Category Archives: Health

elliptical torture

Posted on February 11, 2016 by perlgurl

After a mere five minutes on the elliptical I bought for myself yesterday, I’m recalling why I have not been on this kind of tortuous device since the early 90s.

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O-squats

Posted on January 28, 2016 by perlgurl

I added open/wide-legged squats to my new daily squat routine in preparation for the Denali hiking adventure this coming summer.  I note this on my log of exercise as O-squats. I’m fairly sure the “O” stands for OWIE and OUCHIE.

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18 hours in hospital

Posted on June 28, 2015 by perlgurl

Just shortly after dinner Friday night, I was spending a quiet night “in” watching a movie in preparation for an early evening  since I have to be at work early on Saturdays.  Around 9:30pm I started to feel some unusual … Continue reading →

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More steps and job offers

Posted on April 6, 2015 by perlgurl

Another 2.5 miles today, taking the same path along the river to the studio and back home. I had two interviews last week and as of this morning I’ve been offered both. Both are summer-only jobs and outside of my … Continue reading →

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Simple Surya A

Posted on April 1, 2015 by perlgurl

The walk on Sunday really did a number on my legs and ankles and everything is still really tight four days after the fact.  So I’m keeping it simple and sticking to what feels good, but not overwhelming.   Three … Continue reading →

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One step at a time

Posted on March 29, 2015 by perlgurl

2.49 miles today    

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Good times, bad lungs

Posted on February 1, 2015 by perlgurl

Last night was awesome. Went chasing the lights with many of my class mates and the lady aurora danced for us! It’s a beautiful day outside and I should be having a good time at dance class, but I’ll be … Continue reading →

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When it hurts to breathe

Posted on January 30, 2015 by perlgurl

Day five of the cold snap and the air. The cold is not the issue for me, it’s the bad air. Can’t breathe very well and when I do, it hurts a lot. Lots to fun things I want to … Continue reading →

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Heat Stroke when it’s -25 outside. My life is never dull!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by perlgurl

Two hours ago I thought for sure I was entering the domain of food poisoning and was headed for a long couple of days of feeling wretched. I now feel TONS better and while I’m still fatigued, I’m being to … Continue reading →

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Let’s get stoned

Posted on December 18, 2014 by perlgurl

Tried a hot stone massage today. Not the fluffy stones-lying-on-your-back-with-rose-petals-all-around like wheat you see pictured for “stone massages.” More like rub really warm-almost-hot things into your muscles. Your skins is so focused on the sensory input from the heat that … Continue reading →

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