Creative Meanderings

Back when I first started my life as a ‘lady of leisure’ I joined up with the American Women’s Network. Now, I was a bit hesitant then as I had had a less than ideal interaction with them when I first arrived in the UAE over 8 years ago. However, I really enjoyed the vibe of the Coffee Mornings and the few people I met. After joining a couple of activities – book…

Happy International Women’s Day!  Although I do not generally rally behind “international days” of anything (I am sure I wrote a post about this way back…), today allowed me to get onto the embassy grounds of my husband’s homeland.  A few weeks ago I was contacted by someone in the embassy about doing some yoga sessions for their employees in celebration of this day. They were having an ‘active’ day offering a variety…

I was starting to feel a bit busy with two yoga sessions nearly every day plus at least one lesson a day. My days are starting to round out to a 2/2:30pm start with a finish between 6-8pm depending on the day. It’s a nice balance really, though takes a bit of getting used to.  For the first time in a few weeks I made it back out to the MRTTAD ladies group.…

When I think back to the person I was fresh out of college or even during my MA days or at each major change in my life, I discover that I have had the fortunate ability to change mentally, emotionally and physically. I have always been fascinated by the brain and its capacity. My only dream outside of becoming a writer was to perhaps someday become a neurosurgeon. Sadly, when I realized just…

I was listening to My Favorite Murder podcast this week and was entertained at their opening dialog about things they ‘hate’. One example was when someone leaves a bowl of cereal in the sink without rinsing or putting water into the bowl therefore cementing the bits of cereal onto the side of the bowl, which takes work to get off at the time of washing.  This conversation took me back to the days when…

A recent topic of conversation lately has been on my need for a bit more intellectual stimulation in some form. While I am absolutely loving my yoga classes and clients, I am only getting physical stimulation from the exercise or trying to help people get their bodies a bit more supple. However, the intellectual challenge of project building or problem solving is not quite there. Although I have considered getting more involved in…

I have noticed lately or acknowledged lately the truth – there is a lot of anger in the world…especially these days. However, I ask for what? Facebook is covered with loads of posts about being anti-current-US President, which is fair enough. I very much disagree with his decisions, tactics, words, and public persona. I do not know him as a person nor have I seen any aspect of him on a personal level…