Last February I proclaimed to the world (um, my little Live Journal circle of friends)
that I wanted to focus on flexibility in 2009.
I hoped to touch my head to my knees by the end of the year.
I’m not quite there.
But as you can see by these photos, I’m definitely making progress:
February 2009 January 2010
Most every morning I start my day with my litte Kundalini Yoga workout dvd.
I love it and not only because it’s helped me become more flexible.
I love it because during the hardest-for-me pose, the "narrator" says PREVAIL!
Tracy Abell 
Wow! I am seriously impressed. You, my friend, have prevailed!
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Ta da–absolutely amazing!
Here, the cast of LEGALLY BLONDE, performing “Bend and Snap” in honor of your progress. 🙂
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That was so fun, Melodye! I didn’t even know that show existed and now that I’ve seen them stretch way down while wearing those high-heels, well, I’m motivated to keep on stretching!
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LOL, and oh my goodness, if you haven’t seen the movie version, you must. It’s pink silliness, through and through, but that scene’s a classic. 🙂
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I saw the movie (and enjoyed it very much) but didn’t know about the show. It’s got some attitude!
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Thank you, Lorraine. I’m feeling pretty good about it now that I’ve put the proof in front of my face. 🙂
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good idea to take a pic!
Very impressive! Prevailing seems to pay off!!
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Re: good idea to take a pic!
I’m really glad I took that original pic because I had it in my head I was much closer to start with. But when I saw that one alongside the new one, I really felt good about my morning routine. Prevail, baby!
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Look at you! That is so awesome!
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Thank you, Carrie. It feels good to see my progress (especially since I had to bail on the push-ups due to my little injury but I know you’re still doing them!)
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Wow, you’ve made great progress! I’m even less flexible than you (in the first shot)!
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It feels good and I highly recommend it, Robin. I don’t have the tight muscles and stiffness I used to have. Stretching is good for the soul! 🙂
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Wow – you’ve made terrific progress!
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Thank you, Kelly. I was thrilled to see the photographic proof of my progress and just had to share here.
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Yay! congrats!!! I love that pose. I need to do it all the time because it makes my back feel so good. I probably don’t look as good as you when I do it, though. Way to go!!!
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I bet you look great in that pose, Sarah. Stretching bodies always look good, I think.
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I love this! Prevail shall be my word of the day.
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“Prevail” is a great word and it takes you places! Go for it!
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You have prevailed!
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Thank you, Barb. I feel pretty Prevail-able right now. Or something…
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I am impressed!!
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Thank you, Lisa! I impressed myself, too. 🙂
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Good job! (You’re not afraid of “awakening the Kundalini”? I thought everyone was supposed to be afraid of awakening the Kundalini)
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That’s a myth about the Kundalini, Lizzy. They’re really quite friendly, as long as you have a little something ready for them to eat. They’re particular to toast and jam.
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Way to go! I need to be more serious about yoga. It feels so good and I need the meditative movement for my brain too…
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Once I got in the routine, I could really feel a difference. I had some plotting and characterization issues resolve themselves without me even actively thinking about them. Yoga definitely greases the brain, I think.
By the way, Jackie, I’m so sorry about the cover controversy for MAGIC and hope it ends up in raised awareness plus higher sales (out of support for you).
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Wow, wow, wow, that is so impressive!! Well done, you!
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Thank you, Kathy! You made me smile.
(I’m really looking forward to reading MOCKINGBIRD!)
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Thanks, Tracy! I hope we run into each other soon. Any chance you’re going to IRA in Chicago in April or ALA in DC in June?
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Unfortunately, no. But I’m sure our paths will cross again someday soon!
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Thank goodness for the internet!
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