Just Moments

- In the last three days, having tap water in my room after more than 2 weeks relying on buckets was a blessing! But it didn't last longer than that, no water today--Sunday.

- Doing better in Headstand (didn't stay up long though) because even my teachers were there to "catch" me, but they decided to let me figure it out on my own way ;) I remember a famous quote in India (from The Exotic Marigold Hotel movie): "Everything is going to be alright at the end; and if it's not alright it is not the end yet!" How true! My journey to Headstand continues, LOL.

- Bhooma came up with an idea that we each should teach one round Sun Salutation in his class using our original language. I tried but ended finish the rest with English. It was a truly embarrassing moment! But I thanked Bhooma for the great idea. Now I know what will be included in my plans when I get home ;)

- Yogesh announced there will be a philosophy exam next Tues. that created a wave of reaction! Some didn't do the daily lesson summaries had no objection, but the ones who did submit them didn't like this change of decision. I was in the later group but stayed neutral. However I let the Yang energy affected me negatively. After that, I didn't have a great afternoon, or liked the dinner...

- I had just learned from Yogesh that India has lots of ashrams where anyone can come to eat and sleep, no charge! No wonder some of Bhooma's previous students had been stopping by to visit and stayed for certain time...This must be the country where they practice Giving or Offering, Serving or Sharing...and these ashrams' expenses are covered by charities.

- As the last week of training will go straight up to the graduation date Feb 2 without a day off, we only have one more day off next Wed Jan 23. Bhooma gave us two choices for this last day outing: either go back to Varkala Beach OR go to the forest and see waterfall. (Check this out: http://teamecoventures.com/new-offers/) I chose the Dip in the Falls at Peppara offer and will be in the group of 5 to see something new. The cost is $30US including the 2-3hrs drive (part I am not keen of), lunch, the trip, and the guide.

- Had a touch of cold but I fought it and won :)

- Interacted with many young local students who were in an assembly at the ashram for a lecture about Gandhi (?). Awesome kids who just wanted to know my name and to shake my hand!


- Had a rough Sat night and Sun morning: woke up by a mouse in my room at 1:30am, he knocked down stuff above my sink, went in to my bag of food then to the garbage can again later when I threw that bag in there...I couldn't go back to sleep after that because I was afraid that mouse get on my bed!

- Skipped Sun morning tea time and meditation time to catch up 1/2 hr sleep but almost missed the group official picture taken. Didn't think I would look good after a sleepless night.

I said: " What next...?"