August 16, 2023

Sweetest fam. Firstly, I wish we could all sit by the fire and talk about this summer, and share our experiences on this challenge. But reading your thoughts fills my heart. I have so much to share, too. This challenge has been a unique one for me. This is the first time I had to let go of the idea of doing it all. And to be honest I have mixed feelings about the outcome, I could have pushed myself a bit more. I completed 32 videos and avoided 60 mins ones, but when I got to the mat I've given my all and had so much fun. Every summer has a story and this summer of mine was about balancing a demanding full-time job without any vacay days with adventure and fun. I could take some home office days though which allowed me to visit Austria and Italy and travelled back to Romania to spend some time with my dearest grandma. Above all, I got to see Florence + The Machine, Imagine Dragons, and BILLIE EILISH live, which was above and beyond. Regarding the wellness activities, I noticed that these suggestions are already in my body and mind now. I drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, journal, try to eat more greens, take my vitamins regularly, repeat mantras, make laughter a priority, foam roll, massage my face and feet, walk, surprise my loved ones, smile at strangers, and all those many other things Marnie guides us towards to. I feel like M/Body and this fam in inseparable from my being, which is the greatest gift. Although I need to get off of sugar and crappy food, which happened a lot lately. And I am trying to figure out how to get to the mat at least 5 times a week, because I got way too permissive with myself when I don't feel like working out. Love you, fam.

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