Okay, I had to combine these two because the schedule got CRAZY and I found myself running out of time!! Posture clinics have picked up considerably, which means dialogue practice is nonstop. We’re also in the middle of our anatomy course so that is just icing on the cake! The anatomy teacher is SO cool, he’s totally passionate about it and makes it a lot of fun. I never knew anatomy could make me laugh! (well, at least G-rated anatomy!) But after a full week of 3 hours a day even an entertaining teacher isn’t enough! My head feels way too full. O_o
I forgot to sign in on the Friday of week 3, which means I had to do a make-up class on Saturday. After doing doubles all week nobody wants to do a double on Saturday! Needless to say I was a little frustrated, more so because it was nobody’s fault but my own. Completely due to not staying in the moment and being present. The surprise was that it turned out to be the VERY BEST class I’ve had since we started. I totally loved it and it stayed with me all weekend! It just goes to show that you never know why things happen but there’s always a reason. Sometimes something that seems to be a negative turns out to be a blessing in disguise. I’m finding more and more of those kind of moments the longer I’m here. 
I’m holding up pretty well physically and emotionally. My knees are a bit sore and swollen but I’m icing a lot so it’s manageable. Of course I’m tired but my back is pretty stable right now and I’m pacing myself to insure that I can stay somewhat healthy and flexible. (that’s tricky at times, my ego occasionally would like to come in the room with me) Overall, I feel good. I haven’t had any big “cry” days so far, just a couple of rough moments. I had no idea how intense the emotional side was going to be! One minute I’m flying high and an hour later I’m overwhelmed. It’s proving to be quite a test of my ability to stay present. (hence the make-up class) I was told training would be a life changing experience. You hear that and go “yeah, yeah, I’m sure I’ll be a different person, blah blah blah” but then you have to start admitting that it’s probably true! Something this intense is going to change you whether you like it or not! The pressure & stress + the lack of sleep + the physical strain + the constant classes + the hours of sitting in uncomfortable chairs + hundreds of different types of people from all over the world = recipe for transformation! Who knew?? I feel like a human version of a Julia Child’s recipe!
Staying strong and forging ahead, that’s me!! Namaste…
