Monday, June 6, 2011

25

As I'm wrapping up my 25th birthday, I reminisce about what I have accomplished in 25 yrs and how my birthday went down. It was a wonderful weekend complete with a sleepover, french toast, yoga, Waterworld, Cafe Rio, surprise party, family dinner and my favorite cake. Yes, I also got to celebrate all weekend with people I love doing things that I love.

I am so blessed to be where I am today. My current situation is not ideal for anyone but I'm making the most of it. (Insert random shout out here)

Jill-
I know you will read this and I want you to know how wonderful it is to have you a friend and roommate. You are an example to me of selflessness, you have your priorities straight, unwavering faith and you are both beautiful inside and out. Thank you for making, what I was dreading, my 25th birthday special, fun and memorable.

Thank you.

The end.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

My own personal Eat, Pray, Love

Usually, I like to think myself as a rational and logical thinker, specifically when it comes to my financial and employment status. I always have a job and backup plan.

I worked at Dish Network Corporate headquarters as a Traffic Coordinator. After two painfully long and unrewarding years, a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certification, management decided to offer me a promotion right around the time Brandon had left me. I gladly accepted with a pay increase and all.

It wasn't a good time or fit. Just like other things in life, sometimes unexpected things happen but I didn't know I would do the unexpected. I quit. Just like that. Only yoga and some savings to support me. No job waiting other than the yoga classes on the side. Some people think I grew some balls and I am their hero, others say "you are crazy and don't know what you are in for." I say, "there is a method to my happiness."

Which brings me to "Eat, Pray, Love." If you have seen the movie, it should be called "Julia Roberts Vacation." Anyways, I am taking the summer to submerge myself into yoga. No, I will not be going to India but dream of going there someday. I plan on a regular practice, working with mentors, attend workshops and retreats. I want to continue to grow as a teacher and facilitator for students to grow, feel welcome and have fun.

I am also taking this time to Love myself. I am not looking for love in Bali but I am looking to love myself. I don't know if I truly loved myself, I am overly critical and deprive myself of so much happiness. This is my time. I don't know what Loving me entails entirely but I have some time to figure out. There will be some traveling involved. I am also looking forward to loving my family and others around me. Love is everywhere, you don't need to have a significant other to love and be loved by.

As for Eat, I plan on eating a more energetic, nutritious yoga friendly diet. I feel that is one key I'm missing. As much as I want to eat pizza in Italy, who knows maybe I will, I yearn to treat my body well and giving it what it needs.

This is my own Eat, Pray, Love and I understand if that sounds ridiculous to you. However, I related to this, it is cliche and I don't care.