Showing posts with label Deep Breath. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Deep Breath. Show all posts

It's the Little Things



I am seriously so darn lucky.  It has been a rough week with how I have been feeling emotionally and physically.  (3rd trimester SUCKS!!)  And it has been even more frustrating with both my OB and thyroid doctors on vacation and unable to answer my questions.  But Gator Guy is my rock.  He is always there for me and surprises me with the little things.  

Today I got an ecard telling me to feel better. So simple, and yet means so much.
Get Well Hug!

It reminds me of when we were just young and in love and AOL was cool.  We would send ecards all the time to each other, and I remember spending hours looking at websites for the perfect card with the perfect song just to say hi.  It was just what I needed today.


And even more kudos were given to Gator Guy this weekend.  I spent most of the time in bed and he came home with a big smile on his face saying he bought something at The Man Store (a.k.a. Lowes) for the baby.  Totally confused at first but then realizing that it was at the Man Store that had the perfect chandelier that I wanted for the baby's room.  I of course have been on a hunt for a cheaper version, but he thought he was a necessity and a perfect little gift from him to her.


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He is truly amazing. 

Posted in: , , , , , on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 0 comments  

Where is My Mind




My Dearest E played this song in her yoga class this week.  I am in LOVE with it.  It is my new "Must Stop, Breathe, and Relax" song.  Some day when I decide to actually play the piano again, this is a Must Learn!!  Thanks E  ;) 

Posted in: , on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 1 comments  

Some Days...



I want to wear this.  Literally curl up in this sweater and just be. 

Posted in: on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 1 comments  

Mother's Day = Spa Day

Today my card from Gator Guy said:

"Today, I'm remembering how you looked that very first time you held our newborn son so tenderly in your arms.  In that moment, I didn't think I could love you more...but I do."

Definite tears with that one.  It was then complete with a gift certificate for a day at the spa.  A DAY!!  Massage, facial, mani, pedi, and lunch.  I cannot wait and I will be booking that as soon as school is out for summer in two weeks!!!


Thanks Mr. T and Gator Guy.  I could not be happier than I am with you two boys in my life.

Posted in: , , , on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 1 comments  

Be Here Now

This morning in yoga, it was all about rinsing out the past, accepting the future and to just Be Here Now.  Be here now...that is a difficult concept for me.  As I'm sure most of us may struggle with it, my mind runs a million miles per hour and I have a hard time slowing it down to just Be Here Now.  I know I can even take in a lesson from Mr. T who does not care at all about what happened yesterday or where we are going tomorrow.  He is always in the moment.  Always here now. 

I once read the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhard Tolle.  It is challenge for me to leave the past behind and extremely difficult not to obsessively plan the future.  I remember the book being interesting and eye opening at times.  So perhaps it is time to bring that book out again in this transitional part of my life and with a little yoga flow I will be ready to rock 2012. 
OK Yes....2012 is going to ROCK.  I begin Tuesday as a student teacher and I am beyond excited.  Holy Cow....My dreams to work with my passion is finally here!!!  

So enjoy a little Charles Brown jam with me and here is to Bringing in a Brand New Year!

Posted in: , , , , on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 1 comments  

Calming Jam of the Week: This Life by Ryan Huston

In a week where everyone is pumped up for the New Year and celebrations, I'm just a little off and have been in a bit of a funk the last couple of days.  Just not my normal self...not really "here"... not having my normal mojo.  But one thing that just changes it all is these two boys coming home with tulips (yes, beautiful tulips even in the middle of winter) and a loving card from my Gator Guy.  They truly are everything to me.  And the Calming Jam of the week by Ryan Huston says it all:

I love you more than you will ever know,
How sweet this life, I'll never let you go.
Nothing compares to holding on to you,
I love you more, this I confess to you.

Posted in: , , , , , on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 0 comments  

Inspiration to Play Again

Dear Yiruma, 

Soon, we will adopt an piano from my Grandma.  I must admit that I was a little concerned about the space it will take up in the house.  I am constantly trying to de-clutter and just didn't know how the piano would help that cause. But then I just heard your beautiful song, River Flows in You, and I am now inspired to start playing again. I hope to some day learn this masterpiece and let my fingers flow just as you do.  Thanks for your inspiration Yiruma and for your soothing energy on this Monday morning.  

xoxo, Kat

Posted in: , , on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 2 comments  

Just What I Needed

Every now and then I have one of those days where I just can't seem to slow down.  My mind continues to race a million miles per hour and my heart won't stop pounding.  Today...was one of those days.  

And today is yet another day where I have to thank my dearest e for introducing me to Yoga.  Tonight we went to candle lit heated class and I absolutely loved it.  
 
 I am also now beginning to realize that Yoga is not just standing in a lunge with your arms out.  It is truly engaging all parts of your body...oh and while not thinking about it and concentrating on your breathing.  Yeah...I am still working on all of that.  But I can now say that yoga is not just stretching for long periods of a time, which is what I used to think.  

Now, I know it is so much more.  Now, I know that I need yoga.  Maybe not every day, but from time to time to calm me and challenge me all at the same time.  So thanks again e!  You have created an addict. 

Posted in: , , , , on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 5 comments  

Breathe in. Breathe out.

There are just some of those days (and this entire week has just been one of them) when I need to remind myself to breathe.  I need remind myself to take a little moment to listen to some of my most calming songs.  Always at the top of the list is Sittin on the Dock of the Bay.  And even though I will never forget Otis' piece of art, I must say that I really dig Sarah's cover:

Posted in: , , on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1 comments  

Holy Hot Yoga

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This morning, I went with my dearest e to my very first Hot Yoga class.  I remember when the yoga craze first started and I thought...eh, that's not really for me.  I really like to sweat when I work out.  

Umm...I'm pretty sure I have never sweat so much in my life.   Seriously, I could have wrung a good amount from my shirt.  And I freaking loved it.  The best part was that the instructor played real music (like Florence & The Machine playing above), and not just the sounds of ooo's and ommm's like other classes I have been to.  
 Exercise is always my release.  When I have long days, good days, or tired days, the best thing for me is to get off my butt and head to the gym, track, or trail.  I never regret a workout after I get there.  I just need to always remember how good I feel afterward.  But  Yoga was a new kind of release.  One where I could really focus on not stressing out about all the To Do's in every day life.  Thanks e for taking me along!  
So add Hot Yoga to The Shed (and keep the shed) list:
1.  Running
3.  Hot crazy yoga

Posted in: , , , , on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 0 comments  

September comes with mixed emotions

Happy - Its my favorite month of the year.  Cooler weather, but no need for coats and scarves just yet.  Starts off with a Holiday weekend and includes the celebration of mine and Gator Guy's Wedding (and dating) anniversary.  And starts the beginning of the beautiful fall colors!!
 
Anticipation - September of Twenty-Ten is one of my busiest months between work, home, and everything else I have involved myself in.  And so, I take a deep breath and get ready rock it. 


Stressed - Because I am crazy, I am planning my HS reunion.  I have a great committee working with me, but if the event turns out crappy, I'm definitely the one everyone can send their hate mail to.


On the edge of my seat - In case you can't tell, I love football.  I love the Broncos.  I love the Gators. And I love Tebow.  (I even had a dream that Tebow & I were on a date. I was annoyed because everyone wanted his autograph and we couldn't have privacy.  This obsession of mine is becoming ridiculous!)  But either way, I cannot freaking wait for this football season to kick off.  It will start with a bang with the Rocky Mt Showdown of CSU vs CU this Saturday.  Go Rams!!! 

In need of cuteness - With the reunion and the wedding of one of my BFFs coming up I need some super cute and cheap dresses to wear.  I actually think I am going to hit up Forever 21 first.  Because yes, I am 21 at heart. 


Shedding - That's right.  The Shed was my plan to lose the 50 lbs Mr T. so graciously gifted to me.  And since I was sucessful (Woohoo) in that effort, its time to revisit some of that methodology to get that body to a level of  oh-so-confident.  Why?  Three reason: 1) Reunion  2) BFFs Wedding  3) HAWAII


Sad - I can't even begin to count how many times I said, "We should get together this summer" to all my favorite friends.  And here we are, closing in on the end of summer holiday weekend, and none of those summer plans worked out.  Now its, "Let's get together this football season." 


Hopeful - I seem to have so much on my plate that I am just hopeful that I will get through it all and end the month with a bang...on the beach in Hawaii


Determined - Damn straight I am going to get through it all and not only complete my "To Dos", but Rock 'em.  Because well.....I rock. 

Posted in: , , , , , , , on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 1 comments  

The Long Day is Over

So I think I should end every day with listening to Norah Jones - The Long Day is Over.  It really makes me take that deep breath, relax, and be thankful for my day.  Norah is just so calming.  Her and Otis Redding singing Sittin on the Dock of the Bay.  Just doesn't get any better!! 


Posted in: , on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 5 comments  

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