Happy Saturday dear readers! I just finished teaching a donation based class and am currently sipping my morning decaf (remember I went caffeine free half a year ago? Woah, has it really been half a year since I stopped drinking soda/caffeine? Craziness!), and getting ready to delve knee deep in a brand new exciting project.
Before I announce what this new project is, a few other announcements.
If you haven’t read my post on my thoughts of yoga and running over at Yoga for the Long Run, go read it now!
As I am sure you have noticed, my header has changed! I had put an intention a few months ago to have a little drawing made up for my blog but I didn’t know of any cartoon artists so I just kept the thread of thought out there. One day, the beautiful Cat stumbled into my life and offered to work on a little sketch for me. I was happily surprised when I saw her masterpiece. Far from a little sketch, her drawing is EXACTLY what I had envisioned. Thank you so much Cat!! If you would like to see her other works, go visit her page!! AND today is her birthday – so what are you waiting for? Send some love her way!
And now, to the meat of this post (er.. or should I say the vegetable of this post?)
ANYWAY
A few months ago, I found a website called Sprout Yoga. This not for profit organization seeks to spread the message of healing eating disorders through yoga. If there’s ONE thing I always want you readers to get from my blog is that yoga and therapy were my salvation for my binge eating (not to say I’m healed by any means, but at least I have the tools to get there). So how PERFECT is this organization for me?!? I mean, when I found the webpage my jaws dropped to the ground. I want in.
So I reached out to them. And the other day I received a call from the CEO herself, the beautiful , energetic, passionate Maggie, and by the end of the conversation I had a new project lined up.
I am officially going to take an active role in Sprout’s online presence. Everything from their twitter account, to their blog, to their newsletter.
When I got off the phone with Maggie, I just stood there stunned. Can I really do this? Do I have the experience? The time?
After a deep breath my heart screamed YES. This is exactly the sort of thing I love doing. And what better way of using my developing skills than to elevate Sprout to a whole new level?
It really helps that I am very passionate about yoga. And eating disorders. And holistic health. And social media.
Pretty much this is the best thing ever. I’m super excited.
And that’s about all I have for you folks today! Just a quick update on the ebbs and flows of my life.
I will close off with a quote that I am obsessed over and made the theme of my class this am.
“How easy is it to move through our days as if we were in some dress rehearsal for real life – despite the nagging suspicion that this is it, that real life is right here, right now. How, then, shall we make it count? How do we find our way?” Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates
Namaste.
January 28th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Wow, Teeg, what a great opportunity! I feared you were going to go on to say that this was the thing that fell through, but it seems you have rebounded quite smoothly from your recent let-down (whatever it was…but hey, it doesn't matter now!). You are the perfect person for this organization!
January 28th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Congratulations on the new project, it sounds incredible! And thanks for the shout-out!
January 28th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
I am so excited for you and excited to learn about this organization. Let me know how I can help spread the word! Congrats!
January 29th, 2012 at 2:18 am
Super awesome news!! Happy for you
January 29th, 2012 at 3:07 am
YES!!! You are going to excel at this! I'm so happy for you
January 29th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Congratulations on your new project – sounds like a perfect fit.
January 29th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I noticed you started following Sprout on twitter. If you want grab the sprout logo and place it on your blog!! i'm going to be looking for some guest bloggers as well so if you're interested let me know =)
January 29th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
What a great initiative. I wish you the best of luck!
January 29th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
congrats! it sounds like the perfect project for you
thanks for all of your nice comments on my blog, i so appreciate them.
January 30th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
1. I loved your post about yoga and running the other day. Totally accurate for all that I'm feeling.2. That is awesome news! So happy to hear of your new adventure. Can't wait to hear updates!!!
January 30th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
SYNCHRONICITY! This is SOOO you – love it!
January 31st, 2012 at 5:50 am
Good luck and congratulations! Yoga and an online presence seems so contradictory in nature, but yet we are all trying to build one! Please keep us updated! I'm always looking for advice!
January 31st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Sarah I'd be more than happy to help answer any questions and concerns you may have =) my email is – thaisg11@yahoo.com
February 8th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Congrats, you will be great!!!!