Pool!

My experience in the pool was not as unenjoyable as I thought it might be. I wouldn't make the leap to say it was 'fun' or 'something I liked', but it wasn't unbearable. The water was warm, hopefully due to the heater, not the previous occupants. We, two trainers and myself, tried to replicate some of the standing and walking we do on land, in an attempt to compare the reactions of my leg muscles in the differing environments. Fighting buoyancy every step of the way, we managed to get through it, and the experience was instructive. My trainers reported my muscles firing on command (sort of), like a well-trained army with a malfunctioning radio. But my glutes, hammys, and quads were all making noise, so that's good news enough to keep getting in the water. It'd be nicer to look out the window and see palm trees instead of snow drifts, but what can you do.

Therapy Update

IT'S GOOD!

Just kidding, I'll provide a more substantive update than that. My therapy schedule was slightly interrupted during the holiday season, thanks in part to Christmas and New Years both falling on a Friday this year (Who knew, 7 days apart...) So I was forced against my will to take those days off, and relax a little bit, and, you know, stuff my face with delicious food on multiple occasions. Also against my will. But I'm back on my normal MWF schedule now, and have worked off the rust that comes with taking extended breaks. I have friends who are former wrestlers tell me before that they can notice a difference in their conditioning after drinking a single carbonated beverage, let alone a 24 pack of Milwaukee's Best Light like I did on New Year's Eve (Not true.) I've worked all that 2009 dust off, and am now operating at peak levels. I walked using the blue walker this week for the first time in several weeks and I think the break was beneficial in some ways too; I felt very strong and balanced and my trainers commented on the quality of our walking session.

I think I'm going to start going in the pool soon, so watch out for video of that. Be sure to wear your shades as the pale tint of my untanned skin may cause blindness.

First Day of Work

Great success! My first day as an employed member of Steelcase Nation was both exciting and encouraging, and I think I'm going to enjoy my time there very much. I'm working for Nurture, Steelcase's health care furniture division, in their marketing department two days a week. This allows me to continue with my physical training the remaining three days. It definitely has the feel of a small company, everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and I can't wait to get the acclimation process out of the way and get down to business.



Wishful thinking, but hilarious.