Yogi (Bear?)

You would think after so many years, Mister (w)Right and I would just learn to accept some things about each other. For example, Mister (w)Right hates to run. But for the longest time I kept trying to get him to run with me. Then, he finally relented and ran a 5k race with me. And he whined so much that I have never invited him to another race.

On the other hand, Mister (w)Right always wants me to go climbing with him. He's tried everything from blackmail to bribing. It's a lost cause. Unless there's a giant plate of steaming hot french fries at the top of that rock wall, I really don't see the point in suspending myself by a tiny rope 40 feet above the ground. On second thought... why would there be a plate of french fries at the top of a rock wall? You see my dilemma.

I think we ARE finally learning to accept these things, though. And maybe even enjoy them. Most Sundays, Mister (w)Right kisses me goodbye at the crack of dawn to head to the Gorge. I've started to look forward to and cherish my lonesome Sundays. I sleep late, drink gross amounts of coffee, watch TLC, go to yoga... it's a beautiful thing.

This Sunday, I attended a Kundalini Yoga Workshop at River's Edge. We strengthened our auras, did deep relaxation with gong sounds, participated in an 11 minute healing meditation, and painted watercolor pictures based on our meditation. We also drank this DELICIOUS tea. Mister (w)Right loves Chai tea and I knew he'd love this. So when he and Matt showed up, cold and tired from a day of climbing, I had dinner and steaming mugs of this tea ready and waiting. That's what happens when he lets me miss him a little bit...

Yogi Tea (via River's Edge Kundalini Yoga Workshop)

6 quarts Water
1 Tbl Cardamon Seeds (w/o pods)
2 tsp Cloves
2 tsp Black Peppercorns
4 Cinnamon Sticks
Handful of fresh Ginger (sliced w/o skin... or dried in a pinch)

Pour the water into a LARGE pot. Note: 6 quarts doesn't sound like a lot of water. Ahhh, my friend, but it is. Add all spices. Boil gently for an hour. Let sit overnight. Strain out the spices and refrigerate.


This tea was INCREDIBLE. And it makes your house smell like Christmas. While the boys still drank it right after it had been boiled, I definitely recommend letting it sit overnight. The flavor increases by about a billion. Give or take a thousand.

Namaste!