Just a quick update- working on my final yoga lesson, and preparing for my teaching class demo.  All is well.  Hoping to be “officially certified” by mid July, and have some classes going by then.  Will keep my “job” as long as I have to, but not any longer.  I have spent most of my life wishing for things to happen, and not getting any closer to my dream. That buck stops here. Once certified, I will be advertising immediately. I’m trying to set realistic goals, but have had a strong feeling now for 4-5 months, that once I begin offering classes, they will come. My classes will be soooo different from mainstream yoga, that curiosity will bring them in, the experience will keep them coming. I have spent this week, making my time away from my “job” all about yoga and my new life after “job”.  My yoga will be an extension of me and my life, and there wont be any bold lines separating the two.  I have never felt so confident in all my life. This experience, along with this blog, have help mold a new woman. I came here, uncertain, and timid, and broken. All who have shared with me, have made a definite impact, and I graciously thank each and every one of you. My weight….. which is why I started this blog to begin with. Well, all I can say, is the less emphasis I put on it, the better I feel. I know I am making some great choices, and will continue to strive to improve my eating habits. My yoga has taught me to love myself as I am today, and that was a hard hurdle to jump. I can say today, even 30-40 lbs more than I’d like to be, I accept myself in every way.  This is not settling- this is separating the weight from who I am. I have worked hard to become the person I am today, and am very proud of my accomplishments. I have learned forgiveness, and acceptance of myself and of others. The anger I was harboring, wasnt healthy to me or anyone around me. I am at a very peaceful place in my life, and am looking forward to each and every day that comes my way. Cherish today-  live in the moment- enjoy your surroundings-  hug your loved ones.  ~Namaste~