relaxing reflection

Today has been a tiring day recovering from the weekend, and was a busy start to this work week.  I am starting a second part time nanny job to fill out my work schedule.  Today was spent at the home of the new family, learning the routine of their adorable 6 month old daughter.  Then it was back home for a bit for some chores, and then straight off to yoga.  I miss teaching my yoga classes at the Y in Omaha.  I miss the people, the kids from kids yoga, and the friendly staff at the Y.  And even though I struggled with the desire to go to the gym as frequently as I did (who doesn't?), I always left feeling much much better.  I miss driving!  The drive home after yoga and a long day at school or nannying was always so relaxing.  The music sounded so much sweeter, my breath seemed so much deeper, and my soul felt much more free.  I am working at striking this balance here in New Zealand, between my working and working out.  

However, it's refreshing teaching yoga here too.  Looking back a few years ago when I started practicing yoga with Leigh, the teenager I nannied for at the time, I never thought I would be able to say "I am a yoga teacher" and then to say "I teach yoga in New Zealand!".  So that feels pretty darn cool when I stop to think about it (thanks Leo!).  Bret and I watched the movie Once last night, and we've been listening to the soundtrack since.  It's really quiet and peaceful.  So, despite it being a busy Monday, we're still relaxing.