There are many things to be grateful for today. And so despite my tired bones and sleepy eyes at this hour, I feel obliged to write them down lest they fade away into dreams.
Here’s the reality: I am blessed.
I just came from a whole-day yoga event called Global Mala Project Manila. I was supposed to be up and about by 10:30 am for the second class, but I ended up staying in bed a few hours more as a result of my long and sleepless week. (I must say, even that sleeplessness is a blessing in itself.)
Anyhow. So here is my list:
- Anusara Yoga with Fran. I have been meaning to try her classes even in Siem Reap, but never got around to doing it. Well this was the time, and I didn’t even know she was going to be there when I bought my tickets. It was a good way to start the day, as I got to breathe out most of the negativity of the past week. More importantly, I was able to appreciate the philosophy behind the movements in yoga.
- Vinyasa Flow with live music. Good for the body, soul, and well, ears.
- Ashtanga. This is kind of outside of my comfort zone, but I am very welcome to everything that challenges my body.
- Jamba Juice. That peanut butter thing Carla asked me to try was just so good.
- Poi workshop. Plain fun and beautiful.
- Drumming workshop. Being a lover of music, I appreciate being able to lose myself to the beat of percussion. So natural and spontaneous.
- Capoeira. Because this always has to happen somewhere, even if it’s not part of the script.
- Yoga Trance Dance. Crazy. Dance like nobody’s watching.
- My band. Because I was touched to know that somebody knows me from one of our (two) comeback performances this year, and complimented our band.
- Good friends. Because nothing would be the same if we didn’t surround ourselves with people who are equally awesome.
- Cute people at the event. Enough said.
Yes, I am blessed. It may be an overused, cheesy word, but fuck it. And thank you universe.