Amber - Prepared for anything!

Good morning and happy day 3 of this week. Yes, it is Tuesday and it is day 3. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, read my last post. Since I last wrote, I have been to 2 classes. I left work yesterday at about 5:20 pm. I thought, I need a traffic less trip. I focused on that, called Benji to wish him a happy birthday, and then I was there. It only took 15 minutes! The power of thought. Normally arriving that early for class, I would have lots of time. Get changed, use the restroom, look at myself in the mirror a few times... I walked in, went to sign in and I was number 31 already there for the class! There were already 30 people and their mats down in the room. It was Monday and there was still 20 minutes before class which would mean another 30 people were bound to show up. So I went into the room with my winter coat on. Going into 105 degrees with a winter coat is far from comfortable. I put my mat down and a towel down to reserve a spot for Karen. Then I got changed.

The class was filled to the brim. It was hot. I was dripping during the first breathing exercise. I am not sure I can explain what was different, but the pace was quick. I held the standing bow the entire length without falling out. I didn't waiver on the balancing stick either. Everything just clicked. Without putting too much thought into what I was doing, I listened to the instructions and just did it. In an earlier class, the instructor was talking about a class he took with Bikram, himself. Bikram said, "For the next 90 minutes you will only do what I tell you. You will not scratch, adjust your clothes, or even take a sip of water unless I say." I felt like that's what I was in. It was great. Before the tree stand, Paul said, "Don't drink, let's just finish this." We did. It felt as if the class was 45 minutes, but it really was the full 90. I was drenched worse than I ever had been before, and it was GREAT!

This morning was a little difficult getting out of bed. I was so cozy. Regardless, I got the blood flowing and stood up. Took the dogs on a walk after I think I woke both of them up. I left at about 5:20 AM and took the back roads. $1 a day for tolls is starting to add up. Paul was the instructor again. How he can maintain the same energy from a 6 pm class to a 6 am class is pretty unbelievable. He warned us of the garlic he ate last night for dinner, but I didn't notice any garlic smell in the room. Debra did very well for it being her second class. I hope she keeps it up because I would love to observe someone else's progression. There are of course more reasons I hope she keeps it up, but that's my selfish reason.

My energy is high today. The smile is in full force. The work emails are already flowing in and they do not bother me. When I can get up and work my way through 26 asanas in 105 degrees, then I can certainly work through 8 hours of email and other people's business problems. My mind is set for success. My body feels great. My pants are a bit loose. My makeup looks great! I am ready.