waad na waasheen with your endless paired-up consonants..

where were these kids when I was nine? I had a teacher I wanted dead. Nothing like this occurred to me though; just kept wishing she'd drop dead.

^somebody's taking the fall for this, believe you me! Yeah, I know somebody like that, she's getting too old for spontaneous explosions so tries to laugh through gritted teeth now.

^ You don't ******** say! LoL. I sent a message to the people who run the system. Xabaal la idinku ridye where the fo is my work? LoL.

I lost all the work I was doing for the last intense hour. I came in here to swear in Somali cause nothing else wil do! ******** ***********

^it's one those things, you feel better AFTER you've been. Serenity, what's wrong with feeling pole-dancer-girl-ish? Naden, it's meant to create long and lean muscles. I have not been doing it consistently but will do so from now on and will report back.

pain is gain so long as you can walk the following day.

^lol. Can anyone comment?

^constipation has got to be up there somewhere. It's all bowels and mindhicir with Somalis.

Goodness CL, now they'll never believe you when you tell them you're into women really.

JLee, that sounds evil, I've felt that way a couple of times but I could never sustain that kind of intensity- pain should not debilitate. FB, they're referring to the roots of Yoga. SS, lol at the pole dancing, sure sounds like fun. Lily, I am pretty good at the running thing but don't like the impact so I leaped on the cross trainer today. I managed a half hour at a gentle pace then worked on my arms with some weights. Bari baan ba'aya. I'm looking forward to a bit of this again: (videos with sound) Body Balance though I think I could do with some of this: Body Pump

For all the effort I felt I put into the Pilates, it left me relatively pain-free the following day. Some discomfort in the abs and arms but that's about it. Back for more, for sure.

Originally posted by Malika: Jac,I read the day of the jackal as a teenager and I grew to have a special fascination with Carlos the jackal. OMG, you deviant, so did I! I'd forgotten all about him until now.

They say this: The Benefits of Pilates A refreshing mind-body workout Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely aware of how your body feels, where it is in space, and how to control its movement. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. Proper breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency. Last but not least, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress. Build strength without "bulking up" - gain long, lean muscles and flexibility Conventional workouts tend to build short, bulky muscles - the type most prone to injury. Pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured. Develop a strong core - flat abdominals and a strong back Building on the principles of Joseph Pilates, Pilates exercises develop a strong "core," or center of the body. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine. Control of the core is achieved by integrating the trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle. Create an evenly conditioned body and prevent sports injuries In conventional workouts, weak muscles tend to get weaker and strong muscles tend to get stronger. The result is muscular imbalance - a primary cause of injury and chronic back pain. Pilates conditions the whole body, even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is over trained or under trained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned, helping you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater ease and less chance of injury. Learn efficient patterns of motion Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous movements. By developing proper technique, you can actually re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion - invaluable for injury recovery, sports performance, good posture and optimal health. Be confident and safe No other exercise system is so gentle to your body while giving it a challenging workout. Many of the exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing. Pilates is so safe, it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries. And be challenged Pilates is also an extremely flexible exercise system. Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty ranging from beginning to advanced. Get the workout that best suits you now, and increase the intensity as your body conditioning improves. source

I've tried Pilates a few times in the past- beginners classes. Today I joined an 'ALL' class which was more challenging. I had to stop and rest through a couple of the moves. Has anyone else tried Pilates? My right hip hurts. Tomorrow I will let you know what else does. LoL. I found an excellent video series ; here's the one for abs: for great abs

Congratulations LSK.

^ the reputation would improve if the women who have the means just TAKE THE DAMN DRUGS and push. Natural this, natural that. A headache's natural too but I don't see many turning their noses up at taking something for that. It's the drama, women are addicted to the drama. Every woman needs a dramatic birth story, don't you know.

Hey LiLy, I am half troll half askari today. LOL. Got to log off now so please keep keeping the peace.

LoL khasab maxaa keenay meesha? Wax hambada caba meesha ma kula joogaan?

^Neph, dear I have no powers other than to lock or delete topics in the Women's section. I have no authority to examine and decide on matters that go further- i.e who's right, who's wrong, sending PMs and what-not. That's the Admin's job. I just don't want things to disintegrate further, more wrongs never make rights. Aside from making a personal judgement- which would not help matters- my only constructive function is to put a halt to run-away topics when I can. I remain neutral on this for I'm damned if I know what the hell it is all about anyway! If you have a persistent problem, please take it up with Admin.

I wish I could lock this topic way but I no-can-do. There's a virus that has been taking hold; the only way to stay unaffected is to stay away. Please ignore this and other affected topics until it works itself out of infected parties.

it'll be hot and gridlocked but North can advise you better. Half way to Burco- I like how you say that, like you're almost going to Burco; keepies the oldies out of your hair.

10 months, did you want to go sooner?

On Sat the 29th of March: This inspiring double bill of films followed by a panel discussion, features women who have become ‘keystones’ of our society due to their tireless lobbying and support for all communities. The Sybil Phoenix Story (Loving Hands) From the 1960's Sybil was a foster parent to hundreds of unwanted children. She fundraised and opened the first black youth club in Britain, which was burnt down by the National Front in 1977. She was a leader in the New Cross Fire campaign and the post Brixton riot negotiations. In the 1980's she set up the Marsha Phoenix trust for homeless young women. Now 82, she is the first black woman to receive an MBE and is still a tireless campaigner from her home in South London. Directed by Lucia Tanmbini this touching film includes rare interviews with Sybil, family and friends who give an insight into her life and how racism had an impact on black communities during the 80s. The Gerty Archimède Story Gerty Archimède, from Guadelope, was the first black woman to become a lawyer in France (1939). She became the first deputy parliamentarian in 1946. She fought tirelessly for women and the poor. This historical documentary by Mariette Monpierre will show the similarities and differences between black womens fight against racism in France and the UK. bernie grant centre North London

^they don't fly. Traffic is the problem. I waited in a taxi queue for 1.5 hours the last time I was there. Then I waited in traffic- I fell asleep actually.