I never knew that being unemployed could be so much fun. That is how I would describe the past two weeks. I can't believe it's already been two weeks already. Time flies. In another two weeks I will be heading for Mysore.
I wish I could say that I've adjusted to the heat here. I'm begining to tolerate the heat but I'm always dying to walk in an airconditioned room. I have heat rashes on my neck. I fear that the heat in Mysore is going to kill me.
My horseback riding classes are coming along. Today we did a long trotting drills. It was really tiring. I'm starting to develope the muscles used in standing up and down on the saddle. My timing is also better and I'm not banging my ass on the horses back as much. I'm learning how to properly control horse and I hope that one day I could just ride the horse in an open field. In the meantime, it's a lot of riding in circles and figure of eights. I don't think I'll be cantering yet this week. Like yoga there is much too learn. Practice, practice, practice...all is coming.
With my busy schedule, something had to give. On my first week here, I was practicing deligently but I wish I could say that about my second week. A few late nights out has screwed up my rythm. I think I only practiced twice last week and they were not very good practices. I don't want to beat myself up too badly because I'm having a ball here but I need to get back on track. At this point in my yoga journey, I don't have the discipline to practice alone consistently. I still need the luxury of Noah & Kimberly staring down at me and the energy of the room. I'm trying to accept where I am but it's hard. Patience has never been one of my better virtues. I know I'll do better.
I love the food here. I've been eating a lot of it. Unfortunately, Filipino food is not healthy at all and it has wreeked havoc on my body. I've been eating a lot of local ice cream and native pastries. Too much dairy...resulting to post nasal drips. I'm trying to focus more on the fruits but desserts has always been my weakness. I wish I had brought some fenugreek seeds. I grew up with allergies and for a long time I have been able to suppress it with a decent diet and a lot of swimming and yoga . The combination of a bad diet, heat, breathing diesel fuel emmissions and a lack of sleep has awakened my allergies. Last night, against my better judgement, I took some Claritin. I feel better now but I hope I don't have to pop another pill again.
I finally went to the beach with friends yesterday. We took a boat and road along the coast. At one point, we found a quiet spot, stopped the boat and jumped into the water. I love the water here. The water is so clear and warm. I also met someone who has the time to give me a scuba diving refresher course. I think I'll schedule it for Wednesday.
I tried another massage at another spa and was pleasantly surprised. It was a decent Swedish massage and the therapist had a little more finesse. I paid less than $20 including tip for an hour and a half massage. My friends scolded me for giving too much tip. I just smiled because I normally tip at least $20 for an hour's massage.