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Wednesday! Got up super early for school, today was a really nice day for this. We had a bit of time left and did a quick recap of everything we did this semester which always helps. xD (Last subject, exam next week). Then I worked for a while. I had about two hours after work before I had to leave for my pole class, and wanted to study (exam tomorrow xD) but I drifted off to sleep while sitting in front of the computer, so that didn't work too well. xD But my pole class woke me up again and I did some handstands afterwards with a friend. What was planned as "a few quick handstands after class" turned into 45 mins of handstand training because we had fun and pushed each other. It was really nice. I can really feel my shoulders now, but in a good way. Now I'm wide awake and try to read a bit for tomorrow... I don't feel super duper prepared, but I think it will still be fine. Aaah it just started raining and it smells so good. ❤️ (it's the little things. xD)

Yes this is very true!! Also: after school I actually get my weekends and evenings back. Working in my experience is way less stress than going to school (I've done both. xD) And physio school is a different thing all together, at "normal" university (I've done that as well xD) you can do exams whenever and go to lectures if you feel like it... Here we have compulsory attendance all the time and fixed exams times you HAVE to take, so it's really strict and a bit stressfull. Ah well, right now I'm fine again. Spent the morning working, then off to school to practice for the next exam (Thursday) and well, school (did my handstands there). xD Then studied for a bit and now I'm playing Guildwars eating ice cream since I deserve that too. Overall a pretty solid day.

Sucks about the money issues, but yay for the concert!! Also I read about the 9 Euro tickets, it's amazing. They really should do these things more often. Hope you can use it a lot in summer. It starts tomorrow, right?

Monday! Was even better. Almost feeling normal again. xD Exam went well (two to go, this was our very last moodle test...). I worked before and after (one reason why I love "from home moodle exams"... No sitting around waiting to get anxious, just work until 5 mins before, do the exam, get back to work, no need to feel funny. xD The afternoon was spent at school, we did some nordic walking today and finished soon enough for me to get home, shower and eat my dinner in peace without having to hurry to get to my dance classes. So I did a gazillion steps today and now my feet are sore, but it was actually nice. We walked in pairs and I talked a lot to my friend who was walking with me (what else to do if you have to walk around for an hour) and she is having similar thoughts and feelings as me, so I guess it's just the stress and nerves for all of us. xD Dance classes were great fun, first some bellydance, then more pole choreo. Today I was already a bit better at picking up the choreo than last week, which was nice. I posted the video on instagram if anyone wants to see. Still coughing, just for the record... xD Overall feeling much better.

Meowls are the best thing ever. Solid weeks 2 and 3, keep it up!

I'm feeling a bit better today, but still not great... Started the day with a zoom session with my fellow students talking about tomorrows exam. Then I did a few hours of procrastination and some more studying, now I'm finishing another thing I need to do (or rather right now I procrastinate some more ahem... I need to turn this in today, so I will finish it sooner or later anyway xD). And as soon as this is done, I don't wanna hear any school stuff for the rest of the day. Tomorrow will be a bit nicer, with lots and lots of movement and dance and I hope that will help as well. Still need to do my handstands, but hubby is running around with the vaccuum right now so I'll wait until he is finished and the floors are nice and clean again. #blessed (usually I clean the bathroom while he cleans the floors but I fear that might not happen today)

Thank you!! Thank you!! ❤️ Much appreciated.

Some days are high, some days are low. Saturdays tend to be on the lower side for me, don't know why but I can see a pattern. I tried to study today (two weeks with three exams to go! Then I'm kinda free and doing internships xD), but it wasn't very fruitful. Negative rant inc, feel free to skip, I just find writing it done somewhat cathartic: At least I did my handstand again today, 10 ball-assisted ones until my abs started burning.

Tuesday was rather uneventful. Oh, I have one highlight: Played Guild Wars since we had guild raid and I got a super rare drop. First one of its kind in all the over 9 years I've been playing... xD I legit thought those things just don't drop for me... xD Feels good. Wednesday was fun. I had only one pole class but it was soooo much fun! Did just a few super quick handstands afterwards since the room was occupied. But still, awesome day all around. Thursday was a public holiday here, so it was a chill study day. Two pole classes and some more handstands afterwards. Today I could really feel myself floating in that handstand again, it almost starts to feel somewhat stable for a second or two. I'm super close to get this, I can feel it!! I did just normal wall handstands because I haven't done as many in the last few days as I'd like. Now very tired and off to bed.

It's not that bad, just the cough that is persisting and those tend to stay for 2-3 weeks for me. Or more. I blame my asthma. xD I have a nice cough syrup now that keeps me sane and enables me to still teach my classes without having to cough too much. Oh yes. Totally. Also no need to go on pointe ever, the rest is just as enjoyable and doesn't hurt as much. Oh yeah it totally is a skill like any other (same with freestyling btw. ). Yay for not kicking anyone, you rock! (and I mean it)

OMG that sounds awesome!! Cool light saber!!

This is great, after all this stress, well done!! Hope you have a great weekend with lots of hobby points and good things happening.

I was DEAD after the two classes yesterday (and those both weren't particularly stenuous classes). xD I notice that I'm not up to my full strength and endurance, but it's ok, still getting over that cold. I also really felt that I haven't done a choreography class in ages (I mean one that I didn't write the choreo for ) and I've gotten slower in picking up the combos and stuff. I really want to do more of those... Ah, if the day only had more hours (I'd love a week that is 10 days long with a 5 day weekend to have enough time for all the fun stuff I want to do xD). After being dead and stuff I totally forgot about doing my handstands. My one goal. Oops. I'll try to make up for it today.

What keeps you from trying in this life? (it's a very nice hobby. ) Sunday was spent studying and cleaning the flat, as usual. Did a few handstands on the freshly cleaned floor which was nice. xD Monday: Had an exam and school in the morning, chilled all afternoon (minus doing a little groupproject that is due tomorrow - I also have one due on Wednesday, but just couldn't bring myself to do anything today xD). Now I'm off to bellydance and pole class. Could be worse. Still coughing, still negative, so I'll just ignore the cough and dance. If I can (have to) go to school, I can also go to dance class. xD

Following and wishing you all the best for the new plans.

He agreed, you get to take your days off like everyone, it's fine. I know that feeling but really, it's fine.

I just did a beginner ballet class on youtube and it was great fun! I can kinda remember some things from way back when. My technique is horrible though and my turn-out non-existent. xD Also I will definitely feel my calves tomorrow. I did take a little break halfway through though because I'm still not quite healthy yet and this stuff is harder than it looks. ^^ Now back to studying and I plan my second movement break today to be handstands again. Maybe I manage 2x6 today... xD

Friday! I still got my cold, but it's just a nasty cough now that will probably persist for a few weeks, as it tends to do... I tried a few handstands today, very carefully with the ball. Did two sets of 5 and that is enough for now. xD But I'm back in the handstand game, bitchezzz. I might or might not also have looked up some hip hop and ballet classes for adults (I tend to get really obsessed with things, ok? xD)... Ah, I want to start again, it's been 20 (!!!) years since I stopped. xD But I don't really have the time for it right now. Also there is an amazing dance festival here every year in summer and each year I wanted to participate but didn't. Maybe I'll try it this year? I just wish it was 2-3 weeks later to better go with my school holidays in August... I'm full into an internship when it starts, don't know my working hours there yet... Maybe I should just get on tiktok and learn those dances.

Welcome back!! ❤️ Glad to hear you are doing good. Good for you to tackle all of those things.

Love the Marley, it's one of my faves! On static and spinny. And yay for tolerating spin pole, it can be so much fun to fly around. This is amazing! You rock! I know that feeling. xD It is super convenient if you try to clean above cabinets though. Or lampshades. Not that I ever do that, but it would be a possibility.

Totally!! I read (in the youtube comments, lol ) that the whole story is based on the author's life and it is something that happened in her life, so it makes sense, but I was NOT expecting that in this kind of show. I do think they show the whole aftermath in a really realistic way though.

Wow, what a big decision. I'm glad you are feeling better already. And who knows what the future might hold for you...

Yes do it! And if you wanna talk about it, I'm here. Thank you! Already feel a bit better, but not yet handstand-worthy. xD I spent the day today working from home and finishing Dance Academy. I don't know what to do with my life now. xD Probably get to studying... xD It's like if you finish a good book and are not yet ready to let it go, to let the people, that have been a part of you life go... Our DM sent us this artist on spotify and I'm in love with it, and it cheers me up after the doom and gloom (but in an awesome way) of Dance Academy:

Oh dear... I'm just now watching the end of season 2 of Dance Academy and NOW I'm crying. It starts so nice and fluffy and gets so dark... QQ I guess that's life... (sorry, not challenge related, but I kinda needed to talk about it xD)

This sounds delightful! I did a challenge a few challenges back (I think it was the first one this year) where I just looked at all the little things that make me happy and tried to do at least three a day of those. There where things like "cuddle the cats" or "take a hot shower/bath after a nice workout" or "sleep in". xD Really made me appreciate all those little things that are so important yet often overlooked. And writing about it in the evening made me appreciate them even more.