November 2, 2006
Over Coffee
Ahh.... good morning! Sit on the couch with me and let's watch some cartoons in our fuzzy socks, mkay? (That would be the Starbucks talking. Sorry. My aunt passed along a few packages of SB coffee and now my house smells overpriced but delicious! But what's with the line forming in the kitchen? Who are those people?)
We've been hitting it hard and heavy lately. We've had lots of company, lots of events, lots of living. It's been fun! But it doesn't leave much room for blogging, unfortunately. I do have some pictures to share though! But, since we're rebuilding the computer, I can't get to them. I'll post them when I can, I promise. Sorry for the setup, there.
In other news, I've begun my hypnobirthing practice. I'm halfway through the book, and I've started listening to the cd at night before bed. It's really exciting! I have always been fascinated with the brain, and the ability of our thoughts to affect our physiological state. And I don't mean that in a new agey kind of way. I'm talking about normal, accepted concepts like flight/fight, sexual arousal, etc. How merely thinking a particular thought causes our eyes to dilate, blood to flow, etc. Wow. We are such complex, amazing beings! I'm looking forward to exploring hypnosis as a pain management technique. I'm sold. I realize it's a little out there... but there are lots of things in life that are on the edges of our understanding. It's what keeps things interesting. The unexplored. Unexplained.
Anyway. I'm taking all the exercises seriously, giving my all during the sessions, because I think to make it work, you can't half do it. I'm getting as zen as I can. I've channeled my inner buddha. I've got windchimes, sand gardens, rock fountains and incense.
Okay, I don't have all that stuff.
But I've got starbucks coffee and fuzzy socks. Hey, you zen your way, I'll zen mine. Maybe I should think about investing in an orange robe, though. You can't be truly meditative without one of those.
Onward.
I'd like to send out a shout out (oh, how I love the shout out!) to my sister Brittany, who graduates today from the Paul Mitchell Institute for Doing Hair. She dons a fashionable cap and gown, and hits the runway tonight, scissors in hand. I think there's even a dj. And who knew they made fitted graduation robes? Too cool for me.
I am so proud of Britt. *sniff* She's worked very hard and made lots of sacrifices to see this day. She already has a job lined up at a trendy little salon, and is well on her way to great things. Well done, sweetie. And when you make it big, styling runway models and celebutantes, don't forget the little people who need free haircuts at family reunions and Christmas. :)
Okay, time to get moving. Coffee's cold, and that means it's time to get started on my day. I'll post again later if I can. Have a happy Thursday, folks!
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glad you're enjoying the SB, I could drink about a pot of it right now myself... I hope you don't mind if I post a congrats to the lovely Britt on finishing school...props to her for persevering through the many pitfalls along the way!!!!! Way to Go, Britt, we are all soooooo proud of you! Now, when can I expect to get my next haircut and color....I'm getting a little ragged around the edges (that happens when i try to trim my own bangs, u know!)
Posted by: auntj at November 2, 2006 3:35 PM
Howdy there girlfriend! Your writing brightens my day as usual. Keep us updated on this hypnobirthing thing - I'm really curious. There was a couple in our birth class who were doing it but they were into worshipping totem poles and such so I just assumed it was out there. I'd love to hear more about it. Take care out there!
Posted by: Gypsy at November 2, 2006 6:30 PM
I think you live in Birmingham. I'm wondering if you plan to home birth or hospital. If you're hospital birthing, I highly recommend Sharp, Stone and Goolsby at St. V's. But if you're into natural birth, you probably already know about him.
R
Posted by: Fittsy at November 6, 2006 2:30 PM
