I've recently set a goal for myself to do one new thing every week... (by recently I mean that as I began writing this post I decided) With that being said, this week's new endeavor happened to be Bikram Yoga. This form of yoga is much different than any yoga I'd done previously and essentially entailed intense stretching done in a 100 degree room. First off, Robyn and I parked in the back of this little brick building that could not have been found without directions. The studio itself was in a colorful concrete room with only 3 small windows that were never opened. The woman at the front desk was also the woman running the class and took it upon herself to know everyone's names prior to beginning. Upon entering the room, I found myself sandwiched between two older men resembling skeletons in nothing but small speedo-esque shorts--nothing but the near-nudity was particularly irregular for any typical yoga class. This room, again, was set to 100 degrees and the moment I stepped inside I began to sweat profusely. The class itself was great... it got really tough at times as yoga often does but was not too bad at all. After leaving, Robyn and I were drenched but felt great. I was sore almost immediately after leaving the studio, but felt 10lbs lighter and happy as could be. Even this morning I feel better than and I definitely want to do Bikram Yoga again. I'm not sure what my new thing for next week will be but whatever it is I have faith that It'll be just as as good as this week's.

On another note, I haven't felt as inclined to write as much lately. I wouldn't say that my schoolwork is getting the better of me, but it is definitely taking over a huge chunk of time that was previously free for the taking. With that being said, I'm really enjoying my classes still, though my Tuesdays and Thursdays are beginning to drag on endlessly. I'm really content with settling into my English major, as these classes are my favorites and most interesting in my week. I'm pretty set on dropping Education as well, though I don't know what I'd pick up for a minor to take its place. I realize that I don't have to pick up a minor, but I would definitely really like to.

I need to keep in touch with friends and family more than I have been this semester. I haven't contacted any aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. as of yet and I'm kind of disappointed in myself. I haven't spoken to my parents very much, either, and I've yet to talk to Peter since getting to school. I'll change that! I can't wait to go home for a weekend and just see everyone and catch up a little.