I was going to write yet another review of the Student Leadership Conference (and may still do) but, just to get this blog revitalized…
Laughter Yoga: Mixed Emotions
The fourth floor commons at Irving K. was packed with students (On a Saturday!) to take part in one of the SLC’s lunch activities. Who hasn’t heard of the apparent therapy of laughter yoga? I was slightly skeptical joining in, but I thought it would be interesting, laughing with random strangers. It basically consisted of a few breathing exercises, lots of fake laughter probably meant to lead to real laughter, and strange activities that would try to get us laughing. Honestly, I had more fun trying to get others laugh than truly laughing myself. I actually felt about half way through that I had run out of laughter in the laughter tank, and there was no point continuing. The only thing that kept me continuing this strenuous work-out was thinking about funny memories. Perhaps the fact that I had run out of laughter means I should be taking more laughter yoga. But somehow I think that one experience was enough for me – being in a room with people who all wanted to laugh felt good, but it wasn’t all that magical either.
On another note, I’ve had a pretty good start to my second semester. I still love Arts One, French 123 is full of brilliant students, I’ve been waiting for Poli Sci 100 all year, and I’ve packed my schedule with extra-curriculars. I have also noticed that I have become entrenched in following UBC affairs…yes, I actually do read Stephen Toope’s emails, the Ubyssey has (somewhat reluctantly) become my staple newspaper, and I think I might go to a Thunderbird game eventually. Good times.
miriam