and bands with turntables ruled the airwaves. Following their megahit "Stupify," Disturbed performed a rather emotionally riveting version of Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound Of Silence," which was both moving and bizarre at the same time. The pyrotechnics were pretty cool throughout the band's performance, and Draiman's stage presence was almost like a mad conductor, with big sweeping arm gestures and shout-outs to the crowd that were rather uplifting.
I've never been to a festival where I thoroughly enjoyed every band's set, but for the first time, River City Rockfest delivered just that. I can't even begin to describe how rare it is to thoroughly enjoy each and every band, one right after another like this, but every one of the bands played their asses off, the crowd had a blast, and the festival was extremely well-organized. A great time was had by all, and I certainly look forward to attending this event again in the feature.


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Felix Jaehn follows up the huge "Ain't Nobody" with new tune "Bonfire" Feat. Alma
Tuesday 19th July 2016
Bonfire ft Alma
Release date: TBC Label: Polydor
Felix Jaehn announces his new single, "Bonfire," featuring ALMA. The young, German producer has been causing quite a commotion with his distinctive, melody-rich approach to house music, while also building a significant catalogue of hit releases. He became instantly famous when he dropped his remix of "Cheerleader", which soared to the top of the charts in over 50 countries last summer. His most recent tracks include a powerful, pop-leaning collaboration with Steve Aoki and Adam Lambert, "Can't Go Home," and a future bass-esque number, "Cut the Cord" with Hitimpulse, that had him stepping outside of his musical comfort zone. With this on top of a packed international touring schedule for the summer, it's no surprise that Felix Jaehn has quickly become a fan favorite around the world as he continues on his swift rise.
For his new single, "Bonfire," Felix Jaehn has teamed up with ALMA, a Finnish up-and-coming singer/songwriter whose robust, commanding lyricism easily pulls listeners into a magnetic grasp. Indeed, the commanding lyrics on this track are almost an ALMA-manifesto; a powerful narrative she is only just beginning to tell. While ALMA's vocals inject a resilient venom into the single, Felix's kinetic chord patterns and filtered percussion drive the head-nodding groove, eventually spiraling into a potent blend of melodic vocal cuts and ebbing basslines.
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Welcome back to September 30, 1967 the penultimate day of the last and perhaps greatest pennant race in history. Now three of the ten teams in the American League still have a chance to win the AL pennant: Red Sox, Tigers, and Twins. The White Sox were eliminated a day earlier after 91 days in first place. At the beginning of the day the Twins were one game in first place and the Red Sox and Tigers were one game back but the Tigers had four games to play at home against the Angels while the Twins would visit the Red Sox so the Twins and the Tigers controlled their own destiny. The Red Sox must beat the Twins twice to have a chance and hope for help from the Angels if they were to complete the improbable feat of going from ninth to first under new skipper Dick Williams.
The Twins were confident as they started Jim (why is he not in the Hall of Fame) Kaat against Jose Santigao. Kaat had won 25 games the previous year and was 16 and 13 with an ERA of just over 3 this year. Santiago, the second of three Jose Santiagos in MLB, was having a good year at 11 and 4 with an ERA of about 3.6 but he had only started 11 games in 1967.
The Twins scored in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead but left the bases loaded as Carew lined out to third and Uhlaender grounded to second. Kaat stuck out four Red Sox in the first time through the order although he did give up three hits. Pitching to the tenth batter, Mike Andrews, in the bottom of the third Kaat hurt his elbow and needed to be replaced. In came Jim Perry with an 8-7 record and a 3.03 ERA. He finished the inning with a strikeout of Carl Yastrzemski, the only time the Twins got him out that weekend.
In the top of the fourth, Uhlaender tripled. For the second time the Twins had a runner on third with one out. Again they failed to score him. In the bottom of the fifth the Red Sox took the lead in a inning that included a single by the pinch hitter for the number eight hitter and two out RBIs by Adair and Yastrzemski.
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Perry's replacement, Ron Kline immediately gave up a home run to George Scott but settled down to pitch into the fateful seventh. After one out Andrews singled and both Adair and Andrews were safe on an error by Zoilo Versalles, the 1965 MVP. That brought up Yaz and Cal Elmer, the Twins manager brought in Jim Merritt to get a left-left match up. Merritt was 13-7 with a 2.5 ERA. It looked like the right move but Yaz hit his 44th home run for a 6-2 lead. Killebrew hit his 44th in the ninth to close the margin 6-4 and that is where it ended leaving the Red Sox and Twins tied with one game against each other left but they had Tigers to worry about.
In Detroit Mickey Lolich pitched the Tigers into first place by shutting out the Angels 5-0 on three hits. Willie Horton's two run first inning homer was all Lolich would need. Detroit was 90-69 for 56.60% while the Twins and Red Sox were 91-70 for 56.52%. The Tigers' lead only lasted the intermission plus three hours and 25 minutes because in the nightcap the Angels won 8-6.
In the nightcap the Tigers seemed to have a comfortable 6-2 lead through seven innings but they couldn't stop the Angels in the eighth until they had scored six. For the Tigers Earl Wilson pitched into the sixth and was relieved by Fred Lasher who shut down the Angels in the sixth and the seventh. In the eighth, a single, a walk, and two more singles brought lefty Hank Aguirre in to face Roger Repoz. The Angels countered with right handed Bubba Morton who grounded out but got an RBI. Aguirre then walked the switch hitting Buck Rodgers. That brought in Fred Gladding with an ERA under two. He gave up an infield single to Bobby Knoop. The Tigers went for the left-left matchup of Tom Satriano versus John Hiller. Satriano's hit led to the right handed Jim Fregosi driving in the winning runs versus the left hander. The Tigers' efforts to match up might have undone them them.
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I'm a little bit worried about my French. I just finished a quiz (un queeze) that was not simple as hello, although I think I got the bonus question.*
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The Winter Workout Blues
I'm a night owl. My Mom has said that I've been a night owl since I was born. In fact, I was born around 6:30pm and since then I just seem to strive better in the evening. I'm definitely an evening workout person and I kind of feel like that's rare. Most people love to workout in the morning but it's a real struggle for me. In high school, I made the stupid decision to join the swim team (I didn't like indoor track and quit basketball freshman year after one practice and really needed to do something between field hockey and lacrosse season) and we practiced every weekday morning at 5:30am. UGH. By second period I'd be half asleep. Not ideal.
When I joined the fancy-pants gym that is less than ONE BLOCK from my apartment in June, I was hoping to change my workout habits and start going more regularly in the mornings. I tend to work long days and sometimes it's really hard to motivate myself to get to the gym after a tiring day at work. Sometimes you just need to eat some dinner, sit on the couch and watch some stupid TV. The first 9 days of joining that gym I went in the morning 6 times. Woot! Go me! The rest of the summer and was pretty good for my morning workouts. I was going in the morning at least two times a week and it was great. I did find myself struggling a bit in the afternoon's at work but nothing too major. I had accomplished my goal!
Well. Now I'm back to struggling with morning workouts. And it's really affected me this week because I've had social plans almost every day after work. When I don't work out regularly not only do I get down on myself, but I slip into poor habits and my mood drops. Those endorphins really do work! I really need to focus on getting back into the morning workout routine and while it's winter and super hard to get up when it's cold and dark out, I know that in the long run, I'll feel better if I hit the gym at least two times per week in the a.m.
How on earth am I going to get motivated again?
1. Workout with a friend! This morning I went to a Barre Method class with my co-worker at 6am. This required me to get up at 5:15am and drive there. I honestly only made it because I knew she was going to be there too and I didn't want to leave her hanging. I'm so happy I went and got in a great workout to start off the weekend of indulgences ahead.
2. Set two alarms. This seems like a no-brainer but honestly, I never do this unless I really need to get up for a train or a race or something. I need to start acting like that every morning, like I have to get up early or else I will miss something. Two alarms, here I come.
3. Lay out my gym clothes. Easy. I just need to DO IT.
4. Visualize how great it will feel to get my workout done and not feel guilty after work at a social event. I know that seems really harsh but there is nothing worse than feeling guilty about something has could have easily been avoided.
So we'll see how this goes moving forward. I'd like to workout in the morning M, T, W of next week before I head home. I'm still working out my workout plan for the 8 days I'm home. It's going to be easy to indulge by hitting up favorite spots and eating home-cooked meals. But I'm determined to keep my sanity and hit the gym and feel good during the visit home.
Thursday's workout: Walked home from work – 40 minute walk on a beautiful night!
Thursday's meals highlight: None.
Friday's workout: Barre Method (I went at 6am and am already reporting it!)
Friday's meals highlight: TBD?
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2 Responses to "The Winter Workout Blues"
UGH! I struggle with this too! You sound so motivated and driven though – I am just starting to run again AND I have an awesome membership to a pool… that I haven't used in 3 months! I think with one more week of running I will start to integrate swimming too. You are such a rock star and inspiration! Keep it up! Love, A!