I am loving my life lately! I am beginning a new relationship, taking time for yoga and running, enjoying the summer weather (when it stops raining) and generally being happy.
But the dissertation is still hanging over my head. There is nothing I can do but work on it consistently and diligently. The problem is focusing [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Balancing dissertation work with play
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dissertation, run, work/life balance, yoga on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Upside down
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged inversions, yoga on June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My roommate and I have rearranged our living space and I now have a really great space for my practice – pictures to come soon! This has made it possible for me to practice inversions safely without having to move all the furniture around.
Inversions were a scary part of the practice for a very [...]
What is this thing called love?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged love, relationships on June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry no Moksha. I have decided to postpone the classes for one week.
Instead, I am going to open up about love. Starting a new relationship with the most kind and caring man I could possibly dream of has also brought up memories and throughts from past relationships.
Last November my Ex passed away after a long [...]
Moksha Tonight!
Posted in Uncategorized on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
recap tomorrow morning. I promise!
Primary Series
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asthanga, Iyengar, primary series, yoga on June 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My beloved yoga teacher is trained in both Ashtanga and Iyengar styles. This means that we can take away both proper alignment and a flowing sequence.
Class last night focused on a modified version of the Ashtanga primary series. It was my first experience doing the series in a class and I found it challenging, solidifying, [...]
Back in the Groove
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged moksha yoga, run, thesis on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After a week of lounging and relaxing I am ready to get back to work. I worried that the time off would set me back too much and that I would not be in the ‘getting things done’ groove anymore. On the contrary, I woke up this morning refreshed and ready for a morning run. [...]
My inspiration for procrastination
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged inspiration, procrastination on June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Relaxed at home
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged relax, run on June 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is something that happens every time I stay at my parent’s house, which happens to be the same one where I grew up and on a small lake, I totally relax. I read, sleep and chill out. I get nothing done even when I plan to work at least a few hours a day. [...]
Half Marathon Countdown
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged challenge, half-marathon, running, thesis on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am committing to a half-marathon at the end of September. Right now I can run 3 miles (at an 11 min pace). I am going to start a serious training schedule Monday of next week!
My decision to do a half-marathon is all about follow through. So often I get excited to do some [...]
Mixing education with life
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged academia, career, courage, ivory tower on June 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Throughout my doctoral program I have struggled with the divide between research for academic outlets vs research for a great good. I was discouraged from trying to bring them together and scolded for spending too much time on non-academic focused work. Yet, my real passion was in providing resources and useful information for people who [...]
