Float tank

So I went into the float tank on Sunday. From the time I got in until the woman who owned the spa came and knocked on the tank indicating my time was up seemed to be about 45 minutes.

My opinion on floating?

I need to do it again and then I'll decide whether or not I like it.

For the first 15 minutes or so i kept thinking to myself there is no way this is beneficial. I got a little air pillow because they said it was difficult for us to get used to letting our heads float. I tried my hardest to let my head go without the pillow but it really was uncomfortable. I felt that I could not let my neck muscles relax and kept having to hold my head up. So I finally gave in and used the pillow.

Then I couldn't decide how I wanted my legs: Crossed? Uncrossed? Knees up? And what about my arms and hands: Crossed over my chest? on my thighs? outstretched?

All these weird dillemas and I thought to myself there is NO way I'm going to be able to relax here.

Then all of a sudden I must have fallen asleep. I remember waking up talking to myself then dozed off again. Next thing I knew, Andrea was knocking at my tank. It really was quite nice in there.

So there you have it. I really need to go for round two and then will form my opinion.

YES!! WHOO HOO! TIME TO CELEBRATE!

CHEERS!

Yes! My final papers are in and my class is finished and I don't start another one until September 17th! To celebrate, I'm going to go out with some friends and coworkers after work and then we have this urban adventure race tomorrow. I have NO idea what to expect. I'll keep you all posted once it's finished. Then finally on Sunday I have a 3 hour appointment at a spa in denver. I'm getting a massage, followed by a cranial sacral massage, then a hot oil scalp treatment, then an hour floatation session. Has anyone ever done this before? Again - no idea what to expect except that people tell me It is like heaven. I'm scared I might get claustrophobic or bored in there. We'll see!

Someone please help me get this last paper done for the class that ends tomorrow at 5pm. Okay, someone please help me get this last paper STARTED! I can taste the freedom. Just need one last push...

Here are a couple cute pics of wade and me from our childhood in the meantime. I realize my blogs usually don't go with the photos that are attached to them... this is a frequent occurance.

One crazy weekend down...And this is why I do this to myself. It's worth it!

Last Friday afternoon all I could think was "I can't wait for Sunday Evening when I can sit and relax after the craziness the weekend was about to bring".

The weekend did fly by but the events were crazy fun and gave me that deep down feeling of accomplishment and contentment.

Friday evening was another dreaded bridal shower, followed by a great musical, "I love you, your perfect, now change." Was different than I expected but consisted of nearly 20 different skits all on aspects of relationships. Very funny and very good.

Saturday we woke up bright and early to head off to the Mudd Volleyball tournament we were participating in. I swear there is nothing more fun than a sunny day, mud, drinks, and good friends. A few before, during and after photos:

On Sunday I awoke BRIGHT and early at 4:50 to go participate in Tri for the Cure in Denver. The triathlon was a .5 mile swim, a 12 mile bike ride, and then a 3.1 mile run. I really thought I'd do the best at the running part but to my mistake, I couldn't move my legs and only got to "run" about half of it and had to do my best attempt at "speed walking" for the other half. It was a very emotional day. After the "elite" athletes start, then all the breast cancer survivors started and then it went in 3-minute waves from oldest to youngest. What a day!