Self-care Tuesday

It was tough getting out of bed this morning because it was 1am when I fell asleep and my alarm sounded at 6.30am.

By the time I found the motivation to move, I’d given myself a tight time frame to get ready and to leave.

Meditation had already started when I walked through the door.

Oopsy.

As always, it was a great class.

Hoop qi gong was also great.

It kind of amazes me how well I can follow The Gypsy and her hooping moves, while the others struggle with their co-ordination and confidence.

What is simple for me, is very difficult for others and after ten weeks, they are still not able to do the simplest move. Even if they “get it” one week, by the next week they’ve forgotten and then they are so hard on themselves, they have trouble “getting it” again.

It’s strange, but interesting to watch.

Hooping is not a big deal. There is no pressure. It’s about movement, fun and creating good energy. You don’t have to perform and you don’t have to compete. It’s just for you.

But these girls/women are self conscious, insecure and lacking in self confidence.

From the beginning, I didn’t care if I got it right or not. It’s not a big deal and while I would always attempt everything shown, it didn’t matter to me if I stuffed up. It’s not life or death. Just relax into it and have fun.

After classes, I had 90 minutes with The Gypsy and then rode to the supermarket where I grabbed some papaya, strawberries and watermelon as well as an Asian salad mix and some fresh sourdough bread. I also bought some junk food, which I now regret.

I got ham from the butcher so that I could make a fresh sourdough sandwich for lunch … which I did.

I had a short nap on the couch before Harley play and time in the kitchen making mini meatballs with a sweet spicy dipping sauce, Asian salad and pineapple, avocado, capsicum, pear, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, goats cheese and garlic bread made with the sourdough.

I ate half a papaya and a slice of garlic bread.

Right now, I’m enjoying my guilty pleasure - Love Island - from my bed.

I’m also ready for sleep.

Nite all.