I love baking. I made a 3 layer buttermilk chocolate cake with chocolate French buttercream (best frosting ever, even if a bit difficult) for my quasi stepson’s birthday dinner. I made pumpkin/carrot/zucchini/choc chip muffins. There is something therapeutic about creating with your hands when your work is all on a screen!

Additonally, I’ve been dating Josh for a little over 6 years. I am proposing to him on November 1! It is low stakes because we are having a micro wedding on June 13, 2027, but still. There are only so many firsts to be shared when you end up with someone who has already been married, already had kids, already bought/sold homes, etc. He has never been proposed to. I have never proposed. I got his parents to be my co conspirators. His 14 year old son (my quasi stepson referenced above) knows what’s up. His 17 year old daughter cant keep a secret, so she doesnt know. It’s so exciting! I love finding ways to make Josh feel special since he really didnt have anyone to spoil him every now and then.

Yes to more glider bits! Glider classes can be daunting because they require more of my whole body working together. Using them in this class felt great. Challenging, but not defeating.

This class flew by! Dripping with sweat after that effort. And, I’m thinking we should do more with the gliders during stretching.

I liked having all the props! But, what about our gliders? Too much with having to move the mat?

I loved the ab section of class. Not something I normally enjoy! Thank you, tummy, for supporting me!

Congrats, Faith! (and look at those strong, Mbody legs!)

Hugs, Liisa! My dad passed in 2020; we were not close geographically or emotionally. Grief is weird. All that was, all that wasnt, all that could never be. Guilt for not trying harder. Relief that I no longer had to try. I still get sad when I get to thinking about him too much. Somedays I talk to him like he is right by my side. I hope you continue to allow yourself to feel all of it without pondering what is right and what isnt.

Jess G! I believe our connections here are real, because I make them so! I have met up with a handful of Mbody people when they pass through Denver or when I make it to Minneapolis or wherever. We have exchanged holiday cards! We are the leaders of our lives, to whatever extent we want. Trusting in others makes us human, and that willingness to try again and again, even knowing people will still screw us over sometimes, is the bravest thing we can do. Sending you all my love on your heart’s journey.

Hugs, Marnie and fam!

Thank you, Marnie and team! Did this while the granola was baking. These classes are perfect for multi tasking.