Happy Hour Chatter

..when you are just having an absolutely horrible day, someone says something or does something to totally erase all the bad stuff going on?  To say that I had a horrible day at work yesterday would be a gross understatement.  I started out in a good mood and it all went south about 9am and didn’t stop until I left to go to my yoga classes.  What I love most about yoga is the fact that when I step on to my mat – even when I’m teaching – the world seems to fall away and doesn’t matter any more.   It felt good to be in the presence of the ladies in my class and to move and laugh with them.   But what really made my day worthwhile again, was meeting members of my family afterwards for some drinks.  Terry, Marna, her sister Donelle, and my sister Peggy were in fine form by the time I got there and apparently it was “pick on Sherry” night.   Almost every embarrassing thing I’ve done during...

One of my favorite movies is "Rockstar" with Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston.  The soundtrack to the movie is pretty awesome and Mark Wahlberg is spectacular.  I found the message hidden in the movie to be quite deep.  It isn't just about a young man becoming a rock star.  Watch it, and see what you think. One of the songs played at the end of the movie is called Colorful (by Verve Pipe).  A beautiful, poignant song.  The lyrics grabbed me so I thought I'd share them with you.  Written by Brian Vander Ark The show is over close the story book There will be no encore And all the random hands that I have shook Well they're reaching for the door I watch their backs as they leave single file But you stood stubborn, cheering all the while I know I can be colorful I know I can be gray But I know this loser's living fortunate Cause I know you will love me either way Most were being good for goodness sake But you wouldn't p...

Every once in a while, the day starts out on a good note and then it gets better and better!   I woke up earlier this morning so had extra time to do a longer yoga practice.  Everything flowed so easily and the body even cooperated!   I didn’t feel like I needed an oil can to get the joints moving. Shockeroo!  I pulled my outfit together in a snap, all my bags were packed, the coffee tasted great and the drive in to work was uneventful.  Everything worked like clockwork – just the way you want it.  The best part of this morning though was driving in to the parking lot and getting stopped by two different people -getting compliments from each of them.   A NICE way to put a spring in your step!  Of course, a little joke and some laughter was shared too! We all left with smiles on our faces.  ALL of this happening before 8 am in the morning.  Yes, it is a good day! Sherry  

I tell you what, I'm glad that hummer of a week is over with.  I definitely got a workout and I didn't even need to go to the gym to get it.  Laying sandbags at my brothers house on Tuesday and Wednesday pretty much took up all of my focus for the week.  But, we laid down 7000 bags and helped keep the river out of his house, which is a good thing. The weather is cooperating also.  Right now the melt has slowed down due to colder temperatures.  Less snow melt means less water traveling towards my brothers house.  Yeah.  Of course, that which freezes must unthaw again - but I'm not thinking about that right now! ~L~  Aside from that, it's been an alright week.   I  had a massage with Jen on Friday night that helped to take the kinks out of my muscles (Thank you Jen!!!), had my final Saturday class at Tia Tanning on Saturday morning (Thank you Ladies!), and managed to hit the gym for a power workout also.  Man, did that...

Well, another year of flood waters and another year of sandbags.   I've spent the last two days laying down sandbags at my brothers house.  We've laid down 7000 sandbags and my body feels every one of those sandbags.   I spent a majority of the day yesterday in the laying line doing the relay of the sandbags.  I was the only female amongst men and I was holding my own with the young bucks.  It really does pay to be in good shape.   I was supposed to have a training session with Levi tonight, but I cancelled.  I think I'm having a good enough workout just by laying down sandbags. Today we finished laying at Terry's house with what he had supplies for.  We need to dike up about another 45 feet in front of the garage.  We believe the National Guard is going to be in the area tomorrow, so hopefully we will be able to tap in to their resources and get them to help us finish that out.  We had some awesome help in this figh...

I actually heard today that someone was talking about me and saying that I "go to extremes" when it comes to exercising. Huh??  Surely they must mean someone else named Sherry. I don't go to extremes... I'm just trying my damndest to stay healthy - or for that matter, GET healthy.  All of that sweat you see pouring off me is NOT what I call fun and games.  No, it's me sucking air and trying to gasp for breath before I pass out!  No, I don't go to extremes at all - and I'm sorry that I give that impression.  But seriously, I don't really care what anyone thinks.  For far too long, I wasn't in very good health or shape.  So, when I look at the progress that I've made with my health and my body, I'm quite proud of myself.  Frankly, I feel I could push myself a little harder sometimes - and it is a kick to see exactly what my limits are - and trust me, I have limits!  I'm not out to impress anyone, alienate anyone, or make anyone fe...

We have already complete one week of March. Oh my goodness! Time has flown by so fast that I feel like I should buckle my seatbelt and hang on for the ride!  I know that part of the problem is that I try and pack so many things in to my days.  I get up in the morning (typically between 4:45 and 5:15am - depending on when I need to be at work), and start checking off my "to do" list - but NOT until I've had my first cup of coffee.  Seriously!  The...MY...world does not start moving until I've had my morning cup of ambition! Once I've shaken the cobwebs off with coffee and some yoga (yes, I still do a morning practice), then I hit the shower running and start thinking of everything that I need for the day:  Is it a yoga day?  (then I need my yoga clothes, my briefcase, my music, my mat, etc). Is it a gym day?  (then I need my gym clothes, my music, my water bottle, etc.) Grocery day, K-Mart or Wal-Mart day?  Then I need the grocery list, or e...

I had the opportunity to watch the "No Phone Zone" show on Oprah a while back.  Stunning, Scary, and downright dangerous!  I felt so sorry for the parents, spouses, families that lost loved ones due to the carelessness of another driver who was texting (or talking) while driving.  It still brings goosebumps to me even now. I was talking about this a while back with some fellow yogi's, and I relayed a story to them. I was driving home from yoga, calling my husband to tell him I was on my way home.  In the process of talking to him, I had to cross a two-lane highway and a set of railroad tracks.  I do not remember doing either, until I heard the train whistle blowing as it passed right behind me - after I had crossed the tracks not moments before. Yeah.  Enough said.  If you haven't already discovered, texting while driving is dangerous.....not only to your life, but the lives of others on the road with you.  Talking on the cell phone i...