Wow

While perusing through a running blog I occasionally visit, I came across a few videos from the 2011 USA Yoga Nationals. My jaw dropped several times as these competitors twisted themselves into different positions. It wasn't just the flexibility I was amazed at, but the stability as well. Most days I'm shaking my way through side plank, but they do not so much as flinch once they've gotten into position - utterly amazing. I'm 99.9% confident I will never get to that level :)

Here is the winner for the men:



To read more about the competition or the USA Yoga Federation, click here.

One Day Without Shoes

The day's almost over, but it's still worth posting. Today is One Day Without Shoes day, a day where we can remind ourselves of those less fortunate than us who have to walk barefoot all day everyday, by walking around barefoot ourselves. Check out the 2011 campaign video below:

O'Doyle Rules

This morning while driving into work, I saw a girl throw her banana peel out the window and onto the street. Others may disagree with me, but I still considered that littering, even if it was "organic." I mean, I'm sure her logic was along the lines of trying to keep her 1990 Buick LeSabre interior in mint condition, but I was still not a fan.

It did remind me of the O'Doyle's though, which lightened my mood a little after seeing that.

Heifer International

Maybe I'm way late to the game, but I just read about Heifer International in a magazine this evening, an organization that works towards ending world hunger and poverty. It's such an interesting and neat concept and definitely a little different take on giving back - much like the "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime" proverb. The organization not only donates sources of food to poverty stricken countries, but also implements training programs to the people in these countries. Their "gift catalog" features different types of livestock and other items you can buy and donate. For example, you can donate a sheep for $120, trees for $60, and even honeybees for $30. Check it out here.

Sunday Funday

I met Stacy and Jared at NYC Pizza Cafe today for lunch and it was pretty fantastic. We were about to order by the slice when Stacy saw the Sunday Special - 1 large pizza and a pitcher of beer for $23. Sold!

We got half Pepperoni, half Canadian Bacon. What seemed like a little bad luck turned around rather quickly as we finished up ordering. With the pitcher about 3/4 the way full, the keg blew and they did not have another keg of the kind we ordered. But, they told us we could get another pitcher of any other kind we wanted. So essentially, we got about 3/4 a pitcher of beer for free! The luck didn't stop there. Stacy, not being a beer fan, ordered a soda. It wasn't until I saw the receipt after we left, that I realized they didn't charge us for her soda either!

The pizza was delicious, the beer was cold, and the company was outstanding. All in all, it was a great Sunday Funday.

Roomie Talk

Les: "My room is a f**king disaster"

Me: [laughing]

Les: "I'm stepping on silverware again"

Me: [laughing]

Les: "I just stepped on a spatula"

Me: "A spatula? Why do you have a spatula in your room?"

Les: "My mom had some extra stuff lying around so she gave it to me"

April Fool's

I'm not big on April Fool's and looking back, mine have all been relatively calm. I think I tried the "I got a detention" once or twice with my parents back in the day, and even helped my friend try to fool her parents one year by writing out a detention notice, "from the teacher" for them to sign. (of course, they immediately knew it to be untrue because I spelled Wednesday wrong)

This year was no exception, however, I did enjoy PMA's prank. Reading some of the reactions was entertaining as well.