Fran Gets Fit

Time for a hair change

I had been growing my hair for about a year but since I've been exercising more it has become a nuisance. I'd be in Downward Dog pose at yoga and sweat would be dripping off the ends of my hair onto my mat and I couldn't see the instructor through the mass of upside down hair; yet it wouldn't quite tie back easily.  In the gym I would be aware of a gradual dripping sensation off the ends, and my fringe becoming plastered unbecomingly across my forehead. It took longer to wash and style and I just generally didn't do much with it to warrant having it long. I had it chopped off today and coloured red. My partner, who I thought only noticed me when he wanted his tea making or a shirt ironed, declared "oh, I liked it long, it looked nice."  Shame he never mentioned it before it all ended up in the bin at the salon.

Yogi Choco Tea

I spent a very pleasant time searching for information on Yogi Teas, this afternoon, discovering many yoga sites along the way. Since I finally managed to stop taking sugar in my tea I have found my taste veering more towards herbal teas. I found a website called alexander-essentials.com that had a large selection of teas, including Choco tea which sounded scrumptious. I was absolutely astonished to discover that the bricks and mortar shop is about quarter of a mile away from my home. I can't wait until my day off to explore this treasure house "in the flesh".

Eco Yoga Mat

My practise of The Five Rites has given me enough energy and confidence to go back to yoga classes after a four year absence.  I dug out my yoga mat but forgot that my hands slip on it. I was clinging on, trying not to let my downward facing dog slither into a puddled snoozing puppy and remembered that I used to have to coat my hands with antiperspirant.  A little research into various non slip mats and I settled on a new Eco Yoga Mat , which was delivered to work.  I'm glad that I resisted ripping the package open right in the middle of the office as somehow lots of tiny shiny red stars were packed with it. My Daughter loved them. I don't know if it was deliberate or an accident, but it was a very nice touch.