here we are at the culmination of the 30 day challenge. And at the beginning of a new year of blogging adventures. and as life would have it, today also brings another ending and beginning. My job. Today I was informed that there is a "re-org" happening and that my position is being changed. What that translates to is that my position is having its pay cut considerably and that the hours will also be shortened, but I will be doing the exact same job...as far as I can tell. Me being me, I handled it professionally and also said my peace. And decided that I wouldn't stay and work there...tomorrow is my last day. I tend to look at any change, even unexpected and seemingly unwelcome change, as an opportunity. You never know, there could always be something better just around the corner. That is my assumption, now to be open enough to let that opportunity in.
So, today is filled with change. And now to get ready to go into my yoga class, where everything is always the same. It's just me that shows up differently every day. It will be a nice constant today, a place to ground and let go of my thinking mind. And afterwards it will be great to go to dinner with Amy, process the happenings of my day and get all excited about this new year to come!
I'll leave you with my Readers Write submission to The Sun magazine...my one last goal that i finished up before this first year ends. Crap. it wont download onto this computer.
I'll post it later, I gotta run to class!
Don't want to miss day 30!!
namaste
melissa
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Greetings from Portland!
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I made it to the Bikram Portland studio on Alberta for a 7:30am class with Brandy. Thank you Brandy for reminding me that: "If you can, you must."  As Always, Amy |
Day 27
(A belated post due to lack of Internet service)
Today (January 28th) is day 27 of the 30 day yoga challenge. I am new to Bikram yoga, prior to this 30 day challenge I had two classes at the Sweatbox. The first class was with Gary and I spent the majority of the time believing that the lights he kept turning on and up were heat lamps. I really thought that in my mind and heart. Melissa let me know later that the heat actually came from a heat blower and not the lights. I felt like food under a heat lamp.
I wanted to leave so badly, and thought the session would never end. I had not had nearly enough water that my body required (which I've since learned is close to a gallon). I also came smeared in lotion which melted all over my limbs which was gross and funny - and if you've ever done hot yoga with lotion on you know what I'm talking about.
Then came the holidays which were just fantastically filled with elastic waistlines and my favorite billowy Ikat-print knit shirt.
And now here we are 27 days later with so many changes. This weekend I am heading to Portland. I've already scouted out the Portland Bikram-certified studio that I will practice at. I've called in advance to ensure their classes are happening, and I've printed out my registration form. Days 28 and 29 will be spent at a different studio, which should be interesting. I will make sure to file a report. Bikram Yoga is akin to the Latin-style Mass, Pre-Vatican II--not matter where you go it's always in the same script and follows the same form.
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PDX here I come!
As always,
Amy
Today (January 28th) is day 27 of the 30 day yoga challenge. I am new to Bikram yoga, prior to this 30 day challenge I had two classes at the Sweatbox. The first class was with Gary and I spent the majority of the time believing that the lights he kept turning on and up were heat lamps. I really thought that in my mind and heart. Melissa let me know later that the heat actually came from a heat blower and not the lights. I felt like food under a heat lamp.
I wanted to leave so badly, and thought the session would never end. I had not had nearly enough water that my body required (which I've since learned is close to a gallon). I also came smeared in lotion which melted all over my limbs which was gross and funny - and if you've ever done hot yoga with lotion on you know what I'm talking about.
Then came the holidays which were just fantastically filled with elastic waistlines and my favorite billowy Ikat-print knit shirt.
And now here we are 27 days later with so many changes. This weekend I am heading to Portland. I've already scouted out the Portland Bikram-certified studio that I will practice at. I've called in advance to ensure their classes are happening, and I've printed out my registration form. Days 28 and 29 will be spent at a different studio, which should be interesting. I will make sure to file a report. Bikram Yoga is akin to the Latin-style Mass, Pre-Vatican II--not matter where you go it's always in the same script and follows the same form.
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PDX here I come!
As always,
Amy
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