Not too much to add today. I taught yoga super early this morning and after a busy day and the start of Passover I'm beat. I have kept up with Daily Challenge and have started flossing again. I gave out 4 business cards to potential clients and have scheduled my time in traffic court. Am I happy all the time? Not a chance. Did I really spend over $50 to fill up my gas tank? Um, yeah. But it's not all bad and I need to make sure to celebrate all of the smiling I did today and all of the things for which I'm grateful.
Here we go.
1. the ability to cook and enjoy a kick ass holiday meal
2. the kindness of all of the staff of my neighbor grocery store. Seriously y'all, the folks at the Lakeshore Lucky are amazing!
3. awesome students
4. steady work
5. good parking karma.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Here's to Regularity.
It should not be a surprise, but I am a creature of habit. I really like having a schedule, a routine, a plan. It doesn't have to be the same every day - actually it's better if it's not, but still, I flounder a bit if I am left to my own devices.
For just over the past month I have been doing the Daily Challenge. Every morning at 7AM I get an email with a health and wellness challenge in it. It's something that's regular and when I wake up at 6:30 to feed the cats and then grab my computer in bed with me, it's a welcome 'ding' when it comes in my inbox. It truly forces me to think about me every day. I am a little obsessed with it (because there are points attached) but still I enjoy completing the task.
In an effort to push Namaste Gourmet off to a good start I have given a little more time and effort to my Twitter account. I changed my handle from @HopeMirlis to @NamasteGourmet a few months ago, but 4 days ago I decided to write daily updates that either include a CHALLENGE or a TIP. I have hoped for one reply and today I got it from Jennifer Levison. It was a welcome surprise and I know that if I keep it up, I will get more activity. I know that I can make a difference and would love for people to be excited for my tips and challenges in their feed on a daily basis.
The one thing I have failed to do regularly is floss and blog. As I head to the dentist tomorrow, I am curious to see how my teeth are doing. It's been a long time since I've flossed, but I do use my super duper electric toothbrush, so hopefully I will be okay. And to be honest I am on the fence about blogging. As there are few readers, I wonder how it may serve me. I have been doing lots of venting lately, so I am not sure it's helpful to share that. Maybe I need to get some crap off my chest, or perhaps it's good for me to keep the gratitudes up.
As I build my schedule - and it may be more regular soon - I can still be grateful, daily.
1. a little cocoon of an apartment
2. good tunes
3. cooking shows
4. sunshine
5. a new computer
For just over the past month I have been doing the Daily Challenge. Every morning at 7AM I get an email with a health and wellness challenge in it. It's something that's regular and when I wake up at 6:30 to feed the cats and then grab my computer in bed with me, it's a welcome 'ding' when it comes in my inbox. It truly forces me to think about me every day. I am a little obsessed with it (because there are points attached) but still I enjoy completing the task.
In an effort to push Namaste Gourmet off to a good start I have given a little more time and effort to my Twitter account. I changed my handle from @HopeMirlis to @NamasteGourmet a few months ago, but 4 days ago I decided to write daily updates that either include a CHALLENGE or a TIP. I have hoped for one reply and today I got it from Jennifer Levison. It was a welcome surprise and I know that if I keep it up, I will get more activity. I know that I can make a difference and would love for people to be excited for my tips and challenges in their feed on a daily basis.
The one thing I have failed to do regularly is floss and blog. As I head to the dentist tomorrow, I am curious to see how my teeth are doing. It's been a long time since I've flossed, but I do use my super duper electric toothbrush, so hopefully I will be okay. And to be honest I am on the fence about blogging. As there are few readers, I wonder how it may serve me. I have been doing lots of venting lately, so I am not sure it's helpful to share that. Maybe I need to get some crap off my chest, or perhaps it's good for me to keep the gratitudes up.
As I build my schedule - and it may be more regular soon - I can still be grateful, daily.
1. a little cocoon of an apartment
2. good tunes
3. cooking shows
4. sunshine
5. a new computer
Monday, April 11, 2011
Playing Catch-up
Yesterday was such a glorious day. Nice and warm with the sun shining. I caught up on sleep and saw Ruined at Berkeley Rep in the afternoon. After the ABD tour to NY last week I am currently playing catch-up. There are things that I have avoided for a while - like car insurance and dealing with tickets - and have some organizing in the apartment to do. I am so close to being done. And that scares me.
Will my life be crazily efficient if I do? Or will I be more easily saddened by the lack of work, friendship and financial reward.
Uh oh, big questions. Well, that and it's overcast today. This kind of weather doesn't get let's get up and get shit done. So, I work from bed.
I have decided to do a push with Namaste Gourmet using social media and I think I will take a restaurant job that's been offered. The stability will be a welcome change and I hope to get at least 5 clients in the next month. I may be turning down yet another acting gig or audition due to money, but I need to be realistic. Mama's got bills to pay.
We will see.
But in the meantime, let's hear it for gratitude:
1. sunny days
2. seeing my family
3. a generous kitty sitter
4. good theatre
5. cookies!
Will my life be crazily efficient if I do? Or will I be more easily saddened by the lack of work, friendship and financial reward.
Uh oh, big questions. Well, that and it's overcast today. This kind of weather doesn't get let's get up and get shit done. So, I work from bed.
I have decided to do a push with Namaste Gourmet using social media and I think I will take a restaurant job that's been offered. The stability will be a welcome change and I hope to get at least 5 clients in the next month. I may be turning down yet another acting gig or audition due to money, but I need to be realistic. Mama's got bills to pay.
We will see.
But in the meantime, let's hear it for gratitude:
1. sunny days
2. seeing my family
3. a generous kitty sitter
4. good theatre
5. cookies!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
News from the Hobbit Hole!
So I have come to really love my studio apartment. It is a nice change in a lovely location and I smile every time I walk out and see the lake close by. Today was such a glorious day and to see the sunshine on the lake as I went to teach yoga this morning just creates a lovely start to the day.
I am fitting the puzzle pieces together for the next few months and hope to share those soon. More teaching, more managing of people and I believe there will in fact be some performing.
Studio living while a little sad at first is forcing me to be super organized. I have certainly not tackled it fully yet, but I am certainly on my way. As Emily will be kitty sitting while I'm in NY I need to leave it in a presentable state. I hope to do that on Saturday. But needless to say, I have started calling my apartment by the loving name of "The Hobbit Hole." One of these days I may open it up for a little entertaining.
In the meantime, I am grateful for:
1. people who appreciate my time and expertise
2. work that I enjoy and that pays
3. fresh food
4. sunny days
5. ways to watch my TV shows online
As I have a full day tomorrow of yoga, a cabaret rehearsal, an audition and dinner with a friend I need to get my beauty sleep. Or at least a shower and chance to read more Wicked. I'm enjoying it more than the musical.
I know, shoot me. Or cast a spell on me. Either way, you know what I mean.
I am fitting the puzzle pieces together for the next few months and hope to share those soon. More teaching, more managing of people and I believe there will in fact be some performing.
Studio living while a little sad at first is forcing me to be super organized. I have certainly not tackled it fully yet, but I am certainly on my way. As Emily will be kitty sitting while I'm in NY I need to leave it in a presentable state. I hope to do that on Saturday. But needless to say, I have started calling my apartment by the loving name of "The Hobbit Hole." One of these days I may open it up for a little entertaining.
In the meantime, I am grateful for:
1. people who appreciate my time and expertise
2. work that I enjoy and that pays
3. fresh food
4. sunny days
5. ways to watch my TV shows online
As I have a full day tomorrow of yoga, a cabaret rehearsal, an audition and dinner with a friend I need to get my beauty sleep. Or at least a shower and chance to read more Wicked. I'm enjoying it more than the musical.
I know, shoot me. Or cast a spell on me. Either way, you know what I mean.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Rainy Friday!
It's amazing how a rainy, gray day will just stomp all over your level of productivity. I woke up at 8AM from a phone call from my mother and got up, cooked breakfast and set up shop at the little table in my kitchen. Just about 90 minutes it started pouring and I have just been a lazy bum ever since.
Boo.
It's not like I have nothing to do, or can afford to waste a little time. Nope. Mama's got a full list of tasks for just about every client. Updating travel for one, starting thank you notes for another, prepping my expenses for my taxes once and for all, And not to mention I really need to clean my kitchen...again.
I just had a lunch of leftover mushroom risotto and steamed broccoli. And rather than getting me going, I just want to take a nap. I am in the process of downloading some Top Chef episodes, so I may need to satisfy my inner slug and watch one episode and then get moving.
Or I could treat it as a treat and bust out some work until I hear the downloader *ding.* ooh, there was the first ding and there's about 4 minutes until the second one.
I am going with option 2. Let me find some good tunes and see how much I can get done.
Go!
Boo.
It's not like I have nothing to do, or can afford to waste a little time. Nope. Mama's got a full list of tasks for just about every client. Updating travel for one, starting thank you notes for another, prepping my expenses for my taxes once and for all, And not to mention I really need to clean my kitchen...again.
I just had a lunch of leftover mushroom risotto and steamed broccoli. And rather than getting me going, I just want to take a nap. I am in the process of downloading some Top Chef episodes, so I may need to satisfy my inner slug and watch one episode and then get moving.
Or I could treat it as a treat and bust out some work until I hear the downloader *ding.* ooh, there was the first ding and there's about 4 minutes until the second one.
I am going with option 2. Let me find some good tunes and see how much I can get done.
Go!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
It's a Mental Thing
So I have made personal strides this week about just feeling better. I think it has lots to do with my surroundings, as well as the Daily Challenge. But I have been out of it lately and just feel like I'm coming back to myself. The residual pity party is coming to a close and I'm finding my stride. Best yet, my apartment is just about settled. I have had a good bit of help, but I am purging papers and organizing everything. I want to make sure that EVERYTHING has a place. There are still a few pieces of furniture that I am trying to sell, but other than that I should be able to have all papers filed or recycled within the week.
It's amazing what living in a small apartment forces you to do. One in such a lovely area, so close to Lake Merritt. Now I just need to figure out who the heck is making all of the music noise that's rattling the walls. I feel like I'm back in my Berkeley apartment. Sheesh. Before I get the earplugs and jump into bed - oooh, and set my clock ahead - here are some gratitudes:
1. Christine for inviting me to the Daily Challenge
2. Tony for hanging my shelves and folding kitchen table
3. good parking karma
4. sunny days
5. fresh food
It's amazing what living in a small apartment forces you to do. One in such a lovely area, so close to Lake Merritt. Now I just need to figure out who the heck is making all of the music noise that's rattling the walls. I feel like I'm back in my Berkeley apartment. Sheesh. Before I get the earplugs and jump into bed - oooh, and set my clock ahead - here are some gratitudes:
1. Christine for inviting me to the Daily Challenge
2. Tony for hanging my shelves and folding kitchen table
3. good parking karma
4. sunny days
5. fresh food
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Productivity!
So today's daily challenge was to come up with one word that expresses how you'd like your day to go. I immediately selected "productive" and made it my cell phone greeting. So every time I open the phone I see that little reminder staring me in the face. And I have to say it worked. Here's the breakdown:
10AM yoga teaching
(a bit of Wolfe/Gunderson work)
12PM MTC faculty meeting
1:15PM lunch with Christine
(a bit of ABD work)
3PM MTC Story to Stage class
5:30PM phone meeting with Anne
2.5 hours of ABD work
1 hour break to watch Grey's Anatomy on Hulu & heat/eat leftovers
2.5 hours paper clean up (including recycling 2 moving boxes and storing 1 archival file box)
Whew I am beat just reviewing. So it's now 11:26PM and I am wiped. It feels good to get things done. And even nicer to begin to see the floor of my apartment. I have a feeling that my cats will be glad to see the stacks of papers and files currently on the floor go away. But that will just have to happen tomorrow.
Another day, another challenge!
10AM yoga teaching
(a bit of Wolfe/Gunderson work)
12PM MTC faculty meeting
1:15PM lunch with Christine
(a bit of ABD work)
3PM MTC Story to Stage class
5:30PM phone meeting with Anne
2.5 hours of ABD work
1 hour break to watch Grey's Anatomy on Hulu & heat/eat leftovers
2.5 hours paper clean up (including recycling 2 moving boxes and storing 1 archival file box)
Whew I am beat just reviewing. So it's now 11:26PM and I am wiped. It feels good to get things done. And even nicer to begin to see the floor of my apartment. I have a feeling that my cats will be glad to see the stacks of papers and files currently on the floor go away. But that will just have to happen tomorrow.
Another day, another challenge!
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