A long time ago, right before I went to my first wedding, my sister found it absolutely imperative that I learn the Electric Slide: the quintessential wedding line dance. I can't remember if I was actually brave enough to show off my razzle dazzle on the dance floor. Anyhow, as a big fan of line dances (Cotton Eye Joe is my favorite), it is of utmost importance for me to re-learn the Slide (and anyone else who attends American weddings should do so as well).
This is slightly embarrassing but oh well, I can handle it. Like my friend Evan says, "you can laugh if you want to."
Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAwpTva9ERk&feature=related
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Touch Typing Part 2
I have to explain myself for last night's post. After dinner I was so jazzed up to learn to touch type (which I am doing right now), I headed downstairs to the barely used family desktop to get my own private typing lesson from none other than Mavis Beacon. Actresses aside, she is probably the third most recognizable black woman behind Oprah and Michelle Obama.
In high school, typing class was mandatory. Of course being a pimply teenager, I thought I knew better and just stuck with my own way of typing. I understand the usefulness of touch typing although I have to gripe about the Qwerty keyboard. What's the deal with putting the semi-colon key on the home row? 'J' on the right index finger--dumb. 'P' is in a pretty bad position as well. I could keep going...
After blazing through beginner and intermediate lessons, I decide to take the typing test. Little did I know, it took a grueling 17 minutes to complete the exam. I could feel Mavis breathing down my neck and hear her chortle every time I missed a letter but continued typing, which led to a string of missed letters. It was awful. Lastly, I learned that carpal tunnel is not reserved for graying receptionists. We're all potential sitting ducks so remember to stretch and take breaks.
Sources: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_11_19/ai_110809218/
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In high school, typing class was mandatory. Of course being a pimply teenager, I thought I knew better and just stuck with my own way of typing. I understand the usefulness of touch typing although I have to gripe about the Qwerty keyboard. What's the deal with putting the semi-colon key on the home row? 'J' on the right index finger--dumb. 'P' is in a pretty bad position as well. I could keep going...
After blazing through beginner and intermediate lessons, I decide to take the typing test. Little did I know, it took a grueling 17 minutes to complete the exam. I could feel Mavis breathing down my neck and hear her chortle every time I missed a letter but continued typing, which led to a string of missed letters. It was awful. Lastly, I learned that carpal tunnel is not reserved for graying receptionists. We're all potential sitting ducks so remember to stretch and take breaks.
Sources: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_11_19/ai_110809218/
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Learn to Touch Type
Typed on Mavis Beacon for 2 hours straight. 40 wpm - adjusted to 37 wpm accounting for mistakes. Carpal tunnel...oww
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Side Crow Pose
Sister: "You should learn to do a yoga move!"
Me: "Ok, which one?"
Sister: "Side Crow Pose."
Me: "Sure, whatever."
Look at this:
Mother of God--what did I get myself into? Have any of you even imagined this before?!
What was for breakfast? Oriental Rug. And for lunch? The same.
This is what I learned today:
If you have an empty stomach, an empty room, and no one watching, I highly encourage you to try it. Just remember that balance is more important than strength. Neither of which I have.
**I'd love to see a non yoga instructor do this. This is a challenge.
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Me: "Ok, which one?"
Sister: "Side Crow Pose."
Me: "Sure, whatever."
Look at this:
Mother of God--what did I get myself into? Have any of you even imagined this before?!
What was for breakfast? Oriental Rug. And for lunch? The same.
This is what I learned today:
If you have an empty stomach, an empty room, and no one watching, I highly encourage you to try it. Just remember that balance is more important than strength. Neither of which I have.
**I'd love to see a non yoga instructor do this. This is a challenge.
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