tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84809496865571695162024-02-19T08:07:41.132-08:00PASADENA LULULEMON COMMUNITY BLOGTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-37559516505293168432008-05-06T21:36:00.000-07:002008-05-07T22:21:46.620-07:00Adversity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWevHZJaeU4D6vGvwDxgk3v11s9Wur57Ix-SBjHMv3XDJ4BHXhPuBzDfyZhM9ovAxBhiPQMa9et1SF1yjIeOWNPPavo3ecoX6qT0f4P3hbB77iFW9pwESes_EILKw-FJtZBjOWTbIM6qv/s1600-h/My+dolled+up+crutches+and+bag!.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197872760292916722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWevHZJaeU4D6vGvwDxgk3v11s9Wur57Ix-SBjHMv3XDJ4BHXhPuBzDfyZhM9ovAxBhiPQMa9et1SF1yjIeOWNPPavo3ecoX6qT0f4P3hbB77iFW9pwESes_EILKw-FJtZBjOWTbIM6qv/s320/My+dolled+up+crutches+and+bag!.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Wow! So much has happened since my last post. I hardly know where to begin. I suppose the beginning is always good. The beginning of the new year held so much hope and promise. So what happens when things don't go your way? Well, you can choose how you respond. I have been listening to The 7 Habits on tape, after already having read it. It has helped me so much in so many ways. The first Habit, is accepting that you are you're own designer of your life. The Second, is start designing. I had to really put that into practice, after taking a terrible fall in the parking structure stairs at work. I have been up and down those stairs a million times, and I couldn't tell you what made the day I tripped any different. I have replayed that moment over and over again. It just happened. As it turns out, I had broken my fibula bone just above my left ankle. It was not the weight baring bone, so no surgery was needed. I was put in a cast for 9 weeks, and was told to not put any weight on it for the first 10 days. this was so not what I had put on my goals for the new year. I was just feeling at the top of my game again. Looking forward to some exciting prospects with the local dance studio. I was in the process of lining up some exciting classes for our team. Now what? I had to stop everything, and focus on allowing my body to heal. I wasn't about to feel sorry for myself. I looked at the opportunities to get caught up on some reading, needlepoint projects from when my son was born. (He's now 22!) What can I say? It also came at a time in my life, where my husband and I were about to make some major changes in where we lived. I focused on what was in my ability to do, and worked on letting go of the rest. I even managed to make it to several mat pilates classes with my crutches and cast attached. You'd be amazed at what one can do when one puts their mind to it. </strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>So here's the big lesson through all of this. It made me focus on what was important at the time, and let the rest go. It made me appreciate so very much the opportunities that Lululemon had provided for me to take classes, which helped me to stay strong and healthy. It really made me realize how blessed I have been. I was a professional dancer, and I valued my health already, but this made me realize that there is more to a person than what one sees on the outside. I had to focus more on the inside, and be prepared mentally for the battle of gaining back my strength post cast. I was able to use a temporary handicap sign, and every time I used it, I prayed for all of those who will spend the rest of their lives using it. I only had 9 weeks. </strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Where am I now you may be wondering. Well, I am on two feet, and loving every minute of it. It has not been easy, but I am getting my strength back more and more everyday. My husband and I are thinking of moving to the West Side, so we are temp. staying in Westchester. I am now working at the Plaza El Segundo store, and am enjoying getting to know my new family of lulus. I miss my Pas. fam, and you will always be in my heart! I hope we will keep in touch, and keep spreading the lulu love!</strong></span></div>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-492990388465669982008-02-02T23:24:00.001-08:002008-02-02T23:54:57.275-08:00Acro Yoga DemoI took a few pictures of the Acro Yoga demonstration with my cameraphone since the store's camera was out of battery. The pictures are here:<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/AlanKC/AcroYoga">http://picasaweb.google.com/AlanKC/AcroYoga</a>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00378317173381219553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-5384219305994362762008-01-14T09:06:00.001-08:002008-01-14T09:35:35.779-08:00NEW YEAR, NEW YOU<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">New beginnings, fresh starts. Beginning a new year is such a great time to reflect on where you are and where you want to be.<br /><br /><br /><br />Lessie and I had the honor of joining about 40 other people at Yoga House on Saturday for a 3 hours workshop with our wonderful Ambassador John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sovec</span>. His seminar was titled Art of the New Year. It was great. He started off by having us write down the highlights and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">low lights</span> of 2007. Really reflect on key events, and allow yourself to really relive the feelings associated with them. If it was a difficult time, really feel it. As well as really experience the joy associated with the good things. This was something I had never really done before, and it was an eye opener. One woman shared that it really showed her how strong she was, based on the difficult year she had, and how she survived through it. Very powerful!<br /><br /><br /><br />Then he went around the room and asked us to share one word to sum up the year. I am sad to report that the first word to come to mind was less than <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">positive</span>. What does that mean? I know it was not all bad, but the first thing that came to mind was pretty depressing. Well, it was what it was. Then he led us through a guided imagery, where we took all of the pages of the calendar of 2007 and ripped them up and threw them in a fire pit surrounded by loved ones, who support us along our journey. Let the smoke rise up and let it go. Very liberating for sure. His reasoning, was that so many of us carry forward that which is history. We let the negative things cloud our vision for the future.<br /><br /><br /><br />Then he asked us to look into a pool of water, reflecting back to us an image or word or phrase to carry with us into the New Year. Something that will sustain us through difficult times. I found this a little hard at first. I kept trying to conjure up what I wanted it to be. I thought I want to be a magnet for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">positive</span> things. Whether it be love or good fortune. I couldn't seem to have anything just come. Then he had us write it down in a letter to ourselves that he would mail back to us. When I started to write, what came up was I WAS ENOUGH! OK, so now what? Then it hit me. No matter what may come my way this year, I WAS ENOUGH! Pretty powerful when I let that sink in. What I took away from this, and what came through loud and clear, was that my God has equipped me with everything I need to move through this life. I am strong enough, I am loving enough, and am faithful enough. I AM ENOUGH! Pretty Cool.<br /><br /><br /><br />So here came the fun part. You know how we had to create our goal board? Well, we got to create our 2008 goal or dream poster. We pooled our resources of magazines, and began clipping and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">gluing</span> our desire for this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">coming</span> year. How much fun we all had. Lessie and I shared with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">each other</span> at the end, and it was so inspiring to be a part of her process, and hers mine. What a bonding thing to share dreams and goals together.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">encouragement</span> to you, is in addition to your goal board for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Lululemon</span>, think about letting go of last year, and making room for all the possibilities of this coming year. Allow yourself to dream a little. We are the designers of our life. You might even want to start a dream notebook. Whenever you come across something, a saying, a quote, a picture of your dream car. your dream vacation, clip it and put it into a binder. Fill the binder with clear plastic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sleeve</span> protectors, and simply build your dream life. For example, I really want to take a family ski trip this next year, so I clipped an image of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">skiers</span>. It is lots of fun, and you can continue to add to it at any time. Be creative and share them with others. There's something really powerful about putting our dreams and goals out there in the Universe. So, happy dreaming!<br /><br /><br /><br />Blessings, Tori</span></strong>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-44938351264943612572008-01-13T12:38:00.000-08:002008-01-13T13:44:46.187-08:00I read Library 1 by January 2008.<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>Happy New Year Everylu!</strong> </span></span></span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;">Its 2008 and I am ready to brave the blog! The first time I wrote my smart goals after joining lululemon, one of my goals was to complete Library 1 by the end of the year. To celebrate reaching this goal, I have written comments on each book to inspire progress in your own reading. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;">It is really amazing that we work for a company that prioritizes our well being to such extent that we have recommended reading to support our physical and mental growth. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;">Which book are you reading next?</span></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"><strong>Library One</strong></span></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>Good to Great</em></strong> <strong>by Jim Collins</strong><br />The book begins by asserting that good is the enemy of great. This takes a minute to wrap your head around but then it makes sense as the book progresses. Too, it helps to keep in mind that the author is an accomplished rock climber as well as business researcher. After looking at over one thousand companies, the research team narrowed their study group down to 11 companies that made improvement over time as such to make the move from good to great on their own. </span></span></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;">What each company has in common is a corporate structure which encourages disciplined people to think and act in a disciplined manner or the company has integrity around finding the right people for the right job. The idea is to have the right people in the right seat on the bus.<br /><br />We see this culture at lululemon in the way that we are each encouraged to discover our gravitational pull within the company and also through being both supported in and held accountable for our personal, health and professional goals.<br /><br />After reading Good to Great, I was very curious about a little book called Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great. In this small volume, Jim Collins relates the same principles utilized in corporations to successful management of non-profit or municipal entities. I look forward to reading <em>Built to Last</em> in Library Two.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>Focal Point</em> by Brian Tracy<br /></strong>I loaded the Brian Tracy CD’s into iTunes on my computer so when I play music on shuffle I get tidbits of wisdom mixed in. This guy is great because he basically distills all the great ideas from the last 5ooo into little sound bites that are very tasty. The book Focal Point continues this legacy by placing emphasis on the 80.20 principle: 20% of effort yields 80% of results. This means we need to prioritize our time and activities by identifying the most important aspect or focal point in each area of our lives through a personal strategic plan.<br /><br />The 80:20 principle began as the Pareto principle, formulated by Italian economist and sociologist Vilfredo Paredo in 1897. While studying the patterns of wealth in England, Pareto discovered that 20% of the people held 80% of the money. Then he realized that in other countries and time periods the same pattern held true. For example, in the crime industry 80% of the crimes are committed by 20% of the criminals and accident statistics show that 80% of the accidents are caused by 20% of the drivers. Author Richard Koch, in his book The 80/20 Principle, describes that a predictable imbalance is at work in the universe.<br /><br />At lululemon, we frame our work around our 80.20 everyday! This is smart because we can then accomplish so much more with greater quality by simply prioritizing our actions and managing our time.<br /><br />This book really speaks to me so I got my own copy to use for reference and inspiration. Library 3 features Brian Tracy again so I look forward to reading <em>Goals</em> because his writing is so clear and the content is immediately useful.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>Pour Your Heart Into It</em> by Howard Schultz<br /></strong>The author of this book is the CEO of Starbucks and he is a man with vision. This book is not just another success story. The fact that a new Starbucks opens everyday is beyond success. First, Starbucks is very employee friendly. Next, what Starbucks sells is larger than coffee because they offer an experience. Last, happy employees make an awesome experience for each guest and the company is revolutionary by choosing not to profit on the backs of workers. The cycle is beautiful and sustainable: this is culture.<br /><br />These principles are alive and well at lululemon. We are changing the world one pair of pants at a time. The Guest Experience is everything: wow it’s you! Educators’ having smart goals and healthy life skills provides the basis of our development checklist. We think about who we are being when we are at work. I did not really like Starbucks before because they are everywhere but now I understand why they are everywhere. Plus, the coffee is so much better than at Le Pain its really remarkable.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement</em> by Eliyahu Goldratt<br /></strong>This book is sneaky. It is different than the others because it is written as a narrative. The story is about a plant manager where the plant is on the brink of closure and his marriage is on the brink of disaster. I still do not know what kind of plant it is but I do know how the plant manager analyzed the bottlenecks that inhibit throughput by utilizing the theory of constraints.<br /><br />This book is more tedious than others in Library 1 because it teaches through metaphor, poses unanswerable questions, and causes you to think in new patterns. By following the main character to work, at home, and on outings with his kids the reader engages with the Socratic process of solving the problems at the plant and in the home.<br /><br />I plan to read the <em>Theory of Constraints</em> by the same author because <em>The Goal</em> made clear the import of understanding business theory to better effect progressive change and increase profitability at lululemon athletica Pasadena.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping</em> by Paco Underhill<br /></strong>Ok, this is a fun read because there is absolutely a science to retail. Underhill and his team of researchers observe people shopping everywhere from the mall to the grocery store. They use video equipment to follow tens of thousands of shoppers and dissect hundreds of hours of footage.<br /><br />Underhill adapted anthropological techniques to the world of retail to study how and why we buy so we can do better making the experience of shopping work for the end consumer. Plus, he points out that the Internet cannot replace the mall: can’t replace the power of Guest Experience!<br /><br />This information was very useful in preparing for the holidays in terms of setting up the floor plan, quick grabs, décor, and windows. I plan to read <em>The Call of the Mall</em> also by Paco Underhill.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference</em> by Malcolm Gladwell<br /></strong>This is my favorite book in Library 1 because it is fascinating! The author, staff writer for the <em>New Yorker Magazine</em>, Malcolm Gladwell writes about human behavior patterns that reveal where the smallest thing can trigger an epidemic of change. Also, the book discusses the type of person or group capable of setting these changes into motion by connecting people and communicating in a way that causes change to stick. </span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"><br />These ideas are empowering because little things add up: changing the world one pair of pants at a time, moving from good to great, and setting viable priorities. <em>Blink</em> is another title by the same author that I look forward to reading in Library 2.</span></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><em>The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change</em> by Stephen Covey<br /></strong>This book proved to be beyond useful. I read it. Then, I decided to have my 16 year old son read it. There is even a personal workbook that you can get to work through each of the chapters which I will now tackle.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;"><br />This work is a good investment of time and energy because paradigm shifts do not happen overnight but do yield amazing breakthroughs in patterns of being. This is more than a good read; I am going to be working with this one for a while and hopefully you will see evidence of this in me as I grow.</span></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;">I look forward to reading <em>The Eighth Habit</em> as it is in Library 3.<br /><br />Well my lulufriends, that is it for Library 1! Read on…<br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-40688374150884700072007-12-22T17:54:00.000-08:002007-12-24T14:25:36.492-08:00Pride and pleasureWe are a great team, we all know that, but we don't fully know all about each other's 'outside' lives. We chat about it and keep each other posted on the latest exciting news and adventures, but we rarely get the opportunity to experience that 'outside' life with each other.<br /><br />I feel so lucky because I had a glimpse of Shad's other life as a teacher. I pulled up to Silver Lake yoga- it's just before 7am, and Shad's truck is the only car there. I bopped inside and there he was, sitting quietly, incense and candle burning. Seeing me there was out of context so it took him a moment to realize it was me, but once he did, he gave me a smile that made me instantly feel at home- like it was a surprise visit from a friend that you haven't seen in 2 years. Expressing gratitude is one of Shad's specialities.<br /><br />The next woman that walked in was a woman named Sarah that had been in the store the previous day- we recognized each other, and the 3 of us felt that community connection that is so wonderful and rare. A couple other people joined us and then we began.<br /><br />The first few minutes were incredible. I'm used to the teacher speaking and chanting and discussing a theme for the class, but Shad was so eloquent, yet made things seem so simple and clear. When you wake up, you have a moment where you don't know who you are or where you are- it's a true moment of innocence. You have no stress, no demands- instead you have a heart open to possibility and love. Shad explained that if you can learn to hold on to that moment, even for a few more minutes each day- you will be more open to life's offerings. Less 'should's' and 'needs'; more discoveries and gains. He also described that your body may feel stiff early in the morning, but it is also still. And being still is something that we all must learn to appreciate-it is a time for ourselves.<br /><br />I admit as we moved through the class I peeked my eyes open to watch Shad- and I found his movements to be so smooth. It was clear he was in his element. I found myself feeling so proud of him, so happy for him that he has this passion in his life. And I also found myself feeling comfortable, relaxed, and ready to challenge the day ahead with a new sense of stillness.<br /><br />After the others had left, Shad and I discussed life a bit. I felt so great in body, mind, and spirit, and I really encourage all of you to seek out any class of Shad's. You'll leave swelling with pride and pleasure.Megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08513869898987707044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-57436386269594932752007-12-19T18:54:00.000-08:002007-12-19T18:56:47.759-08:00Pilates!Oh my gosh you guys! I did pilates on the reformer for the first time today and I swear it was so hard...I had no idea! I had to suck my stomach in and do all of these crazy hard twists and turns using muscles in a way I had never done before. It makes me appreciate how strong pilates people are and even though I'm a yogi at heart, I would definitely be interested in doing pilates reformer again--- I want to have that strong core!<br /><br />-Lessielessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02985172371125436145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-35145406875535012602007-12-19T15:45:00.000-08:002007-12-19T15:48:25.106-08:00Horoscopes Can be Great!<span style="color:#000000;">hello my lululemons -</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">So In my horoscope of today it said the following:</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Experience everything that happens to its fullest and fill your mind with new and exciting ideas. This is a day of learning, and a day of experience. The growth you achieve today will help you down the road. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I feel that this can apply every single day, and each and everyone of us should carry that with us. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Hope you are all have a wonderful day!!!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-82489672855296706412007-12-18T14:24:00.000-08:002007-12-18T14:26:01.654-08:00Yoga MadreHey Team!! Mike, Freda and I went to yoga madre this morning and mike did a GREAT backbend. I didn't think the class was that hard, but now I'm feeling it all in my legs and my arms. Rene is a great teacher..<br /><br />Much Love!<br />lessielessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02985172371125436145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-601342775994997312007-12-13T19:42:00.000-08:002007-12-13T21:07:22.556-08:00Thankkkk youuuuuu!<p><span style="font-family:Georgia;">So - to say that I was excited when I got hired on as a seasonal educator with lulu is the understatement of the year. I was pumped for my in-store experience, getting to know other lulu's and the customers, and being in one of my favorite cities. What I didn't realize was how AWESOME my first "lulu-inspired" class experience would be. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I took Beginning Yoga at Yoga House with the lovely ambassador Carolyn Sachs on Monday night. I needed a TOTAL refresher yoga class and this was great. I had forgotten how wonderful it felt to be pushing myself and breathing through the pose. The hour and half flew by so fast. We did partner poses and I had never done those in my life. I actually did down dog with my partner doing down dog with her feet on my lower back – and then I returned the favor! </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I totally understand why Carolyn is one of our ambassadors. I introduced myself to her and she met me (and every other member of the class) with such warmth and openness. (And can I just say that I was so proud to be able to say "I work at lululemon"!!!!!!!) She was rocking her groove pants and Vinaysa tank! She was all about doing what felt right in a pose and provided us with a variety of different ways to do each pose. I was completely exhausted before the class and felt like a whole new person after! I’ll be taking the class again this coming Monday – come join me!!!</span></p><p>Next adventure: CATZ<br /></p> <p><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I wanted to put a big fat THANKKKKKKK YOUUUUU out there in the universe for this awesome experience. I am having so much fun at lulu and spend my week excited for my next shift. See y’all tomorrow!!!!!</span></p>Ravneet the Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02410467936567412465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-62913780757137090702007-12-13T17:50:00.000-08:002007-12-14T23:18:53.257-08:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS PASADENA LULULEMON<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">And a big welcome to all of our new Lulus! It's great seeing all these new faces around the store. So much energy and excitement! I just can't believe it is the middle of December already! So much happening so fast! I hope we all take time to live in the moment as much as possible. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">There is a great website, that Jules shared with me, and I have since signed up to receive daily motivational quotes. I thought I would share it with you. If you are anything like me, this time of year is full of many things, to name just a few: Love, appreciation for loved ones still here, Deep sorrow over loved ones no longer here, stress, depression or anxiety over another year coming to an end and maybe unfulfilled dreams or goals, Excitement for a new beginning, Family, friends, money (or the lack of), Joy, Spiritual renewal, Shopping, Baking, parties, and oh did I already mention STRESS? These are just a few of a long list I'm sure we all could add to. The important thing to remember in all of this, is that each moment is an opportunity to leave something of yourself behind. Maybe it's a kind word to a stranger, or a smile to the stressed out mom in front of you in line. Let's all just really focus on being present in the moment. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Yesterday's gone, Tomorrow's not here yet, Today is a gift, that's why it's called the PRESENT! Give yourself the gift of being present this Holiday season, and spread Love and Good Cheer to those you come in contact with. It's like a boomarang, and always comes back to you!</span><br /></span><br /><br />Daily Motivation<br />BY <a href="http://walkthetalk.com/" target="_blank">WALKTHETALK.COM</a><br /><a href="http://mk1.netatlantic.com/t/2305850/14179684/7543/0/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><br />The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. --Moliere<br />Need a great holiday gift? - <a href="http://mk1.netatlantic.com/t/2305850/14179684/7543/0/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a><br /><a href="http://mk1.netatlantic.com/t/2305850/14179684/4430/0/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-21661242372249579642007-12-13T13:24:00.000-08:002007-12-13T13:25:31.224-08:00Hi HiI like this site. Very cool. I have an idea for a design for the underwear. Who can I contact to let them know my thoughts?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-63710386395061689302007-12-13T13:12:00.000-08:002007-12-13T13:17:15.725-08:00Yay!! I'm on the blog!Oh my gosh my peeps. I'm on the blog now. Yeah, yeah, yeah!! I am going to blog my brains out from now on. So, what's everyone reading these days? I'm still reading 7 Habits and I absolutely love it. I am really learning about how action is derived from your values and ethics. This is wonderful because it brings to the light the nature of proactivity and being aware of your internal locus of control vs. feeling as though everything is controlled externally. HUGE difference!<br /><br />Okay! Just a short note today. More later....lessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02985172371125436145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-79836823756159996452007-12-08T20:04:00.000-08:002007-12-08T20:17:31.556-08:00CATZ!Well I finally went to CATZ, and now I'm kicking myself for not having gone sooner! <br /><br />Last week I went on both Tuesday and Thursday to Mike's classes. About 10 minutes after the Tuesday class I was already sore. The next day I could barely move. Anyone who worked with me can attest to the fact that I was hobbling/gliding around the store. I haven't been that sore in YEARS! And the day after was no better...<br /><br />BUT, that soreness is what I am now addicted to! My fitness routine just hasn't been cutting it lately, and I'm sooo excited that I've found something that can re-inspire me, and that really is going to do great things for my body. I'm going next Tuesday as well, and when I get back from Portland I'm going to go 2-3 times a week and alternate this with cardio (I'm also slightly addicted to the eliptical machine...). I'm really excited!<br /><br />It was awesome to do the class with some of you both days. We had a really great game of pick-up soccer after the workout on Thursday...because we wanted more of a workout? Freda said something along the lines of: only us crazy lulus would want more of a workout after the buttkicking we'd just gone through! So true!<br /><br />I really, really encourage anyone who hasn't to go to CATZ. Join me next Tuesday, 6:30pm...<br /><br />JessicaJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272557581675035774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-35923239891758450092007-11-30T08:49:00.000-08:002007-11-30T23:03:57.436-08:00Saying goodbye to November, and Hello to December!<span style="color:#ff0000;">I am sitting here on November 30th amazed at where this month as gone. Wow! Time truly seems to fly by. It's been a good month though, and we are looking forward to a great December at Lululemon Pasadena. We are bringing on new people for the holidays, which always add fresh excitement. I'm sitting here listening to the rain fall outside, and feel so relaxed and peaceful. I love the sound of rain falling. So like the rain falling, Fall is falling away to make room for Winter and all it's wonderment. Peace! Tori</span>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-52734570098589568792007-11-30T08:37:00.000-08:002007-11-30T08:56:30.298-08:00Classic Kickboxing Kicked my you know what!!Hey all!<br /><br />Well, I finally went to my first real kickboxing class. I've been to kickboxing classes before. Just none that could compare to this. I even have taught group exercise classes that contained kickboxing moves. Boy was I wrong. Who knew you had to have a big huge bag that was attached to the floor and ceiling to have it really be a true kickboxing class. What a difference that bag makes. It's like trying to learn to fight by punching the air as apposed to a real person. Yikes! Mauricio was great! Very excited about Lululemon, and really gets it. He took me around their impressive little establishment, and shared with me what makes them different from say a kickboxing class at a regular gym. That way, we can really promote them authentically! There were two other women in the class, and I must say I was a bit jealous of their pink and hot pink boxing gloves. Um? Maybe I can add that to my Christmas wish list. If you want to try it out though, don't worry about going out and making an investment right away in gloves. They will provide you with hand wraps and gloves. I felt so menacing in them. Be prepared to do many kicks and punches, and you will be sore the next day. A great workout and fun! I highly recommend it, and I will go back for sure! A great way to work off some frustrations as well! Not that I have any mind you, but in case you do!<br /><br />Happy Punching!<br /><br />ToriTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-16468740112007374622007-11-15T12:21:00.000-08:002007-11-15T12:34:52.127-08:00Truly inspiring...and a side of sorenessWow, Meredith, that is such an inspirational posting. I am so proud of you and your accomplishment. Finishing that race will be something you'll never forget, not only because it is a well known event and everyone will be impressed, but more importantly because you know that you pushed through your mental and physical boundaries to get there. THAT is true strength- so CHEERS to you!!!<br /><br />As for the soreness portion, I went to Classic Kickboxing for the first time yesterday. IT ROCKS! It was the first time I had ever had my hands wrapped and put on real boxing gloves. I've taken many classes that are cardio kickboxing, but this class was a true fight class.<br /><br />I went with Freda and Jimmy and Jimmy kicked off the morning with a nice serenade of the Rocky theme. Love it. The class is only an hour long, but it is chalk-full of movement. If you're looking for a class that is a stress reliever, this is definitely it. Ya know, sometimes it feels great to just punch something- let loose and release any tension. And you all know me, I would not call myself a violent person, but this class helped me bring out that fiesty kicker in me. I kept envisioning the bag as someone saying "you can't, you can't" and let me tell you, when I would focus on that, I felt like I could blow that bag right off of the chain! I left feeling energized and more collected. Today my shoulders are that good kind of sore. I can't wait to go back!Megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08513869898987707044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-57495520772072023872007-11-12T17:03:00.000-08:002007-11-12T17:24:01.056-08:00One Conscious Thought...Happy November Pasadena Lufriends!<br /><br />Most of you know that on Sunday, November 4, I ran and completed the NYC marathon. What most of you don't know is how hard it was to finish, and how much more mental strength a marathon requires. What? You mean it's not about strong legs and lungs? Well....read on!<br /><br />I ran the NYC marathon because I was challenged to enter the lottery by a Michelin co-worker. All of my co-workers know that I am a runner, and most interested in all things fitness. I think those who don't run think that EVERY runner does marathons. That is a false assumption! I had never had a desire to do a marathon. I have run half marathons, and other distance challenges involving multiple sports, but never a full marathon prior to New York. My co-worker challenged me to enter the lottery for NYC. He told me: "You probably won't get in, so don't worry about it. However, if you do get in, you know it's meant to be. " I fully believed that meant that if I got in, there was something God wanted me to learn from this. If not, it would be the proof that I shouldn't ever run 26.2 miles at one time.<br /><br />So you all know the end of the story. I got in. Approximately 100,000 entrants bought a lottery ticket ($10) and only about 40,000 got race entries. I was one of the 40% who hit it big in that lottery. On July 2, I started my marathon training program and committed to train my mind and body to complete the marathon on November 4. Training was pleasantly uneventful. Mid way through I had pretty painful hip issues, but was able to run through them with a lot of determination and my new found love for yoga and Paul Katani's Saturday morning class. These two additions to my training helped strengthen my body, while giving it time off from the stresses of those long runs of 15 or more miles. <br /><br />The physical part of the training went well. I knew physically I could handle this challenge. About 3 weeks before the race, finally, I felt mentally ready. Something just "clicked" on a long run, and I knew that I had "it" in me to finish the distance in New York. So, I was ready!<br /><br />Race weekend arrived. I was a nervous wreck. At times I can be paralyzed by perfection. What I mean here is, I won't go out unless I go out great. I was so worried about all the unknowns of the marathon. I had never run in NY. You don't run more than 20 miles in your training. What about those last 26.2?<br /><br />The guns went off. It was an amazing and emotional start. The toughest hills of the entire course were the first two miles on the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, but I was so excited I didn't even feel them. I signed up to run with the 4:15 pace group to finish in that time. I was so pumped during the race, at times I was outpacing my group and having to slow down and save energy. Miles 1 through 18 were a blast! I couldn't believe how fun this was. The ENTIRE course was lined with cheering spectators, NYC firefighters, church choirs in the streets, you name it. Mile 19 I felt a little tired. Mile 20 I was thrilled to see that number!<br /><br />Mile 21 happened and my body decided it was time to quit. My mind was saying " This is stupid. Why am I here? I can't finish this. I am not a distance runner. This was a stupid challenge." But then I thought about all the people who knew I was running, who were watching me on the internet, or cheering and praying for me. I remembered the quote from the manifesto about One Conscious Thought. I decided to take control. For miles 21 through 24, I consciously and forcefully told myself:<br />"I am a marathon runner. I am happy to be here. I am so lucky! I am going to finish! I am strong! I have trained for this! This is not scary it is fun! Finishing is worth this fight!"<br />Over and over, I controlled my conscious thoughts. <br /><br />You know the end of the story. <br />I finished! My time was 4 hours and 23 minutes. I was in the top 50% of all runers, and the top 25% of women. My times were impressive, but that's not what I'm taking away from this experience. <br /><br />What did I learn from running the marathon? What did miles 21 through 24 teach me?<br />I can do anything I want to do. So can you. When you set goals, you set action plans and you tell people about them. You set out to achieve your goals You get 90% of the way, something happens and you have to decide whether achieving those goals is worth the fight. It IS worth the fight. You CAN finish. But the hard part it, it's up to YOU to believe in yourself. Everyone around you believes in you and will be there cheering for you at the finish. I can promise, with every goal will come reasons not to achieve them. You just have to decide if you are strong enough to fight for the finish and get that medal of achievement. <br /><br />So, don't go out and run a marathon. Just tell yourself "I can do it." Those quotes on the manifesto aren't a waste of paper. Put them to work in your life, and you will see your world elevate from mediocrity to greatness!<br /><br />My favorite shirt I saw while on the marathon course worn by other runners:<br /><br />(Well, two favorites)<br /><br />1) Pain is temporary...finishing lasts forever!<br /><br />2) Powered by fear of aging.<br />(worn by a 50+ year old man who was super cool!)<br /><br /><br />Hugs and lu luv!<br />MereUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-75633001897997670542007-10-30T22:22:00.001-07:002007-10-30T22:26:42.809-07:00HAPPY HALLOWEEN!<span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!</span>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-78508780451043549872007-10-30T22:17:00.000-07:002007-10-30T22:21:54.204-07:00Thriller!Wow! I just got home from taking a special class at Equinox tonight. Alex taught the original choreography from the music video, and it was so much fun! I think I shall be very very sore tomorow though! Paul even took the class. He was dressed in torn up gym clothes. What a sport. If you haven't gotten over to Equinox yet, it is such a priviledge that we are able to go over there for free! A BIG THANK YOU TO LULULEMON!!!<br /><br />TORITorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841059603222329729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-12325672009933490852007-10-27T22:44:00.000-07:002007-10-27T22:45:34.696-07:00Sylviane...cont.Sylviane officially signed up for R&D today! She was so much fun to have in the store + she has some major feedback!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-6334592739437980752007-10-15T07:41:00.000-07:002007-10-15T07:44:17.356-07:00club sportif<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Soo</span>...I'm know I'm not really part of the team anymore but I just wanted to say that I took a lot of classes at Club <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sportif</span> and focused on getting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sylvianne</span> to join R&D (has she done that yet?). Anyways, her brand new booty class kicked my well booty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">every time</span> and she works on the core in that class much more than in her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pilate's</span> class. You should try it and see what you think!<br /><br />...Enough from me...miss you guys!<br /><br />-- RochelleUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-11033809287254928972007-10-10T15:49:00.000-07:002007-10-10T16:00:07.349-07:00Pilates at Club Sportif!Hello all!<br /><br />Yesterday I went to Sylviane's mat pilates class at Club Sportif! Sylvaine is super nice... One of the first things she asked me was if I am a dancer...when she heard I am a cheerleader she brought up the fact that she is getting a sport aerobics team together and is trying to find people...I told her it seemed like an interesting proposition, but I don't know if it's exactly my thing...so we'll see about that one...<br /><br />It was just me and 2 other ladies in the class. I was really disconcerted at first because she turned the lights really low...maybe it's just personal preference, but I am more aware of my body when I can see what I'm doing really well in the mirror. The other women were regulars and knew most of the routine, but I caught on pretty quickly. I felt pretty good about it after, but overall it wasn't as challenging as I'd hoped. I really wanted a sore core today, and I don't feel it anywhere! <br /><br />Anyway, I thanked her for the class after, and she told me she wants to come in to Lulu soon...she's in desperate need of bras. I told her we had some great options, so hopefully she will be in soon!Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272557581675035774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-29996741497994032942007-10-02T19:42:00.000-07:002007-10-02T19:52:21.543-07:00hello from BOSTON!HELLO MY LOVELY LUS!<br />Well I thought it was about time for me to post since I've been away from you all for ...too long! I'm getting super jealous of all the posts though because you guys seem to be having a blast in classes and I miss, miss, MISS going to classes with you guys! Well I miss going to classes in general for that matter.<br />Boston is GREAT! It's still pretty warm; fall unfortunately has not kicked in quite yet but the trees are already starting to change colors and every year it seems more and more beautiful to me! I saw my very first Boston lulu wear-er! She was jogging on the street I live on and I seriously had to put effort into not screaming, "YOU'RE IN LULULEMON!!!!" She's the only one, besides myself, who I've seen in our lulu garb in this whole city which is very very surprising...however, I think that'll change soon because I heard there's a store opening up! I think there is a showroom somewhere right but my friend who goes to Emerson said she heard there was one going up in the Emerson College area.<br />My parent's took a trip to Vancouver and took pictures of the very first ever lulu store...it was so cute that they thought of lululemon (since i allllwwaaayyys talk about it).<br />Anyways, I'm rambling on and on and on and I really just wanted to say this:<br />I miss you guys so much! Being with each of you at work really made my day, every day. I am so grateful for having all of you in my life because you are all such amazing individuals. I love you all and cannot wait to see you when I'm back home!<br />Much love from Boston! Take care!!<br /><br />love,<br />Rochelle<br /><br />p.s. hello and nice to meet you cyber-ly all you newbie lulus!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-9166187981015938012007-09-29T11:12:00.000-07:002007-09-29T11:16:29.260-07:00A new Lulu...<span style="color:#ff6600;">Hey y'all!!! I think Jimmy is picking up my Southern accent. I just wanted to say hello and I'm so excited to be a part of the Pasadena Lulu team, and a part of the bigger Lulu team all over the world. This company rocks! Never have I encountered a company who I felt was determined to make me a better person, not just a better employee. Surf's up, see you soon!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff6600;">--Meredith</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">--If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will see results.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480949686557169516.post-25290267250380031722007-09-21T12:29:00.000-07:002007-09-21T12:30:55.909-07:00Jimmy is finally hereHey y'all!!!!<br />Just wanted to write anything on here. Have an amazing day. See new things in the ordinary.jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00617566528077071174noreply@blogger.com1