Believe it or not, I have enrolled in a yoga class that meets mondays, wednesdays, and fridays from 6.30 to 7.30 am. If you know me, you know that I am so not a morning person. However, I have, for the most part, been going to class faithfully. Each week I've been to at least 2 of the 3 classes. If I were a Major League Baseball player, that would be a rockin' batting average. So I feel pretty good about myself. I also like to think that I've been on a little bit of a more even keel in the last three weeks since class started, because yoga is a pretty good stress reliever. Maybe not the best, but it definitely has its benefits. Besides that, I'm much more awake in the mornings, which leads me to my next thought.
Coffee!!! I get home from yoga at about 7.40, and I have to leave my house to catch the bus at 8.15. What does this mean? (A) that my coffee maker is getting much more of a workout in the mornings these days (love that timer feature!) and (B) there seems to be more money in my pocket because I'm not buying a $4 coffee everyday. SCORE!!! I must admit that on the weekends, I still indulge in a cuppa from the local coffee shop, and even though I'm no mathemetician, $8 is a signficant imporvement over $28, yes?
In closing, if you know anyone who has been affected by Hurricane Ike, shout out to them and send some love their way. Lucky for me, my immediate family has power and didn't suffer any damage to their homes, but I also know that a lot of people weren't so lucky and are dealing with all sorts of issues just to get through the day. I mean, when you have to boil water before drinking it, or cooking with it, or whatever--that's something most Americans are taking for granted today. Not even taking into consideration HOW they'll boil water if there's no power and they don't have access to gas-powered appliances. TEXANS: Thinking good thoughts for all of you and hoping for a speedy recovery.
