Nike: "Just Do It." Me: "Ok!"

In light of painfully missing my chance to buy tickets to see Mr. Rushdie (although his flight was cancelled so maybe I still have a chance with the rescheduling if some people cannot make the new date), I have launched a personal campaign of simply doing things I've been yearning to do. 

Last week I signed up for a dancehall/twerking workshop for next month.  I've always wanted to move my body more like the amazing women I see in clubs and music videos. Studying Afro Cuban dance helped fuel it even more, and I loved the feeling of my body joining with the drumbeats via torso and hip manipulation. Plus, no heels needed so my ankle can continue to heal. 

I also bought my parents gym memberships and a personal training consult at the new recreation centre near their home.  Mom hates working out alone and Dad hasn't been working out so I figured they could do something new and fun together.  I'm excited for them - they look great at their age and I want them to continue to be happy and healthy for much, much longer :)

This weekend at the climbing gym I ran into a grey-haired gentleman climbing in a bow tie, dress shirt and dress pants.  He climbed as elegantly as he dressed, and even ended up coaching my climbing buddy and I on bouldering in the cave for a little while.  Then he took off and I found out he was off to a performance.  He's a cellist for the Edmonton symphony orchestra! Apparently bouldering in the cave is a warm up for his hands. How badass is that? I want to be like him when I grow up :)