Battered Like Fishsticks

So. This week was interesting. I wasn't sure if I'd actually write about it, but here I am... blogging about it because it ties into a lot of other things concerning my life and this blog.

One of the main reasons I signed up for the Elements Massage membership, was due to constant aches & pains which I know are related to work. Back at the beginning of this year, I went to the doctor, had a few prescriptions, and even tried some Sports Rehab/Physical Therapy for my back. My back is always sore and I know it's a result of my job. Moving patients that can't move on their own... and most of the time, they are not small or tiny or easy to move. The Sports Rehab that I was referred to (1) did not accept or (2) wasn't covered by insurance. Whatever the case, it was out-of-pocket and not cheap. We're talking at least $250.00 a session.

It's honestly why I was so eager to sign up for Pilates. Not because I wanted to be Boujie (even though my incredibly sarcastic self will play it up and let you think that) but it's honestly because I wanted to dedicate time and energy to working on my muscles and proper stretching in an attempt to help alleviate some of the discomfort I'm in all the time. This is exactly why I wanted to avoid the Jazzercise/Cardio bullshit and go with something with little-to-no impact on my joints.

"How about we fix the actual issue, and not just treat the symptoms."

Pilates

Totally sitting here shoveling homemade Keto Salisbury Steaks & Squash Casserole in my mouth as I write this. I actually had to refrain from sneaking in another Pilates Class this week... I say "sneak" because Bonnie and I enrolled for some Saturday classes, but I got out of work early on Tuesday and checked out the Center & Balance class, so that's still 2 in 1 week. I signed up for the 4 Pack and told myself I wanted to see how often I legitimately used the membership before I upgraded to anything more. I'll probably be bumping up to the 8 Pack here soon.

Honestly, this club is a serious steal compared to other local Pilates Studios. I will go ahead and break it down here, since I couldn't find the prices anywhere on the internet during my price scouting. I literally had to go in and speak with someone, which is actually a good thing, because I was informed of discounts on top of their already cheaper than everyone else prices. They offer an "Everyday Hero" discount for Medical, Military, Law Enforcement, Teachers, etc... so it never hurts to ask, especially if your job generally falls in any of these categories. Unless you have taken Pilates before, you'll need the free Intro Class... you get a quick run down of all the equipment and how they work.

Play! August 2019

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Play! July 2019

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Hulu: The Act

I remember hearing about this case when it was actually going on in the news, but it just feels like it was way longer ago that it actually was. Granted, I was in the middle of college and, let's be real...  everything outside of school is a blur.

Apparently they are throwing around the idea of making a Season 2, but Gypsy Rose is still in jail, so I'm not sure what it would include. Even the way the trials went is interesting. There's really no way to have an opinion on the verdicts because the details are absolutely so convoluted -- I'm just glad I wasn't on that jury.

Play! June 2019

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Hulu: PEN15

There are no words to adequately describe how much I actually related to this show. The first episode got me hooked, but each episode got worse and worse (in the best way possible) until I could barely contain myself by the AOL Instant Messenger episode [EP07, btw).

I don't want to ruin ANY of this show, because it's truly a masterpiece.. especially if you were anywhere in the vicinity of elementary, middle, junior high, or high school around the year 2000.

So, just do yourself a favor and get a hold of a Hulu account, and get started. You'll thank me later.