I have recently started to go to tai chi classes and I have to say that I really enjoy it and and I feel that it has great benefits.
My class is made up of a small mixed bunch of people of all different ages and backgrounds and it has a very amicable, relaxed atmosphere.
Tai Chi is a very gentle form of exercise which is beneficial even for people suffering from chronic conditions such as heart disease and arthritis, however you do feel after a class that you have strengthened and stretched the old muscles and the breathing technique is great not only for relaxing, but I have found it useful for other sports too such as swimming.
Aside from the physical benefits, I find the Qi Gong very relaxing indeed and I always come out of a class feeling both very relaxed and like I have really toned up!
Tuesday 15 April 2008
Eeey Aye, Eey Aye, Eey Aye Oh.....
... up the Premier League we go (and not before time!)
I don't know how or why things have just clicked in place with Newcastle United since my last blog entry about them (despite my friend, a Fulham fan, claiming lucky charm status after seeing Birmingham City v NUFC) , but we are now playing some good, solid, attractive football which has been a pleasure to watch. Obafemi Martins has been so fast, composed, and threatening; Michael Owen has been back to his old form and Viduka has made some great contributions. One of my most impressive players this season though has been Habib Beye, a very solid, pacy defender who can pass a ball very well and isn't scared to have a pop. I never thought I'd say this, but thank you, Sam Allardyce.
Long may our current good form continue, especially against the great Unwashed in Sunday's derby game.
Howay the Lads!
I don't know how or why things have just clicked in place with Newcastle United since my last blog entry about them (despite my friend, a Fulham fan, claiming lucky charm status after seeing Birmingham City v NUFC) , but we are now playing some good, solid, attractive football which has been a pleasure to watch. Obafemi Martins has been so fast, composed, and threatening; Michael Owen has been back to his old form and Viduka has made some great contributions. One of my most impressive players this season though has been Habib Beye, a very solid, pacy defender who can pass a ball very well and isn't scared to have a pop. I never thought I'd say this, but thank you, Sam Allardyce.
Long may our current good form continue, especially against the great Unwashed in Sunday's derby game.
Howay the Lads!
To Glastonbury or not to Glastonbury? That is the question
And the answer from my point of view is 'of course I'm still going!'
Don't get me wrong, I can see people's reason's for not going, such as they can't face that much mud again, the headliners are at best uninspired, the ticket system is a mess and it is expensive, BUT I love Glastonbury for all the other mad smaller stages and the overall creativity of the place.
My 2 favourite gigs last year were Neville Staple in the Dance tent and Dreadzone in the Glade. Oh and Iggy and the Stooges were just brilliant on the Other Stage. Combine this with the Greenfields, a laid back and happy atmosphere, bumping into someone you haven't seen for 15 years in a tea tent, and having a tequila slammer served by a full-on Moulin Rouge tart, and I'll be back again. Well that and the fact that we get to spend a whole 5 days with a large Geordie encampment. We're up to 44 in numbers this year. Yep, 44 AND pear cider!
Don't get me wrong, I can see people's reason's for not going, such as they can't face that much mud again, the headliners are at best uninspired, the ticket system is a mess and it is expensive, BUT I love Glastonbury for all the other mad smaller stages and the overall creativity of the place.
My 2 favourite gigs last year were Neville Staple in the Dance tent and Dreadzone in the Glade. Oh and Iggy and the Stooges were just brilliant on the Other Stage. Combine this with the Greenfields, a laid back and happy atmosphere, bumping into someone you haven't seen for 15 years in a tea tent, and having a tequila slammer served by a full-on Moulin Rouge tart, and I'll be back again. Well that and the fact that we get to spend a whole 5 days with a large Geordie encampment. We're up to 44 in numbers this year. Yep, 44 AND pear cider!
benefits of seeing your dissertation tutor
As I'm sure I have already mentioned, it can be a rather lonely process doing your Masters degree dissertation by distance learning. It is also hard to keep up momentum sometimes, so I found it really beneficial going to see my tutor last week.
We discussed my dissertation in general and talked through a particular issue that I have at the moment. I came out of our meeting feeling confident and in full control of my dissertation again, with a good plan of action.
Thank you!
We discussed my dissertation in general and talked through a particular issue that I have at the moment. I came out of our meeting feeling confident and in full control of my dissertation again, with a good plan of action.
Thank you!
Long time, no blog!
Sorry everyone / World,
It's been ages since I last blogged and time just speeds past at the moment. So much has happened too; I've got some more work done on my dissertation, Newcastle United are on a winning streak, Glastonbury didn't sell out and I've discovered Tai Chi. Phew!
It's been ages since I last blogged and time just speeds past at the moment. So much has happened too; I've got some more work done on my dissertation, Newcastle United are on a winning streak, Glastonbury didn't sell out and I've discovered Tai Chi. Phew!
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