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About personalmap

I was born at a very young age. As the years went by I got older, but never too old.

So Many Changes!

New house, new school year, new neighbors…new blog? I’ve been wanting to start posting again for a while, and it’s always best to begin at the beginning. Moving into our first house, teaching our daughter preschool at home, and doing … Continue reading

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30 Day Yoga Challenge – Day 17

Today I tried my first Jivamukti class, and here are the things I learned: Jivamukti sun salutations are different. I kept messing up and getting behind. I’m getting much better at balance. My shoulder strength has a long way to … Continue reading

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30 Day Yoga Challenge – Days 4-16

That post title is ridiculous. I haven’t been nearly as disciplined about blogging as I have about yoga, and even with that, the challenge isn’t going as well as I’d like. Last week my daughter, husband, and I all were … Continue reading

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30 Day Yoga Challenge – Day 3

I was laid low today with a nasty bug and slept all afternoon. I was frustrated that this would derail my challenge, but then I realized that I don’t need to do an athletic hour of vinyasa flow every day, … Continue reading

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30 Day Yoga Challenge – Day 2

I hit the snooze button for an hour straight today, but finally dragged myself out of bed. I’ve decided to take it easy on Sundays during the challenge, so I did half an hour of yin and half an hour … Continue reading

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30 Day Yoga Challenge – Day 1

I started the morning (and my challenge!) with an hour-long vinyasa flow. The class focused on the neck, shoulders, and back, and now I feel all wobbly like I just had a good massage. I even feel pretty relaxed, despite … Continue reading

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30 Day Yoga Challenge – Preamble

So I’ve decided to do a 30 day yoga challenge beginning February 1. Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, and I ate way too much sushi and, not that I’m complaining, but after eating all that food I really felt like … Continue reading

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Cocktail Hour For Six In Five Minutes Or Less

1. Stir together four spoons of sour cream and one spoon of horseradish sauce. Total Elapsed Time: 20 seconds. 2. Spread that on as many slices of pumpernickel bread as you can. I managed six. Cut each slice of bread … Continue reading

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In Search Of Lost Time

I’ve spent the last two years reading In Search Of Lost Time by Marcel Proust, and a few weeks ago I finally finished the seventh and final volume. Here’s the review I posted to my Goodreads account: I don’t even know … Continue reading

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Lens on the City, Opera at the Movies, Birthday Dinner

1. This class looks like so much fun. I wish I could do it. If you sign up, let me know how it goes! Lens on the City Instructor: Karen DiChiera, Director of LATOH; Photography Instructor TBA Lens on the … Continue reading

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