Gratitude on the go! 9-4-13

Today I am grateful for:
-This quote:
"When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude."
-A super fun VO for the YMCA today. Quick and easy. They actually gave me the note to talk faster. Never in my life has that happened before. It was fun. Plus they sent me the copy of it really quickly. Like, almost immediately after we wrapped. It sounded great.
-A fun photo shoot for the BNW Holiday Show. I got to dress up like an elf. Again. I have no problem with that. I enjoy shooting with Dani as well. She's a great photographer.

Oh NBD,
Just dressed up like an elf holding a mistletoe. 

-a quick lunch with Andy
-being able to take a nap in the afternoon

-class. They're a really great class who definitely stretch themselves. 

-being present. I'm present today that in class when we worked with physicality that one of my students was being too aggressive. We were all very aware of it. I struggled because when it was happening I froze. It wasn't for long, but I was physically aware that everything in me tightened up, my heart rate increased, my face and chest got warm, and I held my breath. I'm glad that I was aware that these things were happening to me, but upset that there was nothing I can do about it. I just had to let it take its course. After what felt like eternity, but was more likely 5 seconds, things went back to normal and I was able to talk to class about boundaries and being aware of how other people react to touch. I don't know how well I actually handled the situation, but one of my students on break expressed that she's been bothered by that for awhile now and was glad that things were addressed. Hopefully it won't be a problem again. 

-late night drives with padre. I was able to decompress again for a bit. I didn't say anything for awhile and just focused on my body and where I was holding tension and trying to breathe into those places. After awhile my hands got super warm and I was able to start talking about what's new and processing things with padre. It was nice. 

-the basics 

-the amazing view of downtown at night around the lakes. 

-as always, my friends.