Blog Swap - Keeping it Class-y

Today is Blog Swap Day at 20sb - my first Blog Swap, yay! Meaning my blog swap partner, Cailen, will be over here today and was kind enough to let me guest post on her lovely blog Lifestyle Maven. Cailen is a lifestyle designer with some great advice on healthy living - and also happens to love cocktails and desserts, just like me! 

Getting to the point, today's post is about something that we've been putting off for far too long and will definitely need to catch up on next year. Enjoy!

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Why is it that so often we put off what we enjoy doing most?  On our endless "to do" lists, the things that would be truly pleasurable and certainly increase our happiness keep getting bumped. Well, this year is going to be different (I hope).

I love yoga. And I practice it a few days of the week on my own, but I haven't been to a formal class in months. Classes (when it comes to yoga...and most things...) are great refreshers.  You hone your skills, push your limits and really sink into your "om". A class gets you out of the house and consequently helps to get you out of your head. There are no ringing phones or piles of laundry beckoning you from the next room. Yet, despite how much I love yoga... and how close the nearest studio is (literally it's about a 1/2 mile away), i consistently forget (is that the right word?) to go.

and then there's zumba. I actually haven't ever tried zumba - a fast-paced, latin-inspired group dance - but i'm so intrigued. It looks so fun and challenging (in a good way).  my sister even told me about a class that again is super close to where i live (and relatively inexpensive) and yet, I have not gone. 

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I know my story is not unique. Most people would probably admit that they too don't always make time to do the things they love the most...or to try new things they might fall for.  Why is that?  Maybe it's the money (I know that's sometimes the case for me.). But, i don't really think it's the $10 drop-in fee that's keeping me from taking the occasional class. I think it's something else...guilt maybe?  Or a sense that i should be doing something "productive"...

Well, no more. This year...2011...will be different. After all, life is happening right now.  this isn't some test run for the real deal later on. So, without getting too mushy or philosophical, I encourage all of you to set aside some time to do something you love (and haven't allowed yourself to enjoy for a while). Touch base with a friend you've been meaning to see, visit that exhibit at the museum before it's gone, or just maybe take a class : )

(A big thank to you Katherina for hosting this post.  xoxo)

Happy Holidays!

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Don't forget to head over to Cailen's blog - Lifestyle Maven - and check out her great posts on food, design and lifestyle!