Macdonalds

I have started to change my diet to train for yoga. Yesterday I had just an apple for breakfast then went off to class. While walking home for my 45 minuets all I could think of was "in the US a 45 minuets walk would have at least on Macdonalds so I could stop and get some chicken nuggets" Sheesh....

Practice makes perfect and perfect practice makes more perfect

I have bumped my practice up to 2 a day! This means I spend 3 hours a day in a room heated to 105 and 40% humidity. I have also adapted an new "Bengal tiger strength and bulldog determination" philosophy... It's time. On the 3 month countdown to Bikrams Teacher Training:)

Back to class

Back at the 9:30 class today after taking a 3 day break. The break started with a case of sore joints and ended up a good head clearing. I was lucky to spend 2 of the three days hearing the Dalai Lama Speak, chatting with friends from home, walking around and exploring my new city, reading an awesome book so all-in-all, time well spent.
So heres what I've learned. Have some compassion for yourself! I don't always have to be in motion. If my body is telling me to take a break do it! I also know I am on the right track with Yoga, it keeps me healthy and mentally clear. Right now it's truly the one thing I see clearly as mine.

The Dali Lama was asked the Question "what is the one Buddhist principal  every student should start with?"
His answer was " They should start with a clear understanding of Buddhism, they should study, and make sure they understand what it is. If they claim to be a Buddhist before they do this then it will not last. It will only be Fashion"

I take this to heart knowing I want to be a Yogi, but for now, I am studying this discipline at a deeper level. Kind of like I'm studying myself, and making sure it's truly me and not just my new fashion.

City Ferry

On my favorite new transpotation mode. The city Ferry on the Brisbane river!

Good book

I am currently lost in a good book... love it! It's called "the Comfort of Figs" and is all based around my new city Brisbane and my new crush The Story Bridge. I found it at the used book fair for 6 bucks Australian ($6.10 US) which in my world makes it even better:)

Day 7

It's day 7 of Lucas being gone on his business trip. Ho-hummm I'm kind of boaring...haha
No seriously, I have a hard time getting myself motivated. That being said, I have actually kept myself very buisy. Walking around, (and floating on the city Ferry)  Brisbane exploring all the backstreets, sushi bars, shopping, library, and movies. The weather has been sunny and beautiful, a bit cold for me at around 70 ( i know i'm a wimp now)
The truth is solitude is healthy for awhile, but not sustainable for me. I like Luke:) as my partner and miss my companion. I can't wait for him to get home!

head down moving forward

yoga, yoga and more yoga! Doing Bikrams at least once a day. Trying to absorb something new every class. Two and a half months to go until LA. I'm both excited and terrified all at once:)