Usually the first two days of my moon are so painful that practice is out of the question. Yesterday my moon was extra extra painful... I actually considered taking pain killers but, instead, opted for my favorite herbal remedy and sleep. I packed a bag "just in case" and ended up taking off at noon to practice at the club with Kiran. There was another guy there today doing Mysore and he even started before me! WHOOOHOO.

Because I started really late, I skipped a bunch of first series in order to get through my second series poses. I do first series everyday so I feel okay skipping it for second series sometimes. Kapotasana actually wasn't even so bad today.... I managed to pull off coming up again... Kiran had my hands about halfway up my feet I think (I can't really tell when I'm down there so I could be full of it!). Then I did a bunch of backbends. I did 4 backbends, standing, a couple dropbacks and standups, assisted with Kiran, a couple more dropbacks and stood up once I think... then I did a bunch of half dropbacks where I had my hands on my thighs and went halfway down, then I did a few with my hands in namaste.... then a couple more dropbacks ... until finally my quads gave way and I couldn't pull off standing up again. In the end, I ended up really sore but what's the solution to better backbends? More backbends!!!

Since I practiced today like a Bad Lady, I figure I should just continue with my badness and practice tomorrow.... so packing myself up it is.

I was reprimanded today for whining on my blog about work. Yes, my blog has become one big solid whine fest. Yes, I promise to put an end to it.

Speaking of... since I know all of your prayers and well wishes usually work... today my boss approached me and asked me if I was happy working in the office. I was a bit taken off guard and I responded with "I hate it." This may or may not have been the most politically correct way to term my feelings but it was honest. I followed it up with "I hate it more and more everyday." My boss has agreed to "go to the table" and see if he can work out a work from home option for me. It'll still be way less flexible than my old job but that's okay... the difference will be dramatic for me personally, for my family.... I came up with a proposal today.. it's super formal but I don't know how informal it can be. So now I'll be on pins and needles waiting to find out... as will you all I suppose ;)

I need a road trip... like one where you turn the music up really loud in the car and just drive somewhere. I just need somewhere to go... oh and the time to do it :)