So Much To Do! So Little Time!

First off, I'm trying to be more regular about writing, but the next few weeks are jam packed!

It was a nice long weekend...one that wasn't full of lots of stuff to do, but I ended up having some good plans through out the weekend...but not TOO busy...just the way I like it!

I had a long 4-day weekend as we had Friday off for a "bad weather day" which we never had to use, so we got the day off...YES! And then we had today off for Memorial Day.

Practiced a lot of yoga this weekend, which was great considering that last week was so busy that I wasn't able to go. My body was in definite NEED. It was back bend week, which tends to be difficult for me and also tends to bring up a lot of "stuff" so some of the classes were a bit tough, but I really love my instructors. They are SO great...super encouraging and always helpful and supportive. Friday night was a two hour class and after all of the back bends, I was feeling pretty defeated. I felt like crying...don't know why...I guess that just sometimes happens, so when we went to do headstand pose, I asked if I could go by the wall. Of course, my teacher said no, but she said, "let me be your wall" and from there I was able to stay up for the full time. I like the way she connects. Sunday morning, I thought we would be on to a new week of standing poses, but alas, we were still on back bends. In the middle of another two hour class (with a different teacher), I thought I was going to get up and leave after practicing camel pose again. Even though many people think that it must be super easy to do yoga with such flexibility, it can be really difficult at times. In back bends, I tend to curl using my lumbar, which is hugely strenuous. So we were doing camel pose at the wall using the wall ropes as support and my instructor pulled me out to the middle of the room to support my back and physically show me how to bend in the correct posture. It felt so much better and even though this will be something I will have to work on for quite sometime, he at least helped me understand the goal. I usually practice with the same two teachers and I really connect with both of them. Their classes are different and I gain a different experience with each of them. I will miss them dearly when I'm not here.

Besides oodles of yogic reflection, I spent some time with my parents (much needed I might add), some extended family that was in town, some good friends, and met some new people too. Went out on Saturday night with Alli and Taylor for my birthday. They are so sweet and fun to be with. I always feel that I can just simply be myself with them and I really love that. I think it's rare, especially to be able to do so with a "whole" couple. Many times, I don't feel as comfortable with the guy, but I feel like Taylor and I are just as good of friends as Alli and I. Anyway, we had a blast at dinner...yummy La Duni! Then, we headed over to The Porch for drinks. Some of their friends from their yoga studio were there...a funny, eccentric guy that I've met before (we'll call him Bikram), a fun girl who was definitely able to hold her own, which I appreciate, and another guy who all I can say is "bless his heart." God love him...he was trying for Jesus...and so was I, but it was difficult. Taylor described him as someone who continually was telling the punchline, yet there was no joke. It was a bit rough. I ran into this kid from high school who is two years older than me...that was a bit random, but good to see him. He asked for my number...who knows if he'll actually dial it, but whatever. Bikram also asked for my number...and I challenged him to try a new perspective at the Iyengar studio. He's going to come with me on Thursday to a class...don't anyone get excited. Not that I'm not...I think it will be fun and I think he'd be good company, but that's all I'm in for. I think.

Talk to Bruno tonight. It was nice to catch up. He continues to be an interesting character.

Anyway, it was a good weekend...back to work tomorrow. I have another interview tomorrow afternoon and hopefully, I'll hear back with positive news from the interview that I had last week. Say a little prayer for me!

Sorry for the laundry list, but that's all I've got right now! I'm off to sleep!