Hot Hot Heat

As most of you know, yoga has been a big part of my life since high school. To everyones surprise I have never taken a hot yoga or Bikram class.  The idea of being in a steaming hot room (105°) with sweaty, smelly people turns me off.  It wasn't until last week when a friend of mine raved about the new Hot Yoga Saratoga studio that I considered trying this crazy workout.  SO I went last week- INTENSE! 

Although the heat proved to be a struggle, the strength and flexibility it gave me was addicting.  I've already been back twice! 

If you enjoy seriously sweating and gaining mind-body connections from exercise I would recommend trying hot yoga.  It's crucial to drink a TON of water before and not eat for about 3 hours prior to the workout.  Enjoy!

Burberry

Scott Schuman is the creative genius behind one of my favorite blogs, The Satorialist. Burberry recently gave him the opportunity to travel around the world photographing real people in Burberry trench coats.  My favorite looks are with the children.  Fun and stylish!  

Check out the website:

http://artofthetrench.com/

Celebrations

Today is my sisters 22nd birthday.
Happy Birthday Jessie!!

Hidden Talent

Caroline, a 21 year old English major at Skidmore, has a secret passion for poetry. It all started a few months back when she wrote a poem titled "Ode to Emma," a tribute to our friendship. Parts 2,3,4, & 5 followed. One day I will post the Ode to Emma series. For now, I have come across a well written and meaningful poem for children written by Caroline.

Penelope at the Park

Penelope Russell
Is my best friend
We live on lake Tuscle
Where the blue doesn't end.

Penelope Russell loves to eat
She plays lots of sports
She doesn't like feet.

One day we went to the park
Penelope and me.
We swang on the swings,
We climbed a small tree.

All of a sudden
We heard a strange noise
We thought it might be a cat
Or some unruly boys.

Lo and behold
A stranger emerged from the bushes.
We jumped out of the tree
And fell on our tushes.

The man said "hey"
To Penelope and me
"What are you girls doing
up in that big tree?"

Like our mommies taught us
We said not a word
We made no sort of raucous
And were in no way absurd.

The stranger stepped forward
Stepping one, two, and three
So we ran and ran toward
My daddy, Billy.

Penelope Russell is still my best friend
We don't talk to strangers
We stay safe til the end.

So remember to stay close
To a grown-up at the park
Look both ways on the street
And don't go out in the dark!

Brilliant, Caroline!

What else is there to do on a Wednesday night?

The Modern Family.  This new ABC comedy is comparable to The Office only with hot step-moms and gay dads.  My friend Caroline spent an unfortunate week in her bed recovering from a spill during which time she discovered this witty and entertaining series.  Despite my typical aversion to network sitcoms, this one is a keeper.  It simultaneously embraces and mocks our societies culture.Watch it!