The paper chain is getting shorter and shorter…
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| Paper chain |
I
am leaving May
31st at 6pm from our small Chico Airport. I have 21 days left.
Where
did the time go?! Where did April go?! I am working all the way up until six
days before I leave. I keep a busy schedule as it is, so my free time {AKA preparation time}
is
limited. Unfortunately, the part of my week with the most amount of free time
[weekends] disappear,
and I haven’t been as proactive or productive as I should. I received the first
part of the dialogue – the first four postures. I’ve glanced at them briefly,
but I need to read them and begin memorizing. I also have two yoga books – one on
the anatomy of yoga and one on postures. I have read 60 pages of the Anatomy of
Hatha Yoga, a lot of it [ok,
all of it] is foreign
and
new to me, so who knows how much I will actually retain.
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Even
my packing list is terrifying me – I want to bring SO
much;
I want to be prepared. I am not a light packer. I know that I am going to be
double, triple… quadruple checking my lists and bags up until the minute I leave
my house for the airport, and I will most certainly will be riddled with
anxiety.
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| All my new yoga clothes -- I'm going to need them |
I
am not sure what to do for a cell
phone. I’ve read that it is cheaper, and more sensible to buy a phone
and a Thai SIM card instead of dealing with international roaming charges. Can
I buy a cheap, pay-as-you-go phone here in the US at say 7-11, and then buy a
Thai SIM card once I get there? What about money? Traveler’s checks? I have NO
clue! International travel is all new to me. Maybe
I’m thinking too hard, but I’m worried if I don’t begin thinking or
considering, that I will end up in panic mode {so
much for living in the moment}.
I
leave May 31st at 6pm from Chico to make a short flight to San
Francisco. It’s a better bet than driving the 3 hours there with gas money
considered. From there I have a layover until my next flight June 1st
at 1am. Then three flights stand between me and my destination, Koh Samui
Thailand, where I will arrive June 2nd [Thai
time] at
2pm. Training begins promptly June 3rd bright and early {also my 26th birthday}.
What
a way to begin my 26th year!
I’ve
still been able to practice Bikram four times a week. Last week I managed five
times. The teachers at Absolute Yoga Teacher Training suggest 5-6 times a week.
I’m excited and anxious. Part of me just wants to go and be done preparing, and
part of me wants it all to slow down.
It
all felt more real when I began booking my flights and paid my initial deposit.
Now that those things are done, it doesn’t feel like it’s actually happening. I
have to keep reminding myself that I’m leaving, alone,
for one month. I’m going to learn a new series of 50
postures,
some familiar and some not. I’m going to be challenged
greatly.
I’m going to have 6am-11pm days, with two yoga classes six times a week, and
lots of teaching and studying. I’m going to teach 90 minute classes, some
one-on-one with other trainees.
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| Pink hair! |
This
is the biggest
adventure
of my life {so far}. I hope to come back June 30th wiser, more patient, more kind, stronger
and
more confident
– like
a new person.
This
is a huge leap – I’m just going for it. Right now, I’m just worried about the
details. Here’s to 21 more
days and getting it all figured out.
Namaste
10 comments:
I am very happy for you Lisa!! I know you will get it all figured out and you will have a great experience. Looking forward to reading about it! As you said: GO FOR IT!!!
Namaste.
Hey lady!!!
I am so thankful that I have come across your blog. I am also absolutely in love with Bikram yoga and have loved reading through your adventures with your practice. I am so excited to find another girly that is going to the Absolute Yoga training in Thailand :)too. I have booked this very last minute due to some big changes in my life. I am ever so anxious, scared and not prepared but something deep inside is driving me to do this. I arrive on Friday 1st June in the evening - coming in from Australia. Do you have a room share? Really looking forward to meeting you and sharing this experience of a lifetime. Save travels xxx
Oh my goodness -- Just hearing that you are also attending training has made my day! I am so anxious, and as the days countdown I am beginning to freak out. But, I know it will be amazing, and quite the adventure! I arrive in Koh Samui June 2nd around 2pm. I don't know anything about my room arrangements yet, except that I will be having a roommate. I am so very excited and looking forward to meeting you!
Do you have facebook? If you do, you should join this page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/434101063282957/
It's the event page for the training. It is only myself and one other person who have joined. I tried to message the other woman, but haven't heard back.
Thanks sooo much for the link I will join up in a second. OMG I have never been so terrified, anxious and excited all at once. Rushing around like a crazy woman trying to get all the supplies and yoga clothes. One minute I think I can do this then the next I am like what the hell was I thinking. I am hoping once we all get there things will just fall into place. I have given up trying to learn the first four postures as its making me panic more so I am just going to do the best I can once we are in the flow of it all. As I booked late I will be having my own room so if you ever want a break from your roomate your welcome to pop over anytime :) See you on Saturday. My names Maria Jane - will look out for you at the orientation/dinner.
I feel the exact same way! Although, I have had lots of time to plan, it doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm feeling like I got myself into something big. I'm mainly worried about traveling alone, but once I'm there I know it'll all work out. I also gave up on trying to memorize the first 4 postures. I know part of the first. It's just overwhelming! I look forward to meeting you, and thanks for the invite to your room! :)
Its so reassuring to know that we are feeling the same. The trip is daunting but just take it one bit at a time and try to relax/breath :). Wow, only 2 days to go best start packing and no doubt freaking out a bit more!! Take care and see you in a few days :)
Packing is in overdrive right now! I even have my mom coming over to make sure I have everything I need. My problem is not packing TOO much. Looking forward to this adventure!
The packing is making me so anxious...my suitcase is overflowing and way to heavy at this point. Think I am going to tip it all out and start over. Its all the toiletries and supplements and books that are sooo heavy. Leaving for the airport in around nine hours and just feel so unsure about this whole thing. Deep breath and look forward to see you there. Have a happy, relaxed and safe journey :)
Packing is awful! My mom came over and magically fit almost everything in my bag -- I think I'm bringing too many clothes, and I even had to ditch some! It's hard to pick. I hope your bag fits it all. Mine weighs about 40 lbs at this point. You may have already left at this point, but I look forward to meeting you! Deep breath, and safe travels :)
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