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I always like to take stock of stuff in my life at this time of year. So let's talk about a few things.First, something really positive. One of my yoga students/co-practitioners who has been with me the longest, is now embarking on teaching as a student and just recently, teaching online as a student. I'm super proud of her. She will be done with her full program and be ready to certify, projected by the end of December of this year, but I believe we all progress in our own timeline, so maybe give or take! Second, I'm seeking a bit more summertime employment that's predictable, and something for 10-20 additional hours per week would be just perfect. Or, you could join me for group donation yoga on Thursdays at 10am, sign up for private yoga or fitness sessions, sign onto home decluttering with me for between one and as many sessions as you need, or hire me for short-term copyediting or writing projects. I've been fitness and yoga certified since 2013 through AFAA/NA...

 Hi there! So first, I'd like to issue a Content Warning for talk about money and finances . This can definitely be a sore point, so move along if you need to. Also I am NOT ohoohohohoho nooo not a financial expert or consultant, so take this anecdotally-based advice at your own risk. So here's some of the ins and outs of what I've been up to lately. First, I'd like to talk about my experience with the Care Credit card. This is the one we often hear about in relationship to having excess vet bills, etc. The long and the short of it: If you can prevent taking out one of these, or even a similar thing from a mainstream bank, DON'T DO IT. With a 30% APR and an only 1-2 month grace period til repayment in a lot of cases--I can't stress this enough, but this is predatory. A better alternative: First, consider banking with a credit union for your regular stuff if you don't already. Make sure it's reputable. I can't speak to how much longevity is required...

  I had an encounter with someone close to me a few days ago and I'd like to talk about it. I think there's a tendency amongst progressive folx to always be in a frustrated/heightened energy and to also remain in a sense of dissatisfaction. Specifically in relationship to not wanting to celebrate incremental wins, because they aren't enough to make everything around us better in a day. And I've recently realized the dangers around this. Not celebrating successes can really come from a place of internalized capitalism, and it can neglect the journey along the way, during which we may glean valuable info for the road ahead. It's easy to feel like it isn't enough when we feel deeply under-resourced in the moment, and I respect and regard that from my privileged perspective. But we also need hopeful moments to anchor onto, and we need to authentically be in a place of accepting those hopeful moments. I liken it to being in a place of being able to accept romantic or...