Should I Join the Circus?

Zehpyr Sto

I am thinking about joining a circus because I can do a backflip through a hula-hoop, and much more acrobatic things on the ground and on a trampoline. My step-dad thinks I should, my aunt thinks I should, and almost everybody I know says I should try, but the problem is, I'm extremely shy! I'm afraid that won't think I have what it takes, and I'm just worried about what they'll say. What should I do? Should I at least try, or should I just say forget it?

Answer
It takes a lot more than doing a back flip or simple acrobatics to be accepted by a circus. My FIRST question would be HOW OLD ARE YOU? If you are UNDER 17 then NO circus will hire you until you are at least 17.

Children can no longer just run away and join a circus.. they have all the people they need to water the elephants and clean the animal stalls because there are 10 unskilled people for every job that comes available and many circuses don't even HAVE animals any longer.

To join ANY CIRCUS you will need FORMAL TRAINING... just because you can do a back flip only says you can be TRAINED... The Circus is a BUSINESS... they won't TRAIN YOU unless you can bring some basic talent to the audition.

Here are some recognized CIRCUS ARTS SCHOOLS where you can at least learn enough of the BASICS to apply for an AUDITION to be in a circus..

NOTE: I have not vetted these circus schools, I am merely listing as many as I can find that SEEM to be legitimate.. It is up to YOU to do your own investigations to see if any school will fit your needs. For a COMPLETE LIST of Circus Schools then go to GOOGLE and enter CIRCUS SCHOOLS then follow the links to see what else is out there you may find of use.

BB'S DANCE AND CIRCUS ARTS OF TAMPA BAY
http://bbsdancefactory.com/

CAMP WINNARAINBOW in Leytonville, CA
http://www.campwinnarainbow.org/

CENTER FOR CIRCUS ARTS.. Battleboro, VT.
http://www.campwinnarainbow.org/

DIRECTORY OF EUROPEAN CIRCUS SCHOOLS
http://www.circusland.com/cirken/Circus_schools/

NATIONAL CIRCUS SCHOOL OF CANADA in Montreal
http://enc-live.turbulent.ca/en/home

NEW YORK CIRCUS ARTS
http://www.nycircusarts.com/

SAN FRANCISCO CIRCUS ARTS SCHOOL.. San Francisco
http://www.circuscenter.org/index2.html

SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS AND NEW CIRCUS ARTS.. Seattle
http://www.sancaseattle.org/

SOUTH FLORIDA CIRCUS ARTS SCHOOL..N MIAMI BEACH
http://www.miami.com/south-florida-circus-arts-school-article

TITO GAONA'S FLYING TRAPEZE ACADEMY AND
FLYING FANTASY CIRCUS.. Venice, Florida
http://www.titogaona.com/

Competitive gymnastics+workout tips?

Fell

Okay, so this is rather complicated. PLEASE READ IT. PLEASE. At least answer one of them!!
Problem 1:
My friend, she's 14, is currently on Orange in the CanGym program, or advanced rec. She really wanted to do competitive but she tried out at three clubs and didnt make any of them, not even P1. They all said she wasn't skilled enough and too old, since the lowest level, P1, had kids ages 9-12 at the oldest. Now, because she was rejected, she wants to tryout for T&T but she doesn't know if she's good enough. She can execute all the basics (cartwheel, handstand, walkovers), a roundoff backhandspring with a slight spot, back tuck off a box and back tucks on tramp. In Alberta, Canada, would you think that she would make T&T competitive? And what level, if she did? She really loves gymnastics and was stressing out and depressed about this. Oh, and this really is my friend (no yahoo account), I am a P3 gymnast, but no idea how to help her.
THANKS:)
Problem 2:
Kay, so I, on my coach's orders, have to do a planned workout everyday. Run for 10-20 minutes, increasing either in speed or distance, routine stretch for 15 minutes, a break for 5, 3 sets of 25 push-ups, 30 second break and water, 3 sets of 50 sit-ups, 30 second break, 40 lunges, 40 squat jumps, and a five minute cool down run/stretch. So I am also 14, 5'2 and about 115 pounds. I am now pretty weak and I have a layer of fat due to the fact that I was pulled out of gym for 8 months, which is why I have a workout I need to do. I have been skipping the 10-20 min run cause I live where there are no flat grounds and because it is so icy outside, it is near impossible. Going to a nearby gym doesn't work either cause my parents refuse to take me. So is there anything I can do to replace the run, but still takes the same effect on my body? Same with the 5 min cool down. Also, I have been doing this workout for about 2 weeks but haven't seen any improvements. In fact, I think I am getting more fat and my muscles are staying the same. Why is this? Also, if you have any other workout suggestions (like weights, different sets, diets that would fit my situation cause i am clueless on that, etc.), feel free to suggest them. Don't say that I am already fit and don't need all this, because I do. Strength is essential to gymnastics and fat just slows you down.
THANKS:) sorry you had to read all of this!!
Much appreciated!!

Answer
If you know what these are...
I do...as a gymnast at a level equivalent to level 8 USAG...

100 V-Ups
50 pull ups
50 chin ups
Frog jumps on the vault runway for 10 laps
One legged hops (alternate each lap) 10 -5 laps per leg
Climb the rope
Run a mile (32 laps around the floor)
Handstand push ups (100)
Handstand walks - 2 (go there forwards, backwards on the way back)
Arm dips on the parallel bars (50)
Leg dips of the beam keeping your heel flat (5 laps there and back)
Seal walks (feet on a paper plat in push up position and go forward across the floor and backwards back) - 8 laps
Attempt ten full ups (pull up all the way to front support on bars)
Kill jumps on the trampoline (Jump as high as you can in one jump then stop in a squat {not to deep of a squat})

Those are just some options
I'm on JOGA...(jersey optional gymnastics association in nj)

Hope this helped

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What Should be Attention When Start Your Inflatable slides Business?

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Yue

What Should be Attention When Start Your Inflatable slides Business

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Bouncy castle and similar structures are temporary inflatable buildings and structures that are rented for functions, school and church festivals and village fetes and used for recreational purposes, mainly used by children. The growth in popularity of moonwalks has led to an inflatable rental industry which includes inflatable slides, obstacle courses, games, and more. Inflatables are ideal for portable amusements because they are easy to transport and store. The name given to such structures varies.


They have been marketed with such names as bounce house, Moon Bounce, Astrojump, Moonwalk, Jolly Jump and Spacewalk. The term "Bounce House" came to popularity with the resurgence of hipster culture in New England. "Pula pula" is another name commonly used by Latinos, which literally means "jump jump". The term 'Jolly Jumps' is often used to describe the inflatable playground structure in rural areas and some areas in the Western US, but the term is otherwise obsolete.

Although they are often aimed at children, adult castles can be hired in the many countries,like UK,US,China,Europe and so on. Because of liability concerns, moonwalks are rarely rented to adults in the US. Historically, names for inflatable structures, particularly in the United States, are composed of two, one syllable words. In the United States the terms that consist of two, one syllable words are popular. In Southern California, another popular term is Closed Inflatable Trampolines, or "CITs". Bouncy Castle or Inflatable Castle are used in Ireland, the UK, New Zealand and parts of Australia, and Jumping Castles in Arizona, Australia, Canada and South Africa.

As a whole the term moon bounce has become a generic term for enclosed inflatable trampolines worldwide. Following the popular of inflatables, more and more countries start a rental business,and the kinds of inflatables more and more day by day. Except bouncy castle, also water slide,inflatable tent, giant inflatables,bounce house for children. Many buyer found that usually people are willing buy one or two pieces of bouncy castle or water slide for their children.So not only to rental inflatble, some big imported especial import some small size family using inflatables.

Actually that brings big profit to importer, becuase inflatable field is few in their country and the cose is very expensive in Europe and America,Australia. Also some advertising company will order the big inflatable tent for sport, like tennis,basketball,football,badmin and so on. In winter many countries will snow, it will effect outdoor sports, but many youngers like outdoor sport in winter. Based on this,some smart merchant found that and place order about tent. One of my clients even order an big size of 30*60*15m for 600 people.At present his business is very good.

Whats the funniest question you've ever seen asked on yahoo answers?

Pretty Boi

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I have a collection of them. Here's a few. (These are actual questions):

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Why do my boobs hurt?
I need spiritual advice! What do you do when certain Christians make you want to throw up?
Why do people laugh at me when I drop my groceries?
Does God dislike shy people?
Does anyone know why i have a fat lip because i do not?
Ah, I see I have offended the Jonas Brothers fans?
What pills will help me do better on the ACT?
Do i have excessive pubic hair?
Anyone else have a sister who is the root of all evil?
What do you think my favorite kind of chocolate is?
What does God do to people who are no strangers to love? ?
Guys..did you cry the first time you got hit in the nuts?
I think my dog is homosexual?
What does my dream mean? its about cows?
Ive recently been talking to this guy, hes really nice and is really sweet, but WHAT DO YOU THINK OF VIRGINS?
Need a divorce without him knowing?
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He seems to like me..he suggested we get married....?
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Can a human kiss a puppy?
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What to do about a dad that yaps too much?
Why is it when someone don't agree with Nancy Grace , she gets all mad and starts yelling?
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Why does my english bulldog jump on my bed and throw up?
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Competitive gymnastics+workout tips?

water trampolines canada image

Fell

Okay, so this is rather complicated. PLEASE READ IT. PLEASE. At least answer one of them!!
Problem 1:
My friend, she's 14, is currently on Orange in the CanGym program, or advanced rec. She really wanted to do competitive but she tried out at three clubs and didnt make any of them, not even P1. They all said she wasn't skilled enough and too old, since the lowest level, P1, had kids ages 9-12 at the oldest. Now, because she was rejected, she wants to tryout for T&T but she doesn't know if she's good enough. She can execute all the basics (cartwheel, handstand, walkovers), a roundoff backhandspring with a slight spot, back tuck off a box and back tucks on tramp. In Alberta, Canada, would you think that she would make T&T competitive? And what level, if she did? She really loves gymnastics and was stressing out and depressed about this. Oh, and this really is my friend (no yahoo account), I am a P3 gymnast, but no idea how to help her.
THANKS:)
Problem 2:
Kay, so I, on my coach's orders, have to do a planned workout everyday. Run for 10-20 minutes, increasing either in speed or distance, routine stretch for 15 minutes, a break for 5, 3 sets of 25 push-ups, 30 second break and water, 3 sets of 50 sit-ups, 30 second break, 40 lunges, 40 squat jumps, and a five minute cool down run/stretch. So I am also 14, 5'2 and about 115 pounds. I am now pretty weak and I have a layer of fat due to the fact that I was pulled out of gym for 8 months, which is why I have a workout I need to do. I have been skipping the 10-20 min run cause I live where there are no flat grounds and because it is so icy outside, it is near impossible. Going to a nearby gym doesn't work either cause my parents refuse to take me. So is there anything I can do to replace the run, but still takes the same effect on my body? Same with the 5 min cool down. Also, I have been doing this workout for about 2 weeks but haven't seen any improvements. In fact, I think I am getting more fat and my muscles are staying the same. Why is this? Also, if you have any other workout suggestions (like weights, different sets, diets that would fit my situation cause i am clueless on that, etc.), feel free to suggest them. Don't say that I am already fit and don't need all this, because I do. Strength is essential to gymnastics and fat just slows you down.
THANKS:) sorry you had to read all of this!!
Much appreciated!!

Answer
If you know what these are...
I do...as a gymnast at a level equivalent to level 8 USAG...

100 V-Ups
50 pull ups
50 chin ups
Frog jumps on the vault runway for 10 laps
One legged hops (alternate each lap) 10 -5 laps per leg
Climb the rope
Run a mile (32 laps around the floor)
Handstand push ups (100)
Handstand walks - 2 (go there forwards, backwards on the way back)
Arm dips on the parallel bars (50)
Leg dips of the beam keeping your heel flat (5 laps there and back)
Seal walks (feet on a paper plat in push up position and go forward across the floor and backwards back) - 8 laps
Attempt ten full ups (pull up all the way to front support on bars)
Kill jumps on the trampoline (Jump as high as you can in one jump then stop in a squat {not to deep of a squat})

Those are just some options
I'm on JOGA...(jersey optional gymnastics association in nj)

Hope this helped

Fun, long quiz thing lol. It's actually kinda interesting.. Do it?

Jamie

Do You ;
wish you could live somewhere else: yea
think about suicide: nope
believe in online dating: um no thats for desperate losers.
think others find you attractive: sure
want more piercings: um no thanks.
like cleaning: no
like roller coasters: DUH
write in cursive or print: print but i mix in cursive letters

For or Against ;
:x: long distant relationships: idk
:x: killing people: against
:x: teenage smoking: againt
:x: driving drunk: against
:x: gay/lesbian relationships: i dont really care
:x: soap operas: for

Have You ;
:x: ever cried over a girl/boy: yes
:x: ever been in a fist fight: im not sure. . . if it counts as playful than yes.
:x: ever been arrested: no
:x: ever had a friend die: yes, my dear hamster.
:x: ever dated a cousin: ew wtf isn't that illegal?
:x: ever used a gun: no
:x: ever french kissed: no
:x: ever finished a puzzle: duhhh
:x: ever got surgery: no
:x: ever got beat up: nope
:x: ever hated someone: too many
:x: ever made a huge mistake: mhmmm
:x: ever tried any drugs: no
:x: ever jogged a mile: yes
:x: ever played with someone's feelings: kinda?
:x: ever had feelings for someone younger than you: no

What ;
:x: shoes do you wear: Toms, Uggs, Converse, flats.
:x: are you scared of: the dark, spiders, snakes, 2012
:x: do you sleep in: T-shirt and shorts
:x: did you eat for lunch: dont remember
:x: is love: i have no idea

Number ;
:x: of times I have had my heart broken?: 3
:x: of hearts I have broken?: idk
:x: of girls I have kissed?: none, im not a lesbian
:x: of boys I have kissed?: none, sad isn't it? But i'm really young so it's ok
:x: of guys/girls you've rejected?: none
:x: of drugs you taken: none, except medications
:x: of accidents you been in: none
:x: of people you lean on?: idk
:x: of people you broke up with?: none

Are You ;
:x: pretty: i guess
:x: funny: my friends say i am
:x: hot: dont think so
:x: friendly: mhmmm
:x: ugly: yea kinda
:x: loveable: i can be
:x: caring: sure
:x: dorky: yes
:x: girly: yes
:x: boyish: some times
:x: smart: yea
:x: pimp: no
:x: angel: nope
:x: gangster: no

Favorite ;
:x: FOUR letter word: f*ck
:x: comedian: idk
:x: candy: sour patch kids
:x: cartoon idk
:x: cereal: cocoa crisipies
:x: chewing gum: cinnamon
:x: day of week: saturday and friday
:x: least fave day: school days
:x: jello flavor: red

Last Person Who/That ;
:x: slept in your bed: no one
:x: saw you cry: dont remember
:x: made you cry: um my mom
:x: you went to the movies with: my friend
:x: yelled at you: mom
:x: sent you an email: no idea i get too many

Have You Ever ;
:x: said "I love you" and meant it?: nope
:x: gone out in public in your pajamas?:yes
:x: kept a secret from everyone?: duh
:x: cried during a movie?: mhm
:x: ever at anytime owned new kids on the block?: no
:x: planned your week based on a TV guide?: noo?
:x: been on stage?: yup
:x: been to New York?:yes
:x: been to Florida?: i live in florida lol
:x: Hawaii?: nope
:x: China?: nehh
:x: Canada?: yupp
:x: Europe?:yes

This or That ;
:x: apples or bananas?: apples
:x: blue or red?: blue
:x: walmart or target?: target
:x: spring or fall?: fall
:x: summer/winter: winter
:x: trampolines or swimming pools: trampolines.. i swim too much

Lasts ;
:x: noise you heard?: my computer keys as i type
:x: smell you sniffed?: idk
:x: time you went out of state/province?: idk
:x: car ride: the mall
:x: talked to: my mom
:x: thought of: my crush
:x: showered: morning
:x: cut your nails: yesterday
:x: did laundry: mom does it
:x: hugged a tree: awk
:x: watched anime: hate that crap
:x: prayed: dont rememeber
:x: bought: uggs
:x: wore: clothes
:x: ate: chips and queso
:x: drank: water
:x: yelled at: dont remember
:x: took a picture of: myself


Friendship/Love ;
:x: do you believe in love at first sight?: yes
:x: do you want children one day and if so, how many?: yes 2 girls
:x: most important thing to you in a friendship is?: having fun and loyalty

Random ;
:x: criminal record?: none
:x: do you speak any other languages?: 2 other languages
:x: name some of your favorite things in your bedroom: makeup, uggs
:x: worst feeling in the world?: finding out something you dont want to find out and your stomach just drops

Your ;
:x: nickname(s): Dip
:x: how old do you look?: 14
:x: how old do you act?: i can act my age but im not always serious
:x: glasses/contacts?: dont got any
:x: braces: yes
:x: do you have any pets?: yes
:x: you get embarrassed?: yes


Love Life ;
:x: you love or like alot: love
:x: who was the last boy/girl you kissed: none
:x: who was the last boy/girl you hugged: idk
:x: how long have you been with your boyfriend/girlfriend: none

Answer
Do you;
wish you could live somewhere else: yes
think about suicide: no
believe in online dating: no
think others find you attractive: maybe
want more piercings: no
like cleaning: no
like roller coasters: hell yea
write in cursive or print: print

For or Against;
:x: long distant relationships: against
:x: killing people: against
:x: teenage smoking: againt
:x: driving drunk: against
:x: gay/lesbian relationships: for
:x: soap operas: against

Have You;
:x: ever cried over a girl/boy: yes
:x: ever been in a fist fight: no
:x: ever been arrested: no
:x: ever had a friend die: no
:x: ever dated a cousin: no
:x: ever used a gun: no
:x: ever french kissed: no
:x: ever finished a puzzle: yes im not stupid
:x: ever got surgery: yes. to reconstruct my broken arm, to remove a cyst, and to reconstruct my broken leg.
:x: ever got beat up: no
:x: ever hated someone: yes
:x: ever made a huge mistake: sh*t yea
:x: ever tried any drugs: no
:x: ever jogged a mile: yes
:x: ever played with someone's feelings: heehee yes
:x: ever had feelings for someone younger than you: no

What;
:x: shoes do you wear: Uggs, Tory Burches, Converse
:x: are you scared of: spiders, fireworks, bubblewrap
:x: do you sleep in: sweat pants and short sleeve shirt
:x: did you eat for lunch: grilled cheese sandwich
:x: is love: a bunch of crap

Number ;
:x: of times I have had my heart broken?: 3 or 4 I can' remember
:x: of hearts I have broken?: 2
:x: of girls I have kissed?: none
:x: of boys I have kissed?: none. :(
:x: of guys/girls you've rejected?: 2
:x: of drugs you taken: none
:x: of accidents you been in: none
:x: of people you lean on?: 1
:x: of people you broke up with?: none

Are You ;
:x: pretty: i think so, so do my friends and family
:x: funny: my friends and parents say i am
:x: hot: no
:x: friendly: yes
:x: ugly: no :)
:x: loveable: yea
:x: caring: depends
:x: dorky: yes
:x: girly: yes
:x: boyish: not really
:x: smart: depends
:x: pimp: no
:x: angel: >:)no
:x: gangster: no

Favorite ;
:x: FOUR letter word: crap
:x: comedian: idk
:x: candy: sour gummy worms
:x: cartoon: courage the cowardly dog
:x: cereal: cinnamon toast crunch
:x: chewing gum: strawberry/watermelon
:x: day of week: saturday and friday
:x: least fave day: wednesday
:x: jello flavor: green

Last Person Who/That ;
:x: slept in your bed: my sister
:x: saw you cry: my bff
:x: made you cry: my mom
:x: you went to the movies with: my bff
:x: yelled at you: my teacher
:x: sent you an email: my bff

Have You Ever ;
:x: said "I love you" and meant it?: yes
:x: gone out in public in your pajamas?:yes
:x: kept a secret from everyone?: so many
:x: cried during a movie?: yes....lion king
:x: ever at anytime owned new kids on the block?: no
:x: planned your week based on a TV guide?: ?? no
:x: been on stage?: yup
:x: been to New York?:yes
:x: been to Florida?: i live in florida lol
:x: Hawaii?: yes
:x: China?: yes
:x: Canada?: yes
:x: Europe?:yes

This or That ;
:x: apples or bananas?: apples
:x: blue or red?: blue
:x: walmart or target?: target
:x: spring or fall?: fall
:x: summer/winter: winter
:x: trampolines or swimming pools: trampolines

Lasts ;
:x: noise you heard?: my dad's loud voice
:x: smell you sniffed?: christmas tree
:x: time you went out of state/province?: august
:x: car ride: office max
:x: talked to: my sister
:x: thought of: my crush
:x: showered: morning
:x: cut your nails: .....i have no idea o_O
:x: did laundry: mom does it
:x: hugged a tree: never
:x: watched anime: hate that crap
:x: prayed: at dinner
:x: bought: perfume
:x: wore: clothes
:x: ate: vanilla icecream with chocolate sauce <3 :)
:x: drank: water
:x: yelled at: my brother
:x: took a picture of: my friend and I

Friendship/Love ;
:x: do you believe in love at first sight?: yes
:x: do you want children one day and if so, how many?: yes 2 girls
:x: most important thing to you in a friendship is?: having fun, being crazy, and loyalty

Random ;
:x: criminal record?: none
:x: do you speak any other languages?: yes. french.
:x: name some of your favorite things in your bedroom: makeup, uggs, bed, closet, bathroom (all my perfume and lotion is in it smells soooo good!)
:x: worst feeling in the world?: guilt or nausea

Your ;
:x: nickname(s): Turtle
:x: how old do you look?: 16 (I'm 14)
:x: how old do you act?: i can act my age when I want but mostly I act like a 10 year old idk lol
:x: glasses/contacts?: contacts
:x: braces: yes -_-
:x: do you have any pets?: yes. 2 cats.
:x: you get embarrassed?: yes

Love Life ;
:x: you love or like alot: love
:x: who was the last boy/girl you kissed: none
:x: who was the last boy/girl you hugged: eric
:x: how long have you been with your boyfriend/girlfriend: none

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what is cottage life in canada?

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elvis

i heard its the best life style

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Cottage Life, aside from being the title of a magazine, involves having a cottage, and spending time there, away from your home. Some Canadians have year-round cottages, but most have seasonal cottages.

My cottage is seasonal. Because it is so far away from my home, we typically get there every second or third weekend, spring through fall, for just 2 or 3 days at a time. Most years that means we only actually use the cottage 15-30 days. But some years, I've been able to stay for the entire summer. A couple of years ago, I lived at my cottage from the end of June 'til the middle of October. This past summer (2009), I stayed at the cottage from August 'til the middle of September.

Cottage life for me is extremely relaxed. I own a small island, and my nearest neighbours are at least a kilometre away, by water. I'm at the end of a closed bay, which is all uninhabited Native/Crown land. It is very quiet and peaceful, save the occasional boat of fishermen.

I wake up in the morning and do this and that before getting dressed. I may go swimming or do some gardening. This summer, I made a habit of sitting out on a lounge chair on one of the decks that overlooks the bay. At 3pm, most of that deck is covered by shade, so it's perfect for sitting out and reading a book. At or around 3pm most days, I'd grab something to read and my Harman Kardon portable iPod docking station, and head out to my spot on the deck. (I have to avoid the sun because I'm very fair.) I carried that habit over to my home, when I returned. I live in a beach house on Lake Ontario and have a rear patio with loungers and outdoor "sofas" right next to the water. Because it was so enjoyable and relaxing at the cottage, I would do my afternoon reading session,s listening to music, back here at home. (I don't know why I never did that before.)

At the cottage, we do some boating (in my case, it's our mode of transportation, as opposed to "pleasure boating"), and have bonfires or barbecues. There's a lot of florae and faunae to observe. If I fished, there'd be good fishing to be had.

When we have guests, they tend to bring out all the toys we never seem to use, ourselves. There's an inflatable water trampoline, a dingy, a canoe, windsurfers, boogie boards, and more. Oh, my husband does spend as much free time as possible in the hammock. (There's never enough free time, though.)

Despite the perception of cottages, there is always A LOT of work to be done. The very nature of a residence that goes weeks, sometimes months, without any tending means the few days you are there are full of chores. There are always repairs to done, the lawn has to be mowed, the lawn and gardens weeded, and any renovations to be planned and carried out. (If I have to haul one more load of lumber to the island, I may give it all up!)

When it gets dark, I tend to retreat indoors, to watch television or a DVD, listen to music, or whatever. I had a late-night visitor this past summer, in the form of a metre-long milk snake. It's the first time a snake has made its way into the cottage. I spotted it slithering towards the television, one night. I like snakes, so I was mostly consumed with getting pictures of it. I was pretty excited. Too bad my husband was back at home, at the time. He always misses all the cool stuff.

Well, I'm sure that's TMI. ;-)

In short, having a cottage is nice, although it is a luxury, and expense and, at times, seems like more of a hassle than it's worth. But when I'm there, I wish I could stay longer.

Competitive gymnastics+workout tips?

Fell

Okay, so this is rather complicated. PLEASE READ IT. PLEASE. At least answer one of them!!
Problem 1:
My friend, she's 14, is currently on Orange in the CanGym program, or advanced rec. She really wanted to do competitive but she tried out at three clubs and didnt make any of them, not even P1. They all said she wasn't skilled enough and too old, since the lowest level, P1, had kids ages 9-12 at the oldest. Now, because she was rejected, she wants to tryout for T&T but she doesn't know if she's good enough. She can execute all the basics (cartwheel, handstand, walkovers), a roundoff backhandspring with a slight spot, back tuck off a box and back tucks on tramp. In Alberta, Canada, would you think that she would make T&T competitive? And what level, if she did? She really loves gymnastics and was stressing out and depressed about this. Oh, and this really is my friend (no yahoo account), I am a P3 gymnast, but no idea how to help her.
THANKS:)
Problem 2:
Kay, so I, on my coach's orders, have to do a planned workout everyday. Run for 10-20 minutes, increasing either in speed or distance, routine stretch for 15 minutes, a break for 5, 3 sets of 25 push-ups, 30 second break and water, 3 sets of 50 sit-ups, 30 second break, 40 lunges, 40 squat jumps, and a five minute cool down run/stretch. So I am also 14, 5'2 and about 115 pounds. I am now pretty weak and I have a layer of fat due to the fact that I was pulled out of gym for 8 months, which is why I have a workout I need to do. I have been skipping the 10-20 min run cause I live where there are no flat grounds and because it is so icy outside, it is near impossible. Going to a nearby gym doesn't work either cause my parents refuse to take me. So is there anything I can do to replace the run, but still takes the same effect on my body? Same with the 5 min cool down. Also, I have been doing this workout for about 2 weeks but haven't seen any improvements. In fact, I think I am getting more fat and my muscles are staying the same. Why is this? Also, if you have any other workout suggestions (like weights, different sets, diets that would fit my situation cause i am clueless on that, etc.), feel free to suggest them. Don't say that I am already fit and don't need all this, because I do. Strength is essential to gymnastics and fat just slows you down.
THANKS:) sorry you had to read all of this!!
Much appreciated!!

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If you know what these are...
I do...as a gymnast at a level equivalent to level 8 USAG...

100 V-Ups
50 pull ups
50 chin ups
Frog jumps on the vault runway for 10 laps
One legged hops (alternate each lap) 10 -5 laps per leg
Climb the rope
Run a mile (32 laps around the floor)
Handstand push ups (100)
Handstand walks - 2 (go there forwards, backwards on the way back)
Arm dips on the parallel bars (50)
Leg dips of the beam keeping your heel flat (5 laps there and back)
Seal walks (feet on a paper plat in push up position and go forward across the floor and backwards back) - 8 laps
Attempt ten full ups (pull up all the way to front support on bars)
Kill jumps on the trampoline (Jump as high as you can in one jump then stop in a squat {not to deep of a squat})

Those are just some options
I'm on JOGA...(jersey optional gymnastics association in nj)

Hope this helped

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