January 16, 2014: 38 days remaining in program

I did not make it to class today.  I need to make it tomorrow.  I have been working overtime since Monday and feel beat at the end of each night, so making it home to dinner feels like all I can do.  I am sad that my coworker Tina was let go on Monday, she was someone I looked forward to working with for years to come but I guess that was not a part of the plan.  I also think that she will find something more suited for her, she had higher earning aspirations than the union can offer.  I am very fortunate that their offer is more than sufficient for my needs and desire for savings/debt reduction!  


Daily Yoga Meal:
01/16  I ate chicken with broccoli and brown rice for dinner.

Remained seated? Yes ✓  No.

Refrained from conversation while chewing?  Yes✓  No (if no, % of meal = %)

Refrained from any external distractions?  Yes✓ No  

Waited until food was completely chewed and swallowed before picking up my next bite.  Yes✓  No   (if no, % of meal = %)

Refrained from putting more than two handfuls of food on my plate at any given time, finished eating my two handfuls, then waited 3-5 minutes before taking more food. Yes✓  No

Waited 2-6 hours before taking my next meal. Yes✓ No.

Comments: I was ravenously hungry when it came to be time for dinner.  I am proud of myself for not putting more food on my plate than I could/should eat and I did not shovel it into my mouth.  I took my time and chewed each bite thoroughly before swallowing.  I will not eat again until morning.


Daily Meditation: I held a twenty minute meditation.  I felt antsy.  I was also tired.  Couldn't hold my seated posture without back yelling at me.  My gluteus muscles and hip flexors were tight and I kept wanting to squirm.



Daily Practice:  I practiced on my own at home today.  I still haven't mastered my Sun C yet (and don't know where to begin designing my own variation to teach).  Reading more of The Heart of Yoga.


Daily Gratitude:  I am grateful for my job.  Tina was let go on Monday.  I learned that Tuesday.  I haven't been sure how to respond to the situation. When I was let go from Juut it meant a lot to hear from my colleagues, however I don't know how it would sound coming from me (since I got to keep my job).  I feel like I am a good fit with the position at this time.