This photo doesn’t really have anything to do with my post. I just love it. I “borrowed” it from my Mom.
Do you have a hard time settling back into the swing of things after the holidays or vacation? To be honest, I was ready for the holidays to be done. Not that I didn’t enjoy them but I was just tired by the end. I was ready to take the Christmas decorations down and bring the tree to the curb to be mulched. I was longing to return to routine.
One thing that I’ve missed over the past couple of weeks is Friday Round-Up. In keeping with my word for the year, many of these posts have to do with intentions and passions. So here you go.
The only resolution you need to make
I recently discovered Caren’s blog and love it. Sometimes I rush when I read blogs but with Caren, I grab my cup of coffee, slow down and read. Every.Single.Word. This is probably one of my favorite posts, especially this part:
“When you show up, you awaken to who you really are. Who you are is none of the worries, the guilt trips, the cloudy days, Who you are is the glue when all your pieces fall apart. And that’s yoga – the putting together of all the pieces of you. The real you: no filters, no facades, just a capital S beautiful Soul.”
Dear America: Yoga is Not a Sport
Oftentimes, when we think of someone as being “good” at yoga, I think we picture someone who is super bendy and can get into the most advanced expression of a pose. As a result, we often compete with ourselves and others to see how far we can push ourselves. This is a great reminder that yoga is much more than that.
I’m not my leanest
I love this post from Tina. I love her honesty and perspective on the fact that she’s not at her leanest and how she’s OK with that because because that’s not her #1 goal.
How I Met Your Mother – The Confrontation
I’m not a huge Les Miserables fanatic but I have fond memories of watching the original production on Broadway when I was in elementary school. I had no idea what the story was about – I got the gist of it – but that didn’t matter. The music was beautiful. In this video, Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segel of “How I Met Your Mother” Sing “Confrontation” from Les Miz on the Megan Mullally Show. Pure genius.
Surfing is like…
Many people ask me what surfing is like – what it feels like. This is what it’s like – as described by some every day surfers at my favorite place in the world – Costa Rica.
Also, since it is the New Year, there are a number of different challenges going on designed to help you kick-start your year and to keep you motivated. Here are two great ones:
Run This Year
Pavement Runner and Running Hutch have teamed up and put together an epic challenge – #RunThisYear. That’s right – run 2,013 miles in 2013. It’s worth it to head over to his post just to watch their video. Are you in?
pv.Body Challenge
You may remember that I mentioned pv.Body a few weeks ago and the awesome workout clothes that I received from them. Well, pv.Body wants to help kick-start your New Year and put those workout clothes to good use. They are running a 30 day challenge in January. You get access to a personal trainer and nutritionist to help you reach your goals. Each day, you’ll receive a challenge (workouts, recipes, meal plans, group activities, etc.).
It’s available to new and existing pv.Body members and it’s free!
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Already a member? Sign up for the 30 day challenge here.
(Please note that you will not receive the discount through this link. You have to sign up through my link above to receive the 20% off. I am an affiliate of pv.Body.)
How’s the New Year treating you so far? Have you gotten used to writing 2013 yet?
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I am ready to get back to the “norm.” All the Christmas decorations are down and I’m feeling the need to do the January purge of everything in my house. How can 2 little people bring so much “stuff” into my life!
Thanks for the new to me blogs – love Happy Momentum. Can’t wait to read more from her!
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WHAT A GREAT BUNCH! And a prefect way to start 2013!
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Great roundup this week. I love the “yoga is not a sport” concept. How very American that we make it competitive!
I am with you–I am always done with the holidays before the whole thing is over. Enough of the sweets, socializing and alcohol–it’s nice to get back to the norm!
Have a great weekend.
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Looks like I have some great reads ahead of me! Thanks for sharing. I am not back in the post holiday writing swing yet. Hopefully soon!
Love Caren’s quote! Those are definitely words to savor, not skim.
Tina’s post is on my list to read today, love her honesty and vulnerability. Have a great weekend, Christine!
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we worked a lot during the holiday so yes, i was ready for it to be over, still enjoyed it though. But now can i get a real holiday? LOL
oh and i love the yoga posts! wow, caren nailed it!
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Thanks for the love, Lindsay! Maybe you can turn your yoga mat into your holiday?
Caren recently posted..The only resolution you need to make
I was ready to get the house organized, but I still have my Christmas tree up — in the church calendar, Christmas isn’t “over” until Ephiphany on Sunday, but I still may not be ready!It is just so pretty! I read an article saying that one reason that LesMis may do so well is people who have fond memories of seeing it in the theater. I did not see it on stage, and was not excited about it, but I saw it and REALLY enoyed it!
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Great round up have a wonderful weekend!
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Love that photo! Going up in a hot air balloon is on my bucket list
Thanks for sharing the link to Caren’s blog, off to check i out! 
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It’s actually been easy for me to start writing 2013 this year, very weird! I am, however, having a hard time shifting back into work mode – I had so much fun on vacation. And our Christmas decorations are staying up through this weekend, I read something about the season actually lasting through this weekend.
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..A Different Kind of Resolution
Not ready to say goodbye to the holidays but ready to welcome back the routine
In Toronto now…ending the vacation with a bang
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Thanks for this list. Love learning about new blogs too. And Tina’s post was a good one. I was ready for the holidays to be over with as well this year. Not ready to go back to work mind you
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I am ready for my kids to go back to school, we’ve run out of things to do and we are all getting on each other’s nerves.. kinda funny actually. I’m a huge Le Mis fan!.. that was such an amazing clip! Neil Patrick Harris can sing! loved it! Did you see the movie?
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The balloon photo is amazing! Also, I loved the video of Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segel. Thanks for posting that. I just stopped by from SITS to say hello; hope you find time to do the same.
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Thanks for stopping by Eva! That video of NPH and Jason Segel puts the biggest smile on my face. Have a great weekend!
Yep, always happy to get back to a bit of a routine – I get so mixed up on what DAY it is during the holidays!
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Surfing does feel like you’re weightless and forces you to be in the moment. I found it so baffling how you work so hard to ride a wave, and when you’re up and standing on the board, it’s the most effortless thing in the world. I can’t wait for warmer weather so I can get out on my SUP!
I would like the routine and eating routine that comes with work, but I could use another week to get all the stuff done that I thought I could’ve achieved over my Christmas break. Back to work Monday, yuck!
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I love being competitive but I agree that there are some things that we shouldn’t promote competition in such as yoga. Yoga should be a personal experience.
Great round up. Happy Weekend!
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NPH needs to be my BFF
I love the links you’ve provided and totally agree with the “yoga is not a sport”. Bex also said something the other day how yoga isn’t about the poses, and instead of making a specific pose your goal, it should be about your heart and your mind. I love the feeling I get when I get into certain poses but I love the mental clarity and happy feelings I get from doing yoga more. Anyway, I’m getting sidetracked. LOVE that video of Jason Segal and Neil Patrick Harris. LOVE them. And love you!
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I think that’s why I keep going back to yoga. It used to be just about the physical practice for me but more and more it’s about the mental clarity like you said and just the emotional connection. I think I have to go watch that NPH and Jason Segal video again. And love you!
Thanks for sharing these posts and videos! I haven’t written the date yet, so I’ll have to let you know next time I write a cheque!
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I was so over the Holidays before they arrived. HOWEVER I did manage to enjoy them.. even though as you know the end of the Year and Holiday season did bring me lots of sorrow.
NOW.. i am reinventing myself and moving forward with a clean new me. As I posted in my blog.
SO I am ready for 2013 and am off to a great start with my detox and I already have some very good job leads. I am gun ho to be employed by end of month..
I am also still surfing during the winter.. it is cold but yet refreshing and cleansing!
Happy New Year to You and Yours..and seriously you need to come out west so we can get our surf on!
I can’t believe that I’m just responding to this now but I’m so happy to hear that you’re still surfing this winter. Happy New Year to you my friend! I do need to make a trip out to Southern Cali to visit. I would love that!
Great picks – LOVED Tina’s post!! I am going to read your friend Caren’s, now, those words are beautiful!
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Jolene – so awesome to meet you through Christine!
Caren recently posted..The only resolution you need to make
Great list of posts!
I don’t think I’ll get used to writing 2013 until…February or March haha.
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Christine, this is such a great roundup. I’m floored you included me here. One of these days I’m going to hit you up with surfing destination suggestions. It’s on my to-do for 2013 after I surfed once in Nicaragua and fell in love with waves. Let’s rock this year!
Caren recently posted..The only resolution you need to make
I’m embarrassed that I’m just responding to you comment now. Honestly, I kind of want to include your post every week in my round-up. I love your posts, the insights you offer and how you connect them to specific poses. I hope that you do get a chance to surf this year! I only started almost 2 years ago on a trip to Costa Rica and fell in love with it.
I love your round up – you know that. And I really enjoyed Caren’s post. And I am a HUGE fan of Ustrasana and was glad to see it featured in her article! And I loved Yoga is Not a Sport. One of my mantras as a yoga teacher is: There is no such thing as being good at yoga!
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I’ve missed your Friday round-ups!! =) =) So glad you posted Tina’s link – I totally missed it this week!
And I’m like you. So happy to have holidays over. Christmas tree is down. Decorations are away. Glad to have some normality back.
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Just yesterday I had to write 1/3/13 and it was so weird writing 2013!!! I guess I’m not ready for the new year! Love all these posts your rounded up! Thanks!!
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That picture is amazing. I have always wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride. I get why you included it in your post. It’s inspiring and so is the post.
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I love Les Mis and am so glad you shared that!
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I caught myself typing 2012 on all my stuff Friday. Ugh! I had to go back and check everything.
These sound like some great posts. I’ll have to check them out.
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Hahahahaha I LOVE NPH!!! I’m pretty sure that version was like a million times better than Russell Crowe…
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I always love your round ups!! Looking forward to reading these blogs. I think it takes me until at least March to get used to writing the new date!