Getting my Zen on...

So, I went and got my hair done yesterday by Aura at Studio Zen on Campus Corner. We took some art classes together as undergrads nearly 10 years ago. Yikes! Anywho, she did an amazing job and I highly recommend her. When I got back to work, I added her as my friend on Facebook and looked at her blog and I must say that I was completely inspired by her.

She has this way of looking at life that we really should all have. Loving everything you have in the moment. I am so truly blessed to have some of the most amazing people in my life and I want to be around for a long time to enjoy them. With this recent diagnosis of UCD, I've had to reevaluate a few things. I have to start taking better care of myself. I decided last night to try some yoga when I got home. I have to say that I felt completely refreshed and rejuvenated. As most of you know, I'm REALLY not into working out, but I really enjoyed the quiet time I had last night. I have to work on my stress levels as well as get some of this steroid weight off (ASAP). I just felt so calm when I was finished. It was wonderful. Here are some of the beginner poses I did last night...



I've also decided that I really have to start eating better. Sure, I'll still have my favorites (pizza, burgers, and fajitas). But I have to make an effort to throw in more salads, veggies, and fruits. Surprisingly, I've been doing better with that as well. I've discovered a new love for zucchini, squash, and mushrooms...which is really saying something for me.

And one more thing...I want to start taking pictures again. I loved photography in high school. It's such an awesome outlet. So I'm going to start saving up for a really nice camera. If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them!