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December 2010
"You're so lucky! You have a Popeye's a half a block away!!" -- Conor Casey
Get. Excited. It's all happening.
really loves his students.
is out on a school night celebrating the start of one of his best friend's (shhhhh!) 3rd decade-- here's lookin'atchu, Ms. Erica Martinson!
"You're not from here, are you?"
"10 years in.. why?"
"You're so... Nice."
"10 years in.. why?"
"You're so... Nice."
New Yeaaaaar's Eve & New Yeeeeear's Day-- You're only a-wish a-way! So excited to celebrate the end of this year and the launch of the new one. 2011! - 2011! - 2011!
is Ho Ho Home!
has heaved Ho & is racing Snow. Gosh, I love Christmas at the Volks'!
Where my Hos at?
is baking paleo pumpkin brownies.... Mmm...
is at his folks', layin in bed with his dog. All is kinda right with the world.
Shockingly, overwhelmingly expensive surprises. 2010, I really do not like you. NEXT!
The link's whack. Is it really that rude? I've done it. @[617270401:2048:Erica Martinson]'ll attest. @[587699668:2048:Jordan Farray] has, too, right? Airport/airline yoga?
http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100163929&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=73887%3Ftrendingnow
http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100163929&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=73887%3Ftrendingnow
Today is the shortest day of the year. Tomorrow, things start getting longer. I can't believe I'm looking forward to winter. This might be the first time ever.
feels a little like Ignatius Reilly in this new red houndstooth and fur hat.
is on his way to Hit Item Wholesale to purchase new cave tights. You've been warned Cristyn Cram, Peg Mulqueen, Sandra Fennell and Kimberly Wilson.
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Is going to Peg's 3 o'clock class, and would be honored by the company of Shelby Thompson and Michael Roike. Anyone else wanna join?
Chris Agne, Pamela Xing and Monique Phillips are pretty much the best. Lauren Waggner, too.
When I was 17, I scored well on the ASVAB and had some pretty great options with the Navy's nuclear program. My school was not paid for, and I was a proud American. I couldn't lie. I couldn't join. I couldn't be prouder that things are different today than they were yesterday.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/18/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal_5_n_798636.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/18/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal_5_n_798636.html
raise your hand if you came home with no phone last night. I'll start.
Who keeps you accountable?
is amazed at how quickly his resilient toe is feeling normal. Now if only it didn't look crooked. Huh.
is cold... and totally wants to snuggle under the blankets.
o hai sno. cab plz.
I realized I hadn't shared this until I went to re-read it via Vanessa King's profile. I've dedicated the next year to exploring the Ashtanga traditions-- and am so far in looooove with it.
For those that are curious, Peg does a killer job of talkin' bout it. Give it a look (if only to read a little about what I dedicate my mornings to, and why I don't get to go out on weeknights anymore).
http://blog.pegmulqueen.com/2010/12/11/myths-of-ashtanga.aspx
For those that are curious, Peg does a killer job of talkin' bout it. Give it a look (if only to read a little about what I dedicate my mornings to, and why I don't get to go out on weeknights anymore).
http://blog.pegmulqueen.com/2010/12/11/myths-of-ashtanga.aspx
5 Homelsss Elmos...
bound & held Marichyasana D on the left side all by himself. Danielle Dionne didn't have her Camera, but I wanted a picture jsyk.
Pear, Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Muscle Milk: Breakfast of C̶h̶a̶m̶p̶i̶o̶n̶s̶ Michael's. Lunch after Practice. Nom Nom.
Oh gosh.
Doctors who carried out a stem cell transplant on an HIV-infected man with leukaemia in 2007 say they now believe the man to have been cured of HIV infection as a result of the treatment, which introduced stem cells which happened to be resistant to HIV infection.
http://www.aidsmap.com/page/1577949/
http://www.aidsmap.com/page/1577949/
I'm writing to Santa! Old-shmold! I had no idea.
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/holiday/santa.htm
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/holiday/santa.htm
is off like a herd of turtles.
ashtanga + toemageddon = ?
Have you seen me make this expression before? What does it mean?
Will be fiiiiiine.
is at the IMF Xmas party with Ant!
The police in DC who double park so they can go get hot dogs should be stripped of their badge. Disgusting.
"Republicans denied adequate health care to heroes who developed illnesses from rushing into burning buildings on 9/11. Yet they will stop at nothing to give tax breaks to millionaires and CEOs, even though they will explode our deficit and fail to create jobs."
http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE6B903120101210?ca=moto
http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE6B903120101210?ca=moto
RT @meristemstudio: RT @mikeklonsky: No wonder corporate world is trying to silence #WikiLeaks http://reut.rs/ew9qzd Pfizer exposed.
sometimes moods just show up unexpectedly-- good and bad. I find Lemonjelly's album " '64-'95 " to be darn good at quelling the latter and bringing the former.
i'm not sure why it sometimes takes me an hour to get out the door... But being at the metro by 6 is still rad.
is teaching a nice, sweaty vinyasa at Balance Gym today at 6:15p. After that-- Black Swan at the E Street Cinema. 'Cited!
missing mysore this morning due to tummy ache = lame. feeling better = grand. finding favorite gloves that I believed to be lost = game on.
feels better-- thank goodness!
This weekend I listened to a wonderful lecture by a teacher from Charlottesville, Kate Hallahan. I wanted to share the link with you all. You can check out the podcast here.
“This week’s feature is a lecture on the History and Philosophy of Yoga with Charlottesville Yoga Teacher,Kate Hallahan. Kate is the Founder of the Guerrilla Yoga Project which offers Donation-Only Yoga Classes to all sectors of the community and Co-Director of theCharlottesville Yoga School. Kate has studied extensively with Kofia Busia, one of the world’s foremost Iyengar teachers, as well as other senior teachers in both the Iyengar and Anusara Traditions. Kate is devoted to her daily yoga practice and has a background deeply rooted in the philosophy of yoga.”
A teacher who specializes in Guerilla yoga, the antiquity of the practice, and who has an Iyengar background? My kind of lady. I hope you enjoy.
doesn't feel super good. Stupid tummy. I think it heard I was talkin' smack.
Wait wait wait... YOGA is back on the taxing block and IHOP gets a permanent tax break? You've gotta be fucking kidding me. No wonder we have a divide in this city between obesity and super healthy. Shit like this.
is swearing off nuts-- yes, yes. Laugh all you want. Fatty needs to limit himself.
is putting together the details for his yoga workshop at STROGA... Fear/Yoga/You -- Jan 23rd-- more to come!
has the marathon itch again. CrossFit Endurance + Strength Biased WOD + Mysore practice = oh good lord. Anyone have any experiences they can share?
is on his way to Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC for Peg Mulqueen's Rocket Class. Shelby Thompson's coming, too! Blast off!
looks like a hungover owl.
Funny that it was easier to let my hair down when it was long. Here's to letting it all hang out.
Someone please make these for me.
http://thisprimallife.com/2009/10/primal-almond-butter-pumpkin-brownies-only-5-ingredients/comment-page-1/#comments
http://thisprimallife.com/2009/10/primal-almond-butter-pumpkin-brownies-only-5-ingredients/comment-page-1/#comments
To quote Rob: "The National Portrait Gallery, in a moment of great ignominy, caved to John of Orange and his little lackey yesterday. The Post's art critic rightly assesses that this is just the first salvo of what we can expect to be an extended Kulturkampf from those purportedly keep-the-government-out-of-my-business Republicans who will control the lower chamber of Congress come January. God help us:"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/30/AR2010113006911.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/30/AR2010113006911.html
is so glad he went to CrossFit today, despite his desire for chill time.
November 2010
These little gifs are adorable... and wicked. For another really good set, find the "Alice in Wonderland" link at the bottom of the page.
http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2010/11/winnie-the-pooh-mental-disorders-gifs/
http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2010/11/winnie-the-pooh-mental-disorders-gifs/
Finds a distinct pleasure in beating the first train to the metro station. Gooooood Mornin'!
Sunday, coffee, mat
This is diff'rent somehow-- yes?
Where do you find God?
This is diff'rent somehow-- yes?
Where do you find God?
found the card his friends gave him when he left the DC Improv to start his own business. Choice quotes: "You will be Great Yoga Master <3 Melba Davis " "Bend over and Show me something Nasty!! Love ya Baby, Kazi Jones" "My lifelong running partner. Thanks for helping me find my version of adulthood. Love, Bryson Turner ps: tell sebastian hi" sooooo many good ones.
... cleaning is always the hard part. Heavy deadlifts? Resistance band sprints? Pullups? P-shaw. Sweeping and mopping? Oof!
Docket: CrossFit at Balance Gym + Yoga (also Balance Gym) + Cleaning + Kicking It
Old friends (Pauline Kim) + New Friends ( Mike M + Alexandra E Anderson ) = Win!
I got a deep tissue massage today with Alan Correa. In the past, I've found massage to be relaxing, calming, and mentally therapeutic. This one was so deep I felt my fingers release when my forearms were pressed. I will go again. Highly recommended for athletes and other body workers.
http://alanmassage.com/
http://alanmassage.com/
Anyone have interest in an Urban WOD today?
Run from Balance Gym to Lincoln, 5 Bear Claws/Stair Sprints, 50 Box Jumps, run back? Maybe finish with some GHDs?
Run from Balance Gym to Lincoln, 5 Bear Claws/Stair Sprints, 50 Box Jumps, run back? Maybe finish with some GHDs?
Happy Tday, C-Money!
From my twitter (michaeljoelhall): Kept my tears inside during sivasana. A day of gratitude and abundance. An inner bliss. So much love I might rent at the seams. #Mysore
is on his way to the AYC to practice. Today's intention is to think of the things for which I am grateful when my mind wanders.
Oh, yes. So much to be grateful for this year, and with any luck and some practice, many more years of abundance. See you on the mat.
http://inspiredcanoe.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/the-92-year-old-yogi/
http://inspiredcanoe.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/the-92-year-old-yogi/
Huh. Apparently I can do pistols well on both legs now. Awesome.
is a happy hungover owl.
Michael's Math Problem: 9 Bottles of Wine ÷ (Cristyn Cram + Lauren Twohig + Joe Heaton + Katie Schmidt + Michael Joel Hall) = Friday Game Night with a remained of 0.
is having a weekend full of rewarding work and and hard play. (lookout!)
will not fear needlessly, cry heedlessly, nor celebrate joylessly. I am a man of valor and swagger.
I fear this is true. I have a sneaky suspicion that Sebastian is going to react like a mishmash hodgepodge of helper dog and simple dog.
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/11/dogs-dont-understand-basic-concepts.html
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/11/dogs-dont-understand-basic-concepts.html
Can't make it to (the amazing) Wanelle Kellee Charles's 6pm Power Yoga Class tonight? Then give my agni-igniting and sweat producing vinyasa at 7pm a go. Or, ya know, do both.
Thank you again, David. I can't wait for the next one!
Alarms couldn't keep me, and my arms wouldn't lift me. Every day is different. Lemonjelly in the background ftw, but missed #mysore
Fauxhawks + Headstands != Win
Where do I get early 90's yoga wear. Dude in purple = hot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbO2YLI8Lfk&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbO2YLI8Lfk&feature=share
Hey-- are you a fan of Mid City Yoga? Thats where I post my class updates/announcements (like this week's free class!).
Ph! This weekend? Zombie-HillBillies (zombillies)!
's teaching an all-levels vinyasa at the W tomorrow! Bottomless Bellini brunch to follow! http://wdcbeachbums.eventfarm.com/ $49
http://wdcbeachbums.eventfarm.com/
http://wdcbeachbums.eventfarm.com/
New research hints that schizophrenia and other mental illness may be caused by "endogenous retroviruses" stored in our DNA and activated by common infections such as CMV, toxoplamosis, or the flu
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jun/03-the-insanity-virus/
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jun/03-the-insanity-virus/
Courage as intention. Valor as action.
has to move. Dog friendly 1 bedrooms under 1500, anyone?
... you guys know I'm teaching at the W on Sunday morning, right? Open the hips, open the heart, and light up your inner fire. Latin fusion grooves and bottomless badass bevvies...
...5am feels like 9am when your bedtime is 9:30. In 10 years, will this be when I look back and realize that I'd adopted father's sleep schedule?
On Gymnosophists (naked philosophers)-- Alexander [the great] asked how a man could be most loved; "If," said the philosopher, "he is most powerful, and yet does not inspire fear." Ahhhh, ancient yogis.
... and today I did my best.
Glittergeddon 2010: Day 8: Crease of my heel.
*phew*
I hope Lanier eats crow for lying.
http://dcist.com/2010/11/breaking_charges_dropped_against_dc.php
I hope Lanier eats crow for lying.
http://dcist.com/2010/11/breaking_charges_dropped_against_dc.php
pushed from crow to (and held!) handstand in the center of the room for the first time today. I get to cross a goal off my list!
Color me stoked, friends. Space is available, too!
http://www.rickytranyoga.com/nov-5-7-washington-dc-weekend-immersion.html
http://www.rickytranyoga.com/nov-5-7-washington-dc-weekend-immersion.html
Day 6: Still more gold glitter. This time? Small of back.
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IFI OFFEND YOU:
1. I'M REALLY SORRY.
2. I WILL TONE IT DOWN
3. 1 & 2 ARE LIES.
4. I DON'T CARE.
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IFI OFFEND YOU:
1. I'M REALLY SORRY.
2. I WILL TONE IT DOWN
3. 1 & 2 ARE LIES.
4. I DON'T CARE.
is building a closet with his Dad today!
Ahhhh-- my friends. @[43702062:2048:Quint Fischer] & @[19002679:2048:Allison Jetton], owning the Post!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/01/AR2010110106050.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/01/AR2010110106050.html
🙂
survived Lauro-ween. Next up? Ricky Tran's immersion workshop. Space is still available!
loves friends, Sebastian, & halloween.
October 2010
slutty pumpkin.
"He's not even wearing a costume! Thats just his caveman outfit and some S&M gear!"
intergalactic hip hop + besties = win
doesn't know for sure how he's gonna handle it.
... And, my laptop is dead...
's apartment is covered in drywall footprints. The hooves were worth it.
has been in & out of consciousness (watching football)) on his friends' couch all day.
was the God of Nymphs.
Okay, so I worked particularly hard today (like A-game hard), and neither my back, shoulder, nor wrist are bothering me. Awesome. Awesome awesome awesome. (...I'm exhausted, however.
put his hands on the mat and did what he was scared to do. 5am Mysore, I'm coming.
is on his best behavior for the next 4.5 days.
The past few days have been a gift.
As a man, there are few things more beautiful and intoxicating than giving your favorite woman away.
is back.
Dear Facebook: I caught the bouquet. Thanks, Tara!
lil kim, shakira, and I know how to start a rainy DC->NYC day.
the pink weightlifting shoes only go up to a men's 8.5... Gender typing strikes again.
Guess who won a cow today!
's learning what it really means to be a man. His father's a great example. His friends are incred(able?ulous?).
's Dad is a wise man.
Grokfeast on the Shenandoah River!Vote!Share!
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/contest-poll-the-2010-grokfeast-challenge/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/contest-poll-the-2010-grokfeast-challenge/
Help me & my cave clan win a cow!!! Please, please, please! Take a second to vote for Grokfeast Shenandoah: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/contest-poll-the-2010-grokfeast-challenge/
As Lorelai observes of Kirk, âit's all any of us wants - to find a nice person to hang out with 'til we drop dead. Not a lot to ask." Amen.
Help us win a cow! Voting starts on Friday.
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/grokfeast-on-the-shenandoah-river/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/grokfeast-on-the-shenandoah-river/
Didn't think I needed you, never seemed to.
Now I'm living proof, and now I'm brand new.
Rename me
Baby, you can claim me.
Now I'm living proof, and now I'm brand new.
Rename me
Baby, you can claim me.
thinks there must be some Toros in the atmosphere!
Galunga!
returned to lifting today, setting a new 5 rep max PR on his back squats. Injury can teach, if you can listen.
finds that presumed bigotry is a bigotry of it's own. I told you the line was back here 'cause some other broad was bitching in my ear-- not because you're black. How dare you.
woke up in bed with his four-legged best friend in his arms, no shoulder pain to speak of, and was able to take a deep breath sans pain. Happy Sunday, indeed!!!
Miss. You. Fatty. That. Is. All.
is thoroughly exhausted.
8am: Voices Against Brain Cancer Walkathon
10am: Attempt to exercise with CrossFit Balance teammates.
11am: Teach Yoga at Balance
12pm: Horse around till the dusk carries me to bed.
Come play at any and all. Call!
10am: Attempt to exercise with CrossFit Balance teammates.
11am: Teach Yoga at Balance
12pm: Horse around till the dusk carries me to bed.
Come play at any and all. Call!
@[43702062:2048:Quint Fischer] knows his shit. A man from whom I'd learn snatch technique has to be preeeeeetty baller.
http://becomethebull.blogspot.com/2010/10/mobility-abounds.html
http://becomethebull.blogspot.com/2010/10/mobility-abounds.html
September 2010
"Xrays show question of a fracture of your left 12th rib" ... "Your shoulder X ray showed some early degenerative changes of your acromioclavicular joint. " ... "STD tests were all fine, and you are immune to Hepatitis B." ... "Any questions?"
None.
None.
Dear Ganesh: I love you.
<3 signed, Govinda
<3 signed, Govinda
Is gettin' scanned, prodded, and treated kindly (and punctually)!
is leading the pre-5k stretch on Saturday for this charity's walk. $25 donation to register!
http://www.firstgiving.com/createfootprintsvabc
http://www.firstgiving.com/createfootprintsvabc
is... a fitness geek? A yoga dork? An outdoorsy nerd?
had his back rib taped today... & can breath without pain. This is gonna suck.
Went to the mountains. Competed in Caveman Olympics. Survived. Barely.
Team Cave Sketch is in 3rd at the Caveman Olympics.
is on his way to the mountains to compete in the Caveman Olympics
Marlilyn was an early American celebriyogi.
http://images.elephantjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-793.png
http://images.elephantjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-793.png
forward folded for three hours. Welcome, Autumn! Howsabout we bring some peace, knowledge, wisdom and bliss absolute thisaway? Ya know, before the winter makes the trees look like children with grey hair?
practicing in Logan.
loves Chris Agne! Best friends forever!
Cobalt aroo?
can feel love, gratitude, and the bliss that they bring. Now let's get sloppy.
is loving today. Wanna play? 7pm Vinyasa @ Stroga.
<3
... Has anyone seen my favorite pair of black lulu running shorts? I can't find 'em.... 🙁
is gonna leave an impression: STROGA @ 6:45. Change is in the air. Come ride the momentum.
Fiesta Vinyasa: I <3 you. Hahaha!
is walking in the March of Dimes fashion show in Burberry. Saks in Tysons. 3 o'clock.
"Lincoln" or "MikeMorial"
For time:
3 mile run (to Memorial Bridge)
5 Bearclaws down /Stair Sprints up(next to memorial bridge)
400m Sprint
50 Box Jumps (30" in front of Lincoln)
2.25 mile run
...post time to comments.
For time:
3 mile run (to Memorial Bridge)
5 Bearclaws down /Stair Sprints up(next to memorial bridge)
400m Sprint
50 Box Jumps (30" in front of Lincoln)
2.25 mile run
...post time to comments.
is giving up his baggage.
Is awake and chatty!
wants.
La Cheateu de Ghetto is officially renamed the MikeCave a/k/a stately Hall Manor.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/fashion/10caveman.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/fashion/10caveman.html
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