A few strange things have happened lately:
1) Google decided to cancel Google Reader as of this summer. HOW CAN THEY DO THIS TO ME?? Don't they realize how much more productive I'll have to be without having bunches of blogs to read each day? (I mention this not as an off-topic whine, but as a PSA to those of you who also use Google Reader, although I'm sure you've seen the mean pop-up message already if you do...)
We can make it through this. We will find another RSS reader. Suggestions?
2) I took a slack line yoga class and actually kind of enjoyed it. No, I won't be running off to join the circus any time soon, but I'd do it again. I went with two friends, both of whom were much more gifted at it than I and both of whom also enjoyed it.
Proof:
3) I kinda maybe agreed to do a Crossfit foundations class series with another friend. It sounds like the timing/logistics of it may not end up working out, but if you know my stance on Crossfit (hint: I'm against it), you'd realize that very, very strange things are indeed afoot for me to even contemplate Crossfit. This doesn't represent a change of heart; I'm still anti-Crossfit. I'm just contemplating a "know your enemy" type strategy.
1) Google decided to cancel Google Reader as of this summer. HOW CAN THEY DO THIS TO ME?? Don't they realize how much more productive I'll have to be without having bunches of blogs to read each day? (I mention this not as an off-topic whine, but as a PSA to those of you who also use Google Reader, although I'm sure you've seen the mean pop-up message already if you do...)
We can make it through this. We will find another RSS reader. Suggestions?
2) I took a slack line yoga class and actually kind of enjoyed it. No, I won't be running off to join the circus any time soon, but I'd do it again. I went with two friends, both of whom were much more gifted at it than I and both of whom also enjoyed it.
Proof:
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| Blurry but yes it's me floating on that slack line |
I'm just gonna say it: so jealous of your ability/willingness to try new things like that. I am way too scared/socially freaked to do it. That slack line thing seems AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteYou should have seen me a few minutes before the class started - if I hadn't recruited friends, I would have sucked up the $30 as a loss and just bailed! I'm trying to FORCE myself out of my comfort zone!
DeleteI rank Crossfit somewhere between Scientology and the Master Cleanse. It's not a total scam, but nor is it worth the hype. Enjoy the change of pace, but be careful you don't get injured.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Maybe I should try a master cleanse next! GREAT IDEA!
DeleteLOL, know your enemy.
ReplyDeleteI am trying out Feedly right now, to replace Reader. Sigh. I was so used to Reader. Feedly seems good, just can't figure out how to make it stop marking things as read as I scroll (even though I told it not too).
I'm happy to hear you liked slacklining!
Let me know what you think as you continue to use Feedly. From what I've seen, I'm not sure I like the visual presentation - I'm really attached to google reader's style!
DeleteDid you try changing the View setting at all? I changed it from Magazines to titles so it looks more like reader ;)
DeleteI'm trying it. I don't take to change well!
DeleteI am terribly distraught over the loss of Reader. I know many people who are, too, so maybe if we stage a google revolt?
ReplyDeleteand hee hee - crossfit. You'll be trying the Paleo thing next, right?
I had to laugh out loud as I got your comment on my iphone while eating a giant burger with a side of fries. Paleo, never. (Famous last words...)
DeleteNo! It's a cult! A cult, I tell you! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? I'm feeling a little emotionally vulnerable lately! Prey on me, crossfit, make me strong!
Deletesince I never used reader, I am typically late to reading this and think the pic of you is blurrily beautiful. you go take up whatever trendy bullshit you like, it's all in the name of a good time.
ReplyDeleteI once had a conversation with a Crossfit trainer. Actually, it wasn't so much a conversation as it was a lecture on the flaws of long distance running as a means of exercise. He basically called me stupid for dedicating my time to running instead of flipping tires, playing leap frog, doing hand stands, and whatever other weird crap they do in Crossfit. Needless to say, I am very biased against Crossfit. Stay away from the Dark Side!
ReplyDeleteExactly, exactly, exactly why I hate crossfit. Recently I had a talk - or rather, was subjected to a lecture - on crossfit with a friend who kept saying how she knew there were THOSE crossfitters out there who liked to proselytize about it, but she wasn't one of them... as she extolled its virtues for more than 20 minutes, barely letting anyone get a word in edge-wise. (She was good natured about it, but obviously quite dedicated to it.)
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