Jazz

Argentine Tango

Cha Cha

Training session 8

A return after about a month of being sick and unfit.  Result: More than average DOMS on thighs and little on glutes.  Quite painful to go from standing to sitting (as usual) and I walk funny.

Exercises:

1. Squats and shoulder raises with medicine ball (2.5kg I think or maybe 3) = 30 x 2
2. Efx machine – 18 mins, resistance 5
3. Climbing machine – 10 mins (level 5 I think)
4. Jogging – 10 mins (ramp 1; speed 5.5)
5. Lots of stretching.

Amazing how stopping for a month can induce such DOMS.

In Retrospect

In retrospect, I should have finished my modules by the end of 2007.  I gave them up for the competition in 2007 and it, the competition, turned out to be nothing.  Imagine that I would have finished all modules by 2007 and this year, I could have gotten a different type of advancement elsewhere.  “Could have” is not a definite but at least there is a better chance.  But I do know if I had gone ahead with my modules, I would blame myself for it when the competition turned out to be nothing.  As it is, I know I have nothing to feel guilty about on this account.  Plans don’t always turn out as planned.  Hence, next year, I will not give up any modules because ultimately, the competition is not the goal.

But it’s good I’ve not gotten the different type of advancement and stayed for all the experiences this year.  They’re most valuable and if not for this year turning out as it has, I could not have gotten this hindsight.

Success

I suddenly realise success is a task waiting to be done.

This sudden realisation is brought upon by repeated observation of admin work processes – I could have gotten it done quickly and successfully if not for the obstacles.  I didn’t realise I had already put things properly, put the foundation to my success, but I did.  The foundation made the obstacles disappear just like that.  Success beckons then.

This sudden realisation is also brought upon by repeatedly observing people with careers that I want.  They are old.  60++  They had what I have now.  Consider Lofty.  He had but what I have.  He went further and now only to judge what I do not have as he did not have.  They went further.  They laid a foundation upon the way.  Finally, they are where they are because of the foundation.  The pattern is similar in all.  Increasing years means less obstacles to my goals.  Success beckons again.

Vanity

“Vanity working on a weak mind produces every kind of mischief.”

Mr.Knightley, “Emma”

Pasa Doble

Lacey and Neil’s contemporary by Mia

so simple n had impact on people

A v.gd. solo contemporary

Prefer this to Danny Tidwell’s.