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Year Three, Days 192 & 193: My Blogligation


The Face of Shame!

I have my shame face on.

I was so tired last night, that I fell asleep without blogging!  I woke up this morning with a start, realizing what I had done.  I felt most guilty!

I feel some consolation knowing that I am establishing good life habits, that I feel guilty about when I do not keep up with.

Like my hooping. I am most proud of my hooping!  Today is day 156! Here are the videos for days 156 and 155, since I didn't get around to posting yesterday:



I had a start just now. I have had such a nice, leisurely day so far. I hooped. I prayed and journaled. I practiced piano and started planning for my next concert. And then my old friend "J" the sign guy from the church I used to work out texted me and asked me to lunch!

We had a lovely time at the Chinese restaurant up the street.  When I am not stressed out, I truly enjoy friends!

Then I got on the bus and headed to my favorite Starbucks for tea and contemplation.

Then I got on yet another bus, to stop at the library and update my blog before my students. But, AAK - there was a sign on the door that their internet was disabled temporarily. I went in anyway. I asked the librarian when it would be up and running. She said, "Any time now". I said, "Whatever would we do without internet? Horrifying!"

She said,  "That is my idea of the apocalypse. No internet."

I agree. 

But as we spoke, it came back on. Hallelujah!

I need to dash though. I am due to teach a student in 15 minutes. And then, since there is no choir practice tonight (Thanksgiving week), I will hop on the Max and head towards Vancouver to see my Grand Bambino!  So excited! She has been trying to say "Hi" and "Mama" the last few days.  Love that little girl!

But I feel better now, having fulfilled my blogligation for the day!

Happy Tuesday!

Talk to you tomorrow. I promise!

Love,

Zita

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