Sartober 3rd

Today, I started off with power yoga at 8am. I wish it was possible for me to do this practice every day. It gives me time to focus on my body and not get caught up in a bunch of yucky thoughts. Also, my Mom comes and it gives us time to catch up, AND our instructor plays Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, and Stevie Ray Vaughan so that helps a whole lot too. Yoga really does make me happy and I need to force myself to make time for it. I always feel stronger and more relaxed when I do it.

After that, I made the trek to Sykesville to celebrate the babies of two of my most favorite sorority sisters. I knew this was going to be tough, but I also really wanted to see them. I was happy that I went and proud of myself for making it through without any tears. I truly am thankful that they have had healthy pregnancies so far and I hope that their beautiful baby boys come when they're supposed to and are easy on their Mamas. I didn't want to make today about me, so I tried to focus on their joy and their happiness. I am certainly not perfect, but I am incredibly blessed to have such good friends in my life and I want to be able to support them no matter what I am dealing with myself.

To top it all off, my husband took me on a date and we went Halloween decoration shopping. Next to Christmas, Halloween is my most favorite holiday. There is just something awesome about the Fall weather and the crunchy leaves and being able to be someone else for a night. It's magical and wonderful and I can't wait to put things up tomorrow! Focusing on the positive is not always easy for me, but I am trying to be as mindful and grateful as possible for the good in my life. Happy Sartober 3rd!

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