Beastmomma

I have been watching Season Three of the Office.  One of the boss's catch phrases is, "That's what she said."  I did not think it was very funny, but the line comes into my head at the most random times.  For instance, I thought of that phrase several times during the morning exercise class.  I cannot imagine what else you would  think after hearing these lines:

• This rubber hurts.
• I need it to be tighter.
• You need to work on your form.
• Am I rotating properly.
• Feel the burn.
• Bring your arm all the way back.
• You should feel a nice stretch.
• It should feel good.
• You really look tone.

In order to make my workout experiences less painful, today I went on a quest to find a good sports bra and more exercise pants.  There is something particularly painful about learning the indeed your boobs are shrinking.  I wanted to get fitted "just in case" my bra size had changed and sure enough I am now a cup size smaller; this made me weep a little bit on the inside.  For this shopping excursion, I had a specific strategy in mind.  First, I had written down the bra that Sandi recommended.  (Thanks again Sandi!) Second, I wore won of the old bras from which my boobs had managed to escape.

When I was alone with the potential new bras in the fitting room, I did jumping jacks in my old bra.  Then, I took off old bra and did jumping jacks with no support.  Finally, I tried on potential new bras and did jumping jacks.  It was my most scientific shopping excursion yet.  Fortunately, I found TWO styles that worked for me! I was thrilled to be able to jump without fear of bruising my chin.  As an added bonus, I found some great workout pants.   Hopefully, next week's workouts will go much better now that I have better equipment.

Yesterday, the first event I planned in law school took place. This was a panel on religion and reproductive justice.  I had gotten in touch with panelists, ordered food, and moderated. I was VERY nervous about how things would go; much to my delight, there was good turnout, the food was yummy, and the panelists were brilliant.  I am glad to have this undertaking complete. Now, I just need to get through two more big events before the semester finishes.  I have been struggling a lot to figure out how to balance everything.  My scheduling efforts have been undermined by a strong, burning, and irresistible desire to nap.  When I feel overwhelmed, I also have a tendency to want to sleep.  The task list just seems to grow and grow.

One of my favorite quotes from the panel yesterday was from the Chaplain of Planned Parenthood:  "I believe everyone is on a spiritual journey.  It may not lead you to church, but everyone is on one. As part of that journey, your goal should be justice."   In law school, I often feel very lost and then there are nuggets of truth which come through.  Thankfully, I got one yesterday in the midst of a crazy time.