Pandora, Yoga, euHReka

So I finally decided to check out Pandora a couple of weeks ago. So far it’s just been whatever the default service is. No upgrading here just yet. I’m still not convinced it’s for me. I am still having some trouble figuring out how to customize the stations. Somehow all of my stations eventually all sound the same. Why can’t I have a station that only plays one artist? Maybe I could if I upgraded. Bah…

So I have started going to yoga 3 times a week at my gym. It’s been rough since I haven’t been to a class in years. I was surprised at how much flexibility I’ve lost over the years. I have to measure success in small steps. Last night I was finally able to do a side plank. It wasn’t pretty but I didn’t fall and I didn’t quit. I don’t know if I am ever going to get to the wheel, but never say never I suppose. The 3 classes each have a different instructor which is good and bad. I find the variety interesting since each instructor clearly has their favorite poses. The frustrating part is that not all of them are necessarily the same when it comes to giving instructions. Seems wrong to get mad during yoga. Still, my incremental results are worth it. I feel stronger.

Yoga isn’t really doing much for my stress. I have a very high profile project starting and everyday I feel a little more excited and nervous about the work ahead and how critical it is to be absolutely perfect. Our flagship product is called euHReka and I am tasked with building some awareness training for it in the next 6 weeks. The whole company is supposed to take the training and in reality this is just the start of an entire training program. As you might imagine, the upside to this kind of exposure is huge. The downside is something I don’t even want to consider. Think positive, right? I have people working with me that have just as much at stake and won’t let this project get off track. I know it will all work out fine but here and now it seems a bit nerve racking.