stretches

we started yoga (again) yesterday. i do loads of stretches etc at home these days, but nothing pushing myself too far (no i don't consider this to be laziness inspired), so it wasn't that much of a surprise to find that yes, it does hurt when i push down this far, something you do as your teacher is watching and often correcting you to make it more difficult. somehow my knees shouldn't be found near my ears, and yes it is surprising to realize that they can get there. but it was great. i realized how much I've missed it. your body ends up feeling like a rubber band, rather than gym sweaty, heavy and stiff. much nicer i can tell you. the problem is always the next day however, as you have to slowly coax your muscles to like you again, and that you aren't evil and should be taught a lesson. problems.

fun times are: learning that you have not one, but two deadlines to meet next week for work, and that your entire weekend will consist of visiting family. can we say| joyous rapture|| together?