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Anaïs Séverine Bolduc (_dumspirospero_) wrote,
@ 2012-01-05 18:10:00

Current location:	The Great Hall
Current mood:	calm

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Ah, Thursdays. My busiest day of the week over and done with already. The first week back at school always seems to go so fast - I can't decide whether or not this is a good thing, however.

In the end, we made a last minute decision to spend the holidays in Paris. If we had gone back to Québec, it would of course have been one long journey to get back to France, and then of course I would have to go back to school to get the carriage back here, anyway. It was so nice to see Le Palais again, though very strange to think that we would not be staying there along with the rest of our fellows for the spring term.

Team Fabulous - French

I hope everyone is feeling sufficiently rested now after the chaos that is the return to school. Coach Marat and I will be finalising the training schemes over the weekend, so if there is anything you have not mentioned already but you feel worth doing so - either as individuals or matters of whole team development - then let me know when you can. The plans are never set in stone, because I think we need to be flexible enough to allow for any changes that may occur, so don't feel you cannot approach either of us with your concerns throughout the term. I am certain that Didi is the same - oui, mon cher?

Oh, and by the by, I brought some of my magic-friendly yoga manuals back with me from France, so if anyone would like to join me in a practice, you would be most welcome. I was glad to be able to take it up again during the holidays - it's one of those multi-purpose activities that is both useful and restful.

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	delcielo 2012-01-06 03:21 am UTC (link)
	I hope you enjoy Paris! It was fun to see you at the Gala. I agree it was strange to see our school and then come back here. [Team Fabulous - French] I am trying to be well-rested. Hopefully as I settle in the dreams will be less confusing. I have never tried yoga before and I wouldn't mind trying it if you don't mind teaching me. (Reply to this) (Thread)

_dumspirospero_
2012-01-06 03:22 pm UTC (link)

I can't help but wish these journals were as de rigeur in France as here. It would be nice to be able to communicate in this way, seeing as owl post can be a bit slow.

TF - French

I should think they will. Disruption to routine can do that to a person, but I wouldn't think it would be too much of a problem.

Of course! I often stick to fairly simple practices anyway when I am trying to relax, so that might suit you if you want to try.

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	delcielo 2012-01-07 05:08 am UTC (link)
	Maybe we start a fashion back home! [TF - French] Yes, this is true. I already find it to be a bit better. I think my mind has to get used to using all the languages again. That sounds like an excellent plan. I need to relax. Maybe that will help with the dreams, too! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Team Fabulous - French sebastienp 2012-01-06 03:34 am UTC (link)
	It's cute that you think I used the holiday to rest. Sleep is for Dani. Really, though, thanks. Did you have a nice holiday? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Team Fabulous - French _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-06 03:34 pm UTC (link)
	Rest isn't all about sleep, Sebastien, though we all need some occasionally. It was all right, I suppose. I would have liked to have gone home, though. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Team Fabulous - French _pocketrocket_ 2012-01-08 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	Shut up, you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	BB - French alefebvre 2012-01-06 03:55 am UTC (link)
	I am honestly happy to be back, though I'll have to second Sebastien. If I had only rested, I would be about ten pounds heavier by now. But yoga is good for stretching... right? I think we could use that. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: BB - French _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-06 05:54 pm UTC (link)
	I wasn't suggesting anyone only rest, Alphonse. ~~How dumb do you boys think I am~~. Merely hope that we weren't to come back to Hogwarts too exhausted to begin this term's training. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Anais wildflame 2012-01-06 05:11 am UTC (link)
	Hey! You going to meet me on the pitch willingly this time? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Roald _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-06 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	You did not learn from last time that I am very stubborn? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ranais wildflame 2012-01-07 05:42 am UTC (link)
	Nope! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Ranais _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-07 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	Perhaps I'll have to have another go at teaching you that lesson, then... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ranais wildflame 2012-01-08 04:33 am UTC (link)
	You're never going to make this easy for me, are you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Ranais _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-08 12:29 pm UTC (link)
	See! You are learning! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ranais wildflame 2012-01-09 06:12 am UTC (link)
	Well, I'm pretty stubborn too, you know! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Ranais _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-10 03:35 pm UTC (link)
	Evidently, hence your entertaining display outside out common room last term... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ranais wildflame 2012-01-11 05:08 am UTC (link)
	Can I make some sort of bet for your presence on the pitch? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Ranais _dumspirospero_ 2012-01-11 06:26 pm UTC (link)
	Now now. You know I won't agree to that until I hear terms and penalties... (Reply to this) (Parent)

	cbexton 2012-01-06 05:52 pm UTC (link)
	When is the last time you've been back to Canada? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_dumspirospero_ 2012-01-06 06:25 pm UTC (link)
	Let me see... we went to visit my grandparents not long after the BAT exams, so... six months or so? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cbexton 2012-01-06 07:06 pm UTC (link)
	Don't know how you go that long without spending time in our great land. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_dumspirospero_ 2012-01-07 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	Well, it's that sort of time I'd be spending away from home whilst at school anyway, really. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cbexton 2012-01-08 08:04 am UTC (link)
	Not if you'd gone to Salem like the rest of us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_dumspirospero_ 2012-01-08 12:53 pm UTC (link)
	That's one to speak to my parents about. They're the ones who made the decision to educate us both in France, after all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cbexton 2012-01-08 12:55 pm UTC (link)
	We're all at the mercy of our parents to a degree. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_dumspirospero_ 2012-01-08 01:09 pm UTC (link)
	Very true. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ex_chasingfi211 2012-01-07 06:44 am UTC (link)
	Wise move not to go back. I went back on New Year's Day morning and then was on the transport back late that night. Nearly died from exhaustion. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_dumspirospero_ 2012-01-07 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	Wait, you went there and back in one day? (Reply to this) (Parent)

_pocketrocket_
2012-01-08 11:12 pm UTC (link)

Paris at Christmas makes me so happy!

[Team Fab - Franch]

I will join you for yoga, but I make no promises about being lovely in the mornings. You know how we don't get on, mornings and I.

An idea for training; would we be wise to use the lake for cross-training when it warms up? It can break up the monotony of running, too.

[Anaïs]

Also, I think, if you and coach agree, I should look at eating more protein and doing bigger weights. I need to hit harder, be more effective at getting our opposition out of the game and away from Alphonse, but not be so heavy it slows my flying like the bigger beater boys. Could you help me work out a balance, please?

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_dumspirospero_
2012-01-10 03:44 pm UTC (link)

Me too. It is so indescribably... French.

TF - French

Of course. I expect no-one to be perfect first thing in the morning.

I agree that the breaking of monotony would be beneficial. And naturally, swimming also uses a different set of skills to running. If anyone wishes to start now, they are free too - although I would recommend warming charms until the water heats up of its own accord.

Dani - French

I would have to consult with Coach on the issue of weights as she has more technical knowledge than I do, but eating food beneficial to muscle development can't hurt. Feel free to consult the nutrition books at your leisure and we can talk about that with her at a convenient date, oui?

I think what might be most helpful, if you and Sebastien agree, is to have a good think together about your strengths as individuals, and work out what your strengths as a pair consequently are. If we do that before the next match, it will allow us to work on personal development as well as game strategy.

The two of you make an excellent pair, as your mutual trust and closeness is probably greater than that of the other teams. I think we should use this to our advantage by considering you as a twosome when we plan strategy, rather than as individuals the whole time. What do you think?

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