Auditions...?

Thinking about auditioning for some crazy shows that are going to run this summer & fall. One of them requires me to have 16 bars of a song prepared to sing at the audition this weekend. I just learned this now. I have no idea how to prepare a 16 bar audition piece when I don't even own a piano/keyboard right now. A little freaked out by this. We'll see what happens!

Really lovely Sunday

Actually... today worked out amazingly well. We had a great workout. Then headed over to the pool. For some reason, the rain & lightning didn't come anywhere near us until after 4pm. So we had several hours of sunshine and playing outside. Good times. Great food. Even better people. Love it.

Lovely Sunday

Spent the morning studying chemistry for my MCAT. I've got crossfit at 11am, then a pool birthday party for one of the awesome crossfit gals. Of course, afterward I get to come home and study some more. But by then the storms will have moved in. It should be perfect. :)

"Kelly"

400m run, 30 box jumps (24 inches), 30 wall balls (16/20#). Five rounds for time. This was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I'm whooped. 36:40.

I love exercise.

I spent all morning studying physics. I got through the first physics lesson. I plan to do all the practice tests for it this afternoon and evening. I couldn't even look at another note, though, before I went out for a run. Nothing too long. But I feel so much better just having gotten out of the house for a little while. I am stimulated! Now I've gotta get through the first of the tests before I go to CrossFit at 5:30. I hope the rains holds off so I can bike there.

Tabata what you hate.

That was the workout for the day. Tabata means 20 sec of work, 10 sec break eight times per exercise, completing all eight before moving on to next exercise. We had our choice for what exercises and how many to do. Most people had picked four, but I already had 5 in mind when I went in. So I stuck to that. Of course, so did everyone working out with me. :)

What I picked: and why
knees-to-elbows: because I just suck at them
ring hang: I want to be able to do ring dips and eventually muscle-ups
handstand holds: to build up for hand stand push-ups
wall ball: I needed a leg exercise
plank: because my core is pathetically weak

It turns out that the ring hang was by far the hardest for me. I made it the full 20 seconds the first time, the second time was about 15 seconds, by the third and fourth time I was barely able to make 10 sec, and as I was finishing up I could barely hang on for even 8 seconds. Sheesh, bull riders do that and my rings aren't even bucking! I'm definitely gonna need to spend more time on these.

Few things in this world...

suck more than job hunting when you are flat broke. It takes away all your fun.

MCAT

I'm glad I survived the semester. Just enough time to rest for a minute and get right back to studying. If you don't hear from me for a few weeks, don't be surprised. I'm studying. Plan to drink heavily with me on June 18. Probably will start some time in the afternoon. Until then, I will be more boring than usual.

Guitar

I took my guitar out for the first time in over a year. It wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be. I still don't know how to play different strum patterns, but I do remember a lot of chords! That's a start. I only played for an hour or so before my weak, uncalloused fingers needed to stop. Think I'm might have to try to keep this up. Found some good ones to play. Nothing you would like, JT, but it's gotta be music for a girl's voice.

Stream Flows over 3 grand...

for the past three days. Hope this keeps up! Love that high water.

Holy high-water, Batman!

The Ark is over 3000 cfs! Gonna have to go get some of that! Woohoo!

School is the devil

I'm so glad it's done for the semester! I need a break from it. I've been so busy with classes and studying that I don't even know what the current flow of the Arkansas river is. Holy crap. I better go fix that now!

CrossFit Level 1 Cert

I'm signed up for the level 1 cert! It'll be August 22-23 at the CO State Patrol Academy in Golden. Can't wait!

CF virus...

Spreading the addiction to friends in other states! I guess just talking about my accomplishments is enough to motivate folks. I'm having to help friends learn how to find a gym in their area. It's awesome!

Crossfit Goals

They have this description up on the board in my gym. I think it really sums up the goals and theories of CrossFit quite nicely.

Goals:
1. Cardiovascular & Respiratory Endurance
2. Stamina
3. Strength
4. Flexibility
5. Power
6. Speed
7. Coordination
8. Agility
9. Balance
10. Accuracy

CrossFit... constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity.

Cindy as Rx'd

Today's WOD was Cindy: 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 squats. - as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.

I did the workout as rx'd, meaning that my pull-ups were not banded and my push-ups were all on my toes. I did 11 rounds plus 5 pull-ups and 5 push-ups.

Fall schedule

I think I've got my fall classes all picked out.

Inorganic Chemistry
Senior Seminar in Chemistry
Evolution
Intro to Lit.
History of Theatre
Stage Management

Full schedule again! Whee!

My life...

has completely revolved around Cyrano for the past several weeks. It's been so much fun. We have only nine shows left. Hard to believe that we are closing next Sunday! This cast and crew has been so much fun to work with. I've been working long hours for beans, but it's completely worth every second for the friendships I've built. Lucky me. :)