I set the alarm for a much earlier time than usual last night. I didn't sleep very well in anticipating of my morning "date." I had made the commitment to myself to attend my first yoga class in probably 10+ years and I was excited and nervous.
Like any good journalist, I'm running up against a deadline. I purchased a Groupon many months back for 24 sessions at the Yoga Shelter. They have to be used by July 25. Which means I'm going to be doing an *awful* lot of yoga in the next month. But that's OK, I need the push. We all need a push once in a while.
Today's class literally kicked my butt. The understanding teacher brought me blocks mid-way through to help me achieve the poses easier. I can't remember the last time I had my legs in some of those positions. Near the end of class, one of the poses called for putting your legs all the way over your head while laying on your back. I got my legs up in the air and watched in amazment as the folks around me bent like pretzels. I *used* to be able to do that, darn it. And I will again!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Hideous Chihuahua
My car has been in the shop since Dec. 23 when I had a minor fender bender. Even though I've had a perfectly adequate rental vehicle, I have really missed my Chevy Equinox, which I got back from the dealership yesterday.
For starters, the rental didn't have heated seats. How do people in Detroit in January live without them? Actually, I use those puppies year round because of my achy back. Too much sitting, not enough yoga -- but the heated seats help a lot.
What I really missed, though, was The Hideous Chihuahua. She's my dashboard bobblehead and we've been through quite a lot together. She always nods "yes" when I need an affirmation and "no" when I need, well, a reality check. That's pretty amazing coming from a fuzz-covered piece of plastic.
She got her nickname from my ungrateful husband, who I actually gave her to as a birthday gift many years ago. He proclaimed her to be too ugly for his car and so she ended up in mine. It was meant to be, I think, because she really has turned into my confidant over the years.
When I was driving back and forth to East Lansing from Detroit for law school, she really got an earful. She listened patiently while I memorized and recited opening and closing arguments along with various statutes and other legal mumbo jumbo. As of late, she's been my companion as I've been chauffeuring our aging cat and dog (a real-life Chihuahua named Martha) to various vets and specialists.
Even though she's a little, well, hideous, because of the oversized head and big black circles around her eyes, she never fails to get a giggle from a new passenger. I'm convinced she's part of the reason I didn't get a ticket in that fender bender. Guardian angels are great, but I'll stick with The Hideous Chihuahua.
For starters, the rental didn't have heated seats. How do people in Detroit in January live without them? Actually, I use those puppies year round because of my achy back. Too much sitting, not enough yoga -- but the heated seats help a lot.
What I really missed, though, was The Hideous Chihuahua. She's my dashboard bobblehead and we've been through quite a lot together. She always nods "yes" when I need an affirmation and "no" when I need, well, a reality check. That's pretty amazing coming from a fuzz-covered piece of plastic.
She got her nickname from my ungrateful husband, who I actually gave her to as a birthday gift many years ago. He proclaimed her to be too ugly for his car and so she ended up in mine. It was meant to be, I think, because she really has turned into my confidant over the years.
When I was driving back and forth to East Lansing from Detroit for law school, she really got an earful. She listened patiently while I memorized and recited opening and closing arguments along with various statutes and other legal mumbo jumbo. As of late, she's been my companion as I've been chauffeuring our aging cat and dog (a real-life Chihuahua named Martha) to various vets and specialists.
Even though she's a little, well, hideous, because of the oversized head and big black circles around her eyes, she never fails to get a giggle from a new passenger. I'm convinced she's part of the reason I didn't get a ticket in that fender bender. Guardian angels are great, but I'll stick with The Hideous Chihuahua.
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