Today’s First – Argentine Tango at the Bayview Hotel Details: Every Monday from 6:30pm – 9:30pm $5-10.00 donation Location: The Bay View Hotel-GG Restaurant 8041 Soquel Dr Aptos, CA Map What fun! Open dance in a historic hotel – friendly atmosphere, even towards a complete beginner. Great way to kick off the week. This styleContinue reading “Day 9 – “Move with your feet, dance with your heart””
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Day 8- electronic upright bass
Today’s first: Attempt to play the EUB! Very challenging, didn’t even know this instrument existed until I saw it at my friend’s house. I opted to learn to pluck a scale (Gmajor) and then picked up the bow to play the strings.. brand new at this, bear with me! What is it? The electric uprightContinue reading “Day 8- electronic upright bass”
Day 7 – Movement to be moved
Fly, Fly, Fast, Grow do not stop Do not be afraid to see all A masterful shape shifter adapts to all circumstances and situations with magic, speed and agility. Today’s First: Ecstatic Dance at the 418 project perfoming arts center. Ecstatic Dance is “a unique expression of global movement”. The guidelines are as follows: MoveContinue reading “Day 7 – Movement to be moved”
Day 5 – Local Town’s History Museum
“To be wealthy was to be able to give, not to have” Today’s first was an unexpected find on the way home from work (and good thing because I had failed miserably at planning today’s blog post!). Funny how when you pause and really look around at the present moment in detail you may findContinue reading “Day 5 – Local Town’s History Museum”
Day 4 -What’s life without a lil’ Mystery?!
Today’s First – Visit to the Mystery Spot with Em-J and Alexi Glickman (newlyweds, amazing surfers, musicians, friends and all around magical human beings..you know, they got that mojo) The MYSTERY SPOT is “a gravitational anomaly” located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Open 365 days a year* $8 entranceContinue reading “Day 4 -What’s life without a lil’ Mystery?!”
Day 3 – Sweet Tooth Satisfaction!
Today’s first was effortless.. perfect for a rainy day. Ventured into the Buttery Bakery for the first time and bought a Pecan Sandy, suggested by the lovely barista, Richard (seen in pic). Hand made deliciousness. Only needed 1/2 it was so rich, made a street corner stranger pretty happy when I paid the second halfContinue reading “Day 3 – Sweet Tooth Satisfaction!”
Day 2 – New Nature
Early a.m. Loop Trail Run at Pogonip Park in Santa Cruz, California Loop: Spring Trail to Brayshaw Trail to Prarie Trail to Pogonip Creek Nature Loop (hard right) to Lookout Trail back to Spring Trail *Getting Here *Enter from Spring Street, free parking 🙂 Directions from highway 1 heading North into Santa Cruz: exit ontoContinue reading “Day 2 – New Nature”
Day 1 of 100 Day Challenge
Coming into 2017 with steady balance on rocky ground! First challenge this go around is to stand on a stability ball. My 2017 resolution is to do one new thing a day for 100 days straight. I did this in 2014 and soaked in some of the best experiences (and most amazing smiles with friends!)Continue reading “Day 1 of 100 Day Challenge”
WATER AND HYDRATION!
Not only does water improve the way we function, but it also improves the way we feel and the way we look. Some of the natural perks water has to offer include: *Hydration of internal organs, enabling them to function properly *Hydration of skin, keeping it looking fresh and healthy Continue reading “WATER AND HYDRATION!”
PADDLE BOARD YOGA CANCUN
We found that Adho Mukha Svanasana was one of the steadiest poses (though not easy!) to try. Key points were to start with a wider stance then usually and to maintain a strong contact with the center of your palms on the board. Engaging our legs more than usual also seemed to steady out theContinue reading “PADDLE BOARD YOGA CANCUN”