…It might be today (until I came home from my evening walk to screaming, but we’ll just pretend that never happened).
Yes, if I could do any day over again, it might be today. I felt great all day. Woke up with a start. A jump start! Was unable to practice yoga because a certain someone insisted on sitting on my mat and because a certain other someone refused to play in his crib. But, I accepted it and moved on with a promise that I’d fit my practice in some other time of the day. And, I sure did….

…in my tiny piece of heaven — my backyard — on the monkey’s Dora towel, while she and her brother splashed happily about in their kiddie pool. Bliss. Nothing like saluting the sun IN THE SUN. We’re talking serious bliss, Gorgeouses…. Ommmm…. Serious.
But, I’m getting ahead of myself. I did something today…. I did something a little, erm, unexpected. Something that I’ve been thinking about doing for a while now, but that I haven’t mentioned to ANYONE really….
I quit the gym. WHOOOAAAH. I KNOW! Can you believe?
I quit the gym because I’m a full-on practicing yogini now. I’m all about it. I can dance and walk and use my parents’ or sisters’ or friends’ elliptical trainers if I need GYM. But, I CRAVE advanced classes and gurus and master teachers…. Like peanut butter. Like CHAI TEA LATTES. I crave it. CRAVE!?!
So, while monkey went to camp — IN HER PRINCESS DRESS, might. I. add…

…I went to the gym, and I quit. I sat at the manager, my buddy’s, desk, and I quit.
I’d be totally sad right now. Missing my gym peeps. But, I’m teaching yoga there in the Fall. So, not sad. Elated. Excited. New era.
So, I quit the gym, and then I called BFF Erna, who’s in town (from BERMUDA) for the week. And, we hung out with the monkeys all afternoon….

Nothing like sharing hours with an old bestie. Since high school. Erna and I go wayyyy back, Gorgeouses. We became friends when I choreographed our high school musical. She was freaked out about the dancing, so I gave her some private dance lessons, and the rest was HERSTORY! Heh!

Spending hours with her this aft was beyond special. It really is awesome being with someone with whom you can be totally transparent. Totally yourself. Hold nothing back. We talked and talked.
She’s an incredibly unique and creative artist. Look how gorj….

Her stuff will be featured on Kids Deserve Art as soon as the new site is complete.
I went for a walk after dinner. Rascal had gone right to sleep…. The sky was pink. The world was warm. Nice. Perfect day. I want to remember it and this great feeling. “Happiness,” I think they call it? Or, “groovy.” I found the groove. The the balance amid monkey’s tugging me every which way…. Hopefully, it’ll keep till tomorrow…. Love!
Oh, one more thing….
MAAAAAAARRRRGE!!!!!

Get OFF the table, you horribly terrible thing!!! LOVE!








Renee said on August 13th, 2008 at 1:39 am
lol you cant keep kitties off of tables. They think that they are raised up floors (at least all the kitties who blog do.)
glad you got your yoga in and feel good about your decisions.
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Multi-tasking Mommy said on August 13th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Sounds like an awesome day!
It’s totally ok to quit the gym–you’ve moved on to bigger and better things! Good for you.
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Erin said on August 13th, 2008 at 8:38 am
The planets must be aligned just right because we have an excellent day too!
No swimming or anything fun like that, but still an excellent day!
Monkey’s dress is beautiful, like always.
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shroom monkey said on August 13th, 2008 at 9:20 am
quit the gym???? what???????
I completed my body combat certification and am on to body step in september…. hooray…. I am in full gym madness… and just hired by the JCC to start teaching body pump for them for the fall!!!! hooray… love your monkeys…. awwwwwwwwww
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Dina said on August 13th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Sounds like the perfect day!
ali said on August 13th, 2008 at 9:42 am
it’s nice to see you so happy, Haley!
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Helen said on August 13th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Don’t all problems and worries just disappear when you’re with a good friend?!?
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LAVENDULA said on August 13th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Haley way to do some things for yourself.you sound content.and thats a great!!!! glad you are enjoying your visit with erna. and marge looks like shes trying to stick her tongue out like minden but can’t quite get it right.
Dianna said on August 13th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I’m so glad you had a great day (minus the screaming at the end) and were able to fit yoga in. Hope today is just as nice!
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Teena in Toronto said on August 13th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Congrats on quitting the gym and being a yogini! I can see your biz card now!
That backyard looks like waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much fun! Can I come over to play?
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Marie-Christine said on August 13th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I’m happy you had such a great day!
And I love Monkey’s dress too! She’s such a princess!
Lori said on August 13th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Makes me happy just reading about your most perfect day. I love your cute little back yard…looks like your little haven…perfect for you and the monkey to just hang out!
Spending time with such a great friend is so refreshing and relaxing.
I started yoga and I am so loving it…going two times a week now and let me tell you I have fallen in love with it!
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LD said on August 13th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Sounds like a wonderful day! And, congrats on quitting the gym. Can you go quit mine for me?
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chelle said on August 13th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
You sound so incredibly happy! Yay you for the right decision and a great day!
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