Susan Thinks It's Fabulous

The Memoirs of a Yoga Virgin.  I have a love-hate relationship with my new found obsession...yoga.  I must confess that  I'm not quite sure why I'm there.  I have many reasons, but frequently, in that moment of zen, I open my eyes wide (everyone else's is closed) , and ask myself, "Now why am I here?"     Exactly one month  and 20 sessions ago, I walked into a yoga studio, a virgin.  I was a yoga virgin.  I immediately loved being there, as the studio smelled of eucalyptus and I got to do something physical without shoes.  This was a big WIN.  I hate all forms of workout shoes (and workouts), so my heart was singing as I had found my space.  This particular studio offers Hot Yoga.  Okay, I'm in.  If cold yoga is good, Hot has to be better.  So, alone, with about 30 new found friends  I ventured into a room that literally took my breath away.  It was 105 degrees and I moved slowly and hesitantly around the room, looking for a breath of fresh, cool air

I have had many discussions with women lately, especially young women, who are just getting their "sea legs for life".   I have had casual conversations and long, in depth conversations with these beautiful young gals and it makes me reach inside myself to see how I would have handled certain things....how I do handle certain things.  The funny thing is, I have had the same kinds of conversations with my older friends.  At the end of the day, we are all just girls... whether you are 21 or 51!  And the things that distress 21 year olds also distress 51 year olds. The years pass, and hopefully with that, women gain a certain maturity.  Confidence comes more easily as you realize you can "do this", whatever your this is.  I believe confidence and self esteem increase as we become comfortable in our own skin.  But how do you get there?  What can you do?  There are thousands of books that will tell you how.  I am  no authority...I am not a doctor or a psychologist or

The Power of Positive Thinking… It’s been a great week and maybe today (Sunday) is the time for Susan’s (fabulous as it may be) Sermon. I woke up this morning and looked at my nightstand.   And there, I saw an old friend.   It has been with me through ups and downs and has been moved too many times to recall.   It has lived with me at home and has lain on my desk in my office.   And in really highly productive and calm times in my life, I have had to actually go look for it, as it would somehow slip away from me and be put into a bookcase or box.      All through the years, though, I always dig it out and try to keep it close to me, because it is inspiration as its best. Discovered by me in the 80’s my copy is tattered and yellowed, but the message and its impact remains the same.   It is Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s “The Power of Positive Thinking.”   This is my go to book on pretty much everything pertaining to what do I do next?   It’s a roadmap, advice, inspiring stories, all

The Price of Beauty Last night was a night of pure luxury.   Why?   I had my hair highlighted at “my house” by an amazing stylist, Casey Schlachta.   We talked, laughed and had a blast and the whole time I’m getting foils put in my hair to give me that perfect blond to carry me through one more month.   What? You thought those blonde strands came naturally.   Oh yes, you’re right.   They do…really.    I felt very diva like and fabulous as dear, sweet Casey did Madeline’s (my son’s girlfriend) and my hair.   This was totally decadent and ultimate fabulousness.   Casey is the stylist for my son’s group, Cinema Sleep and she wanted to put a little champage pink (oddly enough there is no pink involved L ) in Madeline’s hair for a photo shoot and stopped by to do so.   My house was the rendezvous point.   I was the lucky recipient of a spontaneous highlight( which is definitely better than spontaneous combustion).   It was so incredible!!    All I can say is thank you Casey.   My blond

If I had a daughter, what I would say to her... Be Happy! Use your brain and not your heart to make decisions. Don't buckle under pressure, whether the pressure is from someone you love or  peer pressure. Trust your gut.  It will never lead you wrong. Listen...to others but mostly to the little inward voice that seems to be on your shoulder. Never make a decision in a fit of anger or without walking away and thinking about what you're doing. You have a very important voice.  Use it.  Don't ever be silenced. Take risks. Be a vixen in the bedroom and a siren in the Boardroom. Use Sunscreen (and botox if you should need it :). Follow your heart, but don't let it get you lost. Don't ever let anyone make you think your opinion doesn't count, because it does. Find a man who loves you for you and doesn't want to change you. Love a man you don't want to change. Travel and inhale deeply to enjoy all in life you can. Don't t

Some people think the sky is blue.  Mostly I see it as pink. .    I have often said that if I could paint the world pink, I would. I think Pink is the  most fabulous color in the universe and just looking at my   pink board on Pinterest makes me smile and brightens my morning.  I wear pink when I can, use pink accessories, and  have also been accused of seeing the world through rose colored glasses.    I shared one of my favorite photos this morning….my pink pig adorned in lipstick and pearls. Now there is a lot that could be said about that picture and why on earth I like it so much.  First of all, you already know that  I love pink and this is a pink pig….she also has pink lipstick and as a bonus, she’s wearing pearls.  I’m also imagining those hooves are painted in a very bright pink OPI color to make her even more stunning (if that’s possible).  And she’s wearing rose colored glasses and I think she's fabulous.   OMG this is me as a pig! I was involved in a very tough re