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554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 07,May,2004 | All instructors, set leaders and prospective set leaders are welcome. The meeting will take place at our South Miami center at 2:00 p.m., following the Teaching Committee meeting, at 1:00 p.m. The urlLink South Miami Center is located at 6301 Southwest 72nd Street on the 2nd floor of the Yoham building. Randy Slichter will chair the meeting. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 07,May,2004 | May's instructors meeting was chaired by Mike Huffaker. We talked about a Sarasota workshop that was attended by Mike and Tsyr Han. Mike demonstrated some of the things he was taught by Sean at the workshop. Gwen Wood showed us how transaction sheets are supposed to be filled out. She also showed us how she processes the transaction sheets so they are ready to be deposited. Gwen also told us that many members have responded to our financial difficulties and the donations for April were over seven thousand dollars. We talked about the scheduling of beginner and continuing classes. The next Instructors meeting will take place in July. Details will follow. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 07,May,2004 | Tallahassee: Tai Chi Workshop with Joe Karner from Ottawa, Canada Starts Saturday, May 29 at 10:00 am Ends Monday, May 31 at 12:30 pm Suggested Donation: $150 plus $30 for meals. Special guest chef: Virginia Amos. As usual, limited accommodation at the Center - first request, first served. Home accommodation with local members also available. For those who prefer hotel accommodation, several rooms have been arranged at the urlLink Cabot Lodge, 2735 N. Monroe St. Please call them at (850) 386-8880 with your reservation. Go to the urlLink Cabot Lodge web site . urlLink Download a workshop form. Please send your registration to the urlLink Tallahassee office as early as possible. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 06,May,2004 | Tallahassee: Sword Workshop with Joe Karner from Ottawa, Canada Starts Thursday, May 27 at 10:00 am Ends Friday, May 28 at 10:00 pm Suggested Donation: $200 plus $30 for meals Special guest chef: George Patides As usual, limited accommodation at the Center - first request, first served. Home accommodation with local members also available. For those who prefer hotel accommodation, several rooms have been arranged at the urlLink Cabot Lodge, 2735 N. Monroe St. Please call them at (850) 386-8880 with your reservation. Go to the urlLink Cabot Lodge web site . urlLink Download a workshop form. Please send your registration to the urlLink Tallahassee office as early as possible. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 06,May,2004 | All instructors, set leaders and prospective set leaders (hint, hint) are welcome. The meeting will take place at our South Miami center, following the Teaching Committee meeting at 1:00 p.m. The urlLink South Miami Center is located at 6301 Southwest 72nd Street on the 2nd floor of the Yoham building. See you there! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 05,May,2004 | In response to a request from the society I have transferred ownership of the taoistaichi.com domain to them. The society had decided last year that they didn't want us to use commercial level domains (.com) only non-profit domains (.org). This was entirely voluntary on my part, I owned the domain until the registration expired in a year or two and I didn't have to turn it over if I chose not to. I understood their point of view, even if I didn't entirely agree, and I decided to comply. The society has provided us with space on their server and Dick Goodman is now maintaining the pages for the Miami branch. You can check out urlLink our pages on the society's urlLink web site . I figured since we no longer had our own personal space that a blog would serve us well. This is a much more interactive way to communicate with the members and it is much easier to manage. To be able to make posts, I have to add your name to the list. All I have to do is send you an email invitation. All you need to do is, click on the link in the email, create and account with blogger (no fear, it's free) and start posting. Everyone can read the blog, even if you don't have an account. The link to our blog is: urlLink http://miamispringstaichi.blogspot.com/ . Let me know if you want to join. You will need to give me your email account. Remember you only need an account to make new entries, every one can read the blog and its all free. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 05,May,2004 | The Victoria, British Columbia branch (Canada) is offering their own Year of the Monkey T-Shirt. If you are interested in ordering a shirt get a $20 ($25 Canadian) check made out to TTCS (Taoist Tai Chi Society) and give it to Randy or Alex by Wednesday, May 12th. There is an illustration of the shirt on our billboard at the Miami Springs recreation center. Make sure to enter your size and contact information in the order form. Cash is not accepted . |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 05,May,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the moves from Monday, Commencement of Tai Chi and Left Grasp Bird's Tail. He taught three new moves, Grasp Bird's Tail, Single Whip and Step Up and Raise Hands. Continuing Class Randy had us practice Go Back to Ward Off Monkey for the duration of the class. It was a repulse monkey intensive. Ongoing Beginners Class We only had four people show up for class. Since there were so few people we practiced the moves from the first class instead of working on new moves. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 05,May,2004 | Starting in May we switched to a new schedule. New Beginners Class (Randy) Monday & Wednesday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This class teaches the set from the beginning. Learn the basic moves of the Taoist tai chi set. Continuing Class (Randy) Monday & Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. For members who have taken at least one beginners class. Working on refining your tai chi. Ongoing Beginners Class (Alex) Monday & Wednesday 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. This class started in January and will continue until we finish the set. Most students seem to have chosen to take the 6:00 p.m. class. This class may be discontinued if the students all move to the 6:00 p.m. class. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 05,May,2004 | Recently the names of the moves of the set were reverted to their original names. This original list of moves is below. You may urlLink download the same list as a PDF file that you can print out. Commencement of Tai Chi Left Grasp Bird’s Tail Grasp Bird’s Tail Single Whip Step Up and Raise Hands White Stork Spreads Wings Brush Knee Strum the Pei Pa Brush Knee and Twist Step Brush Knee and Twist Step Brush Knee Strum the Pei Pa Brush Knee and Twist Step Chop With Fist Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch Appear to Close Entrance Cross Hands Carry Tiger to Mountain Diagonal Single Whip Fist Under Elbow Go Back to Ward Off Monkey Go Back to Ward Off Monkey Go Back to Ward Off Monkey Slanting Flying Step Up and Raise Hands White Stork Spreads Wings Brush Knee Needle at Sea Bottom Fan Penetrates through the Back Turn and Chop with Fist Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail Single Whip Wave Hands like Clouds Single Whip Reach Up to Pat Horse Separate Foot to Right Separate Foot to Left Turn and Kick Brush Knee and Twist Step Brush Knee and Twist Step Step Up and Punch Turn and Chop with Fist Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch Kick With Right Foot Strike Tiger at Left Strike Tiger at Right Kick With Right Foot Strike Ears with Fists Kick With Left Foot Turn and Kick Chop with Fist Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch Appear to Close Entrance Cross Hands Carry Tiger to Mountain Horizontal Single Whip Parting Wild Horse’s Mane Parting Wild Horse’s Mane Parting Wild Horse’s Mane Parting Wild Horse’s Mane Parting Wild Horse’s Mane Left Grasp Bird’s Tail Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail Single Whip Fair Lady Works Shuttles Fair Lady Works Shuttles Fair Lady Works Shuttles Fair Lady Works Shuttles Left Grasp Bird’s Tail Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail Single Whip Wave Hands like Clouds Single Whip Creeping Low Like a Snake Golden Cock stands on One Leg Golden Cock stands on One Leg Go Back to Ward Off Monkey Go Back to Ward Off Monkey Slanting Flying Step Up and Raise Hands White Stork Spreads Wings Brush Knee Needle at Sea Bottom Fan Penetrates through the Back White Snake Turns and Puts Out Tongue Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail Single Whip Wave Hands like Clouds Single Whip Reach Up to Pat Horse Cross Hand to Penetrate Turn and Kick Chop with Fist Brush Knee and Punch Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail Single Whip Creeping Low like a Snake Step Up to Seven Stars Retreat to Ride Tiger Turn Around to Sweep Lotus Draw Bow to Shoot Tiger Chop with Fist Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch Appear to Close Entrance Cross Hands Closing of Tai Chi |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 05,May,2004 | Welcome to the Blog for the Miami Springs members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. This is a place to post what is happening in class and to find out what is coming up. Enjoy, Alex Abate |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 30,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Horizontal Single Whip, Parting Wild Horse's Mane, Left Grasp Bird's Tail, Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail & Single Whip. He then taught Fair Lady Works Shuttles, Left Grasp Bird's Tail, Step Up to Grasp Bird's Tail, Single Whip, Wave Hands like Clouds & Single Whip. Most of the class was spent on Fair Lady Works Shuttles as the rest of the moves were not new. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and only ten dan-yus. We then worked on Turn and Chop with Fist and Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch. Randy showed us that there were several stands in this two moves. He asked us to make sure that we did each one. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 28,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Kick With Right Foot, Strike Ears with Fists, Kick With Left Foot & Turn and Kick. He then taught Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Appear to Close Entrance, Cross Hands, Carry Tiger to Mountain, Horizontal Single Whip, Parting Wild Horse’s Mane, Left Grasp Bird’s Tail, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail & Single Whip. Since many of the moves were repeats, he reviewed those moves quickly and moved on. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and forty nine dan-yus. After a water break we did a set. Amazingly we all managed to make it through the set without fainting. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 25,June,2004 | The weekend was pretty busy what with a tai chi intensive on Saturday and a lok hup intensive on Sunday. As usual, Virginia was a great instructor. On Saturday she reviewed several moves and helped us refine them. We also worked quite a bit on tor-yus and dan-yus. Sunday was pretty similar, except that my lok-hup is a bit rusty. It was nice to get to work on lok-hup with a group of people who know more than you do. I now have a lot more work to do, but at least I have a better clue. I am glad to report that we had a very nice turn out from Miami Springs on Saturday. Aside from Randy and me, we had Ellen, Jeanmarie and Gail. Even though Virginia worked us pretty hard, harder than usual in my 'intensive' experience, we all survived. I would like to know what Ellen, Jeanmarie and Gail thought of the intensive. Perhaps they will decide to share their thoughts with the rest of the group ( hint, hint ). |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 25,June,2004 | Virginia must love Miami because she is staying the whole weekend, lucky for us. Perhaps someone will talk her into cooking while she's here. While convincing her to cook for us might be difficult, someone has managed to talk her into leading a Lok Hup intensive for us. The intensive will take place on Sunday, June 27th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in South Miami. The suggested donation for this event is $20.00. The South Miami center is located in the Yoham building at 6301 Sunset Drive, Suite 204, South Miami. See you there! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 23,June,2004 | Saturday June 26th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. there will be a Tai Chi Intensive in South Miami. The intensive will be led by Virginia Amos. I have attended intensives with Virginia before and her instruction is as good as her cooking, if not better. I Plan to be there, you should check it out too. The suggested donation for this event is $20.00. The South Miami center is located in the Yoham building at 6301 Sunset Drive, Suite 204, South Miami. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 23,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Kick With Right Foot, Strike Tiger at Left & Strike Tiger at Right. He then taught Kick With Right Foot, Strike Ears with Fists, Kick With Left Foot & Turn and Kick. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and some dan-yus. We then did a set. After a short break we again worked on Turn and Chop with Fist and Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch. This time we started from Fan Penetrates through the Back. Randy told us to make it one continuous move. We practiced at our own pace till the end of class. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 22,June,2004 | Kiki McDonald has graciously donated a US flag design throw. The throw is being raffled to raise funds. The raffle drawing will take place the 3th of July. Tickets are $2.00 a piece or 3 for $5.00. Since Kiki is one of our own Miami Springers, we expect the people from Miami Springs to buy extra tickets. Thanks Kiki for the donation, we miss you! Don't worry, we have saved you all the dan-yus you have missed. ;) |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 21,June,2004 | No matter if you have been practicing tai chi for three months, one year or ten, you can benefit from attending an intensive. I have attended many intensives as well as workshops and I would recommend that everybody attend both if they have the opportunity. You should not feel intimidated about the amount of exercise or how good your tai chi may be. The term intensive refers to getting a lot of instruction in a short time not the amount of exertion involved. If you are lucky you will get a correction or two and that is what you want to happen at an intensive or workshop. Getting a correction early may save you many years of doing a move incorrectly and may help you improve your practice. Don't feel intimidated, no one will think less of you because you make a mistake, we all mess up. Actually the way I have come to think about it is that if I haven't messed up, I am not working hard enough. I hope these words encourage you to attend. I expect to see you at the next intensive and/or workshop! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 18,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Turn and Kick, Brush Knee and Twist Step, Brush Knee and Twist Step, Step Up and Punch, Turn and Chop with Fist & Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch. He then taught Kick With Right Foot, Strike Tiger at Left and Strike Tiger at Right. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, dan-yus, tor-yus and some more dan-yus. We then did a set and finished with more dan-yus. After a short break we worked on Turn and Chop with Fist and Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch. Randy wanted us to make it one continuous move and not stop and pose. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 18,June,2004 | This coming Saturday, June 19th, from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. the Miami branch is goint to participate in the The Mayor's Health Initiative at Tropical Park. If you can make it, please go by. Sorry for the short notice, I just got the info myself. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 16,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Separate Foot to Right and Separate Foot to Left. He taught Turn and Kick, Brush Knee and Twist Step, Brush Knee and Twist Step, Step Up and Punch, Turn and Chop with Fist & Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch. He went through a lot of moves quickly because many of them were similar to previous moves. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and some dan-yus. We then did a set. After a short break we worked on Grasp Bird's Tail. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 14,June,2004 | I just found out that the Dalai Lama is coming to Miami in September. You can get more information about the schedule of the high Lama's visit and how to get tickets on the urlLink Dalai Lama Miami site. Who imagined that the Dalai Lama had a web site? Actually he has two I guess, the University of Miami which is sponsoring part of his holiness' visit also has urlLink a site for the Dalai Lama . I guess that aside from being enlightened, the high Lama is also pretty web savvy. Who knew? |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 10,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Wave Hands like Clouds and Reach Up to Pat Horse. He taught Separate Foot to Right and Separate Foot to Left. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and some dan-yus. We then did a set. After a short break we did a second set. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 10,June,2004 | The following letter was written by Paul Crowe, a member and instructor of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Paul wrote this letter in response to questions of why we do not play music in our classes. In addition to experience coming from over 20 years of practice in our arts Paul has also completed 2 Masters Degrees dedicated to the study of the Taoist Tradition and Taoist practices for self-cultivation. Paul is currently completing a PhD also on the same subject and is teaching courses on Chinese thought and culture at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. The Regional Management Committee, Regional Instruction Committee and, of course, Paul hope this letter provides insights into the logic and meaning behind some of the Society's guidelines. As students and instructors of Taoist Tai Chi we have inherited something much more than a beautiful form of slow motion exercise. Master Moy Lin Shin, through his efforts and insights, gave us a very rare gift, crafted through centuries of trial and error by leaders of one of the world's rich spiritual traditions. In this, the first generation after his death, the responsibility falls upon each of us to preserve and develop this gift. One of the challenges we face is embracing change and evolution, both of which have been constants in the history of Taoism, without compromising the core spirit and integrity of the tradition. This requires wisdom, intelligence, and flexibility (a sign of strength in Taoism). Over the years before and following Master Moy's death, a perennial difficulty has surfaced. The basic and simple approach to instructing Taoist Tai Chi has been augmented in a variety of ways. Some examples would be introducing basic 'Qigong' (Ch'i-kung) exercises, breathing exercises before or after class, playing music while practicing the set, or practicing techniques from other Tai Chi schools and styles. There are times when these practices reflect an attitude of flagrant disrespect for the founder and the tradition of cultivation he transmitted to us. These cases are easy to deal with, as the problem and the solution are readily understood. In many cases though, these additions to the standard class format are well-intentioned, arising out of a sincere desire to improve the experience for the students but stemming from a genuine misunderstanding about the nature of what we are practicing. This misunderstanding is not surprising when we consider that for many of us our most basic ideas concerning who we are and how we fit into the world are rooted in European cultural assumptions. These assumptions include a belief that somehow the collection of functions subsumed under the vague and mysterious term 'mind' are fundamentally separate from the body. This implies that exercising the body is quite separate from cultivation of mind and or spirit. This assumption is not present in Taoist traditions where exercise exists on a continuum of cultivation of the whole person. Failure to recognize this very basic cultural divergence can lead to viewing Tai Chi as little more than a tool for achieving 'physical fitness.' This, in turn, affects our expectations as students and instructors. There are very few instructors who have not occasionally felt that what they are teaching might not be stimulating enough for students and wonder: Is there too much repetition? Are these students tired of the same exercises class after class? We begin to wonder what more we can offer to sustain interest and enthusiasm. These questions reflect an active interest in the students, which is a valuable thing, but they also reveal a lack of confidence in the simple methods Master Moy employed and this lack of confidence is often rooted in a misapprehension about why his methods were so simple. Mr. Moy grounded the simplicity of his approach in the belief that the Tai Chi he taught was a foundation for meditation and indeed was a form of meditation in and of itself. His goal was not to amuse, excite, or entertain us. He aimed to teach us how to still our hearts while we were in motion and, for those who chose to practice, while in the stillness of seated or standing meditation. Much of modern life revolves around distracting ourselves and filling our senses. Televisions and radios hum in the background at work or at home. Our journeys through the city are littered with noise and advertisements. Desirable products beckon to us from shop windows. Less and less do we experience silence, solitude, and empty time for reflection. Taoist priest Mui Ming-do, co-founder of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, explained once that it is much more difficult for us in modern times with hectic, demanding lives and a myriad distractions to cultivate the Tao. Master Moy spent his life trying to pass on a method of training that would give us the resolve and inner discipline to create spaces of silence and stillness for ourselves. The ability to be silent and still makes it possible for us to deepen our meditation but it is also a vitally important ability if we are to understand and apply the principles of Tai Chi to our bodies. The body is infinitely subtle and complex and to apply the movements of the form in a way that can affect our health we must reclaim our ability to listen to and observe our body's inner state in addition to matters of timing and balance. Master Moy's form of Tai Chi is perhaps not the most beautiful or elegant style but that is a reflection of his belief that what matters is on the inside. To gain access to the inside we need silence and stillness. As our internal stillness deepens our practice becomes rich and deeply rewarding. Out of that meditative practice comes a desire to share what we have experienced with others and with time the confidence to accept that it is the very simplicity of the external form and teaching that unlocks many of the health benefits and the profundity of the inner experience. Conveying the external form of the movements is already a great challenge but the real challenge lies in finding a way to show students how they can re-establish a connection with their own bodies. To do this we have to put aside concerns that they need more information, more techniques, more amusements, and accept that fundamentally Mr. Moy was teaching us how to be simple, still, and quiet. The illuminating mind is constantly still. If it moves then it responds to the myriad transformations. Although it moves, its basic substance is constant stillness. The misleading mind is constantly moving. If it is still then a myriad thoughts arise. Although still, its fundamental substance is constant movement. ' Diagram of Illuminating and Misleading ' attributed to Taoist teacher Li Daochun (fl. ca. 1288) and translated by Paul Crowe. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 10,June,2004 | Wednesday night after class we met at a new restaurant, Suvi Thai & Sushi. We had been meeting at Thai Rama in the circle, but because of some conflicts we hadn't managed to make it in the past few months. Savi is a brand new place and it is located where the old JD's Pizza used to be. The actual address is 5683 NW 36th Street. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The decor of the restaurant is very attractive. We will definitely be coming back next month. We plan to meet the second wednesday of every month after class. See you there! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 07,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the first part of Wave Hands like Clouds. Today he finished Wave Hands Like Clouds and he taught Reach Up to Pat Horse. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and some dan-yus. We then did a set. After a short break we spent the rest of class working on Wave Hands like Clouds. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 07,June,2004 | Next Wednesday, June 9th, we will be going to dinner after continuing class. We are going to try a new place. I don't know what the name is. Its located where JD's Pizza used to be on 36th Street by Curtiss Parkway. We will probably get there between 8:00 and 8:15 PM. If you know more details about the restaurant, add a comment yourself or send me an email and I'll post it. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 02,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the moves from last week: Fan Penetrates through the Back, Turn and Chop with Fist, Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail and Single Whip. He taught the first part of Wave Hands like Clouds. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs and tor-yus. Then we did chair assisted dan-yus and snakes. We then did two sets. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 02,June,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the moves from last week. He taught Fan Penetrates through the Back, Turn and Chop with Fist, Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail and Single Whip. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs and Randy worked on adjusting our tor-yus. Then he showed us the way to do paired snakes. We then did a set. After the set Randy had us work on Wave Hands Like Clouds till the end of class. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 01,June,2004 | This is my second trip to Tallahassee for a workshop. Both experiences were similar. I worked hard and improved my tai chi and I have much more work and improvements for the future. I met many people who share my interest in tai chi and I found everyone to be most agreeable. It may sound strange, but I have yet to meet an unpleasant person at a tai chi workshop. The Tallahassee center is relatively new, it was inaugurated about two years ago. The facilities are very nice and comfortable. There is a spacious practice floor which doubles as a dinner hall, a well used kitchen, the administrative office and the men's and women's dorms. The men's dorm is located downstairs and consists of four comfortable futons. There is room for one or two more people to lay out on sleeping bags or cots. There are two bathrooms with showers, a computer that you can use to check your e-mail and a tv with a VCR and a DVD ( Note: For those of you with wireless laptops, the network is 802.11G if you have A or B you will not be able to hook up, but if you are lucky enough to have G you can surf the web from your own laptop). The women's dorm is upstairs and has several bunks. I don't know exactly how many as I was not allowed upstairs. Men are only invited when the ladies need something heavy carried upstairs or when something needs fixing. I know that there are many more beds for the women as there are for men. If you look around you, you will see that there are many more women practicing tai chi than men, further proof that women are the smarter sex. Therefore they get more beds. Both times I have been there, Virginia Amos has cooked our meals and what meals they were! The food was both tasty and plentiful. This year there were not enough vegetarians to warrant a special vegan table but there was enough variety to please most if not all attendees. The most remarkable thing about a workshop is not the level of the tai chi or the food or the facilities. What is most remarkable to me is how everyone works together. The attendees themselves set up the tables for lunch and dinner, which includes bringing out the tables and chairs as well as setting up the place settings and bringing out the food from the kitchen. After the meal everyone pitches in with picking up and cleaning. No one is forced to do anything they don't want and everyone is happy to do what they can. Maybe I lead a sheltered life, but I have hardly ever met such a group of happy, uncomplaining people. I am making plans to attend the Veteran's Day Workshop which promises to be just as good or better than this one. If you are considering attending one of these workshops but you wonder if it is worth the trouble, let me assure you it most definitely is worth it. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 31,July,2004 | Led by Virginia Amos & Pegoty Lopez Saturday, July 31 – Sunday, August 1, 2004 Deane Hill Recreation Center, 7400 Deane Hill Road Suggested donation: $150 For more information email urlLink knoxville.tn@taoist.org |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 28,July,2004 | Beginners Class We started class by doing a set. Then we took requests for moves to review. First we worked on Kick With Right Foot and Strike Ears with Fists. After that we worked on Reach Up to Pat Horse, & Cross Hand to Penetrate. We ended the class by working on the Fair Lady Works Shuttles sequence. That marked the end of the beginner's class. The next Beginners class will begin on Monday, September 13th. Continuing Class We started with a warm up of the usual jongs. We followed the jongs with some tor-yus and dan-yus, we then did a set. After a quick break, we worked on Needle at Sea Bottom again. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 27,July,2004 | by Norine Dworkin Sean Dennison executive director of the Taoist Tai Chi Society in Tallahassee, Fla., has been keeping fit with tai chi for 25 years. 'Tai chi is amazing,' he says. During a 15 - 20 minute session of its continuously flowing movement, you will: Boost your heart rate to moderately aerobic levels. Promote circulation to all extremities. Positively affect your autonomic nervous system and blood pressure. Free up the diaphragm, for more efficient oxygen intake. Why Tai Chi? How can tai chi make a difference in your life? Check the research: Cardiorespiratory fitness. Surprisingly, studies have found that tai chi may have a greater effect in this area than aerobics. Muscle strength. Regular tai chi practice can boost it by 15 - 20%. Bone strength. Regular tai chi practice may help ward off osteoporosis. Better balance. A study at Emory University School of Medicine found that tai chi reduced falls among the elderly by almost 50%. Blood pressure. A Johns Hopkins study found tai chi lowers it almost as much as aerobic exercise. Rheumatoid arthritis. A University of Florida study discovered that tai chi improved the range of motion for sufferers of the condition. Various conditions. Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, stroke, heart disease and emphysema have been shown to respond positively to tai chi. Follow the Experts Ready to try tai chi? Put on some loose, comfy clothes and sneakers, and follow these tips. Study with a teacher. Books and videos can show you the basics, but a live, knowledgeable teacher who conveys the movements correctly, then adjusts your form along the way, is the key to unlocking tai chi's health and fitness benefits. 'Movement is guided by intention, and intention is guided by the eyes,' says Dennison. 'Where you look is crucial - it's part of the movement, the focus. You can't achieve this if you're staring at a video or a book.' Make a commitment. 'There's a sequence to tai chi movements that must be learned in a specific order,' Dennison explains. 'Taoist tai chi has 108 movements, which take 15 - 20 minutes to perform. In the first two weeks, you might learn four or five movements, which take a minute to perform. Until you have a significant sequence of movements, you won't see as many benefits.' Be patient. 'People often feel frustrated when they can't remember the sequence of movements,' says Dennison. 'Practice and repetition will fix those things.' Stay focused. 'Tai chi works with the mind and the body,' explains Edward Ware, a tai chi instructor at Crunch Fitness in New York. 'Over time, you can more fully comprehend these connections if you practice in a way that promotes this awareness.' The bottom line: Banish outside thoughts when you practice tai chi - focus on you. Enjoy it! 'Tai chi is about process, not result,' says Ware. 'There's no need to rush to the end of the movement or feel like you have to keep with other students. Tai chi is an investment that grows over time, and pays dividends in all areas of your life.' Norine Dworkin is a freelance health and fitness writer in New York. She's written for Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine and Natural Health. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 26,July,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the moves from Wednesday. We reviewed Creeping Low like a Snake, Step Up to Seven Stars, Retreat to Ride Tiger, Turn Around to Sweep Lotus, Draw Bow to Shoot Tiger, Chop with Fist, Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Appear to Close Entrance, Cross Hands & Closing of Tai Chi. We also reviewed Fair Lady Works Shuttles. Continuing Class We started right away with two sets back to back. After the sets we did a few tor-yus. Randy then had us work on our Needle to Sea Bottom move. Aside from coming back to center before going down, he reminded us to keep our weight on the back foot throughout the move and to turn down gradually starting at the neck. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 21,July,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the moves from Monday. We did Creeping Low like a Snake, Step Up to Seven Stars, Retreat to Ride Tiger & Turn Around to Sweep Lotus. We then worked on Draw Bow to Shoot Tiger, Chop with Fist, Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Appear to Close Entrance, Cross Hands & Closing of Tai Chi. That is the end of the entire set. Continuing Class We had a bit of an abbreviated warmup doing only three jongs. We then did some tor-yus and some dan-yus. We then did a pretty slow set. We finished by doing some more dan-yus. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 19,July,2004 | Sean Dennison's mother, Eileen Dennison, passed away early morning on July 16th, from a heart attack. The wake was on Monday, July 19th in Ottawa, Ontario. the funeral will be on Tuesday, July 20th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. If you wish, you may send cards expressing your condolences to Sean, in care of the Taoist Tai Chi Society at 2100 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 17,July,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed the moves from last week. We did Cross Hand to Penetrate, Turn and Kick, Chop with Fist, Brush Knee and Punch, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail & Single Whip. We then worked on Creeping Low like a Snake, Step Up to Seven Stars, Retreat to Ride Tiger & Turn Around to Sweep Lotus. Continuing Class Fresh from CIT week in Orangeville, Randy was in rare form. He had us work on the foundation exercises for half the class. Aside from doing a lot of warm-up, it seemed like the jongs would never end, we did quite a few tor-yus and dan-yus. We then did a set and had plenty of time left to do more tor-yus and dan-yus. By then, thankfully it was the end of class. Those of us who had the strength, crawled our way out. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 17,July,2004 | Beginning Instructors Module For Instructors & Set Leaders Led by Chris Ng & Tsyr Han Chow Sunday, July 18th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. South Miami Center 6301 S.W 72nd Street, Suite 204 All members are welcome! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 14,July,2004 | Beginners Class Randy is still in Orangeville at CIT week. I reviewed Creep Low Like a Snake and Golden Cock Stands on One Leg. We quickly went over White Snake Turns and Puts Out Tongue (Tun and Chop with Fist), Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail, Single Whip, Wave Hands like Clouds & Single Whip & Reach Up to Pat Horse. After a short break we worked on two new moves, Cross Hand to Penetrate & Turn and Kick. We also reviewed some more steps from the set that we already knew, Chop with Fist, Brush Knee and Punch, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail & Single Whip. Continuing Class Just like Monday, we warmed up with the jongs, dan-yus and some tor-yus. After warming up we did a set. After a ten minute break, we did a second set. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 12,July,2004 | We usually meet for dinner on the second Wednesday of the month. Since Randy will still be away at CIT Week on Wednesday, July 14th, we figured we would reschedule the July dinner for the third Wednesday. Remember that we now meet at urlLink Suvi restaurant on 36th Street and Curtiss Parkway after continuing class. The restaurant is situated between the gas station and the food spot. See you there! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 12,July,2004 | Beginners Class Randy is in Orangeville at CIT week. I reviewed Fair Lady Works Shuttles, Left Grasp Bird’s Tail, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail, Single Whip, Wave Hands like Clouds, Single Whip, Creeping Low Like a Snake, Golden Cock stands on One Leg, Go Back to Ward Off Monkey, Slanting Flying, Step Up and Raise Hands, White Stork Spreads Wings, Brush Knee, Needle at Sea Bottom & Fan Penetrates through the Back. We then worked on White Snake Turns and Puts Out Tongue, Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail, Single Whip, Wave Hands like Clouds & Single Whip, Reach Up to Pat Horse. Most of the moves we already knew, so we went through a lot of moves. Actually, White Snake Turns and Puts Out Tongue is the same move as Turn and Chop with Fist, so we were learning the sequence of moves and not new moves per se. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, dan-yus and some tor-yus, then we did a set. After a break, we did a second set and by then it was time to go. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 10,July,2004 | Set Leader's Module For Instructors & Set Leaders Led by Chris Ng & Tsyr Han Chow Sunday, July 11th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. South Miami Center 6301 S.W 72nd Street, Suite 204 All members are welcome! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 08,July,2004 | Beginners Class Randy reviewed Fair Lady Works Shuttles, Left Grasp Bird’s Tail, Step Up to Grasp Bird’s Tail, Single Whip, Wave Hands like Clouds & Single Whip. He then taught Creeping Low Like a Snake, Golden Cock stands on One Leg, Go Back to Ward Off Monkey, Slanting Flying, Step Up and Raise Hands, White Stork Spreads Wings, Brush Knee, Needle at Sea Bottom & Fan Penetrates through the Back. Most of the class was spent on Creeping Low Like a Snake & Golden Cock stands on One Leg as the rest of the moves were old. Continuing Class We warmed up with the jongs, tor-yus and some dan-yus. We did a set and finished with some dan-yus. After a quick break, we worked on White Snake Turns and Puts Out Tongue and Step up, Deflect, Parry, Punch. Randy reminded us to stand fully erect at the beginning of Deflect, Parry, Punch when one is in the 'hold the baby' pose. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 07,July,2004 | Continuing Instructors Training will take place this year between July 10th and 14th at the International center in Orangeville, Canada. Randy is attending CIT Week, as he does every year, and I will be taking over the beginner class for the Monday and Wednesday that Randy will be out of town. We will have continuing class too, but I will just be leading the sets. I can only teach at a beggining level. It will be more of a practice than a regular class. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 04,July,2004 | Due to the observation of Independence day, the Miami Springs Recreation Center will be closed. Please feel free to practice on your own. If you don't remember the whole set, work on what you know. Have a happy 4th of July. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 20,August,2004 | On Saturday, August 21st, Randy will be teaching an intensive at urlLink The South Miami Center . I expect all of the people from Miami Springs to be there to show support for Randy. The intensive is scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The suggested donation is $20.00. See you there! |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 04,August,2004 | Continuing Class Randy had us warm up with jongs, tor-yus and dan-yus, then we did a set. After the set Randy had us do more tor-yus and a few more dan-yus. After a short break we spent the rest of the class working on Deflect, Parry and Punch. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 03,August,2004 | Continuing Class Randy's daughter is in town, so he asked me to cover the class for him. Due to the bad weather, we only had four people show up. We warmed up with the jongs. I spent some time explaining how to do each one for the benefit of the graduates from the recently completed beginners class. Then we did some tor-yus. Again I spent a few minutes explaining the very basics of the tor-yu. Then we did some chair assisted dan-yus and snakes. I explained the basics of those as well. Being nice and warm, we did a slow set. After a quick break we went over Deflect, Parry and Punch. The 'beginner' students asked me to review the move and since we didn't have time for a second set, having spent so much time on the warm-up, I went ahead and reminded them how the move went. I showed them the move from the end of Punch Down and from the end of Fan Penetrated Through the Back. By the time we did the move a few times it was time to go. Randy should be back in class by Wednesday night. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 12,September,2004 | The next beginners class starts on September 13th. As usual it will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at urlLink The Miami Springs Recreation Center . Pass the word along to anyone who may be interested and feel free to join us if you want to review the tai chi set from the start. |
554,868 | male | 42 | indUnk | Aquarius | 09,November,2004 | Taoist Arts Workshop with Tony Kwong Tallahassee, Florida November 10 - 14 5 Day Option Suggested Donation $350 Starts Wednesday, November 10 at 10:00 am Ends Sunday, November 14 at 5:00 pm Weekend Only Option Suggested donation $150 Starts Saturday, November 13 at 10:00 am Ends Sunday, November 14 at 5:00 pm Proceeds to support the Quiet Cultivation Center Special added events: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 12:00 noon - Dedication of the Kuan Yin Statue by the pond and the Tallahassee Center Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 pm - Annual Meeting of TTCS-USA If you wish to attend this workshop, download a urlLink registration form , fill it out and fax it to the Tallahassee center. The fax number for Tallahassee is (850) 383-1353. Accommodation: As usual, a few spaces are available at the urlLink Center , first register first served. And home accommodation with local members is also available. For those who prefer hotel accommodation, we have arranged a number of rooms at two hotels: urlLink Cabot Lodge , $69/night includes continental breakfast 2735 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32303-4029 Call (850) 386-8880 for reservations. urlLink Wingate Inn , $85/night includes hot & cold continental breakfast 2516 W. Lakeshore Drive Tallahassee, FL 32312-2104 Call (850) 553-4400 for reservations. The Wingate Inn is basically across the street from the Cabot. It is somewhat newer and nicer than Cabot Lodge. |
3,490,080 | female | 24 | Student | Leo | 30,May,2004 | heard about blog for some while... then June told me that she had just created one then i check out whether anyone taken up kit.blogspot.com... the result is page not found... then i become so excited, thinking to have a kit.blogspot.com who knows when i signing up for an account... 'kit' is an invalid id!!!! really kind of shit feeling..... finally, created this just-kit.blogspot.com.... -.- |
3,490,080 | female | 24 | Student | Leo | 08,June,2004 | Since I went to my nephew school funfair and saw there were tattoo stalls, so i just pick the cheapest one and make it as my memory. This tattoo last for 6 days on my hand. The aunty said adult hands are bigger than children so she charged me SGD2 but actually my hand is as big as my nephew!!! |
3,490,080 | female | 24 | Student | Leo | 01,June,2004 | Been sg for so long, never been Esplanade... Finally, last night went there with my best friend. at first, i thought i will be deadly late then i sms her and told her that i might be late. who knows she just took the train right before me! so after she alight a while, i be there with her! feel like luckly... then we planned to dine at foodcourt... walk walk walk... foodcourt seems disappear... so we asked the security guard. He told us that the foodcourt vanish since month ago... with no choice, we go McD, both ordered McWing... four tiny chicken and french fries and one cup of coke... when we were Esplanade, it was already 8:30pm. The Nyoba Dance was showing... dont know wat they acting .. like typical japanese weird movie style.. Really feel like 'gui3 yi4' There is one scene that the man with the fake horse walk straight. All of us thought it will stop before the edge... who knows it just walk walk walk and go through the audience. Those sitting audience quickly stand up and move away. For those standing of course just 'dan hoi'(canto) la After the show, we watch New Asia performance. The Indian drummer really terro~~ He called as Kamar. The speed and his finger strength really incredible! I fancy the another modern drummer. Tama Goh dont know i spell it correct or not... later check out his detail...i mean i will try He looks like so serious and when he play drum he kept looking at Kamar direction! I feel like he is challenge kamar when he played the drum as solo performance. Really a nice trip... can meet up with my best friend. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | how cool is this? urlLink Maxim magazine is my favorite :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | as I noticed him singing along to the obscure jukebox selection I didn't tell him I made, a goofy smile uncontrollably broke across my face. In came the sappiness. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | urlLink 1/27/2002 6:24 PM PDT in the future, people need to remind the wench that too many alcoholic beverages tend to cause her to say things she feels are witty and alluring to the males seated near her, (translation: shots and beer make me flirt WAY too much, and that's not ALWAYS a good thing...) No harm was done this time (that I know of) but maybe the lack of physical release in my life also attributed to the rampage of drunken flirting attempted last night. we need to remedy that situation. drastically. -wench |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 1/26/2002 9:24 PM PDT who said being sober is the way to be? I am SOOO drunk right now, thanks in part to PPGoddess, and also in part to 2 of the men I lust for but can't have. Matt bought me a beer, Dom refused his shot... I told dom, brandon & matt more than I should have. and I'm having trouble typing more tommorrow, when sober, -beerWench |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | urlLink 1/24/2002 6:25 PM PDT Why must I always long to be with the men I can't have? Matt, Brandon, Ryan, Drew, Dominic, Jeff, Charlie (not so much anymore of course), Gideon Yago, the host of Beat the Geeks... New information will help past my past, Dominic was wise to share exactly as much as he did. He got the point across, but didn't make it hurtful. For a moment, I almost cried, but as I've said all along, since I've met him, I just want him to be happy. And now, he is. It's sad that I made the situation such that he and I can no longer be friends. I do miss hearing his opinion on things. Without his influence, I would've never checked out Kittie, wouldn't have heard of Jack Off Jill, or much of the punk I now enjoy. If I hadn't gotten my punk foundations from hanging out with him, Ray and I (and therefore Chris and I) wouldn't have had nearly as much to start talking to eachother about, and I would have missed out on 2 good friends, AND a formal dance date. So now, starting today, January 24, 2002, I have exactly 7 months to find an amazing date to Paul and Mindy's wedding. Either absolutely gorgeous, or, fawning at elbow, bowing to my every whim... wonder if I can pay someone to act either of those roles out? A combination maybe? And by then, maybe the slight pain I'm masking with 'happy-for-him-that-he's-happy'ness, will be truly gone. In 7 months, *I* could be ab |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | urlLink 1/23/2002 7:49 PM PDT I love it when my friends are happy, really I am... but lately, it seems all my friends get to be happy, and falling in love, or already madly in love, and I get to have a lot of good friends. I'm not complaining, but it'd be nice if I could get some good lovin'. For heaven's sake, it's been over a year now! I'll be ok, maybe I can persuade a particular writing friend of mine to see things in a different light. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | urlLink 1/20/2002 4:16 PM PDT As much as I try not to miss him, unless I'm let back into his life I still will, that's not going to go away. Trying doesn't make it easier, only harder. And now, new info. And I want to do something about it, but my hands are so tied on this. I don't want to overstep bounds, but I don't know what those bounds are. How do you deal with the death of an ex's parent, especially whent that ex is seeing someone new? |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 1/8/2002 9:02 AM PDT Still no kiss in 2002... But I have had the chance to hang with some really cool friends, some of which I don't appreciate enough, and others which I just underestimate. Hanging with Becca tonight, haven't seen her for quite some time. I feel loved lately, even without the lovin'. It's a nice feeling. Not that I'd turn down the lovin' should the right offer come along :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | urlLink 1/2/2002 7:50 PM PDT Still no kiss in 2002... New Year's Eve was almost just like any other night, except Mulligan's gave us each a free glass of champagne to drink at midnight. While my roommate and her boyfriend kissed as the ball dropped, I took that glass down like a shot, and then, when time came for us to toast, I had nothing left but a massive mug of beer... ah well, I had nothing in particular to toast to anyway. At least I didn't get pseudo-dumped again. :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Well, with Christmas coming, I figured I could give this a shot... urlLink Buy Me Stuff Link hey - it worked for PPs birthday... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 11/27/2001 9:55 AM PDT I like him a lot. I'm honored to know him in any capacity, which for now, is acquaintance, bordering on friend... someone to hang out with at mulligan's and talk over a beer or two, and hang out and watch movies with. even if things don't progress beyond that point, I'm a happy person for having the chance to know him :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 11/19/2001 3:48 PM PDT ok, it's time to take a few steps back and take some time for myself, to figure out what *I* want, and where I'm headed with myself, so until I get my own head straight, I am keeping myself away from any and all boys in any capacity beyond friendship. Staying away from the alcohol has really helped with that. tomorrow will be 2 weeks (minus one night of cheating, but as I said, he MADE me - thought it'd help him out once he got me home... hee hee, :o) nothing happened that wouldn't have sober) Thanksgiving should maybe change the abstaining, from one or the other, my family will drive me to it... Further updates ahead. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 11/13/2001 7:52 PM PDT argh! He made me cheat! That crazy boy made me go against my alcohol abstinance, and split a pitcher with him. Granted, him kissing me later probably had something to do with it... he should know that the same exact events could have occurred without me drinking... Silly boy. How could he NOT know I've been into him for months? Honestly, he had all the signs... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 11/11/2001 8:35 PM PDT The beerWench is taking some time off from the bottle. Call it abstaining, call it a test of will power, call it a mini-diet (so many empty calories...) call it I'm broke, call it what you will, but little to no alcohol will enter my system for an undetermined period of time... Wish me luck, though I don't THINK I'll need it :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 11/1/2001 5:16 PM PDT too much to say... boys are evil, in general... when I think they aren't, they are, and while I'm thinking they aren't, I hurt the ones who really aren't... sorry for being cryptic |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 10/9/2001 1:42 PM PDT Hey gang... that urlLink KDS urlLink show downtown was kinda lame due to technical difficulties beyond the control of the band, but they more than made up for it this past saturday at the Intersection... The next night, we saw a few bands play, again at the urlLink Intersection , the headliner being my newest VERY favorite band urlLink - Lucky Boys Confusion Great show, lots of fun... I danced as much as I could, then laughed at the pathetic attempt at a mosh pit, and can't wait til they come to town again. After the show, I even got a few of the band guys to sign my cd case :) Off to class now - GR AT&T Broadband cable channel 28 from 6-9 pm tonight... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 9/21/2001 8:29 AM PDT Anyone in the Grand Rapids, MI area should head downtown around noontime tomorrow to the Monroe Center ampitheater to watch Knee Deep Shag with me! |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 9/20/2001 6:52 AM PDT I found a new friend. It's name is vicodin. It keeps my mouth from feeling the pain I should be feeling from having my 4 wisdom teeth yanked out of my head while I lay completely unconscious yesterday. That's about all that's new that's happened to me in recent days, outside of my friend Jeff burning me a really really cool cd of music, most of which I've never heard, but all with a nice little happy beat :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 9/19/2001 7:07 AM PDT Soon, you will no longer see the same backdrop behind me when my cam actually *does* work... soon, in less than a week, I will have a new home, a new bedroom of my very own, one less roommate, but a happier apartment. I think the move will drastically improve the friendship between myself and the roommate we are abandoning to move off on our own. I feel a little guilty because she has to get a second job, and her mother to co-sign on her new apartment because we up and told her we're moving out, but she's known this was coming for quite some time... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 9/10/2001 8:57 AM PDT well... you can't see me on my cam yet - modem driver's still jacked, BUT - if you live in the Grand Rapids area, and get AT&T cable, you can watch me sit through a boring class every tuesday from 6-9 pm... channel 28 people! how exciting. yay. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 8/14/2001 7:41 PM PDT I'm done with Paul for forever now. He's moved back in with Mom in Kalamazoo, which, granted, isn't too far away, but he has no car. Thank god. There's one closed chapter to my life. I'm over Ray. Way over. Not his cute cousin though ;o). I'm very into Jeff at the moment, but fear I'm too *bad* for him... we'll see. I hope not. I really like him. He's nice, sweet, fun, and very very cool. In MY opinion... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 7/26/2001 8:52 PM PDT urlLink Shag was fun. Shagging the lead singer would have been more fun. That's a semi-longstanding crush. What happened last week... Meijer doesn't carry darts in the summer, what's up with that? The Saturday party was kinda lame, Paul being the only guest coming to see me (besides urlLink Kate of course) and Jeremy just thinks I hate him. Paul, on the other hand should hate me, but keeps freaking calling. I give him no indication that I'm even mildly interested in his company when he's present. What's his problem? When I did want his attention, running, beer, and the guys came first. Now that I realize how boring he is and how mismatched we are, I can't get him to leave me alone. Anyway. That's highly irrelevent. Tonight was chillin' with Min & Paul. Tomorrow night, is a pseudodate with 'little Jeff' as Mindy calls him. Update on that soon :o) Didn't get the balls to call Matt and let him know I'd be in town... Wouldn't have had time for him anyway, it seems. Ray's been acting funny lately. I hope I didn't do anything to piss him off at the concert. He seems rather disturbed when we talk. And doesn't seem to want to hang out. Further research needed for that issue though. This is long enough for now. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 7/19/2001 9:10 AM PDT urlLink Blink / urlLink NFG concert was awesome. Ran into Matt from urlLink GMI there too, very cool. they played some good songs... wish I could have maybe spent more time hanging with musicians... any of them... but it was still fun. Ray & I are good at hanging out with eachother. He's a really nice fun guy. Wish I could make myself like him more. But MATT! I got digits :o) I wonder if he thought Ray & I were *together* Hmm... I guess we'll see. That's IF I have the balls to call him at some point. Tomorrow night is Shag at the 'section. Can't wait for that! :o) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 7/16/2001 8:09 PM PDT Ray & his cute playa' cousin Chris stopped by randomly tonight. Ray's been to my dirty nasty apartment before, so he wasn't shocked. Chris on the other hand, walked around with this fascinated expression on his face. I couldn't tell if he was dumbfounded that we live here at all (he is 20, lives with parents in an awesome house) or just that it was so dirty, and he didn't expect that from me. I couldn't explain to them in front of my roommate that the mess was mainly contributable to her. I hope Chris doesn't think I'm a pig. They left quickly. I think they thought they were interrupting me. Interrupting my boredom, that's about it. Damn. Ray and I are leaving for New Found Glory & Blink 182 in 35 1/2 hours. That will be an interesting day. We'll see... Debating whether I should call Little Paul back. It's been a week now since he called me. Did I make him wait long enough, or is it not long enough until he gives up and calls again? Games suck. But if I'm going to have to learn them, this is the one to practice on I guess. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 7/13/2001 6:54 AM PDT Party at Ray's tonight. Julie's leaving me for over a week. As much as I hate to admit it, even though I don't actually want to be with him now, and couldn't even start to deal with that thought, I'm missing the ex... missing just hearing from him every once in a while. Won't call though. That wouldn't be good. Stay strong. As for the other ex, hearing from him too much, and satisfied that it's still bothering me that he wants to hang with me. When I start thinking it's ok, that's a problem. When I come in here and say *Paul and I had so much fun last night* that can't be a good thing, take me in to get psychoanalysis. I really need to remember my diaryland password so I don't have to spill all this for the general public, who I'm sure don't give a flying fuck. I took ' urlLink The Gay Test ' at urlLink theSpark.com - turns out I'm 44% gay. Females taking the test average 32% I guess. Hmm... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | 7/11/2001 5:41 PM PDT why do I do things that complicate my life? why why why why why? |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | housewarming rocked. Kate posted pics at her urlLink MSN community . I didn't get there in time to make it into any of the pics, no girl-on-girl action for me until we were broadcasting much later in the evening (and many drinks later). More updates to come, but needed to get that link in there. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Well, Valentine's day has come and gone. Still haven't been kissed in 2002. Did get my chest happily molested in public, and was told what someone would do to me if I was his slave. Still hung up on a particular Monkey King, even though it won't happen, but now with even more encouragement, why must everyone tell ME that we should be together, I'm the one that gets it... fucking tell him that. Saturday's housewarming party should be interesting. Brandon . Hmm... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I think that Thursday evening, Kate and I will be throwing ourselves a pity party after I get out of work. Another lonely V-day. At least this time, less lonely, because I'll have my favorite girlie-girl with me :o) We better get wasted, and we better get sympathy drinks from the men at our favorite pub. Maybe the Monkey King will be back from abroad, and feeling generous... I miss that boy, crazy, isn't it? He's only been gone a week. *hugs* to everyone who has someone to make *every* day like a sappy romantic holiday... if you know anyone, send 'em my way. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I love my friend Kate. Who else would go with me to the Red Barn & Velvet Touch AND buy matching stuff with me :o) (and loan me a few bucks to do it). I'm sure K8 and the Brain will have just as much fun as me and Tyler Durden will have in the future. It's great to have good friends, that are comfortable and trusting enough to go sex toy shopping together... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Not much to talk about lately... Spending way too much time on line, and therefore not expanding my off-the-net social life. Need to work on and submit a resume. One job in particular in mind. Working for a church though, not sure I can pull that off. Kinda low lately, damn holiday on the horizon making me feel less than perfect. Nationally recognized holiday reminding me that *Oh yeah, I'm STILL alone* not that going to bed alone every night isn't reminder enough... aargh, enough whining, at least I have good friends to love me... and I'm working ALL day on V-Day, so I don't need to sit home irritated that no one asked me out. But, that means no Red Barn shopping trip for me and Kate if she doesn't have plans... We'll go soon though. :) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | he hugged me. what the fuck? |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | ok. I know the BEST way to depress yourself is to evaluate your life based on all the things you DON'T have, but that hasn't stopped me from doing that lately. All I really need is a date. One date. Someone to pick me up, tell me I look nice, hold doors for me, take me to dinner, hold my hand during a movie, kiss my cheek at the door, say goodnight, and tell me they'll call me. Even if it's a lie. Last time that happened to me? June of 2000. I've had some non-traditional dating adventures since, and that last one WAS the start of a pleasant six month relationship, (he wasn't lying when he said he'd call) so I can't complain about that. After that date, I'm sure I'll then need one night where mr fabulous and I rent a movie neither of us really care if we see, curl up with each other, and nervously distract eachother from the screen. Damn, that'd be nice. Sex would be cool too, but I can do that on my own. It takes a really good imagination to have someone hold you, when they aren't there. Wake up with strong arms around you that aren't really there... I need to find someone who will be connected to those arms. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I've known my friend urlLink Mindy since urlLink kindergarten . This August, she's getting urlLink married . I've known this since Christmas, but as more and more plans are finalized, it's seeming more and more real to me. I've seen a few of my cousins get married in the past few years, and a few friends as well, but none are hitting home quite as much as this one. I guess none of them have seemed so... permanant. Min & Paul have been together 2 years, and for a girl who's normally nauseated around *cute* couples, I love watching them be snuggly. I love that Mindy's as happy as she is. I'm glad that through her, I got to meet Paul, who's a pretty cool guy to talk to. I love watching a couple who, in my mind, there is no doubt will *work*. The idea of marriage in general terrifies me, maybe because I doubt I'll ever find someone that doesn't make the word *forever* seem like such a bad thing. So, on August 24th, I'll be watching someone I used to play hopscotch with, sell girl scout cookies with, talk about *Pop Can*s with (had to be there), get drunk with, quote Monty Python, and sing to Violent Femmes with, commit herself to a life with Paul. The only scary part about that union - I don't think I'll EVER be able to spell his last name right :o) ~~~ One afternoon, my friend Sarah started asking me what plans I'd made for my wedding. My first thought was, I'm 9, do I really need to think of these things yet? She seemed insistant, so, in order to not be the only freak girl without my wedding planned in the 3rd grade, I made up some details about a dress, and that satisfied her enough, mostly because it let her start going on about ALL her plans... Months later, she asked me what I was going to name my children. 'Children?' I thought, ' I'm still a child!' But I decided that a boy and a girl was a standard answer, so I picked random names for one of each. I never understood the point in planning some of those things so far in advance. Why start thinking about weddings when you're not even dating someone? Why start naming kids, when you're not ready to have them, or sure you'll want them? Instead, I sat and thought about what I'd name my band when I formed one. I didn't care that I didn't yet know how to play an instrument, that, to me, seemed irrelevant. I guess in the same way Sarah, at age 9, didn't need to know the name of her future husband to plan their wedding and children. I planned my band's style, image, and am just now, at the age of (almost) 23, taking the steps to learn the guitar. We'll see if the band that had originally been named *Awesome Rainbow Sunshine* (since altered to Fingercuffs, yes, I still daydream about it all)_ever makes it into the spotlight. Our first album will no longer be named *Boys are Stupid* (though that's not a bad idea, hmmm...) I'm not a normal girl. I'm not ashamed of that fact. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I can no longer say I haven't kissed anyone in 2002. I thought that would be a good thing. It's not. I shouldn't have. I'm sorry. I tried to fight it, but between the allergy meds, all the alcohol, and the months and months of chastity, I couldn't. That doesn't make it any less evil, but it's the truth. I shouldn't try to rationalize, but I'm human, we learned in communication classes, this is what we do. I love you, I don't want you to stay mad at me, though you have every reason to, and are well within your rights if you do. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Ok. He still gives me those comfortable butterflies, but I really am giving up this time. I came to a revelation the other night. When I stop wondering if he's EVER gonna realize I'm perfect for him, and just start having fun hanging out again, I realize how much I'd miss him if we DID fool around and that screwed up the friendship. I've known all along that can't wait for him forever, it's just NOW that I'm realizing I can't wait any longer, and I'm not gonna push it. I'm gonna let what ever happens to me, happen. When I feel a connection with someone, I'm not going to hold back just in case he some day comes around (I felt myself doing this once or twice in recent months). In the meantime, I have someone in my head, but I'm keeping this one to myself, because I have no idea what's in this boy's head. Can't wait for Jell-o Night at Kate's, then an evening in D-Town. I get to hang with family, friends, and people I haven't seen since christmastime. Long drive for one night, but they're worth it. Most of them are, at least... |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | when julie and I moved into our apartment, not only was I disappointed in the small size of our bathroom, but also at the lack of storage they provided us in the room. we even had one of those industrial toilets - no tank, just pipes, like I had back in the dorms. so one less spot to place things. the other day, I came home from work, and all our rugs and a few tiles were soaking wet, and in the tub, the floor a little damp, and the room smelling musty. I immediately blamed my roomie's bf, assuming he flooded the toilet, or didn't close the shower curtain, or something. Thursday I came home, and the maintenance man stopped me on the way into the building to tell me the water was shut off for a couple hours, he was doing work downstairs. I was irritated, but I dealt. Until all of the sudden, with no one around, the toilet started flushing wildly all on its own, and then flooding into the bathroom. Julie ran downstairs, grabbed the man, he tightened a pipe, and it was better, for the time being. Yesterday, I came home, and we have a BRAND NEW TOILET! with a tank so we can set things there, a normal shaped toilet seat (not oval, with the slit at the front) which we can now switch and use the glow in the dark toilet seat our wonderful friend becca gave us for christmas! YAY! Who knew a low flowing water closet by American Standard could bring someone such joy? |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Still haven't been kissed in 2002. Whenever I have what I guess could be called a crush any time I spend not with that person, I second guess myself, I wonder if it's them I really like, or the idea of them. Sometimes, (Joe) as much as I hate to admit it (Mark), I just enjoy being noticed by someone, (Dan) and decide that I'm attracted to them for a while, (Paul) even if I'm not (Josh), until I'm bored (Nate). Other times, like now, I just REALLY enjoy every moment spent with them. It's like... comfortable butterflies. I feel completely myself, and completely at ease, but still all that giddy nervousness and excitement you feel when you spend time with that person you just really dig. At one point this evening, while harmlessly glancing over during a video, I glanced aside, and just noticed his hands. At that point, I couldn't help imagining those hands on me, on my back, my face, my chest, my hands, his lips on mine... but restrained myself from jumping on him. I keep hearing people tell me I should do just that, but I'm SO terrified of a) rejection, and b) ruining a GREAT friendship. Ugh. I need to get my head straightened out. Or maybe I just need to jump someone else entirely (any volunteers?) , and hope he eventually comes around, and timing doesn't suck. I really DO think this boy could make me happy for years to come. Ani will be a chance... we'll see. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I went to high school with the newest member of urlLink Our Lady Peace . I've loved that band since I first saw them in concert in May of 1997. I was grounded for a month for going to that concert. This is so fucking cool. I went to see Steve's old band Nancy Boy play at Richmond High School gym. I let him cheat off me in Spanish. My brother and I got him a potato gun for Christmas one year. I hope he remembers us :o) I saw OLP again 2 years ago here in GR at the Intersection. At one point during that show, I floated out of my body, the music was so moving to me. Last Easter, I won tickets on the radio to see them (on top of being the right caller, I could also answer the trivia question) but couldn't go due to family obligations. But I got a shirt. My roomies went, and Julie brought back a shirt. It says *masturbating* on it. Actually, it says 'Talking is just masturbating without the mess', but it still says that word. I know that's why she picked it. She does things like that, even though she denies knowledge. I almost didn't believe Mindy when she told me. I love her. *hugs* urlLink (wish list) |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | ok, again, this is nothing new. EVERY time I think I'm over him, I get sucked back. (See March 15th) Why must he ask ME what he should do about the girlfriend he's not sure he wants to keep around, while telling me how much he values my opinion, intelligence, etc AND flirting like crazy? Grrrrr... It'll happen. I might be 73 years old by then, but it'll happen. Good, horny old people lovin... Mmmm, can't wait. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I am an honest, straightforward, and for the most part, open person, but also a little shy. Because of this, I assume nothing less from those I choose to spend my time with, and I choose to spend my time with people I feel I can trust. My first instinct is always to believe - in my mind, that's a much better way to live life than a doubting, and pessimistic worldview. I had some very sweet words whispered to me this weekend. I wonder if the speaker has any idea how much they meant to me. It was a major impact in a positive way. In a weekend of peaceful love, trust, and happiness, you moved me more than you could imagine. I've been holding my head higher, and had a brighter smile on my face, and people have noticed. I think they assume it's the weather. If you read this, know that you are a truly beautiful person, in every sense of the word, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Such a fun night... felt much love, all around the room. Thanks for making the trip, all of you, everyone... And thanks for the hospitality... I haven't had that much fun in a while, and I can't wait for the next party. Love you all. *hugs* -wenchie |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | I'm a very happy woman. Details wouldn't bring justice to my joy, so I won't even bother. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | It's been weeks since I've entered anything in here. I'm not quite sure why. It's not like my life has come to a grinding halt. That's hardly been the case. Just a week ago, I went and saw Ani DiFranco with someone who's becoming more and more one of my closest friends. A week before that, I went out 6 out of 7 days in the week to celebrate my 23rd birthday. Since then, I've hardly spent a night home that I didn't have something I've been working on. I guess that's why I haven't written, I haven't really been online as much (except at work, but I can't really pour my heart out there, bad bad idea). I haven't been home to do so. And when I have, I haven't been in a creative mood at all. Socially, I have a lot going on, I need to learn how to schedule, for the second weekend in a row, I've considered driving out towards my parents, and then decided against it, and that I should stay in Grand Rapids. I keep calling all the people around my parents', leading them on, making them think they're going to get to see me, then I yank that rug out from under them, and just get lazy and stay. Next weekend, I won't have that choice, I'll be working my first Saturday in months. And I'm sandwiching the work day with Knee Deep Shag shows! Friday at the 'section, and maybe Sunday in K-Zoo... we'll see. I should call Paul. He needs another bit of hope, even though there's no chance. God I'm evil. But only to him. That is all for now. I'll catch it all up later. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | It's amazing how heart ache and rejection caused by one insignificant man I once-upon-a-time loved (and almost equally if not more importantly, the family, also at one time beloved) can be so simply (though most likely temporarily) cured and I can be comforted by closeness with a much sweeter, much sexier, flat out better man. Today started off as a really bad day. It ended a spectacular night. You may or may not know what you were doing for me, chances are you had an idea. I just hope you DO know that it's because of YOU that any of this evening happened, the pain he caused me was just a coincidence. Had today's circumstances gone any differently, I still would have wanted you to be with me tonight. As reluctant as I am to admit it, I like having you around in a more than friendly way. I'm always happier after having been near you. |
476,109 | female | 25 | indUnk | Taurus | 03,August,2004 | Hmm... Sorry I've been so lax in updating this. I think the 40 + hours a week I spend on a LAN with faster internet discourages me from jumping on at home... I only really do when I have something that's filtered out at work, or I really have nothing better to do at home. Netflix is another culprit. I have the computer and the DVD player in separate rooms, and I've been watching a LOT more movies lately, and trying to spend time with real world people, enough excuses. Time to sleep! |
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