First Yoga Class

Last week I took my first yoga class. I have been practicing at home with books and DVDs for about six months, and lately I have become more serious about my practice. I realized I needed a teacher in order to progress, especially in meditation. I decided I wanted to commit to making yoga a significant part of my life, and I wanted to be part of a community of like-minded people. So I found my studio, and it is perfect for me. Being in a class was one of the most inspiring experiences I've had in a long time, and I am looking forward to where this yoga will take me on my spiritual journey.
The style is called Sivananda, and it is very practical and holistic. It incorporates 5 Principles of Yoga, which are Proper Exercise (asanas) Proper Breathing (pranayama), Proper Relaxation (savasana), Proper Diet (yogic vegetarianism), and Positive Thinking (vedanta)/Meditation. It also teaches the Four Paths of Yoga: Jnana Yoga (of Wisdom and Knowledge), Raja Yoga (of Self Control), Bhakti Yoga (of Devotion), and Karma Yoga (of Action).
(www.sivananda.org)

So here goes.

I'm starting a blog again, because for some strange reason it's therapeutic for me to share my private thoughts with the entire world. At any rate, blogging is an important part of keeping up with modern technology, which according to School Library Journal is a very important part of being a librarian. Yeah, I'm a librarian- well actually a Youth Services Library Assistant. I won't actually be a librarian until I finish my Master's degree, which I technically haven't even started yet. I'm also a photographer, but only on the side, once in a while, if that makes any sense at all. I am a vegetarian, a yoga enthusiast, and I like to paint and make things. I'm married to my best friend and we are trying to learn to be adults together, most of the time. I think I maybe I grew up too fast, but it made me who I am. I like strange movies and indie rock, and going to the beach.

welcome to my life...

A Little Update

We survived being apart for five days while I was in Boston. It was an amazing trip- I got to see family and experienced snow for the first time. I fell in love with the city, and bought a Harvard t-shirt. Highlight: seeing work by Degas, Renoir, Monet and Van Gogh at the Museum of Fine Art. It was breathtaking to be in the presence of such famous pieces.
I started my new job a few days ago, and I love it so far. I am working in the library's youth services department, and will be teaching the "Tiny Tots" (walking-24 months) class starting in March. So I am brushing up on my nursery rhymes, picture books and Raffi songs.
We're still hoping to hear good news about a new job for Manny, and I am hoping for a good photo gig to pop any day now...

-Hannah


(Imported from my previous blog, Everything is Better Together.) 

Good News!

After 10 months, I finally got my library job! I start February 26th- we are so excited!
-Hannah

(Imported from my previous blog, Everything is Better Together.) 

super bowl.

Can you believe it? I am not a very big football fan, not really much of a sports fan for that matter, but I let myself get a little into it and wanted the Patriots to win, for the sake of my New England family. I was sure they'd win. But alas, in what they are calling the greatest play in Super Bowl history, the Giants gained the advantage. Boo.
Still, it was a fun day- we watched the game with Manny's family and celebrated Holly's 16th birthday and ate far more than is necessary.

We could both have new jobs soon. Manny has applied as a 911 dispatcher with the county and I am waiting to hear about a library associate position with the City of Boca Raton. Keeping our fingers crossed and praying to any benevolent dieties that might come to mind at a given moment....

I'm going to Boston in just over 2 weeks... so exciting! Maybe I'll see snow!

-Hannah


(Imported from my previous blog, Everything is Better Together.) 

A few pictures

Our first Christmas tree

Manny on New Year's Eve

Sasha learned a new trick!

Ocean Inlet Park on 12/31/07

We celebrated the New Year at Manny's family's house, with fireworks and an outdoor fireplace.

(Imported from my previous blog, Everything is Better Together.) 

2008...

...is here. Last year was one of the most amazing yet (graduation, marriage, adulthood), but I am sure that this one will bring many good things. I am so optimistic about the future. This year is about dreams and family- peace and relationships. I don't believe in making "New Years resolutions", but I have been hoping anyway to focus more on the people in my life and remember to appreciate what I have, and cultivate it, rather than always trying to bring new things into my life.
Here's to another year!

-Hannah


(Imported from my previous blog, Everything is Better Together.)