The sun is shining, my chai is warm and delicious, and I just know it's going to be a great week! And, I just found out that my Dad is coming for a visit and will be arriving this weekend! Yes! I haven't seen him since I went back to Michigan for Thanksgiving, so I am super excited because I miss him like mad. He's just the best. But, of course, that means it's time for a SUPER CLEANING MARATHON this week (so long pug hair tumbleweeds rolling through the apartment, so long stacks of vintage housewares I need to tag for the next sale spread throughout our dining room; Dad's coming and ya'll got to GO!)!
So, I am a little sore this morning. My hips still ache. My ass is still throbbing. My stomach muscles are in a mood. (I didn't even know I had stomach muscles!) All thanks to Patrick for making me go to yoga on Saturday morning. And not just ANY yoga. Freakin hot as the desert, 105-degree yoga! But, I did it, and guess what?
I LOVED it. I have never sweat so much in my ENTIRE life and I am a HUGE wimp, but I got through it and I felt like a NEW woman.
It was amazing. Erin and my love Cayla went with me, and it was so nice feeling their love and support next to me. Every time I thought I was going to pass out, I would look over and see one of them smile at me, and I knew I could do it. ♥
And, I did. And I will be going again this Saturday. Because it rocks. it was the first hour in weeks that I wasn't in my head.
I wasn't making a to-do list. I wasn't worried. I wasn't thinking. It took everything I had to just get through it. But your mind and your heart and your spirit need a break from life for a while. Even a very short, albeit, HOT break. But if you haven't tried it, I would seriously recommend it. If I can do it, YOU can. Believe me!
After yoga, I then headed out to Erin's for a clothing swap!
So fun!
I went with three bags and came home with one. It is full of new (to me) treasures, including a hot pair of booties from Emma's closet (thank god someone has big feet like me in the group! Thanks, Emma!), and lots of new cute sweaters that I can't wait to wear.
Here's a shot of the gang (Thanks, Lindsey for taking such cute photos!):
You know I love me a smooshed face pup!
Wishing you a fabulous Tuesday!
S.S.
Girl, I know what you mean about always being in your head! I'm constantly planning, thinking, making lists, dreaming about the future... A clothing swap sounds so fun! I have a few friends that we pass our clothes on to each other but a big group would be awesome! Good luck with the cleaning marathon and have fun with your dad!
ReplyDeleteHot yoga is tough, but don't you feel great after a class?
ReplyDeleteI am doing the same thing with my house! my in-laws are passing through this weekend and i am finding tiny piles of dog hair everywhere! I started doing yoga last week at the YMCA, too. I haven't done it in forever, but I feel so amazing! its the one time in the day my head is clear, too. Now if I could do something about keeping it clear before bed so I can get some sleep!
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like a lovely weekend. I'm in the process of planning a clothing swap for the beginning of March and I'm already so excited for it. Now you have me hoping that there are a few women in the area with large lady feet like mine. Toes crossed!
ReplyDeleteI have this same banana republic argyle sweater. Lately I've been seeing that nice buttons can make something look so much more bold, class, and polished. Also, I'm a hot yoga (at Corepower) 5 x week kind of gal- hit me up if you ever need motivation and company! I don't know what I would do without it, and 6 am classes are my fav. See you at your sale this week!
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