be more graceful

I’m mid-way through my yoga class – it’s only once a week unfortunately.

I have also bought some high heeled shoes (not that I wear them often, but they are pretty foxy!) – they make me feel graceful (when I’m not limping).

I think I am also more coordinated in my appearance, accessorising, etc (though I lost a scarf on my trip which was absolutely perfect – tragedy!)

For now I think I need to shift my focus from “be”ing “more graceful”, to “being more fit”.

This goal is done for now.

take a yoga class again.

I was talking with a woman I know through work about joining a yoga class. They’re all very expensive in Japan, it seems. I have taken several classes in the past but none recently.

Anyway, she suggested that I should lead a yoga session at my place (for 3 friends)! I was pretty surprised by that. Mainly because although I think it might be fun, I don’t want to be responsible for potential injuries – I’m not trained. It’s always nice when people think you can do more than you think you can do, he he!

Anyway, it did remind me that yoga was something I really enjoyed, back when I used to do it. And it does provide added grace through the flow of conscious movements.

OK, first thing’s first – I have been totally neglecting my exercise goals lately. I need to give some of those goals a big overhaul anyway, to make them more realistic/ achievable.

And… part of being graceful is feeling not only healthy, but good about yourself, therefore carrying yourself well. So I’d better experiment with lots of styling products to see what I can do to come to terms with my current hair disaster!

Even though it’s getting quite cold out, I’m going to make the effort to dress up more often. A couple weeks ago I wore heels out, just to have dinner with some girlfriends. I’ve had the shoes for 2 1/2 years, and only worn them three times now (they’re not very comfy).

But I felt kind of sassy wearing them. Especially in Japan, because they put me up over 6 feet tall, ha ha ha. So yes I was strutting a bit. It was fun. I felt graceful that night! It’s a start.

Anyway, my boyfriend’s coming here next month, and I think it will be fun to get all dolled up and go out!