VenusMusette

I’ve been making yoga more of a priority the past couple weeks and I’m really enjoying it! For me yoga has some ritualistic qualities that are so relaxing that I try to incorporate every time I practice . . . things like having candles and incense lit, softening the lighting, getting into my most comfortable yoga clothes, and of course the music (I know it’s cliche but I LOVE Enya!!!). I’ve had a at least a half hour practice everyday over the past 2 weeks and now it’s something my body craves, which makes it easier to have the drive to practice. I can really feel how the exercise is improving my strength and flexibility . . . next obstacle is balance! :)

I used to read a lot when I was younger and I miss finishing a good book once in a while. I still buy books on a semi-regular basis but I struggle to make time to read them all. There are a few books I have bought recently that I’m excited to start and so I’m creating a list to keep track of how long it will take me to read them! My goal is 10 books by the end of ‘08.

I am always wishing to travel to distant, foreign places to experience culture and see the sights but I have yet to do all there is to do in Chicago. This summer it is my goal to visit as many museums and landmarks as I can in this grand city and to learn more about this place I have lived so close to almost all of my life. I love you Chicago and I’m going to prove it!!