Woke up around 7AM, had some pb and banana, and we were off to Boston. This morning I was going to Green Studios to meet up with Jesse (the dancer whom Katie's client (Jesses dad) referred her to) and take class with her. Katie drove me to the Studio which was just a rented out room basically. It was a huge room. When I walked in about a half hour early, I met the teacher Marcus (whom appeared rather old and had some braces on his knees---I began to question the kind of class he taught) and also I met Jesse who was cleaning the studio. I followed her around as we talked and she cleaned and then she took me to the side and wrote down all the studios in Boston and what they offer in this city. She was about 22 years old and just starting as a professional dancer, she likes Boston because its a small city but manageable for auditions and finding some work compared to the fight in NYC or LA. She was very sweet writing information down for me and we chatted a bit before class started.
The class I took was Pilates and focused on the position of the pelvis, placement, stretching the supporting leg, relaxing the hips, and strengthening extensions---Marcus was an outstanding visual instructor---he had a great flow to his movement, and a great mind/body connection too. He was also an acupuncturist--so he used a lot of muscle terminology. In his class we also used a foam roller which felt painful (but a good painful, release). I really enjoyed his class. Heidi and Katie picked me up and we went to a local hangout/bar/restaurant to watch the US Vs. Brazil soccer game. Heidi is a huge fan of soccer so she was cheering and helping to explain rules to me. When the US won, the entire place was cheering, what a fight the US had--a few poor calls against them too, but they fought on. Then we went to South Bay where we walked the main strip of stores. We did a lot of window shopping, saw Johnny's Cupcakes (not a bakery you would suppose, but a clothing shop---an Asian group that walked in was very confused when they walked in, which was kind of humorous, everyone expects cupcakes and its t-shirts in pans and bakery cases---idea started by college kid and company hit off quickly).
Then we went to eat at a rooftop cafe called the Rattlesnake. I had brought a pb and J so I ate that, but enjoyed the patio and sun. We talked for awhile and then Heidi drove me to the airport.
Heidi----a very sweet, fun-loving, blond. She is very athletic and works out almost everyday. She showed us her gym one day as she dropped us off at the train. She is very fast natured, but relaxed at the same time. She bought the entire BBQ at her house and paid for Katies meals as well---what a sweetheart.
Katie--is going through a hard time right now because she got kicked out of her Physical Therapy doctorate for plagiarizing. It was from a homework assignment which was did not cite the book as a reference. Her professor told her she should have known to cite, however, it was only the book she was allowed to use, so she went to many hearings and ended up getting kicked out of her program the very last semester. Now she lies in a massive amount of debt and has to reapply to take all the classes in another program again. She is very lost at this time, but continues to be loving, and optimistic. She reminds me of a counselor though. She really analyzes the relationship people have with each other and emotions involved in relationships. Shes really into "now what does that mean when a person does this." She was a very good Boston and NH guide, but needs some time to figure out what to do next. She is such a kind spirited person, with the best optimistic attitude I know, this unfortunate event will not change her outlook though, it will make her stronger.
I had a great visit to the East coast, thanks Katie and Heidi!
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