Random S.O.B.

I recently broke my yoga hiatus!  This past week I practiced twice,  and I'm already feeling a difference in myself.  From the first moment I began practicing, I fell in love.  I've learned that I am most vulnerable, yet bold, on my mat!  I mentally, physically, and spiritually challenge myself  there.  Every moment of my practice is dedicated to me appreciating the fact that I am always where I am supposed to be- even if I'm somewhere I don't want to be!  My favorite yoga instructor once quoted "Everywhere you go, there you are."  I practice at a yoga studio called Cleveland Yoga.  This is the only studio I've ever practiced at.  Feel free to check the studio out!  

www.clevelandyoga.com

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This week, I will be practicing Tai Chi with a good friend of mine.  I'm trying to open myself up to new experiences! I'll try to post my experience in a future post!

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My husband and I have been pre-approved for a mortgage, to purchase a new home!  I believe home ownership is the key to many stabilizing events in adulthood!  It's not for everyone, but its definitely for us!

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The new albums of Kanye West, John Legend, and Ludacris have grown on me!

That's all folks!

My 12 Days of Christmas

There are 12 days left until Christmas.  Here's my version of the "Twelve Days of Christmas":

"On the ___ day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me..."

1. His son, who died for me

2. A husband and a daughter

3. Three good friends

4. A four year degree

5. Five wedding rings

6. Six counseling sessions 

7. Seven years since high school 

8. Eight first cousins

9. Nine in-laws my age  

10. Ten fingers typing 

11. Eleven years of working

12. Twelve years till freedom (My daughter becomes an adult)

Feel free to make your own version of the "Twelve Days of Christmas." The objective is to list the blessings given to you, matching the number of any one blessing with the numbered day of Christmas.  Also, only list blessings that were HONESTLY given to you!  Merry Christmas!

High School Musical Pt. 1

A few months back, I ran into some friends from high school whom I haven't spoken to since 10Th grade. They reminded me of how invaluable it is to maintain friendships from back then. I believe that friendships from those days are most honest, because these people know you from your most vulnerable days. As you meet people at later stages in life, its harder to trust them, because you most likely will not know as much about their pasts. Also, people find ways to cover up or neglect to disclose import pieces of their histories. An old friend once told me that his strongest ties are those from childhood, because those relationships are a little more innocent and true. Ever since that statement, I've taken note of those who occupy my friendship register. However, one has to wonder whether resurrecting a friendship from high school is beneficial. The friendship didn't last beyond high school for some reason. One thing that I've been grateful for is the ability to not get caught up in the dramas of "friendship." I'm hoping that I can maintain that ability, while furthering my friendship with these girls. In the event of any sign of "The Bold and the Beautiful" I'm taking a bow before closing the curtain. To be continued...