tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post6975461143507509229..comments2023-07-17T05:07:53.982-07:00Comments on clashing hats: MachinicHilairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09033740943173352249noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-16436027186552788402008-08-15T09:49:00.000-07:002008-08-15T09:49:00.000-07:00Something else you might want to try is classes in...Something else you might want to try is classes in the Alexander Technique. F. Matthias Alexander developed a protocol for "the use of the self" which can be both fascinating and rewarding. You can apply it to anything, it doesn't require doing a specific activity.<BR/><BR/>Coming off crutches (congrats!) it would help with streamlining movement patterns and ensuring that you're not holding onto any compensatory techniques that have helped you through this period.<BR/><BR/>Coming into a tense situation, it could help with recognizing and managing responses to tension.<BR/><BR/>I used to have a physical therapist who talked about setting up reduced rates for his clients who studied AT because they were so much more responsive and better able to adapt /adopt changes.<BR/><BR/>You might ask the dance or music faculty if they know someone good, and the massage people at the spa might as well. Like anything else, it's worth finding the right folks to work with. <BR/><BR/>I am a proponent of group lessons, having learned a lot more about what was going on by watching it happen with others. After that, individual lessons and reading materials were useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-57092424685344467212008-08-14T07:21:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:21:00.000-07:00Ooh - in fact, there's a very nice day spa about 3...Ooh - in fact, there's a very nice day spa about 30 seconds from my house. I'm goign to book some exfoliating massage thingy and A REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT. I had one once and it was amazing. I must do that. Thank you, Sis - and others - for suggesting that. It will kick off my Labour Day weekend mini-vacay.Hilairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033740943173352249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-49520892494759530252008-08-14T05:57:00.000-07:002008-08-14T05:57:00.000-07:00All - thanks for the great suggestions. A massage ...All - thanks for the great suggestions. A massage or spa thingy would be a great kick-off to this, actually - perfect. <BR/><BR/>Also, there's good (gross) people-watching in Scary City at this time of year, so a good lunch of that variety would be just the thing. But otherwise, novels and walks to go swimming. It's ridiculously exciting. <BR/><BR/>MW - Thanks for the encouragement on the job letter! Hopefully there will actually be positions I can apply for - I may be getting slightly ahead of myself. I think I wanted to draft it just because I realized how much dread I was feeling about going back.Hilairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033740943173352249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-20710410778029239302008-08-14T04:25:00.000-07:002008-08-14T04:25:00.000-07:00yes, i second and third everyone. if ever there we...yes, i second and third everyone. if ever there were a person more deserving or in need of a break, it is you dear friend! i love lOVE it when i have three days alone--that is by myself, no commitments, no plans to clean, write, or even leave the house (because sometimes, for me, even though pedicures are relaxing, it's more stressful to have to leave the house to get there if i just want to relax). on the other hand, spa day, massage, all sound very nice and rejuvenating.<BR/><BR/>girl, take it! you're going to have work to do whether you take a mini stay at home vacay or not, right? <BR/><BR/>take care of yourself!!Maudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918488082176862598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-9505641559372627662008-08-13T21:15:00.000-07:002008-08-13T21:15:00.000-07:00What they said. Mini-vacays can be just as helpfu...What they said. Mini-vacays can be just as helpful/restorative as actual vacays. And you need one. Having just read all that a certain intrepid blogger spent all of last year accomplishing, I can say with AUTHORITY that you need one :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03047700345491098393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-54107886474239487352008-08-13T19:18:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:18:00.000-07:00Yes, can you take a non-traveling vacation? Like g...Yes, can you take a non-traveling vacation? Like go see a really fun mindless movie, or get a really nice lunch out somewhere in town and sit there people-watching?<BR/><BR/>Or, --- oooh, I know: massage. You definitely should do a spa day vacation.Sisyphushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880634753539329199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-73154315940368233812008-08-13T18:41:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:41:00.000-07:00Sounds like a very productive day. I think I need ...Sounds like a very productive day. <BR/>I think I need to take a page of out the "working for short chunks of time" philosphy. <BR/><BR/>I agree with the others - if you can afford it, definitely take some time off for yourself. Try to relax while in home city too!PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160883537054763513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-51183120943899847222008-08-13T18:39:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:39:00.000-07:00The best thing you said was that you finished your...The best thing you said was that you finished your job letter! I'm happy to hear that and will be sending you tons of good vibes.<BR/><BR/>And you absolutely DO need to take 3 days off! I'm sorry things have been so helter-skelter lately - you have gotten a lot of crap out of the way this year - I predict the next 7 years will be awesome! :)<BR/><BR/>(((H)))medieval womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457130525946143002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-46765643052250522692008-08-13T17:36:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:36:00.000-07:00It sounds like you can really use the 3 days off. ...It sounds like you can really use the 3 days off. Just relax without any plans. Sometimes it's enough to just sit around and not have anywhere to be.Psych Post Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820776188567097127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-66139879399743761982008-08-13T16:57:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:57:00.000-07:00I second brigindo: take the three days off. Sleep ...I second brigindo: take the three days off. Sleep in, read novels, get take-out, do whatever you can to not work and just relax! You need it and deserve it.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157961526409468236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28553339.post-13759094937405969072008-08-13T15:08:00.000-07:002008-08-13T15:08:00.000-07:00I definitely think you should take the 3 days off....I definitely think you should take the 3 days off. Three days of reading novels, swimming and walking without crutches can be pretty sweet. <BR/><BR/>I'm feeling somewhat similar. I haven't had the mishaps you've been through but have definitely not taken any downtime this summer except for 2 days at the beach with Boy. I'm usually so excited by now that the new year is starting but right now everything just feels 'eh' and stress-ey.<BR/><BR/>Take the time. It will do you a world of good.Brigindohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499279435958916161noreply@blogger.com