Rainy Days....

Ah it's Monday and rainy...I think tonight will be the perfect evening to snuggle in and settle down with "Tranquilista" and a hot cup of tea..it's my third time reading this book and I have learned so much and each time I pick it up I learn something new. I am also happy because I finally found a yummy yoga studio in my Boyfriends town! Yay! It is called Stone Yoga and is located in Teaneck, NJ..we went to scope out the location and serendipitously the lovely Charlotte Stone was there- she gave us a tour of the studio, goodies and a schedule. I think I am going to like it there...I am one lucky girl- I have 2 studios I can call my yoga home!! Bonne Nuit..xoxo

From Uggh to Ahhh

I have had a very trying day after a fantastic long weekend this really was bringing me down- a place I do not like to be. I knew something had to make my day just a wee bit brighter..well something did! The ever so lovely Chelsea Bea of Pencil Skirts and Pearls honored me with a Sunshine Award! Merci and hugs Chelsea, this came at exactly the right time. I would like to Pay this forward and send this too...Thank you ladies for the gift of sunshine...xoxo Carolyn

The Flag..

It all started around the Holidays. The ever so lovely, Micaela, of "Dolce Vota" wrote a blog post about her beloved brother, Marco who would soon be deployed. She wrote on how sad she would be without having Marco around to celebrate the holidays with  friends and family. Micaela graciously asked her blogger friends if they would mind sending Marco holiday cards. I thought that this was a fantastic idea, and popped a card in the mail. As we rang in 2010 Marco's Birthday was approaching and Micaela graciously asked again if we would send a card to help Marco celebrate his Birthday. I thought this was a fantastic idea and sent a card off..
Imagine my suprise when last Friday I arrived home from work to a package from Marco! Inside this package was a US Flag that had been flown over US airspace! Along with the flag, there was a certificate letting me know the specifics of when the flag had been flown as well as a photograph of Marco and his crew. I was so very touched by Marco's thoughtfulness. Currently I rent and decided that I will pass the flag onto my 5 year old Nephew, Miller so that he may fly it over his house.
Thank you Marco for your thoughtful gesture and Thank you Micaela for the reminder that no matter what your political views, there are so many men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan fighting so that we may have the freedom that we enjoy.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Wow..it has been a week and it is only Tuesday. For some reason I have been feeling out of balance lately. It really came to focus Sunday when I was practicing yoga. I could not hold a pose to save my life!! I have been really focusing on making steps to bring a beautiful new changes in my life. I am a very lucky girl with oodles of support- an amazing family- I consider my Aunt who is also my Godmother one of my closest confidantes- I have a wonderful and supportive Boyfriend who is also my best friend. I also have tons of friends that are amazing and wise listeners and advisors when things get tough which truthfully has been happening alot lately. Between the economy and being in a not so happy Mon-Fri environment really takes alot out of a girl especially one that prides herself on having such a sunny positive attitude. I see that slowly fading and want to catch up with it before it goes away forever.

That said I am making proactive changes in my life. I REFUSE to allow the circumstances that are surrounding me to get me down. I am in the rain now but sooner than I can even possibly imagine I will be over the rainbow and back to my normally cheerful and happy self. If anyone has ideas to pass on please feel free to email me! Merci and big Hugs... XO Carolyn

Spring Cleaning...

So I am thinking I need some clear goals. This is something I have been thinking about for a long time unfortunately it feels that time sometimes gets in the way. I need to figure out how to NOT allow that to happen. For the month of April I want to accomplish the following:

Yoga at least once a week studio and more with home practice.

WALK with my beloved spring here, there is really no reason for me not to get some fresh clean air in my lungs and head- for some reason after a long walk I see things much more clearly.

Create a budget and stick with it! That will be a challenge especially these days but I just know it can be done.

Journal- I am going to make a proactive effort to write in my journal at least 3 times a week if not more!

Blog more! With my home computer needing repair that will be tough- lucky for me the library in the town I work is open late every night! No excuse not to stop by and blog!

Merci!! Merci!! for letting me get this out into the open!!

xoxo C

Happy Spring!

Tommorow is the day I have been waiting for!! The first day of SPRING!!! I feel like all the grey dreariness that winter sometimes brings has gone and tommorow is the first day of a gorgeous new season. I have had Spring Fever all week long!! Enjoying lunchtime walks staying up just a little later and getting ready to embrace this gorgeous time of year!!
I wish all a very Happy Spring!!!

xoxo Carolyn

Enjoy a Cozy Weekend...

The Tri-State area is supposed to be rainy and stormy all weekend..I will be in the City spending the weekend with a Friend and plan on movie watching while snuggling, journal writing and cooking dinner rather than going out or ordering in. What will you Lovelies be doing to create your weekend...Enjoy!! xoxo