well i did get the flu, but not as bad as emi. i had to miss teaching today, but because of laying low & lots of fluids, mom helps, i think i will have strength to teach my 2 classes tomorrow. they just self practice & get their monthly passes extended 1 day. no one makes a big deal out of it, which is very cool.
another outtake of the interview that will not be published-
what are the expressions of the ashtanga outside of class?
i can open doors with my legs when carrying things, i can tie my shoes while standing. very practical. i can stay balanced on the train without holding on. i can whip merengue so fast, its like an electric beater. i don't care what people think about me because i have more self confidence.
the pain from tattoos are bearable. i feel energy changing in my body every time i practice astanga. i don't get angry so easily.
why are you so earnest & cute?
because we are japanese!
something that has become very obvious here is the tokyoite's addiction to heat. the trains & busses are way too hot, really puts you to sleep, there are cone heaters everywhere where you can find people gathered around like a water cooler, the floors have controlled heaters, the baths have heat control, blankets are made of down, which is what most people wear when the temperature drops below 65 degrees, and the cats have their own electric blankets.
they would all die in chicago in winter.
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