Downward Facing Dog

I really just wanted to post today because I was at 79 posts and I really wanted it to be an even 80. I had a pretty blah Monday, though I did get to go to yoga tonight. Love it! It was actually quite intense tonight. It was the first time I had been to this particular class with the instructor, who was an older man with long silver hair. Very California, granola, yoga type guy. I actually really enjoyed him, though I had my doubts at first. I was at the front of the class, which I usually hate, but this guy walks around the whole time with his Britney mic, so it wasn't bad. Then while we were relaxing (sleeping) at the end of class, all of a sudden I feel him grab my legs and shake them out and stretch them further. Scared me to death. I'm surprised I didn't scream. Apparently he does this to everyone. I hate to admit it, but I kind of liked it.

I decided to make more of an attempt to sleep through the night tonight, so I am drinking some sleepy time tea. However, I think it is having the opposite effect on me. Let's hope the sleepiness will overcome me in the next several minutes. I have a long day tomorrow and I need my beauty rest.

Redecorating

Yesterday was pretty fantastic. The owner of the apartment that I am living in said that my roommates and I could price some things out for the apartment to make it a little more chic. So where did we go? Ikea of course! We spent three glorious hours wandering around taking pictures of stuff that we just had to have. Like this chandelier:



The picture doesn't do it justice. I'm pretty sure he won't approve it, but a girl can dream, can't she? We were mostly looking for a slipcover for our ugly but comfortable couch, kitchen and desk chairs, rugs and curtains. We are going for black, white and red. Mostly because that's what I like. Our kitchen area is already done in those colors and I have to admit, is really hot.

I also made a few (more like several) personal purchases. A new quilt, quilt cover, cute drinking classes, ice cube trays, pitcher, an apron and some storage containers. I totally want to go back and buy some Christmas decorations. They have some really cute lights.

My Thursday

Today was an interesting day. I had a lot of mixed emotions, of course, is that really a surprise coming from a girl? Work was quite stressful, and I had to bring some of it home, which makes it even worse. I feel like I am tired all the time, probably because I still can't sleep through the night. I got to see my roommates, which is rare these days, so that was nice. Then I got a call from an old friend who was in town and I got to hangout with him. We started reminiscing about old times and it got me thinking about where I am at in my life. This is definitely not where I thought I would be at 24 years old, but for the most part, I am happy and I don't think I can ask for more than that. As long as I am progressing, I think I am doing ok.

I also prayed really hard this morning for the opportunity to serve someone, and luckily he gave me ample opportunities and I took advantage of all of them, I think. Nothing cures a bad mood better than being forced to crawl out of your own selfish little bubble and think about making others happy. Here's to Friday!

Insomnia

So I have been doing some research on insomnia lately, and it is pretty interesting. For the past couple weeks I have been waking up in the middle of the night and not been able to fall back asleep. I have always thought of insomnia as being the result of a lot of stress, but I really don't feel stressed. There is a lot going on at work, but I don't think about it once I walk out the door. I decided to read up on insomnia to see if I could figure out what was wrong with me. Did you know that insomnia is 1.4 times more common in women then in men? I think it makes sense. Apparently hormone shifts are a common cause. Totally makes sense. One more fabulous symptom to look forward to each month.

The treatments sound like they all result in dependency, so I think I am going to just pray that I am able to get a decent amount of sleep soon.

Handbag Planet

So I discovered this Website that is giving away 24 handbags in 24 hours on October 15. And they are really cute. It is really easy to sign up and I think all of you should do it! Of course, that would decrease my chances of winning, but that's ok. I still love you. So check it out! http://www.handbagplanet.com/

My Philosophy

I just wanted to share the lyrics of a song that I heard today. Read and reflect.

Myphilosophy by Inner

love, prepare yourself to shine
i have no other way
you should know by now

no, theres no reason to hide
we all know youve got pain
we all know youve got pride
i really love your pride

as i see my reflection
shining from the corners of your eyes

yes, its my philosophy
that when i believe in you,
i believe in me, i believe in me

love, im tired of nostalgia,
its just trapped imagination
im happy with right now

no, its not that im afraid
of something i may find
its just all those designs
we put on everything

once weve had the experience
romanticized until its worth a while

my love, i want to know the truth
i want an empty room that i can scream in
dont have to believe in

my love, i want to be myself
but not all by myself, not all by myself

yes, its my philosophy
that when i believe in you,
i believe in me, i believe in me

love, i dont know how to say
it felt good to walk away
take back some of what is mine
cause its hard to see you shine
cause it hard to see you shining (e)
when im here slowly dying

you know i dont feel proud to be so selfish
i dont really mean to bring you down

(yes, its my philosophy
that if i'm accepting you
you're accepting me......)

yes, its my philosophy
that when i believe in you,
i believe in me, i believe in

yes, its my philosophy
that when i believe in you,
i believe in me, i believe in

yes, its my philosophy
that when i believe in you,
i believe in me, i believe in me..