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LYS, take 2: Day 4, Monday, June 30

Posted on July 6, 2014 by perlgurl

First day back at work since Missy died. Probably should not have gone in since I snapped at one of my office mates almost as soon as I got in. I did my usual where I come in and try … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 3, Sunday, June 29

Posted on July 2, 2014 by perlgurl

I remember that Sunday was sunny, a strange break in the weather after a week of rain. I was already feeling like I had forgotten to do something since we had gone a full day with Missy and her need … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 2, Saturday, June 28

Posted on July 1, 2014 by perlgurl

I recall my heart broke open on this day. I don’t think I even considered the LYS. I have not ever experienced the death of a person close to me nor do I think I have grieved for a person … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 1, Friday June 27

Posted on July 1, 2014 by perlgurl

I’m writing this in retrospect, some five days after the fact. This was supposed to be the first day of our second Living Yoga Sadhana (LYS) that was Hatha-based with a focus on finding balance. This was the last full … Continue reading →

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Remembering Missy Kitty

Posted on June 28, 2014 by perlgurl

Shortly after picking up Missy from the regular vet yesterday, she started seizing again and I knew I was not prepared or capable of getting her through the night, especially given the lack of sleep from the early Friday morning … Continue reading →

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Watching our pets age

Posted on June 27, 2014 by perlgurl

It’s so hard to watch our pets get old. Missy, my cat that is about 16 years old and diabetic, has been in slow decline this week so I had an appointment for her to see the vet today since … Continue reading →

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Midnight Sun Weekend: Yoga Teacher Training, Midnight Sun Festival and fire!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by perlgurl

Another quarter of my 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training achieved this past weekend. Finished the weekend with a lovely dinner among my fellow students and then I got to play with some fire. Must do that more often! And … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on June 22, 2014 by perlgurl

I have THE BEST students in my classes and in my dance troupe. My non-performing students show up and cheer us on, but they contribute to our performances in so many others ways and I’m grateful for their help. My … Continue reading →

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Midnight Sun madness mantra

Posted on June 20, 2014 by perlgurl

Crazy busy weekend has already begun and I’m not terribly interested in doing much of anything except sitting and crying. “You can get through it.” That’s my mantra for the next four days.

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Goodbye my sweet Julio

Posted on June 19, 2014 by perlgurl

I took Julio to the vet today to get him evaluated as a possible surgery candidate for the mass in his belly. His breathing had become so labored in the past couple of days that I knew he would not … Continue reading →

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