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Yoga Shmoga

I've started something amazing this week-- YOGA! 

(I wish I was doing yoga on the beach like this girl!)

I've started going to a place in redlands, The Yoga Room (I got a week free coupon!) It is such a good workout! First day, I started out small and went to a beginner class with E-- it was a little on the easy side but it was a really good stretch. Then the second day, I went with KR and it was a power hot yoga (that means the room is warmer than WARM). And man, did I feel it that day! It was really pushing me.  And I tend to push myself. The class was like 1 hour and 45 minutes.. well in the last 15 minutes of the class I got a little... tired.

I stepped out into the lobby to get a breath of air (you seriously can't breath in that hot room) and I just thought, "I'll lean up against this wall, close my eyes, take deep breaths and take a little break." Next thing I know, I woke up on the ground. I had passed out and apparently seized. I think I had pushed myself just a little too far. The people in the lobby were looking like a freak. A worker there was very nice though-- she got me water and a bar. I could hardly control my fingers to open the package though. Thats when I realized I hadn't eaten since lunch.. that was 6 hours ago. And hadn't drank enough water to sweat. So my body just shut down for me. It was a scary experience! But of course, I went back the next day. Its that good! (just note to self: EAT and DRINK before going)

The weirdest thing came to mind when I was unconscious though-- I was about 5 years old. KK & I were playing outside in a blue bonnet field.. laughing and running. It was so playful and peaceful. I don't know why this is what I thought of but it was just so joyous. Made me miss my sister.

-A

Beautiful

Christmas in January

Last night, we had a little mini Christmas at B's house :) (I'll have to share about my family's Christmas later, when I have more time!) His family and I made dinner and watched a movie and then sat around the tree and opened presents! (Oh how I wish it was the beginning of Christmas break again.)

I was so excited to see their faces when they opened their presents! I had so much fun shopping for Mama E & Sister K! The boys are always so much harder.. B had to help me with his dad's gift and I had a little something for B under the tree.. even though we had already done our Christmas. I was very pleased to see how much he liked his new dressy/casual button up shirt. :) He even went upstairs and put it together with some other new Christmas clothes he had gotten! That's how I knew he really liked it :)

As I was opening my presents, I thought I knew what they had gotten me cause we had shopped for all of it together but I was pleasantly surprised to find that I didn't. I got the CUTEST bowls! They're big, all white cooking bowls with dots around the rim and roosters-- cute, classy roosters! I'll have to put up a picture! My mom got me the most adorable measuring cups and spoons from World Market with ribbing on the side-- and they match my bowls!

I am just so excited to be adding things to my collection for my one day apartment :) I frequently look at craigslist for thrifty freebies.. Don't judge-- one time I saw a brand new West Elm couch! Theres steals to be found :)

-A

Christmas Crafts

I saw this adorable idea on Pinterest! This girl made a clutch out of an old suit jacket.

How to Do It: Craftaholics Anonymous

I want to try this over Christmas with my family! One for each girl :)

I'm so addicted to Pinterest.. I think I have a problem.

-A

Stressed Much?

I think I've been a little stressed. I have been grinding my teeth so hard that my teeth are becoming MOVEABLE! I can't even think about it without getting a horrible pit in my stomach-- IT PAINS ME. Teeth are my life! Its my worst nightmare to loose my teeth. I sorta kinda had a panic attack last night thinking about it. (maybe still am.)

My plan is to make an orthodontist appointment later today. I want to straighten my teeth before I get a retainer for my grinding. My ortho teacher said it would probably only take a year. So... I guess I'm getting braces!

-A

GOLD

I went gold panning this weekend! It was so much fun-- didn't catch a thing but we have "priceless memories." ;)

I was so mad though.. I brought tennis shoes that I planned on getting wet and muddy and then was bringing other shoes to wear afterwards... well I forgot those. I had to wear my wet and smooshy tennies in Wal-Mart, Olive Garden... I actually kicked them off as soon as I was hidden away in our booth though! I couldn't stand it any longer. :)

Here's some pictures of the mountains on the way down to the river!

I was so happy with this weekend though. My dad & Papa Jake came all the way out to California to bring me my car. (WHICH I LOVE!!) We had such a nice time relaxing and just enjoying each other's company! What a labor day :)