Zing

yuppers, that's right about how fast this month ran away on me. Some much fun jammed into one simple month. YOWZERS!
I've been doing some reading in my not-so-spare-time, my ME time, my time-outs. I came across this today in a yoga journal and thought it was brilliant:
20 Ways to Feel More Alive

1. Start a breathing practice.
2. Express gratitude before meals.
3. Ride the bus or your bike instead of driving.
4. Begin each morning with a stretch.
5. Get a massage on a regular basis.
6. Smile at strangers.
7. Plant a garden.
8. Take a class.
9. Write a letter.
10. Move your practice outdoors.
11. Enjoy a 15-minute afternoon siesta.
12. Anoint your feet with oil - and a little massage.
13. See an Ayurvedic doctor to discover your dosha.
14. Smile in the mirror every morning.
15. Make dinner for your neighbors.
16. Take a media fast.
17. Visit an elderly relative.
18. Return to a hobby you love.
19. Sit under a tree for an afternoon.
20. Tell your family and friends how much you love them.

I'm working on #1 (it will be extremely important for me while in labour). 5 was going all right until things fell a tad off the rails. #6 is so special! i've tried it on neighbors that we haven't met and wow, what a difference a simple smile makes. go for it! smile at the world. #7, i planted my flower pots for the backyard and loved it. next to plant is the front area. #8 i'll be glad when it's over. i could use a class break. #11, yes right, 15-minutes = 2 or 3 hours when you're pregnant but really, who's keeping count? #12 HECK YEAH! the oil is substituted with cream but HECK YEAH! I've found new heaven-in-a-bottle (thank you Olay.) #14 has had me working. If i can smile at strangers, i can smile at myself. 16, an incredible step forward for a celebsmut junkie like me. I have refrained from buying any weeklys and do not watch any Celeb-ish tv shows. TRIPLE ARM PUMP to that! 18, well, i've been reading things i want to read instead of things i have to read. It has been a liberating journey. Plus some of my favorite authors have released new paperbacks. YES! I'm also exploring a few new hobbies. #19 i've mosied through the yard, not quite sitting under a tree but absolutely being outside and soaking it all in. #20 perhaps most important and one i will always work on because i really don't think it can ever be said enough.

So now i'm off until the next time...I'm Ready.