girl time

Our last day in Sacramento was spent waking up early in time to head off to join my Mom for some much wanted yoga...err, hot yoga.

I love yoga mixed with walking and pilates whenever I can fit it into my day. Our travels have allowed plenty of walking, not so much stretching so I was eager to lengthen myself while trying a new form of a favorite activity.

I've never done hot yoga, bikram yoga, before. Recall my first official yoga class was just a couple weeks ago in Austin but it wasn't hot.

My sister met my Mom and I at the studio where Mom practices. We arrived early enough to snag the best spots on the floor and of course to take some before hot yoga pictures while we were still happy...we knew we wouldn't want to smile for the camera after 90 minutes of sweaty stretching...eww.

There were a few times I thought I might die during yoga. Heat makes me miserable so I am not sure why I volunteered myself to find my balance while posing in what felt like 100 degree weather but I've always wanted to try it and couldn't turn down the chance to experience it with my Mom and sis.

We survived the class, thankfully. My Mom gets a rush from the intense workout...my sis and I get lightheaded and just really, really sweaty. I think I prefer my hatha moves a bit more but truth be told, if ever invited again I will be sure to pack a water bottle and grin while executing a killer cobra.

After showers we honored our health by going to lunch in Galt at The Sqeeze Inn...probably thought of as a heart attack waiting to happen by some but I believe all things in moderation (all things natural, that is, know those ingredients and know where you food comes from, it will change your life!) so I felt pretty fantastic about ordering a burger smothered in cheese, mushrooms and bacon.

We hit up a local thrift shop after lunch where I found an electric blue plaid skirt for just $2.98, then headed home where I sipped tea and honey and chatted with my Mom about life and love and friendships and work and...everything...Mom and I could chat forever.

A few hours later my sis drove me to the airport where I met up with Rob and took our last flight with Jet Blue home to Hollywood...sigh...