tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post5151753206362568814..comments2023-07-15T00:49:06.852-07:00Comments on asexy beast: Dancing to Vaguely Depressing MusicIlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12795337226989102549noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-32440997450384464382011-10-03T16:07:54.023-07:002011-10-03T16:07:54.023-07:00@Emily: Yeah, that sounds more my speed :)@Emily: Yeah, that sounds more my speed :)Ilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795337226989102549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-45518180824285282292011-10-03T05:15:16.973-07:002011-10-03T05:15:16.973-07:00@Ily: Okay,that was a little misleading of me. My ...@Ily: Okay,that was a little misleading of me. My dance parties do last an hour (or sometimes two if I'm with my sisters), but I can't dance that whole time. I'm definitely not in that good of shape. Usually I can dance for ten to fifteen minutes max before I need a break. I think it's just nice to have a whole hour where I'm not requiring myself to do anything other than dance, rest, and dance some more, you know?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502929865367003822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-2133984683378123372011-10-02T20:56:53.208-07:002011-10-02T20:56:53.208-07:00@Emily: An hour?! You have a lot of dancing stami...@Emily: An hour?! You have a lot of dancing stamina! Maybe I'll be able to build mine up, now that winter is coming and I won't feel guilty anymore about being inside playing DDR on a nice day ;)<br /><br />On rare occasions when I dance in front of people, I have to actively pretend they're not there. I'd be interested in reading your list.Ilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795337226989102549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-9836985286446824022011-10-02T16:40:15.294-07:002011-10-02T16:40:15.294-07:00Oh my gosh, dancing, yes! Whenever I start to get ...Oh my gosh, dancing, yes! Whenever I start to get overwhelmed and stressed out, I know it's time to take a break for an hour and just dance. I'd never go out to dance, though. I'm not comfortable dancing in front of people. I have to be at home, and preferably alone -- although dancing with my little sisters is acceptable too. :)<br /><br />This is a very nice list. I also enjoy making lists, and I like this subject, so I think I might post on my own blog with a list of my top self-care activities. Thanks for the idea!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502929865367003822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-55756812635704628342011-09-20T18:14:41.857-07:002011-09-20T18:14:41.857-07:00@heidi: That's such a sweet thing to do, I bet...@heidi: That's such a sweet thing to do, I bet it cheered her up.Ilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795337226989102549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-61249365231734916282011-09-20T17:52:46.626-07:002011-09-20T17:52:46.626-07:00Good idea, focusing on self as well - I left dozen...Good idea, focusing on self as well - I left dozens of post-it notes for a roomie (A) who had a rough semester... "Dear A, I love waking up next to you! Love, A" (that one was tucked under her pillow)<br /><br />"Dear A, you are the light of my life! Love, A" (stuck inside a lamp shade)<br /><br />...dozens. It was great fun and made me super happy =) Might just try it on the spouse...heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376018353561979984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-82563453892208373132011-09-12T22:23:06.440-07:002011-09-12T22:23:06.440-07:00Hey, it's Zanzibel! Aren't lists great fo...Hey, it's Zanzibel! Aren't lists great for containing the chaos of life? Travel is a good one, and I find I don't have to go very far to feel like I've "traveled". Just going an hour away will do it...although this is also a testament to the fact that I may not get out as much as I'd like to. :P Thanks for sharing your list!Ilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795337226989102549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-82962291262402624982011-09-12T13:33:52.753-07:002011-09-12T13:33:52.753-07:00Funnily enough, whilst clearing out my room a coup...Funnily enough, whilst clearing out my room a couple of days ago, I came across a 'self-care' list from my school days. I do similar things these days as I did then (and some are the same as yours). I love an excuse for a good list, so hope you don't mind me adding mine!<br /><br />- Play music (Although I tend to play the saxophone more than the piano in general i've always steered towards the piano when i've needed some self-therapy! It used to help me enormously at low points)<br /><br />- Listening to music, particularly live music.<br /><br />- Summer music festivals (Small, preferably, for the intimacy... Friendly people, relaxed, live music, sunshine, new friendships, often creative workshops taking place... perfect remedy)<br /><br />- Getting out into nature (Beaches, parks, woods, fields... The sun does wonders for me, and I love golden glow at dusk)<br /><br />- Making a veggie soup (I just find it comforting)<br /><br />- Tea (normal, green or chai)<br /><br />- Travel (I like appreciating little things and travel is perfect for the whole ‘awe, wonder, big little world’ thing)<br /><br />- Catching up with old friends (Letter, email, phone, in person... Preferably in person... My friends are incredibly important to me and I don't like feeling out of touch)<br /><br />- Thought clouds/thought maps (I used to do these more a few years ago.. I'd fill pieces of paper with bubbles that contained words relating to things I was worrying about or whatever.. That really helped)<br /><br />- LISTS :DZanzibelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-37204246257592811122011-09-11T21:51:50.020-07:002011-09-11T21:51:50.020-07:00@Heorrenda: Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I li...@Heorrenda: Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I like the idea of reading poetry. You're right, it can be very absorbing, especially when it's hard to understand ;)Ilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795337226989102549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223027726680052006.post-47661647939485802662011-09-10T21:32:37.369-07:002011-09-10T21:32:37.369-07:00I've never made a list like that, but were I t...I've never made a list like that, but were I to do so I'd add reading to it. There's a lot of nice old poetry out there especially, and taking the time to read it carefully can be quite absorbing.<br /><br />I particularly like your idea of riding a bike at night. I like walking at night and I like biking, but with all the cars around here I'm too nervous to do much of the latter. There are almost no cars out at night though: it'd be a perfect time to just ride a bike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com