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Journal 09/15

**09/15, Sunday** It’s Sunday night, 8:42 PM. Weekends can be tough sometimes! How can we make them more fun and energizing for the whole family? On Saturday morning, we went to a trial gymnastics class at South Coast Gymnastics. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The music was too loud, the studio was poorly managed, and the coach seemed exhausted and disorganized. It was a tough 90 minutes to get through. Later in the afternoon, Annie played with her classmate Julia. She invited Julia and another friend over to our house, and when her mom came to pick them up, I struggled with my English during our conversation. We talked for 30 minutes, and although it made me anxious and frustrated, it also motivated me to work harder on improving my English and step out of my comfort zone. On Sunday afternoon, Annie went to TBY for her acting rehearsal. She was cast as Piggy No.1. I could tell she wasn’t thrilled about it, but I didn’t say anything yet. She’s new to the group, young, and just s
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Make fitness plan with ChatGPT

As a Pilates and yoga enthusiast, my fitness routine has always revolved around these practices. In the past, when I was at my most passionate, I would attend a class almost every day, and before I had kids, two classes a day weren’t out of the question. These days, I stick to three Pilates sessions a week, each lasting 50 minutes, scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. After dropping off my kids, I head straight to the Pilates studio, where I work out from 8:30 to 9:20. In addition to Pilates, I almost always start my mornings with 20 minutes of Baduanjin, a practice that not only calms my mind but also makes my body feel much more flexible. Once a week, I also set aside time for a 60-minute session of 3D Spinal Yoga, which is especially important for me as I have some scoliosis. After practicing, I feel a significant release of tension, especially in my back and spine. Pilates, on the other hand, focuses on strengthening my core and sculpting my muscles. Many people co
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