Simple Joys of the Week, February 21st Edition

Okay, just so you know, I've decided to keep this week's SJOTW very short + sweet, since my friend Kelly is in town and I want to soak up every moment that we have together. 

I think you already know this (I'm sure I've mentioned it here before), but Kelly and I have been BFF4EVA since 5th grade. 5th grade! That's 19 years! She lives in Chicago now, and we only get to see each other once or twice per year (at the most), so whenever we have a visit, the time feels very precious...

Anywho, this past week was very busy, very fun, and very quick, but it was definitely filled with simple pleasures! Here are a few things that have brought me joy over the past 7 days...

HEAR: Lots of laughter ;)
Not to get all corny on you, but Kelly and I laugh SO much when we're together, and it feels really good. As we all know, laughter is so healthy, and as Ben said last night, "Kelly is great to laugh with." Yes and yay!

SEE: My first Tranquil Space student to show up in one of my classes on the Cape!
One of my former TS students and her mom came to my class on Monday! It was incredible to see her and to have a familiar face from my "old life" in class, and it definitely made me miss my former students + community (in a good way that reminds me how wonderful they all are). Such a treat!

TASTE: Croissant {from PB Boulangerie}
OMG. I had my first croissant in about 7 years yesterday, and it was HEAVEN. New favorite place on the Cape, new favorite treat, and definitely my favorite taste of the week (month/year/past 7 years?). Melt. In. Your. Mouth. I want another one right now. And another one 5 minutes after that.  And 5 minutes after that...

SMELL: Flowers at the Orleans Yoga + Pilates 1 year anniversary party
It's so fun to be a part of a growing studio! Last weekend, we had a 1 year anniversary party at one of the studios where I teach here on the Cape, and it was beautiful, inspiring, and exciting. There were flowers everywhere, the mood was festive, and I felt very grateful to have found such a wonderful yoga community in a new place. Life is funny, isn't it? 

TOUCH: Sunshine while lounging on the beach
Oh, you guys, we had the prettiest day here yesterday! It felt like spring--the sun was out, there was a nice breeze, and the sky was bright blue. Kelly and I went on a hike on Great Island in Wellfleet, and it was simply gorgeous. At one point, we stopped to lounge on the beach in the sun and it was perfect. There is so much to see + explore here on the Cape! I'm SO excited about spring/summer here. 

Other SJOTW? Attending my first Blacklight Yoga Class (crazy!), seeing Sayde "graduate" from Obedience Training (the girl still needs A LOT of work), sipping delicious wine while eating delicious pizza, and participating in a super fun Google Hangout with some of my friends ;) 

What brought you joy over the past week? If you can, take some time to ponder your SJOTW today, as it really is nice to end your week by reflecting on all of the gifts in your life. 

And with that, we're off to continue our Cape Cod exploration! Have a beautiful Friday.

{Hope to see some of you at my workshop at Centerville Yoga & Wellness Center on Sunday (details here)...}