Tomapple?

I bought these really cute yellow tomatoes at Sobeys.

Did you know that there is an art to eating a tomato as if it was an apple? As it turns out, there really is. If you have never tried it, I suggest trying it over the sink your first time. It's fun!

Control

Yesterday while in Warrior I my yoga instructor said something interesting. He said "Don't ask to be strong, just be strong". Sometimes I think I lose sight over who or what is in control of my body. In the same light, I lose sight of who or what is in control of my thoughts. I choose to hold onto or to let go of toxic thoughts. I also chose where my edge is and how far I am going to push my own body. Frankly, it feels good.

In writing it may seem as if I have thrown my personal relationships out the door and I am 100% me focused. While sometimes this may seem the case I am taking some time to get to know my self better so I can contribute more to my working relationships and back off of my poisonous ones.

This reminds me of something else someone said to me, while I was FOC. I was wondering what to do about something, and the person looked at me and said "You make the choice, you are in charge". While I may not be in charge of everything this thought and mindset brings me back to myself, my thoughts and my body.

Next time I am in a predicament where I am dealing with something difficult, be it a person, something physical or a mental block I am going to think to myself:

"I am making this choice, because I am in charge; I choose that no one has stronger power over me than I do".

Yoga Struggle

Yoga last night was really hard. I had to come out of a pose, and just sit in child's pose with my face next to the floor and breathe. I probably could have had a breakdown. My body hurt. I couldn't focus. The practice room was really hot and crowded.

Last night was probably my best class. I struggled. I really really really wanted to throw in the towel.

Scrap that, last night was my best class so far. I stuck it out and had an extra long savasana. In my struggle I had personal growth and learning, and really, what more can I ask for form my practice?

Earth 390 Field Trip

I spend 10 days on a field trip, mainly in White Fish Falls, ON, mapping. While the map was cool, for me the best part was forming and strengthening relationships with my class mates. My mapping partner was super cool and the four days in the field really gave us a chance to get to know each other. It is amazing what you can learn and what comes out after 25+ hours of alone time in the woods, looking for outcrops and navigating copious amounts of juniper.

As I get older and live life more I really engage in and appreciate my relationships more and more. People are really amazing and there's something you can learn from every person you meet.

However, on the flip side, I have also learned that some people are toxic in your life. As important as it is to nurture your loving relationships it is also important to sometimes prune your life of toxicity and negativity.

Kerry Patterson Pt. 3

I love to dance: Dancing is an awesome expression of feelings, of the soul, of your heart, of whatever you need it to be. Plus, DDR kicks butt.

I give the benefit of the doubt: I do this, because frankly I believe in people.

I believe in humanity, and I believe in peace: If you don't believe in these things it is impossible for them to ever come to light.

I don't hold grudges: I have always thought that anger, jealousy and grudges only affect those that hold them. Learn your lesson and even change your behaviour so that you are more cautious, but don't bother to hold a grudge. It will just eat up your positive energy.

I believe success is measured by how happy you are, not by your bank account: "Money can't buy me love" - The Beatles

I think vegan cupcakes are just better: Have you ever had them? They're SO MOIST and DELICIOUS.

I am always up for a laugh: Laughing is good for you - and contagious. There's really no loss.

I like adventures: You know what sucks? Mundaness (I make up words, it's ok).

Be kind to me and I will return the favour: I have always heard of the golden rule, treat others as you would want to be treated. I have recently learned the platinum rule, treat others as they want to be treated. It's a good start to assume that others may want to be treated as you do, but as you learn about people how they want to be treated may be different from you, and that's totally ok.

Overall, I just love the whole quote by Kerry, but also that she is comfortable enough to spell things out. Kerry is wonderful and fabulous and I hope to continue learning from her and enjoying our friendship for a very long time.