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.
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.
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!
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
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I 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?
Yay!! 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!
Okay! Just a short note today. More later....
Okay! Just a short note today. More later....
Saturday, December 8, 2007
CATZ!
Well I finally went to CATZ, and now I'm kicking myself for not having gone sooner!
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...
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!
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!
I really, really encourage anyone who hasn't to go to CATZ. Join me next Tuesday, 6:30pm...
Jessica
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...
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!
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!
I really, really encourage anyone who hasn't to go to CATZ. Join me next Tuesday, 6:30pm...
Jessica
Friday, November 30, 2007
Saying goodbye to November, and Hello to December!
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
Classic Kickboxing Kicked my you know what!!
Hey all!
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!
Happy Punching!
Tori
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!
Happy Punching!
Tori
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Truly inspiring...and a side of soreness
Wow, 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!!!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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