I'm doing 14 things
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3 months ago
I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago. Now to proceed on the road to recovery.
lakshmi_amman's Life List
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1. loose 20 pounds
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2. have a secret underground lair
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3. Learn Kannada
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4. Visit Mexico
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5. Return to India
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6. Learn Kalaripayattu
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7. Present a paper
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8. keep in touch with old friends
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9. go to Mexico
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10. visit New Zealand
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11. do my arangetram
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12. make the Boston Babydolls Burlesque Troupe a success
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13. stop biting my nails
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14. fully recover from my sprained ankle
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How I did it
It made me
proud 
How I did it: I took the cheap, slow and steady route. My work offered educational assistance - full tuition if you get an A or B is pretty typical. I took 1 course at a time, and completed the master's in 3 years. It became a life-style choice after a while - doing homework was just part of the weekly grind. Read how I did it…
It made me
glamorous
How I did it: For me, it started with seeing a fabulous show in London. Two of my best friends started a troupe and I came running. It didn't hurt that I had hardcore dance and costume experience in other venues, so I didn't take any classes, I just jumped in.How you join will have a lot to do with what you want out of the experience and what you want to put in. Here's some options: Classes - they run the range from practical, t… Read how I did it…
It made me
amazed
How I did it: I studied for 9 years and counting. I took classes every week in the evening, with hiatuses when my teacher when on tour or on travel to India. I practice 3-5 times a week and make lots of notes in a dance journal.These days, when my teacher travels, I teach others to keep in shape. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
Plan for January
3 months ago
I’m actually finally planning to go! I’ve gotten work approval, and I’m actively making plans.
3 years and counting
3 months ago
It’s been three years and counting. I can actually say I know something about Kalaripayattu, although I do not know the entire system, and still consider myself very much a student.
But it’s been great so far. I still really enjoy classes, I’ve learned a bit about long and short stick, as well as kicks, punches and leaps. Last spring, I was able to participate in learning and experience kalari massage, and this summer I’m learning how to treat a sprained ankle (my own!) kalari style.
