Bikram Yoga, Pizza and Beer=The Cure

I have been pretty on edge all day. I always get into this mode where I know I have a lot on my plate and feel like I have to get everything done at once. I think New Zealand is helping me learn to relax a little. I think it was worse at home. I forget how primitive some people are here. I mean, its not like we're so advanced, its just that things move a lot faster.

I went to work, started writing up my lecture notes for the first day of class. It is actually quite interesting material. It shouldn't be a problem to get excited about and produce stimulating lectures.

Its been raining pretty much all day. After i left work, I walked to Bikram yoga where I focused on my breath more than usual. It was a really great class, more therapeutic than usual. Maybe it was just cause I really needed it.

After yoga it was pouring more than before, so I walked across the street to this organic pizza place. I got a pizza and a couple of beers and talked to the 2 guys working there. I forget how friendly I am. I worry about not having any friends, but I think what I am mostly worried about is that all the friends ive made here are pale in comparison to my relationship with Kyle. I mean, Ludi and Lisa are both really important to me, we have a history, I met them both the first week I was here, so naturally I will miss them a lot when they go. However, I think my friend freak-out is more due to losing Kyle.

On my way home, I was thinking about how kiwis are kind of primitive. Its strange, I've been thinking a lot lately about my flat mates. They are all really friendly, but I don't consider myself friends with any of them. Everyone kind of does their own thing. Aside from a couple of rides into town from Nick, no one has really gone out of their way to get to know me or take any steps toward being my friend. I talk to them whenever we are in the same room, I am usually in a good mood and make dumb jokes. I just don't get it. I mean, yeah they all know each other from college, so I get that I am the new girl who doesn't fit in, but no one has asked me any questions about my life or even what kind of music i listen to. I know more about the people i worked with at the restaurant for 2 months. Its really quite strange. I really like this neighborhood and how tidy my flatmates are, but quite frankly, I am bored here. I want a family/group of friends, or at least people to stay up with a drink beers with once in a while on a week night.

Jam-Packed with Musical Fun

Wednesday was a really great day. I started the day a bit early with Kim, coming over around noon to do yoga in McCarren park. After finding our chi, we got some delish Indian food in the burg and went back home to practice. We blended so well together and really accomplished a lot in a matter of a few hours. This thing is really coming together. We are definitely going to start playing shows in the end of August. I just may have booked our first one. Yay!

After a wonderful jam session, Kim and I decided we deserved a beer before she went home and I went to work. We went to Duckduck, this cute, little, duck-themed local bar.

After a couple of brewskeys I went to PTTV to help orientate some new members, and got put on the spot to fill in and facilitate the meeting. I was a tad absent minded, being put on the spot like that, and I had to leave early. I think I do way better at being the center of attention when I have some time to mentally prepare. I asked the collective about my band playing at our screening in the garden and they all seemed OK with it, I just have to OK it with the garden.

After my meeting, I went to see my friends in 'In India' play a show at Trash Bar. I went by myself, which is something I am trying to do more lately. However, I knew that Lauren S was gonna be there, so it wasn't like I would be completely alone. The boys played a great show, and I swayed and tapped my foot accordingly. They had open bar for a bit before the boys went on, so I was in for some quick drinks. After they went on, I found lauren, who was accompanied by Ariel and Jani. I then played pool with the boys (terribly) and threw back a few jack n' cokes.

After I was fully satisfied with my networking skills, talking to an abundance of strangers, I hit the road. I talked to some guy who does booking at Trash Bar. I have a feeling it is going to be pretty easy to get shows. I am really excited that everything seems to be coming together.

Yoga

I have been becoming really obsessed with Yoga lately. I find that now that I am off of anti-depressants, Yoga really helps me to attempt at keeping a stable mind. I don't want to be influenced by the power of pharmaceuticals anymore. Anti-depressants are such a temporary fix, and there haven't been studies yet to prove their effectiveness over a long period of time. Anyway, Yoga has been my saving grace. It is just such a great way to start a day.

Bandsies

Today I woke up, did some Yoga and hung out with the fam. My uncle and 2 cousins were here from Maine this weekend. We watched Monday morning cartoons and had some breakfast. They are such great kids. On July, 4th I had a conversation with MJ about global warming and he was really impressing me. He absorbs information like a sponge and is remarkably intelligent for his age. Ethan is so adorable with his awe-inspiring conversationalist skills, and i am really proud to say that they are my cousins/nephews.

After a family oriented morning, Lauren came over for some sushi/band practice. We had a lovely lunch and came home and wrote a song. I find it so incredible how well we work together. She is wonderful with song concepts, eloquently written one liners, and is really knowledgeable musically.