Archive for the ‘Just stuff’ Category
Posted by terrepruitt on October 8, 2009
A friend recently sent me this via e-mail. There are serveral sites that have it. This is not new or original, but I thought it was cool, so I wanted to share it.
I know it has nothing to do with Nia, or working out, or exercise, or even health but I thought it was cool. I like stuff like this.
Step back from your monitor to see Marilyn Monroe.
When I was getting the picture I was adjusting the size and I found out the bigger the picture the further away you have to stand.
I like this. Do you?
In case you would like to know*:
Albert Einstein
• Born: 14 March 1879
• Birthplace: Ulm, Germany
• Died: 18 April 1955 (heart failure)
• Best Known As: Creator of the theory of relativity
Marilyn Monroe
• Born: 1 June 1926
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
• Died: 4 August 1962 (drug overdose)
• Best Known As: Hollywood’s most famous blonde sex symbol
Name at birth: Norma Jeane Mortenson
*info from answers.com
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: Albert Einstein, blonde sex symbol, california, exercise, famous blonde, health, heart failure, Holllywood, Marilyn Monroe, Nia, sex symbol, theory of relativity, working out | 4 Comments »
Posted by terrepruitt on July 23, 2009
I learn new stuff all the time. Some of it is useful and some of it is not. Some of it is fascinating and some of it is not. Some of it is blog-worthy and some of it is not, but I might blog about it anyway.
I was in Santa Clara at a party and I recently met a Miniature Pinscher. Did you know that Min Pins are NOT miniature Doberman Pinschers? I had always thought they were miniature Doberman Pinschers, but they are not. They are actually just a small breed of dog. Miniature Pinschers have reportedly been around longer than the Doberman Pinchers.
“Pinscher” is a “type” of dog, like terrier is a type of dog. This designation refers to the way the dogs behave. There are Doberman Pinschers, German Pinschers, Austraian Pinschers, and another small terrier, the Affenpinscher. According to all that I have seen the Pinshers were developed to catch rats on farms, or fight or guard.
The word Pinscher does not translate from German into terrier, it is actually pincher or biter or some places say “cropped”.
But from what I am reading, the way I am understanding it, the breed is somewhat classified as a terrier due to its high energy level. So even though it is small it is not considered a toy breed, which I guess can be mellow. Min Pins (oh yeah they are sometimes called Min Pins) are quite hyper and need a lot of exercise. Just walking doesn’t sound like that will do for these high energy dogs, they need a lot of play to get there energy worked out.
Also from what I can tell the different Dog clubs that decide what dog is what and what dog gets papers, some say this dog is from a Dachshund with an Italian Greyhound and some say that the German Pinscher was added in with those other two to create the Miniature Pinscher. So who knows. All they seem to agree upon is that it is NOT a miniature Doberman Pinscher. This fact is what made me look into this whole thing in the first place. And there you have it.
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: Doberman Pinscher, German Pinschers, Min Pin, Miniature Pinsher, Santa Clara workout, terrier, workedout | 8 Comments »
Posted by terrepruitt on July 7, 2009
This past weekend we went to a park in Fremont, not too far from San Jose. I was thinking we would be in shade, but we were not so much. I was terrible and got sunburned and worse, I “let” Hubby get sunburned too.
Now we all know the bad stuff about sunburns. You got the whole risk of skin cancer increase going on. This, of course is serious because the sun damages the skin’s cells and when they try to rebuild if something doesn’t work out right that is when cancer occurs. Since most of us are immune to cancer (Ya know, “That won’t happen to me.”), maybe we can use some other incentive.
What about the other things that happen that might interrupt our quest for health? In comparison to cancer these things are really nothing but inconveniences, but sometimes that is what it takes for us to take action.
I am talking about being uncomfortable. I was looking outside and I wanted to go, but I knew it was too hot. Even if I didn’t go out in the direct sun, I knew just the heat of the day would be too much. So any normal activity you might do outside could be restricted.
What about sleep? One of the best things we can do for our body and one of the things that is absolutely essential to health, but ya can’t do it well when you are sunburned. The first night I think I woke up four or five times.
And exercise. How uncomfortable is that? Think about bending a sunburned limb into a yoga pose just gives me chills. I wore a big shirt to teach the day after (the sunburn occurred) because I was thinking a shirt with tighter arms would be too much but every time I lifted my arms I was in pain because my shirt rubbed on my sunburned arms.
And shower just plain hurts. Even if you opt for cold water sometimes just the water hitting the sunburn is enough to hurt!
So, I guess, I wrote this blog to myself, because I need to remember the inconveniences so that I remember the sunscreen not matter what.
The latest information is stating that products that block the UVA and UVB rays on the best. Products containing titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide. They don’t soak into the skin, they sit on top and scatter the rays. Also, I am seeing that it doesn’t matter what number SPF you buy, you should apply it often.
So, think not only about avoiding the BIG thing, think short term, think in the now, think about wanting to remain healthy by continuing your normal outdoor activities, sleeping soundly, being able to exercise, and, oh yeah, for the sake of the rest of us—shower! If you do get sunburned, what do you do to ease it?
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: exercise outdoors, Outdoor activities, San Jose exercise, San Jose work out, San Jose Workout, San Jose Yoga, sun burned, sunburned, yoga pose San Jose | 2 Comments »
Posted by terrepruitt on June 4, 2009
I want to share this product with you. I have been using this product since I was in high school. It is awesome. It is not all natural, most of the ingredients I can’t pronounce, but the first one is water. It is one of those products that is so versatile. They call is an “All Purpose Skin and Hair Moisturizer”. And that is what it is for me.
SeaPlasma by Focus 21
I am not comfortable using most products on my hair and my skin, but this one I do. It is great for moisturizing without adding any kind of sticky left over feeling. And I have never had a problem with it when it comes in contact with my clothes. It is great to use to cool you off. It is awesome.
In addition to a moisturizer and a “cooling agent” it has such a great refreshing scent that you can even use it as an after exercise “freshen up” tool. I mean, face it, we would all love to take a shower after every workout, but sometimes you have to rush off to pick up the kids, meet a friend, or maybe you’re like me and you are rushing off to another class and there isn’t time for a shower. Sea Plasma can be used on your hair and skin and you can be off and running and not smell like you just finished working out.
In San Jose you can find it in the drug stores now. I used to have to buy it from my hair salon. I bet you can find it in your local drug store, too.
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: excercise, Hair Moisturizer, moisturizing, San Jose exercise, San Jose Workout, Sea Plasma, SeaPlasma, Skin Moisturizer, working out, workout | 10 Comments »
Posted by terrepruitt on May 23, 2009
I had been thinking about getting some henna decoration around my ankles or on the lower legs. I was thinking that would be cool since people tend to look at my feet a lot since I am a group exercise instructor teaching Nia. I had been looking for an artisit in San jose. But, then I saw pictures from a Yelp Event and there had been a Henna Artist there doing tattoos. These were the first tattoos I had seen that had sparkles and glitter on them. Ooooooo, now we are talking!
So I contacted her and started learning a bit about Henna and Henna Tattoos. First of all when the henna is applied and it is like puff paint, it is raised and thick and initially wet. So the glitter is applied when it is wet and I imagine this is done when one is at an event or a party, because then it looks extra pretty. As the Henna dries it starts to flake off and if you have glitter that will probably flake off too.
As I was looking at Henna and Beyond website I read that it is believed that putting henna on the skin started out as a way to cool people in the desert, “When the desert people of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat became aware of Henna’s cooling properties, they dipped their hands and feet in a mud or paste made with the crushed leaves of the plant. Even when the mud was scraped off, they noticed, as long as the color remained visible, their body temperatures stayed low.” This really fascinated me. I know so many women who, if this is true, might want to try Henna tattoos. If this works for some people think of how we could save on electricity during heat waves.
I went to Rachna of Henna and Beyond and had some art work done. One of the things you can do to help achieve a dark stain is to put oil or tiger balm on it. Well, I tried both—sort of. I put oil on it, but it was so light that I was afraid that wasn’t helping so I turned to some “hot sauce” that my hubby had made during his Jujitsu days.
Now I don’t know if the Hot sauce or the henna is making me cold, but it is a perfect temperature in my house and I have socks on and I just drank tea. I have not yet washed the hot sauce off, although I am sure there is not much on after sleeping, because I am still in the 24-hours-without-water-period that you wait in order to assist the Henna color to last. I am really thinking that the Henna does have cooling properties. It could be that it does for me because I have that in my head, I don’t know, but it is fascinating.
I like my decorations. I have learned a bit from this first time. Next time I will get the decoration a little higher and not on the foot. I want it on areas that move less so the flaking isn’t so bad with every movement. But hopefully I have weeks before I need to think about that. The tattoos will hopefully last two weeks. I invite you to try it and let me know if it cools your body temperature down. I would love to hear.
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: Nia, exercise, Jujitsu, San Jose Nia, Nia San Jose, Henna Tattoos, group exercise, Henna, henna decoration, Henna and Beyond, San Jose exercise, 24 hours | 6 Comments »
Posted by terrepruitt on April 25, 2009
When I was studying for my Personal Trainer Certification I came across a book I thought would be helpful, The Muscle Book by Paul Blakey. After buying it, I took another class for which this book was recommended reading. The book is also recommended reading for Nia teachers. Obviously instructors think it is helpful too. It is a good book. It is very simple and easy to understand.
It has 45 pages, it is black and white, and spiral bound. Page 4 explains how to use the book, because every page that describes a muscle has a lot of information on it. Each page gives you the muscle name and where the name originated, it explains the possible movement issues, and advises that certain actions can injure or cause pain. There are line drawing illustrations, action of the muscle, the muscles origin and insertion, and the muscle’s contribution muscle (synergists). And last but not least “Finger First Aid”.
At first I thought the “Finger First Aid” was ridiculous because the book claims it strengthens weak muscles. Then I realized that it is great instructions on massage or what I am thinking of as acupressure, because the “massage” is not of the muscle itself, but of the origin and the insertion. The book claims that massaging these areas “stimulates the circulation”.
A few times when my upper back was sore, I had my husband press the points as shown in the book and it really helped. He didn’t really massage my back, but just pressed the points and it was amazing the relief I felt.
So, I wanted to share it with you because it is easy to read, which makes it easy to learn from. I really like this book and I refer back to it often, and I am a believer now, in what Mr. Blakey calls “Finger First Aid”.
I bet you can find this book in any book store in most cities like: San Jose, Los Gatos, San Ramon, Mountain View, etc. or through my website.
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: San Jose Nia, Nia San Jose, muscle, San Ramon Nia, Los Gatos Nia, San Jose Persaonl Trainer, Muscle Book, Nia teachers, muscle origin, muscle insertion, Finger First Aid, acupressure | Leave a Comment »
Posted by terrepruitt on April 21, 2009
The studio at which I teach my Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and sometimes Sunday classes, participates in the Bay Area National Dance Week. This is a week (actually 10 days) where all types of classes and performances are free.
The location of the classes range from San Francisco, to the East Bay, to the South Bay, to the Peninsula, and the North Bay. There is Zumba and Ballroom in San Francisco, Salsa in Oakland, ballet in Berkley, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, and Los Gatos. Pole dancing in Redwood City, Nia and Belly Dancing in San Jose . . . . Whew. If there is a class for it, it is part of the Bay Area National Dance Week, more classes include; Flamenco, Greek, Hip Hop, Hula, Hula Hoop, oh, far too many classes and locations to list.
Friday, April 24, 2009, at noon there is going to be a Conga line. Per the booklet: “Dancers and non-dancers, students and adults will join our downtown visitors, shoppers, and workers on the streets of San Francisco.” There will be performances on the Union Square stage.
You might want to check out their site: http://www.bayareandw.org for all the information.
Also Friday at noon there is Dance Anywhere. Oh, yeah, that is what they mean, where ever you are at noon on Friday, dance. Now, I am thinking that the dance doesn’t have to be big. You can just tap your toe and bob your head, but whatever, I think it would be cool to join in: http://www.danceanywhere.org/
This 10 day event is from Friday, April 24, 2009, to Sunday, May 3, 2009. Don’t miss it!
If you attend one of my Nia classes from April 27th to May 1st and mention the event you can take the class for free.
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: Certified Nia White Belt, Licensed Nia Teacher, hula, San Jose Nia, Nia San Jose, Bay Area National Dance Week, Nia Classes, San Ramon Nia, Los Gatos Nia, San Jose Zumba, San Jose Belly Dancing, San Jose Salsa, San Jose Ballet, Free classes, South Bay, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Hula Hoop, Conga, Free Nia Class | 2 Comments »
Posted by terrepruitt on April 16, 2009
All of these mugs warm my heart and make me smile.
This mug has another side, but I am only showing you one.
I love cats and dancing. Ha, what do you know dancing cats!
My dad gave me this when I moved out. Cute, huh?
Sooo pretty! You get to see both sides of this one.
Of course, she would be here!
My FAVORITEST mug!
Posted in Just stuff | Tagged: cats, cats dancing, coffee mugs, Dancing, dancing cats, God, heart warming, husband, joy, lefty, love, Mugs, Nia, pleasure, praise | 2 Comments »
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