Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. Okay, had to do that; it was on my mind all day. Also: VOTE! Mid-term elections were today.
A little disappointed since Andrew and I were going to spend time together this evening but he was called into work. Anyway, I get to relax this evening which is very nice. I was so tired this morning, I was not ready to wake up for work at 5:00 a.m. despite my alarm. I sat up in bed and meditated for 20 minutes before starting my day. Did not do my yoga asanas until after work in the evening. It was cold outside and I did not feel like driving to Lifetime for a class (we were supposed to get a snow storm; it hasn't started yet but it's wet and cold out there).
My body was very resistant during my home practice tonight. It could just be that I am in the cold/not a warm studio but I felt like despite my effort my body did not get warm/loosen up. I was working hard to breathe deeply. I did appreciate all of my forward folds in Sun Salutation A/B and standing/seated postures. My lower back was evidently tight from Sunday's practice (I did feel tight yesterday but today was more noticeable; yesterday I was more fixated on my shoulders/upper arms being sore). Not sure who I will get to practice/practice teaching with this week.
Yoga Meal Record: This morning for breakfast I diced an apple and put half of it in a bowl of instant oatmeal. I added 1/4 cup leftover quinoa to my oatmeal to make it more hearty. Yesterday's breakfast did not hold me long enough/I was hungry within two hours (I wanted to be sure to make it to my lunch break). I remember sitting in our dimly lit living room. It was nice to hold on to the warm bowl, as it was another chilly morning. The apples and quinoa gave me something extra to chew and consider (texture, flavor; number of bites before swallowing greatly increased). I started eating breakfast around 5:40 a.m. and finished by 5:55 a.m. then it was time to get ready/dressed for the day.
Gratitude: Grateful for Roger's guidance today and for Tina's sense of humor/willingness to work with me/let me steer (use the computer; we only have one set up in the office for the two of us so far). It isn't easy for me to sit... as an "Achiever" I like to be constantly accomplishing tasks, otherwise I feel like I am wasting my time/abilities. Thankful for Andrew's text regarding his change of availability so I could make other plans for my evening. Came home to Bryce and Pippa's and there was glorious fire in the fireplace. So happy I get to sit now and relax after my shower. I might read a book before going to sleep but I should be mindful of the time – last night I found myself still wide awake at 10:30 when the power suddenly went out; I think that was the universe's little reminder that I should keep my schedule ;)
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